David Zalubowski, The Associated Press)
Avalanche defenseman Chris Bigras, who is approaching his 21st birthday this month, will play in his 10th NHL game Thursday night against the visiting Dallas Stars. His confidence is sometimes fleeting, but usually steered in a positive direction.
"I like his positioning. I like his hockey sense. He's reading the play well," Avs coach Patrick Roy said of Bigras after the morning skate at the Pepsi Center.
Bigras has one point and an assist in nine consecutive games since being called up from San Antonio of the American Hockey League on Jan.