Wednesday witnessed the Colorado Avalanche answer their biggest offseason question by re-signing center Brock Nelson to a three-year contract with a source telling ESPN the deal is worth $7.5 million annually.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche shored up their depth at center Wednesday by bringing back Brock Nelson on a three-year deal. It is worth $22.5 million, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not announced.

The former Islanders center agreed to a three-year extension, the Avalanche announced on Wednesday. The deal carries an annual average value of $7.5 million. Newsday reported in March that former president/general manager Lou Lamoriello offered Nelson a three-year, $22.5 million deal as the Islanders’ last, best offer.