* There's a young player in the Colorado Avalanche system who is playing so well that the team's general manager, Joe Sakic, might have to make a tough decision about him. This means the player is doing a great job and might be ready for a bigger role.
* This player's good performance could mean he gets a chance to play in the main Avalanche team sooner than expected. It's like a student doing so well in class that they get moved up to a higher grade.