Due to immigration paperwork delays, it came a little later than anticipated but Tuesday night, Colorado Avalanche prospect Alex Newhook made his professional debut with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. The 16th overall pick in 2019, Newhook recently signed his entry level contract a few days after finished his sophomore season at Boston College.
While some are hoping that he can step up to the NHL level and make an immediate impact - the way Cale Makar did after he left the NCAA a couple seasons ago - Newhook is likely to spend the balance of the season with the Eagles as he adapts to the pro game.