I am extremely disappointed that you lot this wanker in Lastwordarmy steal our thread away from the proper Avs fans. Can't even put the "prospects info" prefix in the title so we can come back when this thread eventually gets buried.
As for Barron and this selection, meh. This is vanilla ice cream level pick not due to Justin Barron being this overall terrible player, but what plagues the Avs and plagued them again is going for safe instead of higher upside potential. Just look at Blue Jackets and Jarmo Kekalainen, doesn't give a shit where they're picking, they properly identify talent and go into IDGAF mode in making off the board yet amazing picks. Barron has good qualities, but Avs 101% left better players on the board and this is how we don't hit on picks later in the 1st round and even beyond. I see a lot of the Niskanen comparisons in his game for sure, but we would be fortunate to have him get to his level. I don't think Barron is as smart nor crafty with the puck as Matt was. Not severely disappointed, but a bit deflated even if he does fill a need and should become an NHL player, which I suggest are probably the best characteristics of the entire selection. Good for Pronman though, he absolutely called it no doubt. I'll be cheering on Barron though, welcome to the organisation mate.
