Colorado Avalanche Re-Sign John-Michael Liles, Adam Foote

Scratch another name off the UFA list. John-Michael Liles has just re-signed with the Colorado Avalanche, according to TSN.    Sources tell TSN that Liles and the Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth an average of slightly more than four million dollars per year.    I think this is a good signing for the Avalanche, as Liles most certainly would have gotten more than that on the open market.    This one stings a lot more than the Malone signing did, as now there is one less option from an already limited pool of offensive defensemen for the Jackets to target. The Jackets could have desperately used Liles, who was my optimal target from this year's crop of UFA's on the blue line.    Not sure if I'm the only one but my excitement for July 1 is starting to turn more to worry. Will Howson be able to land any impact guys? Stiffed by Malone, Liles off the market—who is going to be left by July 1?    Update: Adam Foote has also reportedly re-signed with Colorado at two years, six million. The Jackets get a fourth-round pick out of the deal. It's also very clear he took a hometown discount. Remember, he wouldn't sign a two-year, seven million dollar deal with the Jackets. Link from TSN.    -LT