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Another day of practice is ahead as the Colorado Avalanche continue their homestand before the all-star break and bye week.
Nathan MacKinnon’s competitive nature drives him in many areas outside his hockey career including his commitment to becoming a better golfer.
Nathan Mackinnon (@Mackinnon9) is an ANIMAL. @NHLdotcom with the story ➡️ https://t.co/wTOOIx92Zj pic.twitter.com/i36rVwyLqN
— NHL (@NHL) January 13, 2020
What is life without daily Cale content? So here’s another amusing profile on everyone’s favorite rookie Cale Makar.
I profiled the Colorado Avalanche’s very talented (and very wholesome) rookie, Cale Makar https://t.co/BbAZlwJtee
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) January 14, 2020
Now that the midpoint of the season has passed draft season will come fast and furious. With the release of NHL central scouting’s midterm and first numerical rankings plus the CHL Top Prospect game set to get underway tomorrow things are already heating up. Here is one of many forthcoming mock drafts from NHL.com.
Mock 2020 NHL Drafts are in: Lafreniere consensus No. 1 pick; after that, a difference in opinion— https://t.co/w1wYLDE0s8 via @NHLdotcom
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) January 14, 2020
The NHL trade deadline of February 24th is also fast approaching and therefore trade speculation is going to get louder and louder. As always Pierre LeBrun has a good idea on who some targeted names might be, including for the Avalanche (notice the headline).
In his latest piece, @PierreVLeBrun offers up some trade rumblings, including why the Kings are open to moving Alec Martinez, what the Senators plan to do with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and more. https://t.co/eG7mSyQJfI
— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) January 13, 2020
Finally, it has been a good week for Avalanche prospects including Shane Bowers.
Shane Bowers is on
— Colorado Eagles (@ColoradoEagles) January 14, 2020
He's got points in 9 of his last 10 games and came away with a pair of goals this weekend!#EaglesCountry #OneHourHotPerformer pic.twitter.com/kj0Pjl0ubj
And perhaps a future Avalanche prospect someday.
This kid is ready for the 2032 @NHL All-Star Game.
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 14, 2020
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