Colorado Avalanche: 5 AHLers to Play Now
JT Compher
Center JT Compher was one of the pieces of the Ryan O’Reilly trade. Compher was drafted in the second round, #35 overall, by the Buffalo Sabres.
Copmpher was part of the prestigious US National Development Team Program. He has participated in many international competitions for Team USA, even serving as captain for the Under-18 team.
JT spent three years playing hockey for the University of Michigan and wore the C his third year.
Compher signed an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche last spring. Though he participated in the rookie and regular training camp, he’s spent all his pro life with the San Antonio Rampage.
His time there has been good. In 18 games he has 17 points (8 goals, 9 assists).
Compher is the kind of guy the Colorado Avalanche prized the last three years — hard working and with obvious leadership. He has good two-way play. He’s also quite versatile, though he’s smallish.
JT’s leadership and work ethic would be a boon at this juncture in the Avalanche’s season.