J. T. Compher

J. T. Compher
Compher during his time with the Colorado Avalanche on January 6, 2020
Born (1995-04-08) April 8, 1995 (age 31)
Northbrook, Illinois
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Colorado Avalanche
National team  United States
NHL draft 35th overall, 2013
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2014–present

Joseph Taylor Compher (born April 8, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Colorado Avalanche.

Compher is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Avalanche in 2022.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Compher played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL), as well as, three years with the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference (B1G) He had a successful time with his teams.

With the Wolverines, he was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman First Team, All-Big Ten First Team, All-Big Ten Second Team, Big Ten All-Tournament Team. He was also named a AHCA West Second-Team All-American.

He was drafted 35th overall by the Buffalo Sabres of the 2013 NHL entry draft. He never played a game for the Sabres. On June 26, 2015, the Sabres traded Compher along with Nikita Zadorov, Mikhail Grigorenko, and a 2015 second-round draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Ryan O'Reilly and Jamie McGinn. On April 25, 2016, Compher signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Avalanche. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate San Antonio Rampage.

On March 2, 2017, the Avalanche called him up and Compher made his NHL debut in a 2–1 loss against the Ottawa Senators. On March 15, Compher scored his first NHL goal against Jimmy Howard in a 3–1 win against the Detroit Red Wings. On July 17, 2019, Compher signed a four-year, $14 million contract to stay with the Avalanche. On May 12, 2021, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 6–0 win against the Los Angeles Kings. He helped the Avalanche during the playoffs. They defeated the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Edmonton Oilers. They went on to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to two in the Final to win the Stanley Cup.

On July 1, 2023, Compher signed a five-year, $25.5 million contract to join the Detroit Red Wings.

References

  1. ↑ "Freshman of the Year Compher Headlines U-M All-Big Ten Honorees". Michigan Wolverines. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Michigan hockey's J.T. Compher named Big Ten Freshman of the Year". The Ann Arbor News. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "2016 All-American Teams". American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Avalanche Acquires Zadorov, Grigorenko, Compher, Second Round Draft Pick From Buffalo". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Avalanche Signs JT Compher". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "J.T. Compher begins Colorado Avalanche's youth movement". The Denver Post. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "J.T. Compher boosts Avalanche to win". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Avalanche Signs J.T. Compher". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Compher's hat trick lifts Avs over Kings 6-0". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Avalanche edge Lightning in Game 6, win Cup for first time since 2001". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Red Wings sign J.T. Compher to five-year contract". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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