When the Colorado Avalanche selected Cale Makar with the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, everyone knew they were adding a blue chip prospect to the organization. Joe Sakic had selected a right-shooting defender who was a great skater and fit the mold of the high-end puck mover NHL teams covet. For those around the OHL, it was obvious they had added a second one soon after, when they selected Conor Timmins with the first pick in round two.
Drafted 32nd overall from the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds, Timmins was a prospect who had no business dropping out of the top-20 in the draft class.