I can’t wait to see this kid. Part of me, though, hopes that they keep him in Brampton this year in an “effort” to get another high pick next year. Bring him in with all of the BU guys.

On another note, it sounds like Stoa has been really impressive so far

That was my exact same reaction.

Okay, so the Avs end up tanking, but tanking only enough to get a third round pick, who ends up being a kid who has idolized the Avs his whole life, has wanted to be one, who pumps his fist when he finds out he will be chosen by his favorite team, in a year when Super Joe will be retiring and we need someone with Joe’s character and skill to step in. Am I the only one who thinks that this is just a little to perfect to be a coincidence? And we thought the Hockey Gods didn’t like us!

He showed more heart and drive for the team at the draft table than all but a handful of jokers who made 7 figures last year to wear the unipron.

This portends well!