Ex-Avalanche Goalie Becoming the Superstar Colorado Always Envisioned

The goaltender Colorado let walk is proving to be exactly the franchise cornerstone the Avalanche believed he could become when they drafted him. His transformation into an elite netminder away from Denver raises uncomfortable questions about whether the Avalanche made the right call in their goaltending decisions. This redemption arc is one of the league's most compelling stories as the former prospect validates everything scouts saw in him years ago.