Ross Colton, the team’s fourth or fifth choice to play next to Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, has been a breakout star for the Colorado Avalanche.
San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin, left, and Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton fight for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. When Jared Bednar looks for a player to slot in next to Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, he has a list of traits in mind.
“My favorite thing about playing with them is just coming back to the bench and the little things they tell you. It makes a big difference. It goes a long way, knowing that those guys believe in me and we’ve formed a little bit of chemistry.” And he has delivered, in a huge way. Colton was tied for second in the NHL with his six goals before the games on Monday night.
Both MacKinnon and Rantanen have praised Colton for his physical play. He isn’t the biggest guy, but he’s fearless when it comes to crashing into defensemen along the walls and behind the net. “I’m just trying to get open for them,” Colton said. “Almost trying not to get in the way. They’re flying around out there, playing with so much speed and pace. For me, I’m just trying to get to the little areas where they can find me.”
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