"Undrafted Gems Shine in NHL Draft Class: Avalanche's Parker Kelly Leads the Pack" In a surprising turn of events, a staggering 99.6% of the players selected in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft have found themselves on an NHL roster, with only six undrafted players making the cut. Among them is Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly, who defied expectations by recording a career-high 21 goals in his second season with the team. Kelly's impressive performance is a testament to his hard work and determination, and his inclusion on the roster is a reminder that sometimes the most successful players are those who fly under the radar. With Kelly's success serving as a prime example, it's clear that the NHL draft is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

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 ...