The Colorado Avalanche selected forward Taylor Makar in the seventh round (No. 220 overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft.
Makar, 20, has spent the past three-plus seasons with the Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and has amassed 61 points (17 goals, 44 assists) in 104 games. The 6-foot-1, 172-pound left wing was the captain of the Bandits in 2020-21 and had 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 16 outings during the campaign.
Avalanche Selects Taylor Makar 220th Overall in 2021 NHL Draft
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