‘Fuck Yeah’: Zach L’Heureux Is Ready for His Avalanche Debut

Colorado Avalanche forward Zach L’Heureux has confirmed he is healthy and ready to make his team debut after recovering from a preseason lower-body injury. The 23-year-old was forced to miss Colorado's first two games of the season following four months of offseason preparation, but he has completed a quick rehabilitation and is prepared to rejoin the active lineup.

Colorado acquired L’Heureux alongside Fedor Svechkov from the Nashville Predators during an offseason trade that sent Jack Drury to Nashville. A former first-round pick who led all NHL rookies with 198 hits in the 2024-25 season, L’Heureux aims to contribute physical energy, two-way play, and penalty-killing support.