The Colorado Avalanche will open the season with their first-round draft choice on the roster.
Mikko Rantanen, the 18-year-old forward chosen 10th overall by Colorado in June, survived the final round of cuts Tuesday.
The Avalanche signed Rantanen to a three-year, entry-level contract in July.
He posted nine goals and 19 assists in 56 games with Turun Palloseura in Finland last season.