WILLIAM
DUFOUR
RW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
195 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
1
year
(Rookie)
Debut
Jan 18, 2023
Born
Jan 28, 2002
(23 yrs)
Quebec, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by NY Islanders in 2020 (5/152).
Drafted from
Drummondville (QMJHL)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with NY Islanders in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 |
Acquired from the New York Islanders
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The Colorado Avalanche acquired forwards Brock Nelson and William Dufour from the New York Islanders for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a conditional first-round draft pick in 2026 and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2028. |
| 2024-09-29 |
Assigned to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL).
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| 2023-10-06 |
Assigned to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL).
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| 2023-01-20 |
Assigned to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL).
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| 2023-01-18 |
Recalled from the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL).
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Scouting Report
The big forward blossomed after being a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Has good size and a goal-scorer's shot, one that is dangerous from almost anywhere. Will have to work on his skating and his play away from the puck for great success at the NHL level, but his offensive tools are enough to elevate him to a top-six forward role at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Talented offensive forward.
