Travis Barron
Position: Left wing
Year drafted: 2016
Round picked: 7th round, 191st overall
Age: 20
The Colorado Avalanche selected left wing Travis Barron in the seventh round, 191st overall, in 2016. The 20-year old signed his professional contract this season just in time to help the ECHL Colorado Eagles win the Kelly Cup — he played in all 20 games.
Prior to that, Barron was playing for his major juniors team, the Ottawa 67s, captaining them for the last two seasons. Travis isn’t known for being a prolific scorer. Rather, he’s a tough hitter with leadership qualities.
I’d say his chance of making the NHL relies on his ability to add some finer skills to his repertoire and to improve his skating. He could make a respectable career as a fourth-liner. He’s all set to help lead the rookies in the Rookie Faceoff and at Rookie Camp starting this week.