With the 2023-24 season rapidly approaching its conclusion in all leagues around the world, it’s time to put a bow on the season for the Colorado Avalanche prospects and look ahead to the upcoming NHL Draft. As always, thank you for the submittals as we try to dissect the always challenging Avalanche prospect system.
Why didn't the Avalanche sign Sward???
— Rick Sallee (@ltcpain75) June 2, 2024
Defenseman Graham Sward acquired at the trade deadline in the Yakov Trenin deal goes way back with the organization as he was actually an Avalanche development camp invitee in 2021 after his original draft.