Ahhh, back in the Avalanche Film Room. Now, this is comfortable. Before we get too far into this piece, it’s vital I say that if you have not already read Meghan Angley’s piece on Jean-Luc Foudy from earlier today, you stop and do that first. I will be making frequent references to it. It’s free and unlocked so no excuses.…...
On March 4th of last year, 20-year-old Colorado Avalanche prospect Jean-Luc Foudy was scratched from the second of a three-game homestand against the San Diego Gulls. Colorado Eagles head coach, Greg Cronin said he wanted him to have a satellite view of his game to “open a door to potential he hasn’t walked through yet.” The third-round pick from the…
A new season is underway for nearly all Avalanche prospects and the pool is looking a bit on the thin side but the Avs still have a few key prospects on the radar, be it for the future or maybe more realistically as trade fodder. AHL: The Eagles started the season splitting two back-to-backs but more importantly from the development…
After reaching the top of the mountain the Avs may have some work to do to graduate some of their own prospects to keep the magic going. With a prospect pool significantly thinner than in previous years mid-round prospects have become key. https://youtu.be/nHf2p0NR5HM
Official on-ice activities are about to begin once again for the Avs with development camp followed by the rookie tournament. The Avs prospect pool still boasts significant high-end talent and solid depth to dive into, pyramid style. https://youtu.be/1fNEjKhJA08
I know, I know. You can’t really grade a draft class until a few years down the road when you see how players develop and what they become in the future and all of that. But that’s no fun because giving everyone an INCOMPLETE on draft day isn’t something people want to read. How did the Avalanche do? Who are…...