The Colorado Avalanche are going to have a low draft pick in the first round this season. If we take the standings as they are now, the division leaders will take the bottom four spots. The Avalanche will be next at #27.
Lucas Raymond is a winger out of Sweden. He’s been playing for Frölunda HC of the top-tier Swedish Hockey League. He’s also represented Sweden numerous times in international competitions.
Raymond is ranked to go between the fourth and sixth positions by many scouts — so well before Colorado calls in their draft pick. (Or teleconferences it in.