Ash’s Film Room: Jean-Luc Foudy Scouting Report and Video Analysis

Jean Luc-Foudy was perhaps one of the most talked about prospects from the 2020 class for the best part of two seasons. He was also the most divisive. Scouts either loved him or just didn’t see much upside at all.

Foudy was my 67th ranked prospect for 2020 and when the Avalanche selected him with the 75th overall pick, it honestly sat well with me. Late second round to mid-third was my expected range for Foudy. He’s a player that boasts huge potential but also carries somewhat a “Boom or Bust” label if you ask some people.

Without Bias, Foudy doesn’t get the kudos he deserves for what he does really well. Rather the common narrative and stigma around him are what he doesn’t do as well. Sure his game needs some tidying up and maturation, but he’s 18 and a fricken prospect, isn’t that to be expected?

Where The Divisiveness Is Bred From

No doubt on paper you can see where some of the worries may lie with Foudy. He regressed from his rookie 2018/19 OHL season point per game average and saw a largely decreased role after Christmas. He even lost nearly a minute off his ice time this season too, but why?