 Connect, a graduate of Prairie High School in Henderson, said in a recent interview he feels like he's been underrated his whole career. He also credited a late growth spurt and a desire to prove people wrong for his underdog story. Mock drafts are predicting Connect will be taken in the top 10. The Colorado Avalanche have released their preseason schedule. They'll play a total of six games, three home and three away. I'm Kristen Thoburn.