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Colorado Avalanche: 3 Things I’d Love to See at the Rookie Faceoff

By Nadia Archuleta

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Conor Timmins #68 of the Colorado Avalanche brings the puck out from behind the net against the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Conor Timmins #68 of the Colorado Avalanche brings the puck out from behind the net against the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 21: Bowen Byram reacts after being selected fourth overall by the Colorado Avalanche during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Bowen Byram and Connor Timmins Pairing

We’re all watching for how these two defensemen even show in the Rookie Faceoff, but for different reasons. Byram is our fourth-overall draft pick from this season, and he’s gunning to make the NHL team. Timmins missed a full year of hockey due to concussion symptoms, so we want to see him bounce back.

Well, both prospects looked really good at rookie camp, especially Timmins. It sure would be fun to see them paired together in the games.

This pairing has merit and could be a glimpse into the future. Timmins shoots right, Byram left. More importantly, they both play a puck-moving game, with Byram having the edge in skating. But both Timmins and Byram can score.

We’ll see if the coaching staff pairs them for the games.

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