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Stop calling Avalanche forward Tyson Jost a “rookie.” He prefers to be called a young difference-maker

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EDMONTON, Alberta — Rookie Tyson Jost doesn’t want to be called a rookie. For the second time in two weeks Thursday, the white-hot Avalanche forward who has goals in his last two games and four in his previous eight said he prefers to be called a young difference-maker.

Local boy Tyson Jost after AM skate here in Edmonton. #Avs going w/ same lineup as Tuesday in 5-4 OT win at VAN pic.twitter.com/8HNVWJcmJ6

Jost, 19, made his latest “rookie” spiel in front of familiar media at Rogers Place following Colorado’s morning skate.