The Colorado Avalanche are a young team. That’s something we’ve heard so much that it’s almost a cliche in Avs Nation. However, after witnessing the moves Colorado made in the NHL draft and free agency, it’s more true now than ever.
Draft and Free Agency
Last year Colorado drafted players who seemed NHL-ready or soon would be. First-rounder Mikko Rantanen signed with the team right away and even played a few games before being relegated to the minors to learn North American style hockey — and to get seasoned.
Of the remaining six picks, Colorado has already given entry-level contracts to A.