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.
They’ve drafted two very young and skilled forwards in the top ten the last two years anyway.