Avalanche captain Adam Foote will be staying around for at least one more season.

The Avs will announce later today that Foote has agreed to a new, one-year contract for the 2010-11 season.

Foote, who turns 39 in July, would play his 19th NHL season.

“Adam’s veteran leadership has been, and will continue to be, a big part of our success,” Avs general manager Greg Sherman said in. “He provided stability last season and set an example for our young players right from the start of training camp. We are pleased to have our captain back for another year.”

He had a solid 2009-10 season, and said he wished to return.

Foote will receive a base salary of $1 million, but will have a number of incentives as part of the deal that could at least double that amount. He made $3.25 million with Colorado in 2009-10.

He was a plus-8 in 67 games for the Avs, with no goals and nine assists.

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