Alexandre Raymond, an 18-year-old goaltender, was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh round, 215th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft — the second goaltender the Avalanche took in this draft class, joining fourth-round pick Tobias Tvrznik. The 6-foot-4 netminder gives Colorado a deeper developmental base in net than the organization has typically carried in recent draft cycles.
Raymond spent most of his draft season as a backup with the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, but made the most of his limited opportunities. In just 18 games, he posted the best goals-against average of any qualified goaltender in the entire QMJHL, a notable feat in a league known for high scoring. Colorado’s goaltending department, led by director of goaltending evaluation Craig Billington, was reportedly high on his potential before the draft. He’ll now look to develop into a bigger role with several other goaltenders ahead of him in the organization’s pipeline.
Raymond played his draft season with Rouyn-Noranda, going 7-4-4 with a 2.09 GAA, a .914 save percentage, and two shutouts across 18 games, continuing his development as one of the more efficient backup goaltenders to come out of the QMJHL this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Alexandre Raymond? Alexandre Raymond was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh round, 215th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Alexandre Raymond play for before the draft? He played for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL, mostly as a backup.
How did Alexandre Raymond perform in his draft season? He posted the best goals-against average of any qualified goaltender in the QMJHL, going 7-4-4 with a 2.09 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 18 games.
What’s Alexandre Raymond’s playing style? Scouts highlight his size as his standout trait, in the mold of a big, modern NHL goaltender, with strong efficiency numbers despite a limited workload.
How tall is Alexandre Raymond? He stands 6-foot-4.
