2026 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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Today, we take a closer look at the Colorado Avalanche’s prospect pool.
Ondrej Ruml (D) – Ottawa 67’s (2025-26)
Selected: 7th Round, 214th Overall (2026)
OHL Career Stats: 66 GP, 10G, 18A, 28 PTS, +27
Age: 18
Selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh round (214th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft, Ondrej Ruml completed a strong rookie season with the Ottawa 67’s. The Czech defenceman recorded 28 points (10-18–28) in 66 regular-season games and also represented Czechia at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship, collecting six assists in seven games.
Linus Funck (D) – London Knights (2026-27)
Selected: 4th Round, 118th Overall (2025)
2025-26 Stats (Lulea HF Jr.): 48 GP, 5G, 23A, 28 PTS, +18
Age: 19
Following his selection by the London Knights in the 2025 CHL Import Draft, Linus Funck recorded 28 points (5-23–28) and 59 penalty minutes in 48 games with Luleå HF J20 during the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-3 defenceman led all Luleå blueliners in assists and points while ranking third in goals. He is expected to make his OHL debut with the Knights in 2026-27.
Christian Humphreys (C) – Kitchener Rangers (2024-26)
Selected: 7th Round, 215th Overall (2024)
OHL Career Stats: 91 GP, 38G, 80A, 118 PTS, +13
Age: 19
Opting to delay his NCAA commitment and return to the Kitchener Rangers for the 2025-26 season, Christian Humphreys enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign, recording 85 points (27-58–85) in 63 regular-season games, highlighted by a 14-game point streak. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native added 26 points (7-19–26) in 18 playoff games while helping the Rangers capture both the OHL Championship and Memorial Cup.
Tomorrow on OHL In The System: We’ll take a look at the OHL talent inside the Vegas Golden Knights organization.
