Last Updated on June 24, 2010 8:25 pm by shah
Colorado With 17th Pick
Denver, CO – Led by a band of talented youngsters, the Colorado Avalanche were largely overlooked last season, even as they lunged toward the playoffs.
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That certainly won’t be the case next season.
With rookies such as forwards Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly fueling the 2009-10 revival, Colorado made the postseason for a 12th time in 14 seasons since moving to the Mile High City.
It was a surprise run for a team that relied on 10 different rookies, who combined for a league-high 166 points.
Posted: 6/24/2010 8:22 PM ET