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At the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, the Avalanche held the dubious reputation of the Western Conference's cellar dweller, finishing last in the conference and 28th overall in the league. A year later, in large part to 2009 draftee's Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly, the Avalanche weaseled their way back into the playoffs, and now find themselves drafting 17th in the 2010 Entry Draft. Rick Pracey, the Avalanche's director of amateur scouting, will have tougher decision choosing who he'll select with the Avalanche's first round pick compared to last years "pick who's left out of Tavares, Hedman, and Duchene" selection. Begin Slideshow ...

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