Avalanche select nine players on second day of NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche made nine selections at the 2026 NHL Draft on June 28. Among the picks were four defensemen, three forwards, and two goaltenders. Notable selections included forwards Egor Shilov and Beckett Hamilton, both acquired through trades. Shilov was picked No. 43 overall, while Hamilton was selected in the third round. The Avalanche's own pick was used on goaltender Tobias Tvrznik at No. 126. The draft marked the first time the Avalanche selected nine players, matching their previous record since the seven-round format began in 2005.
- •Avalanche made nine selections, their most in a single NHL draft.
- •Egor Shilov selected No. 43 overall in the second round.
- •Beckett Hamilton chosen in the third round, acquired via trade.
- •Tobias Tvrznik picked No. 126, the only selection from Avalanche's original draft position.
- •Other picks include four defensemen and two goaltenders.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Avalanche Make 9 Selections on Second Day of NHL Draft
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