Colorado Avalanche 25 and Under Roster

The Avalanche are a double threat. Not only are they one of the best teams in the league and boasting players like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, they also have one of the best prospect pools in the NHL. Their future is sure to be bright, so lets see a preview.

First Forward Line

Center: Nathan MacKinnon- 93 points in 69 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 24 years old

Right Wing: Mikko Rantanen- 41 points in 42 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 23 years old

Left Wing: Tyson Jost- 23 points in 67 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 22 years old

Second Forward Line

Center: Alex Newhook- 42 points in 34 games for Boston College (NCAA)- 19 years old

Right Wing: J.T. Compher- 31 points in 67 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 25 years old

Left Wing: Sampo Ranta- 20 points in 35 games for the University of Minnesota (NCAA)- 19 years old

Third Forward Line

Center: Shane Bowers- 27 points in 48 games for the Colorado Eagles (AHL)- 20 years old

Right Wing: Martin Kaut- 18 points in 34 games for the Colorado Eagles (AHL)- 20 years old

Left Wing: Andre Burakovsky- 45 points in 58 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 25 years old

Fourth Forward Line

Center: Vladislav Kamenev- 8 points in 38 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 23 years old

Right Wing: Logan O'Connor- 25 points in 40 games for the Colorado Eagles (AHL)- 23 years old

Left Wing: Alex Beaucage- 70 points in 63 games for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)- 18 years old

First Defensive Pairing

1. Cale Makar- 50 points in 57 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 21 years old

2. Bowen Byram- 52 points in 50 games for the Vancouver Giants (WHL)- 18 years old

Second Defensive Pairing

1. Samuel Girard- 34 points in 70 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 21 years old

2. Conor Timmins- 27 points in 40 games for the Colorado Eagles (AHL)- 21 years old

Third Defensive Pairing

1. Nikita Zadorov- 13 points in 64 games for the Colorado Avalanche (NHL)- 25 years old

2. Drew Helleson- 6 points in 28 games for Boston College (NCAA)- 19 years old

Starting Goaltender

Justus Annunen- 1.77 GAA and a .929 SP for Karpat (Liiga)- 20 years old

Backup Goaltender

Adam Werner- 2.92 GAA and a .909 SP for the Colorado Eagles (AHL)- 22 years old