AnalysisJoe Sakic is the president of hockey operations of the Avalanche. Bruce Bennett / Getty ImagesJune 26, 2026 6:00 am EDT Updated The Colorado Avalanche have 10 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft: Nos. 43, 74, 126, 128, 149, 152, 195, 214, 215, 222. Here’s what to expect.Pronman’s team needsColorado’s prospect pool is extremely thin right now. The Avalanche truly need everything, but after dealing Calum Ritchie to the Islanders, if I had to pick one position they have little in terms of quality prospects, it would be down the middle.Names to watchIn recent mock drafts, Corey Pronman has projected the following picks:43. Alessandro Di Iorio, C74. Ethan MacKenzie, D
126. Spencer Bowes, LW128. Giorgos Pantelas, D149. Riley Boychuk, C152. Malcom Gastrin, LW195. Callum Croskery, D214. Morgan Anderberg, C215. Darian Anderson, RW222. Joby Baumuller, RW
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