Avalanche select nine players on second day of NHL Draft

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.

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