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Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Our countdown continues with a defenseman continuing his NCAA career! The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of September 1, 2025. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked (plus one Honorable … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #22 Chris Romaine

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Former Avalanche depth forward remains homeless. Joel Kiviranta currently finds himself without an NHL contract—a state of professional uncertainty that, barring a late opportunity, could well persist into the foreseeable future. It is somewhat surprising that the former Colorado Avalanche forward remains unsigned. At 29, Joel Kiviranta is … [Read more...] about Joel Kiviranta’s Uncertain NHL Future

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Russian defenceman uses his length to shut down passing lanes, but probably won’t end up doing it in the NHL. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of September 1, 2025. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #23 Nikita Ishimnikov

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images He’s like your average restaurant—good enough to say it’s okay, but more work is needed before he can be considered a Michelin establishment. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of September 1, 2025. Now, … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #24 Ivan Yunin

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images This year’s countdown will start with the 19-year-old netminder who is headed to Boston College! The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of September 1, 2025. Now, we'll count down each of the 25 … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #25 Louka Cloutier