Posts About "Justin Barron"
Newhook Leads Avalanche Prospects in 2021 WJC Preliminary Round
January 2nd, 2021 We're officially through Phase 1 of the holiday season. When I say Phase 1, I mean the preliminary round. And when I say holiday season, I mean the World Junior Championship (WJC). Because to any hockey fan, the tournament IS the holiday season. The excitement of the tournament has been delivered as advertised. We've seen our share of...
Avalanche Blue Line Will Need Justin Barron When He's Ready
January 1st, 2021 “Defense wins championships.” This old adage seems to be taken seriously by Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, as he built his blue line to be one of the strongest in the NHL. It includes the likes of reigning Calder Trophy winner Cale Makar, Samuel Girard, Ryan Graves, and former 1st overall pick Erik Johnson. The...
Team Canada's Mercer, Pelletier & Barron Poised to Make WJC Impact
December 20th, 2020 Over the course of their storied World Junior history, Canada has seen some of the biggest names in hockey don the maple leaf at the international level. I don't expect the 2021 tournament to be much different, as the Canadians have a plethora of notable names joining them in their title defence, with 20 first-round picks comprising...
Avalanche's Top 3 Trade Assets for the 2020-21 Season
November 20th, 2020 There is no question after last year's playoff run that the Colorado Avalanche will be looking for another deep run at the Cup this season. After having taken care of their free-agent agenda and completed a few trades, the team is set up to be even deeper than last season. With under $2 million in remaining cap space available, the team...
4 Avalanche Prospects to Keep An Eye On at the World Juniors
November 16th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche are one of the most exciting NHL teams to watch right now, and fans will get a look at some of their future talent before the 2020-21 NHL season gets underway. The holiday season is upon us, which means that, more importantly, the 2021 World Juniors are right around the corner. This year, it looks like the...
Prospects News & Rumors: QMJHL, Barron & McIsaac
October 23rd, 2020 The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) is having major problems as the region is having an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Also, one of the league’s top teams will have their captain on the ice for the first time this season. Finally, a Detroit Red Wings' prospect returns home from Europe after another injury. Voltigeurs Suspend...
Meet the Colorado Avalanche 2020 Draft Class
October 20th, 2020 The 2020 NHL Draft was one for the ages, and that's putting it lightly. The Colorado Avalanche walked out of the draft with a rather light crop of new prospects, but that just makes the day all the more special for the players they picked. Prospects are typically used to making a weekend out of the NHL Draft. Travel to the city with...
Top 10 Avalanche Prospects Heading Into the 2020-21 Season
October 13th, 2020 The 2020 NHL season has been one to remember (or forget) for obvious reasons. Every season has its storylines that make them unique from the others. But it's hard to compete with a season that was postponed mid-March, and didn't resume until August with a brand new playoff format that included an extra round. Top it off with a...
Avalanche Add to Defensive Prospect Depth With Latest 1st-Round Pick
October 7th, 2020 After an earlier than anticipated exit from the 2020 postseason, the Avalanche switched their focus to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and who to select with their 25th overall selection. Related: 2020 NHL Draft Guide – Updated General Manager Joe Sakic and his staff have done a great job as of late finding and drafting talented...
Avalanche Select Justin Barron 25th Overall
October 6th, 2020 With the 25th Pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche Have Selected Justin Barron From the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League About Justin Barron Justin Barron is another player that could surprise some people in a few years. Although he fell down many people's rankings over the past few...
Canadiens Can Add Depth in Second Round of 2020 Draft
September 27th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens' first-round options were briefly looked at in an earlier article. Now, what will be explored is what general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin is facing with the three second-round picks for the 2020 NHL draft. Related: Maurice 'Rocket' Richard - More Than Just a Game The second round can provide NHL teams with...
Prospects News & Rumors: Barron, Lundell, Ylönen & More
September 26th, 2020 A top defenseman for the 2020 NHL Entry draft is injured to start the season. Anton Lundell shows off his offensive upside and a recent loanee from the Montreal Canadiens shines in the Finnish Liiga preseason. Barron Out For QMJHL Opener With the start of the 2020-21 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) closing in on Oct....
5 Good Options for the Maple Leafs at 44th Overall
September 16th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to keep the 15th overall pick and draft for defensive help is still up for debate. Their second-round pick, 44th overall, could be useful in expanding their prospect pool. Related: Maple Leafs' Draft Picks That Got Away Toronto was originally slated to pick 50th overall; they didn’t have...
