There aren’t a lot of spots available, but there are plenty of Avalanche players who need to have a strong training camp.
For most of the top Stanley Cup contenders, there could be a sense right now of wanting to fast forward to the start of the regular season, or even later in the NHL calendar.That sentiment might feel true for some of the most established players on the Avalanche, but there are plenty who need this training camp on some level.
If everyone was healthy, there might only be one spot in the lineup and two to four places on the opening-night roster up for grabs, depending on how many extras the club can keep within the constraints of the salary cap. Everyone is not healthy, however, and more likely than not won’t be at various points in the season. Contingency plans are needed, and training camp is the best place to make an impression.
Little went right for Drouin in the final four seasons of a six-year, $33 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. It’s why he’s in Denver on a one-year pact barely north of the league minimum. There’s an obvious path to redemption – play next to Nathan MacKinnon and rekindle the magic from their days running the QMJHL in Halifax. Avs coach Jared Bednar made it clear that position is not a given and must be earned, but he also noted the early returns on Drouin in camp are promising.
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