Avalanche plan for 2026 NHL Draft amid first-round absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche prepare for the 2026 NHL Draft, set to begin on June 29. Holding nine picks, including a new third-round selection from the Ross Colton trade, the team aims to add eight prospects to their system. The Avalanche's only second-round selection in the near future is in 2027. Additionally, they may use their mid-round picks to maneuver within the draft. Potential targets include Lars Steiner, a Swiss winger in the QMJHL, and Egor Barabanov, a highly ranked overager from the OHL.
- •The draft begins on June 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- •Avalanche hold nine picks, with an emphasis on mid-round selections.
- •Potential targets include Lars Steiner and Egor Barabanov.
- •Using mid-round picks to move up in the draft is a possibility.
- •A successful draft could significantly impact the team's future.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Avalanche 2026 Draft Plan
"Will Colorado add eight new prospects to the system?
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