When the first day of the NHL draft ends, every GM in the NHL heads back to their hotel, sits, and stews over whether or not the guy they ranked as a first round talent will still be hanging around when round two begins. In 2009 the Avalanche only had to wait 3 picks to see if they would be able to draft their top choice, Ryan O’Reilly, 33rd overall and in 2013 they only needed to wait one pick before taking Chris Bigras 32nd. This year’s a little different, and the team will have to wait an excruciating 9 picks to see if anyone they rank high enough to be a first round prospect will be available at 40th overall, lucky for the Avalanche there figures to plenty of talent available at the top of Round 2.
Plenty of Talent Available to Avalanche at 40 Overall
