The Colorado Avalanche have used their second-round pick, #47, to select defenseman Drew Helleson.
Helleson spent the last season first with the USNTDP Juniors then Under18 team. In that time, he recorded 34 points (9 goals, 25 assists) in 92 games.
Helleson is committed to playing at Boston College next season.
Drew Helleson Scouting
2018-19 Team:U.S. National U18 Team (USDP)
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 194 lbs.
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Ranked #63 by THE ATHLETIC
Ranked #29 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM
Ranked #53 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Ranked #62 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #46 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #47 by TSN/McKenzie
According to Elite Prospects, Drew Helleson is a “capable defensive defenseman” with a high level of compete and good hockey sense.