Colorado Avalanche 2022 NHL Draft class could be worst in recent history

The Colorado Avalanche's 2022 NHL Draft class could be its worst in recent history, but it may be the gift that keeps on giving.

The 2022 NHL Draft could go down as the worst one in Colorado Avalanche history. | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesThe Colorado Avalanche have had their fair share of terrible drafts. These drafts have not been the result of incompetence. But rather, these drafts have been the result of going all-in to acquire valuable pieces to contend for the Stanley Cup.

As such, the moves have left the team depleted of draft picks, forcing the club to turn over stones to find hidden gems in the later rounds.

But one draft class that stands out as potentially the worst in recent memory…