The Colorado Avalanche are #3 in the entire NHL right now in the standings. That’s super cool until you think about the draft — that means they hold the #29 draft pick at the moment.
Well, you’re going to get a decent player in the first round, hopefully. If the scouts have done their job right, you should be able to pick up a player who will see NHL time eventually.
The NHL released their final prospect rankings today. I haven’t noticed as much hoopla in years past — no calling it “The Conor McDavid/Jack Hughes/Rasmus Dahlin Draft” this season.