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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: NHL prospect Alex Newhook arrives for the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Draft Alex Newhook 16th Overall

Colorado Avalanche Draft Bowen Byram Fourth-Overall

Colorado Avalanche: Philip Tomasino A Dynamic Two-Way Center

Colorado Avalanche: Ville Heinola a Smart and Creative Defenseman

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 1: Pavel Dorofeyev performs the pro agility test during the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine on June 1, 2019 at Harborcenter in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Pavel Dorofeyev Creative Winger with Good Vision

MISSISSAUGA, ON - JANUARY 18: Thomas Harley #48 of the Mississauga Steelheads turns up ice against the Flint Firebirds during OHL game action on January 18, 2019 at Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Thomas Harley a Stong, Two-Way Defender

VICTORIA , BC - JANUARY 27: Alex Newhook #18 of the Victoria Grizzlies skates with the puck against the Vernon Vipers during a British Columbia Hockey League game at the Q Centre on January 27, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Alex Newhook Brings Speed and Agility to his Playmaking

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: (l-r) Joe Sakic and Alan Hepple of the Colorado Avalanche attend the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Perfect 7-Round Draft Scenario

EVERETT, WA - DECEMBER 01: Everett Silvertips forward Bryce Kindopp (19) skates the puck away from Kootenay Ice forward Peyton Krebs (19) during a game between the Kootenay Ice and the Everett Silvertips on Saturday, December 1, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Peyton Krebs a Fast and Skilled Playmaker

BUFFALO, NY - MAY 30: Cam York poses for a portrait at the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine on May 30, 2019 at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Cam York a Smart Two-Way Defenseman

VICTORIA, BC - DECEMBER 31: Anttoni Honka #36 of Finland versus the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 31, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Anttoni Honka Brings Strong Skating and Good Stick Handling

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: (l-r) Joe Sakic and Alan Hepple of the Colorado Avalanche attend the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 2019 NHL Mock Draft First Round

Germany's defender Moritz Seider (L) scores past France's goalkeeper Florian Hardy during the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championships Group A match between Germany and France on May 14, 2019 in Kosice, Slovakia. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Moritz Seider Brings Physicality and Mobility

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 1: Matthew Boldy performs at the jump station during the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine on June 1, 2019 at Harborcenter in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Matthew Boldy Displays Arsenal of Tricks

PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 15: Nils Hoglander #19 of the Sweden Nationals follows the play against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 15, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Finland defeated Sweden 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Nils Hoglander

Colorado Avalanche: Nils Höglander Skilled Winger Who Plays Bigger Than His Size

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: General manager Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche (C) and general manager Ray Shero of the New Jersey Devils (R) talk on the draft floor during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Top 4 Picks for the Number-4 Pick

VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 26: Philip Broberg #25 of Sweden versus Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 26, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Philip Broberg a Smart Two-Way Defenceman

ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 19: Team Leopold forward Cole Caufield (14) celebrates his 3rd period goal during the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game between Team Leopold and Team Langenbrunner on September 19, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Team Leopold defeated Team Langenbrunner 6-4.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Cole Caufield Packs a lot of Talent into Small Package

REGINA, SK - MAY 25: Arthur Kaliyev #34 of Hamilton Bulldogs warms up with a shot on net against the Regina Pats at Brandt Centre - Evraz Place on May 25, 2018 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Arthur Kaliyev Brings a Sniper’s Shot and Mentality

Colorado Avalanche: Victor Soderstrom a Smooth-Skating, Mobile Defenseman

ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 19: Team Langenbrunner forward Trevor Zegras (11) skates with the puck during the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game between Team Leopold and Team Langenbrunner on September 19, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Team Leopold defeated Team Langenbrunner 6-4.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Trevor Zegras a Mobile, Two-Way Forward

VANCOUVER , BC - JANUARY 5: Vasili Podkolzin #11 of Russia skates with the puck against Switzerland during a bronze medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championships at Rogers Arena on January 5, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Vasili Podkolzin Brings Soft Hands and Tenacity

KENT, WASHINGTON - MARCH 30: Bowen Byram #44 of the Vancouver Giants celebrates after scoring against the Seattle Thunderbirds during the first period at the accesso ShoWare Center on March 30, 2019 in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Could Bowen Byram Provide a Defensive Future?

KELOWNA, BC - DECEMBER 01: Kirby Dach #77 of the Saskatoon Blades lines up against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on December 1, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Kirby Dach Would Bring Whole Package

EVERETT, WA - JANUARY 26: Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens (24) looks back at the puck in the third period of a game between the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Everett Silvertips on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Dylan Cozens a Capable Power Forward

ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 19: Team Langenbrunner forward Alex Turcotte (19) skates with the puck during the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game between Team Leopold and Team Langenbrunner on September 19, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Team Leopold defeated Team Langenbrunner 6-4.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Alex Turcotte a Potential Future 2nd-Line Center

VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 26: Jack Hughes #6 of United States against Slovakia during the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 26, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Draft 2019: Losing out on the Top 2 Picks

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: Tyler Weiss greets his team after being selected 109th overall by the Colorado Avalanche during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Analysis: 2018 Draft Rounds Four to Seven