Avs sign top pick
By Steve Foster 
| July 16, 2009 | 12:25 PM
The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday they have signed first-round draft pick Matt Duchene to a three-year, entry-level contract. Duchene, the third pick overall, is the highest pick in the franchise’s Colorado history.
“Matt is an integral part of our future,” Avs GM Greg Sherman said in a release. “He is a very skilled, two-way player with a strong work ethic and great character. We’re excited to have him under contract and look forward to him participating in training camp this fall.”
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