The Colorado Avalanche concluded their Rookie Faceoff going 1-2. That record is neither here nor there. The preseason means little, so the rookie tournament means even less.
That said, the rookie tournament, like rookie camp, is a chance for us to get a sneak peak at the Avalanche’s future. Sure, many players will never skate in burgundy and blue beyond the preseason.
Rookie camp and the Rookie Faceoff is where we can start to get a feel for who’s going to fall where in that truth.
First off, I had three questions going into rookie camp:
- Is Timmins healthy enough to play?