After a hiatus due to the unexpected head coaching situation, we’re back with the 2016 version of the Top 25 Avalanche Under 25. Coming in ranked number 17 is hulking defenseman Mason Geertsen. Geertsen appeared on all seven ballots and was ranked a high of 14 with a low of 19, a pretty close consensus at this point in the list.
Who is Mason Geertsen?
The 21-year old Geertsen was a fourth-round selection, 93rd overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Draft. More than anything, his selection signaled the significant shift in philosophy from the previous front office regime that saw them taking mid-round chances on undersized forwards.