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PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 14: Jesperi Kotkaniemi #28 of the Finland Nationals follows the play against the Russian Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 14, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Russia defeated Finland 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Colorado Avalanche: Jesperi Kotkaniemi a Smart, 2-Way Forward

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Colorado Avalanche: Akil Thomas Offers Top Speed and Soft Hands

KELOWNA, BC - MARCH 03: Ty Smith #24 of the Spokane Chiefs skates to the bench against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on March 3, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Ty Smith New Generation of Puck-Moving D-Men

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche listens to president of hockey operations Trevor Linden of the Vancouver Canucks on the draft floor during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Vitali Kravtsov Brings Soft Hands and Speed

BOISBRIAND, QC - OCTOBER 20: Jared McIsaac #14 of the Halifax Mooseheads skates against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada during the QMJHL game at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on October 20, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Halifax Mooseheads defeated the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Jared McIsaac is a Smooth 2-Way Defenseman

PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 16: Joel Farabee #28 of the USA Nationals skates to the bench after a goal against the Russian Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 16, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. USA defeated Russia 5-4. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Joel Farabee

Colorado Avalanche: Joel Farabee Brings Work Ethic, Production and Character

WINDSOR, ON - OCTOBER 05: Forward Tim Gettinger #26 of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the Windsor Spitfires on October 5, 2017 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Rasmus Sandin Would Give Smart, All-Around Play

GUELPH, ON - JANUARY 25: Serron Noel #8 of Team Orr celebrates a goal against Team Cherry in the 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects game at the Sleeman Centre on January 25, 2018 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Team Cherry defeated Team Orr 7-4. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Serron Noel Would be a Big Power Forward

WINDSOR, ON - OCTOBER 05: Forward Barrett Hayton #27 of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds celebrates his first period goal against the Windsor Spitfires on October 5, 2017 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Barrett Hayton Would Provide Stolid, Crafty Play

GUELPH, ON - JANUARY 25: Filip Zadina #11 of Team Cherry skates against Team Orr in the 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects game at the Sleeman Centre on January 25, 2018 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Team Cherry defeated Team Orr 7-4. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Top 5 Draft Picks, not Coming to the Avs

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 01: Gabriel Bourque

Colorado Avalanche: What to Expect from Gabriel Bourque

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Cale Makar, fourth overall pick of the Colorado Avalanche, poses for a portrait during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Got Exactly What They Need With Cale Makar

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Cale Makar puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number four overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche 2017 Draft: Analysis of Round 4 to 7

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Tyson Jost poses for a photo after being selected as the number ten overall draft pick by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Draft Conor Timmins with #32 Pick

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Cale Makar puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number four overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Updated Scenarios for 2nd Round

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Cale Makar puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number four overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NHL Draft: Colorado Avalanche Pick Cale Makar

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Tyson Jost poses for a photo after being selected as the number ten overall draft pick by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Have Many NHL Draft Scenarios in Play

Jan 23, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Spencer Martin (30) before the game against the San Jose Sharks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Might Have Hoped Calvin Pickard Would Be Taken In Expansion Draft

Apr 2, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Colorado Avalanche forward Mikhail Grigorenko (25) shoots in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Leaving Mikhail Grigorenko Exposed Was a Mistake

Feb 9, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Will Lose Pickard in the Expansion Draft

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Tyson Jost poses for a photo after being selected as the number ten overall draft pick by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Roundtable on 2017 NHL Draft: #4 Pick

Mar 23, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) reacts following the loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Pepsi Center. The Oilers defeated the Avalanche 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Leaving Matt Duchene Exposed Makes Sense

Apr 6, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie (4) controls the puck in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center. The Wild won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Expansion Draft: Projected Protected List

Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Seem Likely to Draft Gabriel Vilardi

Jan 4, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg (34) and defenseman Cody Goloubef (18) during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Expansion Draft Worst Case Scenario

Nov 5, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Fans enter the First Niagara Center before a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: 2017 NHL Combine Results Could Influence Draft