As NHL teams look toward the April 12 trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche could soon be making two significant additions from within the organization.
Avalanche prospects Alex Newhook and Sampo Ranta both had their NCAA seasons come to an end Sunday night.
Ranta, who is one of the best goal scorers in the NCAA, is almost certain to turn pro this week. After putting up 19 goals—second in the nation—and 31 points in 31 games as a junior, most believe Ranta is set to move on from the University of Minnesota.
Drafted in the third round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, many viewed Ranta as a steal when he fell to the Avalanche at 78th overall.