Colorado native Cal Foote, the son of former Avalanche defenseman and team captain Adam Foote, stole NHL-draft bragging rights from his father Friday.
Cal, an 18-year-old defenseman born in Denver, was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2017 draft at the United Center in Chicago. Adam Foote was drafted 22nd (second round) by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989.
“He pretty much taught me everything, or most, of what I know about the game,” Cal told reporters at the United Center. “Just being around him. He’s helped me a ton and I’m very fortunate to have him on my side.