The boy from Newfoundland will finally have his best chance in the NHL. Alex Newhook has been confirmed to be on the second line playing center for a good portion of the season for the Colorado Avalanche, Jared Bednar said.
Jared Bednar said he wants to give Alex Newhook a real shot at 2C, not just a few games. He said he’ll have multiple months — perhaps even until the trade deadline — to see what he can do.
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) October 9, 2022
After being sent down to the Colorado Eagles after Opening Night last year, Newhook had been on a mission to get back into the team at Ball Arena.