25 Chris Stewart
Age: 22 Year: 3
After an excellent 28-goal season, he was rewarded with a two-year, $5.75 million contract. He came to camp in better shape than last year but went pointless in five preseason games.
Fast fact: Lived in a house with Los Angeles Kings forward Wayne Simmonds during the offseason.
23 Milan Hejduk
Age: 34 Year: 12
Injuries have become a factor in recent years, but when he’s healthy, he still produces. He has scored 20 or more goals the past 11 seasons.
Fast fact: He is close friends with Avalanche equipment director Mark Miller.
18 Brandon Yip
Age: 25 Year: 2
Yip played well for the Avs in his rookie season, though injuries took a toll. He has solid goal- scoring ability but also can agitate opponents effectively.
Fast fact: His parents are of Chinese descent (mother is full, father is half Chinese).
12 Kevin Porter
Age: 24 Year: 4
Had to fight for a roster spot in training camp but did it with a good enough performance.
Fast fact: Size and speed may be issues, but he has skill with the puck and works hard.
