Hunt was waived by the Avalanche on Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

In the highly likely event Hunt goes unclaimed, look for him to be assigned to AHL Colorado. The 34-year-old blueliner tallied 17 points through 50 games with the Canucks last season.

Hunt penned a two-year, two-way contract with Colorado on Friday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt played in 50 contests for the Canucks last year in which he garnered three goals and 14 helpers. While the veteran blueliner hasn't logged a minor-league game since 2016-17, the fact that he is on a two-way deal could be an indication the organization expects to move him between levels.

Hunt notched an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt ended the season on a high note, snapping a four-game point drought with his helper. The 33-year-old blueliner emerged as a lineup regular for the Canucks under head coach Bruce Boudreau. Hunt finished with 17 points, 67 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in 50 appearances.

Hunt notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt picked up his third assist in as many games when he set up a Brock Boeser tally in the first period. This is the second time this year Hunt's gotten on the scoresheet in three straight outings -- he also had a four-game streak from Feb. 28 to March 9. The 33-year-old defenseman is at 16 points, 63 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 45 contests.

Hunt notched an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt has earned assists in each of the last two contests. He helped out on a Jason Dickinson goal in the second period Monday. Hunt has carved out a regular role on the Canucks' third pairing, logging 15 points, 63 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 44 outings overall.

Hunt notched a power-play assist, four blocked shots and two shots on goal in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt set up Sheldon Dries' tally with a minute left in the first period. The assist ended Hunt's five-game point drought. The 33-year-old blueliner remains limited to a bottom-four role, and he's picked up 14 points, 59 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating in 43 outings.

Hunt scored Vancouver's only goal during Monday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt finished the contest with a goal, two PIM, three shots, one block, and a minus-1 rating. He played 18:07 of ice time, which is three additional minutes than his season average. He has three goals and 13 points through 37 games this season.

Hunt notched an assist and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt continues to chip in steady offense from the blue line with two goals and four helpers in his last nine outings. The 33-year-old had a hand in Matthew Highmore's third-period tally Saturday. Hunt's up to 12 points, 41 shots, 37 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while playing mainly on the third pairing through 32 contests.

Hunt scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt opened the scoring at 3:34 of the first period, and the Canucks never trailed in the game. The 33-year-old has looked more comfortable in March with two goals and two assists in his last six games. He's seen third-pairing minutes this season, logging 11 points, 39 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 30 appearances.

Hunt notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt set up defense partner Travis Hamonic's first-period tally. This extended Hunt's point streak to four games (one goal, three assists). The Canucks have gotten solid offense from an unlikely source in the third pairing. Hunt's up to 10 points, 35 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 27 appearances.