The annual Colorado Avalanche development camp comes fast and furious once the NHL draft wraps up and this year as no exception with prospects hitting the ice just three days later. But, it ends just as quickly and with summer hockey now behind us, here are some thoughts from the event.
Tory Pitner made the biggest impression on me in this camp. The right shot defenseman wasn’t utilized much by Denver this past season but he’s poised to make a jump in his sophomore season. He was a standout in skating and agility drills, plus has a good knack for helping his head up and getting his shot to the net.