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3 Colorado Avalanche prospects that could get a serious look at training camp this fall

The Colorado Avalanche hope to see how the club's prospects have come along at this year's Rookie Faceoff event. Depending on how well players perform, three prospects in particular could get serious looks at training camp this fall.

By Nestor Quixtan

Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie could get a serious look at this year's training camp with an eye on making the big club.
Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie could get a serious look at this year's training camp with an eye on making the big club. / Bruce Bennett/GettyImages
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#2: Sean Behrens

The 21-year-old Sean Behrens could become a standout at this year’s Rookie Faceoff. If that’s the case, Behrens could get an invite to camp with the big club.

Overall, Behrens is a talented left-shot defenseman. His pedigree includes playing with the US National Team and spending three seasons in the NCAA at the University of Denver. That pedigree was enough for the Colorado Avalanche to select Behrens 61st overall in 2021.

Now, I know what most fans think. The Colorado Avalanche’s blue line is a bit crowded at the moment. At least the top four spots seem set. Unless there’s a significant injury, it’s hard to envision Devon Toews and Makar going anywhere.

Similarly, it’s tough to imagine Sam Girard and Josh Manson out of the lineup. However, the third pairing, potentially Oliver Kylington and Erik Brannstrom, could prove the most accessible for Behrens. Neither Brannstrom nor Kylington have a guaranteed spot.

As such, could it be that Behrens cracks the third pairing?

There’s an outside chance that could be the case. If Berhens outplays Brannstrom, he could get a shot to make the team out of camp.

On the whole, Berhens either makes the team or starts the year with the Eagles. There is absolutely no sense in having him on the team as a seventh defenseman. He needs time to sharpen his skills. So, sitting in the press box won’t do that.

In any event, keeping Brannstrom as a seventh defenseman while giving Behrens a shot could become a realistic possibility for the Avs this season. Otherwise, Behrens could be a late-season call-up. The Avs will want to see what Berhens can do in the NHL sooner rather than later.

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