DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have acquired another forward ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft.
In exchange for a second-round pick that the Avalanche acquired Tuesday, Colorado has picked up Ross Colton from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Colton has played 190 games over three seasons with the Lightning. Last season he recorded 32 points (16 goals and 16 assists) in 81 games with Tampa Bay.
"Ross is a hard-working, two-way center with a championship pedigree,” said Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland. “He has physicality to his game, is ultra competitive, and his versatility will make him a valuable addition to our lineup in a lot of ways.”
The Lightning took Colton in the fourth round (118th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft. Colton helped Tampa Bay win their second Stanley Cup in 2021, scoring the lone goal in a decisive Game 5 over the Montreal Canadiens.
Round one of the 2023 NHL Draft will take place on Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Rounds 2-7 will happen on Thursday, June 29.
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