Fansided · Jan 12, 2017
Colorado Avalanche Should Draft a Defenseman in 2017 NHL Draft
The Colorado Avalanche are a long way off from the NHL draft, but they need to use their high pick this year to draft a defenseman.
When is the last time the Colorado Avalanche drafted a defenseman in the top ten you ask? Never, at least not as the Colorado Avalanche.
The Quebec Nordiques drafted a defenseman by the name of Curtis Leschyshyn in the top ten back in 1988 though.
The last time the Avs drafted a defenseman in the first round even was when they drafted Duncan Siemens 11th overall in 2011.
It’s time for that trend to change, particularly in a draft year where the forwards aren’t as strong as they usually are.