The Colorado Avalanche’s drafts between 2006 and 2008 were rather unsuccessful. Even nine years later, it is still sad and the wish to land a “diamond in the rough” like the Nashville Predators did with Patric Hornqvist (230th overall 2006) remains.
Good thing that we arrived at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft — most certainly one of the most successful ones for the Colorado Avalanche. The first two picks in the draft, including a top-3 selection, are now our No. 1 and 2 centers and the third round pick is one of our best defensemen. Looking back at this one is simply great.