The Colorado Avalanche have the #4 selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, but as of right now, there’s no real front runner for who the team will pick. The team is moving toward youth and speed, but that describes most of the top prospects.
Last week, 104 players took part in the annual 2017 NHL Combine. The Combine gave teams a chance to interview any prospects they wanted. The last two days, the prospects went through a series of mental and physical tests.
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Now, one thing I’ve noticed is that the Avalanche have been putting more emphasis on “conditioning.