Martin Kaut was among the last two Avalanche players to step off the ice Wednesday to conclude a morning skate at the Pepsi Center. He wanted to soak in every second to prepare for his NHL debut that will take place Wednesday night against the New York Islanders.
Kaut, 20, is Colorado’s 2018 first-round draft pick, going 16th overall. The Czech Republic native will become the 13th player among the top-16 picks in his draft class to appear in an NHL game.
“For sure, I’m so excited. What can I say?” Kaut said.