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Colorado Avalanche could have found latest diamond in the rough

The Colorado Avalanche could have struck gold in one of the least expected places with their latest rookie to graduate to the NHL.

Oct 26, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner (50) defends his net against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images | Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche pulled off a stunning overhaul in the crease last season. The season began with Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen. Several of us had anointed Annunen as the heir apparent to Georgiev.