Avalanche plan for 2026 NHL Draft amid first-round absence

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.

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