Fansided · Jan 14
Colorado Avalanche could have solid prospect in the works
Semifinals, Game 27 Canada vs Czechia - 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship - Colorado Avalanche prospect Max Curran. | Nick Wosika/GettyImagesThe Colorado Avalanche, like many NHL contenders, have a pretty thin prospect pool. That’s not the result of mismanagement. It’s just the outcome of years of trading away draft picks and prospects to land critical roster pieces.
The “win-now” mentality generally entails jettisoning potentially promising pieces for assured assets in the present. When thinking about the rationale behind these moves, it’s hard to blame general managers for taking this approach.