Yep, Nolan Foote is Adam Foote’s son, and, yep, that’s part of what made him so irresistible to me at this spot. He’s #37 on Central Scouting’s list of North American skaters, so it’s not inconceivable he’d be available at #47.
Besides being the son of an Avs great, Nolan Foote is scouted as being a “big, strong forward who advances the puck well and has a strong, heavy wrist shot,” according to Bill Placzek of Draft Site. And, yep, he’s big (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) so that checks my personal box. But in addition to having that offensive skill, he’s also scouted as smart and a great skater.
You also imagine he knows how to play the game right. His dad would make sure of that.