Another day, another Colorado Avalanche defensive prospect to look out for. This time, it’s Drew Helleson as he’s playing for Team USA at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Drafted by the Avalanche at 47th overall in 2019, Helleson is expected to compete for a roster spot next season, and currently plays for Boston College in the NCAA. However, rather than waiting until training camp next September to see him shine, Avalanche fans are going to get a chance to see that over the next two weeks when he plays in Beijing for Team USA.
Despite lacking NHL talent, the Olympic ice hockey tournament is still a strong event, and the absence of those from the top league has levelled the playing field somewhat. Teams have taken very different approaches to their squad building, with Team USA going down the route of using NCAA players as much as they can.
Drew Helleson, Colorado Avalanche, 2019 NHL Draft (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
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