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Colorado Avalanche: 5 Things I’d Like to See in the Preseason

ByNadia Archuleta|
DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) skates with the puck as Dallas Stars right wing Brett Ritchie (25) chases him during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on September 30, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Colorado defeats Dallas 6-5. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) skates with the puck as Dallas Stars right wing Brett Ritchie (25) chases him during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on September 30, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Colorado defeats Dallas 6-5. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – MARCH 5: Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche stretches prior to the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center on March 5, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tyson Jost and JT Compher Taking a Step Forward

Ok, let’s talk now about some of the old guys — JT Compher and Tyson Jost.

Obviously, I’m being facetious. Jost is a young 21-year-old, and Compher is a young 24-year-old. They’re not even old by professional hockey standards, and that’s saying something.

You all know how badly I want these two to succeed, especially our 10th-overall draft pick Tyson Jost. He has such talent, skill, and work ethic — he deserves to succeed like no other.

Avs insider Adrian Dater outlines how he thinks Jost has a pretty good shot at doing just that. He’s motivated, that’s for sure.

I think we’re going to see Compher hit his ceiling sooner, but I still think he’ll be a valid contributor. He’s tapped to be the third-line center, which I think is the perfect role for his two-way talents.

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