Jack Dempsey / Associated Press)
SUNRISE, Fla. — Among the Avalanche's six new players, Joe Colborne and Patrick Wiercioch had a head start. They knew where to eat in Denver, how to get to the practice rink and where to get away on off days. Before trying to fit in with the team, they understood the area.
Perhaps it's only coincidence, but the former University of Denver classmates are off to terrific starts as two of the Avs' top three scorers. They each have four points through four games, tied for second behind Nathan MacKinnon, who has five.