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Justin Barron

Avalanche Blue Line Will Need Justin Barron When He’s Ready

Ilyas Hussein | January 1, 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…

Categories Avalanche Prospects

Team Canada’s Mercer, Pelletier & Barron Poised to Make WJC Impact

Josh Kim | December 20, 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…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Avalanche’s Top 3 Trade Assets for the 2020-21 Season

Julian Mongillo | November 20, 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…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

4 Avalanche Prospects to Keep An Eye On at the World Juniors

Alex Hobson | November 16, 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…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Prospects News & Rumors: QMJHL, Barron & McIsaac

Greg Boysen | October 23, 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…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, Column, NHL Prospects, QMJHL, Red Wings Prospects

Meet the Colorado Avalanche 2020 Draft Class

Alex Hobson | October 20, 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,…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Top 10 Avalanche Prospects Heading Into the 2020-21 Season

Alex Hobson | October 13, 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…

Categories Avalanche Prospects

Avalanche Add to Defensive Prospect Depth With Latest 1st-Round Pick

Julian Mongillo | October 7, 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.…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, NHL Entry Draft

Avalanche Select Justin Barron 25th Overall

Mathieu Sheridan | October 6, 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…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News

Canadiens Can Add Depth in Second Round of 2020 Draft

Blain Potvin | September 27, 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…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Prospects News & Rumors: Barron, Lundell, Ylönen & More

Eddy Jones | September 26, 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…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, CHL, Column, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, QMJHL

5 Good Options for the Maple Leafs at 44th Overall

Peter Baracchini | September 16, 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…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs
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