How Nolan Pratt Helped Turn Defense Into an Organizational Strength (+)

For years, the Colorado Avalanche struggled to build a competitive defense. Stefan Elliott. Cameron Gaunce. Colby Cohen. Duncan Siemens. You know the names. For what seemed like forever, Avalanche fans put faith in these higher draft picks, only for disappointment to follow. Trades, free agency, and the waiver wire were just as unsuccessful. Enter Nolan…