Buzz reaches new heights as Avalanche prospects turn heads in latest development
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The NHL season is right around the corner, meaning the rookie tournament is as well, and for the Colorado Avalanche, there have been several standouts amongst the prospects gearing up for the tournament.
Rookie camp officially got underway on Thursday, and the anticipation for the new season grows as we inch closer.
Key players to keep an eye on following day one of Avalanche Rookie Camp.
Ryan O'Hara of Mile High Hockey recently covered the first day of Avalanche rookie camp. Amongst the new faces, a few of them made their mark and stood out from the rest.
"Energy was not in short supply, but certain performances separated themselves. As expected, Gavin Brindley, Nikita Prishchepov, and Chase Bradley impressed, yet several under-the-radar names made equally strong cases." -O'Hara
While many of the expected names delivered as anticipated, a few pleasant surprises emerged, such as Christian Humphreys.
"Christian Humphreys, a player often viewed skeptically in scouting circles, delivered one of his sharper showings to date. His skating looked fluid, his decision-making sharp, and his interplay with linemates promising." -O'Hara
Other names, such as Lucas Romeo and Linus Funck, also caught the eyes of those in attendance.
"Lucas Romeo, at 6-foot-3 and 214 pounds, leveraged his size to dominate physically, particularly along the boards, where he imposed his will with noticeable authority. Linus Funck, meanwhile, showcased his defensive commitment, sacrificing his body on multiple occasions to break up scoring chances." -O'Hara
The entire session was quite positive, with little to complain about regarding any player. However, there were some significant standouts and for a team with a depth problem like the Colorado Avalanche, this is very good news.
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SEPTEMBRE 13 | 14 ANSWERS Buzz reaches new heights as Avalanche prospects turn heads in latest development Will Gavin Brindley make the Avalanche roster this NHL season? | ||
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