2022 Top 25 Under 25
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25 Recap
A group with less depth but still some hope and a superstar.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #1 Cale Makar
Cale Makar hopes to continue legendary success heading into 2022-23.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #2 Bowen Byram
At just 21, he’s steered from almost retiring to becoming a Stanley Cup champion.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #3 Samuel Girard
For the final time in this series, G leaves his mark on the podium this year.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #4 Alex Newhook
Can Alex Newhook build upon playoff success and thrive in an elevated role for the Avalanche?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #5 Ben Meyers
Can he stick in the NHL lineup?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #6 Oskar Olausson
Will he make his NHL debut this season?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #7 Justus Annunen
The highest goalie on this list has the most potential.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #8 Sean Behrens
The Avs can never have enough puck moving defensemen.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #9 Jean-Luc Foudy
Will the Avalanche find room for this unique talent?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #10 Sampo Ranta
This third-round draft pick is healthy and eyeing a season with the big club.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #11 Martin Kaut
Will Martin Kaut finally find a consistent spot in the Avalanche lineup?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #12 Alex Beaucage
This second year pro has some promise.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #13 Mikhail Maltsev
Can Maltsev stick with the Avalanche this coming year?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #14 Shane Bowers
This year might just be the last chance for the young forward to play in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #15 Colby Ambrosio
Colorado’s fourth-round draft pick in 2020 continues to impress at Boston College.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #16 Danila Zhuravlyov
Development camp standout Danila Zhuravlyov looks to make the NHL roster after inking a two-year deal with the Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #17 Andrei Buyalsky
The journey for Buyalsky leads through Vermont.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #18 Matthew Stienburg
The Matt Duchene trade lives on with Matthew Stienburg who was drafted with the final pick included in the deal.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #19 Nikolai Kovalenko
Nikolai Kovalenko eventually could score a deal with Avalanche or stay in the KHL.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #20 Trent Miner
A goaltender ready to prove his place in the organization.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #21 (tie) Keaton Middleton
Middleton will provide defensive depth, but should play for the Eagles throughout his one-year deal.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #21 (tie) Wyatt Aamodt
Is he just AHL depth or could Aamodt develop into something more?
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #23 Taylor Makar
The first of two brothers on this list.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #24 Nathan Clurman
The former Notre Dame captain has impressed Avs coach Jared Bednar.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #25 Ivan Zhigalov
The organization’s newest and youngest goalie prospect hopes to move up the list.
Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: Honorable Mentions
Recognizing those who just missed the cut.