Evan Semon, For The Denver Post)
Matt Duchene is an NHL All-Star, new acquisition Andrew Bodnarchuk at least initially is being penciled in as a top-pairing defenseman, and World Junior Hockey Championships gold medalist Mikko Rantanen will remain a member of the San Antonio Rampage.
That was some of the news out of the Avalanche camp Wednesday morning, heading into the 8 p.m. meeting with the St. Louis Blues at the Pepsi Center.
The NHL announced that Duchene, 24, was named to the Central Division roster for the Jan. 31 All-Star Game in Nashville, and pending possible injuries and replacements, he is the only Colorado representative.