This week, the Colorado Avalanche announced that they had signed Igor Shvyrev, the 125th overall selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft to a three-year entry-level contract. The 19-year old Russian center adds some depth to the organization and will likely play a big role as the Colorado Eagles make their jump to the AHL next season.
Most hockey fans in North America don’t know a whole lot about Shvyrev. Playing in the MHL, he was passed over during his first year of eligibility in the NHL draft. After a tremendous 18-year old season, the Avalanche took a flier on him last season, and now it looks like that gamble is paying off.