Similar-style Canadian defensemen Cale Makar and Conor Timmins, along with other members of the Avalanche’s 2017 draft class, will meet the Denver media Monday afternoon at the Pepsi Center.
Makar, 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds, was selected in the first round (fourth overall) Friday and Timmins, 6-1, 185, was taken with the first pick of the second round (32nd overall) Saturday.
The two 18-year-old, right-shooting playmakers represent the future of Colorado’s blueline. Makar intends to play at the University of Massachusetts next season and Timmins will likely return to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for a third season in the Ontario Hockey League.