Colorado Avalanche: An Early Look At First Round Draft Options

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D Oliver Kylington (Färjestad, SHL)
Kylington is NHL Central Scouting’s #1 European skater. He started the season as a projected top five pick, but fell farther and farther down most rankings. Two-way defenceman with top-four potential.

D Brandon Carlo (Tri-City Americans, WHL)
The up-and-coming defenceman from the Dub. Big player that can throw his body around. Physical defenceman with top-four potential.

C Mathew Barzal (Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL)
One of the many top-centres in the WHL. Great playmaker that has to grow bigger and improve his goal-scoring. Playmaking centre with top-six potential.

C Nick Merkley (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)
Another centre from the Dub. Merkley has incredible stickhandling and playmaking abilities but also knows how to bury the puck in the net. He needs to get better in his decision-making to succeed on an NHL top-line. Playmaking centre with top-four potential.

C Jansen Harkins (Prince George Cougars, WHL)
Harkins has led the Cougars into the playoffs for the first time in four years. The centre is great in all three zones and has been shooting up the draft boards throughout the season. He needs to improve his shot. Two-way centre with top-four potential.

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