NHL Undrafted Gems Shine: Avalanche's Parker Kelly Leads the Pack In a remarkable display of talent and perseverance, six undrafted players made the cut in the recent NHL draft pool, with Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly standing out as one of the top performers. Kelly's impressive 2025-26 season saw him notch a career-high 21 goals, solidifying his position as a key contributor to the Avalanche roster. As he enters his second season with the team, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Kelly will build on his success and potentially become a regular fixture in the NHL. Can Kelly's impressive chemistry with his teammates propel him to even greater heights, or will he face stiff competition from other talented undrafted players vying for a spot on the team?

Of those 135, only six were undrafted, with one of them being Avalanche forward Parker Kelly, who posted a career-high 21 tallies in 2025-26. In his second season with the Avs, Kelly also posted ...