Colorado Avalanche: 5 Questions for Training Camp

CENTENNIAL, CO - NOVEMBER 27 - Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon practices with the team at the Family Sports Center on November 27, 2017 in Centennial, Colorado. Head coach Jared Bednar, is at right with whistle. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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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) /

2. Will Any Other Prospects Shine?

The Colorado Avalanche have some good, young prospects. They’ve drafted well the last few years and acquired some young prospects in trade. They’ve even discovered some hidden gems.

Besides Byram, the standouts at rookie camp were Conor Timmins, Martin Kaut, and Shane Bowers. None of them are competing for an NHL roster spot just yet, but they definitely want to show they can hold their own with the veterans.

Of those players, Timmins is the most likely candidate. He dominated in the rookie tournament. Observers agree he looks hungry. His timing may be a tiny bit off, but that’s to be expected after missing 1 1/2 years of competitive hockey. He’ll get it back. What’s more, he was a standout at camp two years ago, and came this-close to making the roster.

Speaking of, last year Logan O’Connor did make the roster out of camp. I’d like to see what he brings to the table this season.

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