Colorado Avalanche's Successful NHL Draft: Center and Defenseman Picks, Vegas Making Moves, and More
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The Colorado Avalanche kept both of their first-round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft and selected center Calum Ritchie at #27 and defenseman Mikhail Gulyayev at #31. Ritchie, despite playing through an injury, is considered a steal with top-10 potential, while Gulyayev is praised for his skating and offensive skills. The Avalanche aim to restock their prospect pool after trading away prospects and picks in recent years, and these picks add talent to their farm system. The team believes they can address their middle-six needs through free agency, and overall, the Avalanche are seen as a stronger team after the draft.
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