OHL In The System: Colorado Avalanche

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played.

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The forecast in Colorado calls for a flurry of prospects. Today, let’s see who’s making the biggest impact in the Avalanche system.

Christian Humphreys (C) – Kitchener Rangers (2024-25)
Selected: 7th Round, 215th Overall (2024)
OHL Career Stats: 28 GP, 11 G, 22 A, 33 PTS, +8
Age: 19

A mid-season addition to the Rangers in January 2025, Christian Humphreys joined the club after departing the USHL. Despite the late start, he led the team in points-per-game (1.18), racking up 33 points (11-22–33) in just 28 games. Humphreys has opted to forgo his NCAA eligibility and will return to Kitchener for the 2025-26 season.

Oskar Olausson (RW) – Barrie Colts (2021-22), Oshawa Generals (2021-22)
Selected: 1st Round, 28th Overall (2021)
OHL Career Stats: 55 GP, 26 G, 23 A, 49 PTS, -1
Age: 22

Oskar Olausson spent the 2024-25 season in the AHL with the Colorado Eagles, posting 26 points (11-15–26) over 61 regular-season games and adding three assists in seven playoff appearances. He also earned a brief call-up to the NHL, suiting up for two games with the Avalanche.

Jean-Luc Foudy (C) – Windsor Spitfires (2018-20)
Selected: 3rd Round, 75th Overall (2020)
OHL Career Stats: 122 GP, 23 G, 69 A, 92 PTS, -26
Age: 23

Jean-Luc Foudy played the 2024-25 campaign with the Colorado Eagles, contributing 19 points (5-14–19) in 48 games and adding a goal in the playoffs. Following this season, Foudy became a restricted free agent.

Tomorrow on In The System, we’ll take a look at the OHL Talent inside the L.A Kings organization!