The Future: Plenty of Avs' Prospects Start the Season off Strong

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The prospect system for the Colorado Avalanche can be characterized as limited. The defending NHL champions have exchanged some of their best prospects for seasoned players who have helped them win a championship. Despite this, there are still a lot of young players in the system who are dominating their respective leagues. The top Avalanche prospects who are making waves this season are listed below:

Nikolai Kovalenko - Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)
To start, American-Russian forward, Nikolai Kovalenko has been tearing up the KHL this season. Since his previous season, the 23-year-offensive old's production has increased, and in 15 games, he has six goals and nine points. Kovalenko, who was appointed assistant captain of his Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo team, is one of the team's leading point scorers. Kovalenko, a sixth-round selection in 2018, was never given an entry-level contract, but there is a good chance the winger will try to land an NHL job after his KHL contract expires in 2024.
Jean-Luc Foudy - Colorado Eagles (AHL)
The 2020 third-round pick of the Avs is currently competing for the Colorado Eagles in his third professional campaign. The young player, who is only 20 years old, is regarded as a playmaker. He has good passing and vision skills, and he plays with a lot of tenacity and enthusiasm in fast-paced games. In the AHL, Foudy has gotten better each and every season; his 26 points last year were below-average. his season, the righty is among the leaders in points with his three goals and four assists in seven games. At this rate, expect Foudy to crack the NHL lineup within the next two seasons.


Colby Ambrosio - Boston College Eagles (Hockey East)
Ambrosio, a Canadian, is described as an undersized forward who plays a skillful, aggressive football game. The fourth-round pick, who is only 5-foot-9 and weighs 165 pounds, makes up for his height and weight with a lethal shot and fast feet. Ambrosio is a player who performs well on the power play and in the offensive zone. The Canadian is performing admirably for Boston College as he plays in his junior season. Ambrosio has four goals and two assists in five games to lead his team at the moment. Ambrosio will almost certainly sign his ELC after his NCAA season is over.


Shane Bowers - Colorado Eagles (AHL)
For once in his pro career, Bowers is scoring at a consistent rate. The former first-round pick has had a slower development plan, since being drafted 28th overall in 2017. Prior to the start of this season, Bowers lacked offensive totals since his days at the junior level. The now 23-year-old forward has been one of the top players on the Colorado Eagles roster. Bowers currently supports six points in seven games. Prior to the 2017 draft, Bowers was scouted as a smart, athletic centermen that has a knack for scoring goals.