Colorado Rockies Draft Picks Look to Make an Impact

A Deep Draft Class Gives the Rockies Hope for the Future

The Colorado Rockies had a busy 2023 NHL Entry Draft, making eight selections in total. The Rockies added a mix of forwards and defensemen, with a focus on adding size and skill to their prospect pool.

The Rockies' first pick was center Noah Warren, who was taken 15th overall. Warren is a 6'3", 190-pound center who is known for his combination of size and skill. He is a good skater with a strong shot and has the potential to be a two-way force at the NHL level.

The Rockies also added some size on the back end with their second pick, defenseman Ryan Merkley. Merkley is a 6'4", 205-pound defenseman who is known for his physical play and offensive ability. He is a good skater with a heavy shot and has the potential to be a top-pairing defenseman in the NHL.

Other Notable Draft Picks

In addition to Warren and Merkley, the Rockies also made some other notable draft picks, including:

• Shane Wright, center, 4th overall
• Logan Cooley, center, 7th overall
• Juraj Slafkovsky, left wing, 10th overall
• Simon Nemec, defenseman, 12th overall
• David Jiricek, defenseman, 25th overall
• Conor Geekie, center, 27th overall
• Matthew Savoie, center, 30th overall

The Future is Bright for the Rockies

The Rockies had a very successful 2023 NHL Entry Draft, adding a number of talented players to their prospect pool. The team is now well-positioned to compete for a playoff spot in the coming years.

The Rockies will begin the 2023-24 season on October 14th against the Vegas Golden Knights. The team will open the season with a four-game road trip before returning home to Ball Arena on October 19th to face the St. Louis Blues.