Avalanche Draft Shilov at 43

Colorado Avalanche snagged a steal at 43rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft with Egor Shilov — a 6’1”, 177-pound Russian center who exploded for 82 points (32G, 50A) in his rookie QMJHL season with Victoriaville. Already committed to Penn State starting in 2027, Shilov’s rise from Russia to North America via AAA and the USHL makes him a rare gem. The pick came as part of the trade sending Valeri Nichushkin to Columbus — a savvy move that could pay off big for the Avalanche. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a32800e807c947d