We know the trade deadline can be predictable but so can the NHL draft. Despite the Colorado Avalanche letting go of their director of amateur scouting there still are some familiar patterns to look out for from the organization and the draft in general.
There are some typical player types that the Avalanche favor. Character and captaincy is one attribute we’ve seen often. Colorado has always been known to have affinity for strong skaters and those with a goal scoring touch, both as forwards and defensemen, which got Cale Makar and Bowen Byram selected high.