Avalanche Questions Linger As FIN-SWI Set For Gold And Pick No. 2 Looms

Colorado is still carrying more questions than answers, and that usually means the front office is doing homework behind the scenes. The gold-medal matchup between Finland and Switzerland adds another layer to the day, but the real NHL intrigue might be tied to how much leverage a club has around the No. 2 overall pick. That kind of draft-slot chatter never stays theoretical for long, especially when teams start sniffing around a move that could reshape the top of the board.