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See the full story · 1 sourcesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 11: T.J. Hughes #13 of the Michigan Wolverines during player introductions before a game against the Denver Pioneers during the Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship held at T-Mobile Arena on April 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images
In a week where nothing Colorado Avalanche related happened in the hockey world whilst in the middle of the dog days of summer, an interesting note of information appeared. The organization has chosen to send prospect TJ Hughes to the NHLPA Rookie Showcase which is currently being held in Chicago from July 28-30.
Here’s the prospects who are scheduled to attend #NHL Rookie Showcase. Confirmed #Isles Eiserman and Aitcheson are there. Not sure on the others. pic.twitter.com/vMF1lsaBi2
— Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) July 28, 2026
This under the radar event is for selected prospects who are expected to make their NHL debut in the coming season. They will do press, take photos in their NHL team’s gear and sign a bunch of merchandise. The trading card companies make use of these materials and are always present at the event.
Most of the Rookie Showcase roster comprises young blue chip prospects such as Toronto’s Gavin McKenna and Philadelphia’s Porter Martone but also older hopefuls expecting to make the jump such as Colorado’s TJ Hughes. The Avalanche don’t always send a prospect each year, in fact, the only other player they made sure was in attendance this decade was Nikolai Kovalenko in 2024. Coincidentally both Gavin Brindley and Fedor Svechkov were also invitees that year as well.
Take a peek at the first look of Hughes in an Avalanche sweater below!
Introducing the @NHLPA x Upper Deck Rookie Showcase class of 2026 🤩🏒👏 #RookieShowcase #CollectTheBest pic.twitter.com/gQcvddKsEA
— Upper Deck (@UpperDeckSports) July 29, 2026
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