How acquired: Signed as an undrafted free agent on April 13
2021-22 season: Colorado (NHL): 5 GP, 1-0-1; University of Minnesota (NCAA): 34 GP, 17-24-41
The 23-year-old center got a small taste of the NHL after signing with Colorado late last season, including scoring in his debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 16. However, because of his signing date, he was ineligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Although the Avalanche are deep at forward, because of the losses of Nazem Kadri, Nico Sturm and Andre Burakovsky in free agency, it's possible that Meyers (5-11, 194) could crack the lineup.
"Ben is great. One of the older guys here," Colorado director of player development Brian Willsie said at development camp. "It was great for the younger guys to watch him, the way he conducts himself. He's so mature, and he's ready to step into the NHL lineup. It was a good week to have him here. Another touch, another week of learning the details that we do. So having him around here was awesome. Just an awesome kid."
Projected arrival: Next season