The Colorado Avalanche finished in the penultimate spot in the final 2010-2011 regular season standings. The silver lining of the Avs' forgettable finish was the fact that they claimed the second overall draft pick in the draft lottery. There were many talented young prospects in the 2011 NHL Draft, including forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Gabriel Landeskog, Jonathan Huberdeau, Sean Couturier, and defenseman Adam Larsson. The Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with their second consecutive first overall pick.
Although there was some speculation that the Avs could bolster their blue line with Adam Larsson, or pick Huberdeau or Couturier, most people pegged the Avs picking Swedish left winger, Gabriel Landeskog, which they did. "He was our guy pretty much from the start. He's just got everything you're looking for in a young hockey player. We're really happy to have this kid." Those were the words of Colorado Avalanche Executive Advisor/Al...
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins,
Gabriel Landeskog,
Jonathan Huberdeau,
Sean Couturier,
Adam Larsson,
Joe Sakic,
Matt Duchene,
Peter Forsberg,
Kevin Shattenkirk,
Paul Stastny
TEAMS: Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues
TEAMS: Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues
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