The NHL entry draft is a little more than two weeks away and the Avalanche has the 24th pick in the first round.
This is the first time since moving to Denver that the Avs have picked from the 24th spot. But there’s potential for value: all-stars Daniel Briere (1996) and T.J. Oshie (2005) were previously selected there.
Here’s a look at who national draftniks are thinking will land in Denver.
ClutchPoint | Tristin McKinstry | Updated June 7
Nikita Artamonov, LW, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)
“Artamonov carved out a role on Torpedo this past season along with Anton Silayev.