Well, the 2025 QMJHL Draft had a bit of everything. Obviously, everyone knew US players would be highly coveted this year and rightfully so. Nevertheless, the real test has begun for these prospects with Training Camps opening up a few days ago. It’s far too early to say which team won the draft, but which of the highly touted draft picks are going to make QMJHL rosters? That’s a difficult question to answer given the influx of free agents and other variables that have occurred since the draft. The team’s position within their cycle ultimately plays a massive role in any decision-making process with rookies cracking the roster. Unfortunately, many draft picks never get to suit up for the team that drafted them and if so it’s for a very short time because they are sent back to U18 AAA and then traded given their value. Here’s a look back at some scouting reports from the draft. I didn’t have the time or opportunity to watch and write reports on every American born player selected in the draft.
Video platforms continue to be a game changer. Clearly, they’re not the same as the eye test or being in the rink, but they are the next best thing. The Prospect Exchange and Hudl/Instat continue to be on the cutting edge of the technology which make our jobs easier by providing access to players from a far. Obviously, I couldn’t have done these reports without Hudl/InStat and The Prospect Exchange. Both platforms are critical and really help scouts to drill down refining and projecting player tendencies. TPE does a comprehensive job covering Atlantic Canadian teams/players which provides those prospects with more exposure which is essential for identifying and projecting young talent.
Everyone assumes 1st or 2nd rounders are “shoo-ins”, but that’s not the case all of the time. The 2025 draft was solid when it came to depth, plus some of these prospects have already signed with the team, but it’s always fun to look back at their reports and see how much they improved over the summer or to see what they have worked on heading into their first QMJHL Camp!
1st Round
Saint John Sea Dogs Alexis Joseph College Esther-Blondin powerful skater, thinks the game and position well, man amongst boys at time with regards to his presence on the ice, will have to continue to work on his 1st step in traffic to be even more elusive at the next level, great puck skills and offensive instincts, turns his back on the play at times, but that’s a very minute detail on an otherwise very highly touted prospect, Does skate well enough to play through the middle at the next level, but that might take some time, more than likely to start on the wing, definitely a power forward potential, very good in the dot, Other than the obvious skills, he has a tremendously active stick and great hand eye coordination, and great vision, very underrated as a passer of the puck. Tremendous release and very accurate
Rimouski Oceanic Zach Arsenault Seminaire St Francois Smooth skating shifty scoring winger, Needs to bring more urgency to his game on the defensive side of the game, very active stick in the offensive zone, Offensive force, one dimensional at times, will need to improve his defensive game to earn the trust of coaches at the next level,
Halifax Mooseheads Malik L’Italien Stanstead Calm cool and collected, doesn’t panic with the puck, defends well, thinks the game and position very well, great gap control and has a very active stick, great instincts to jump in and picks his spots well, great skater, will have to get stronger upper body wise to make sure he wins more puck battles, great puck skills, has full 3 zone potential, can play both sides with relative ease, but probably better suited to play the right side,
Thomas Charbonneau Shattuck St-Mary’s Very good skater, great 1st pass, very calm with the puck, will have to get stronger upper body wise to make he sure he wins his share of puck battles especially below the dots in his own zone, good instincts when it comes to jumping into the play and is skilled enough to execute in the offensive zone, projects to be a solid two and half zone defender, Again here’s an issue of player that might need more time to get stronger and bigger before making the jump, Skates incredibly well and has great agility, but needs to bring more edge to his defensive game
Newfoundland Regiment Benjamin Veitch York Simcoe Solid linear skater, good passer, needs some work on his edge control, agility and first step, Too one dimensional at times, needs to bring more urgency on the other side of the puck, Great puck skills in traffic, but here’s a big body player that needs to engage even more, can really go when he focuses on moving his feet, but that needs to happen more to ensure he reaches his full potential at the next level,
Newfoundland Regiment Quinn Norman Vaughn Kings This kid can flat out skate, he has great feet and he thinks the game as quickly as he skates, Young D that can skate like the wind often run into times where they should have moved it a little quicker or not make the 3rd move, and settle for the 2nd move before distributing the puck, As this kid develops, he will no doubt understand the importance of that and pick and choose his spots, but as of right now he does pick and choose his spots very well, He gaps up good, and needs to continue to get stronger to make sure he adapts to the physicality especially below the dots, but the way he skates he will avoid a lot of contact because of his mobility,
Charlottetown Islanders Antoine Provencher College Charles-Lemoyne Strong skating center, could skate for days, great two way presence, very good in the dot, thinks the game at a very high level and does everything at top speed, great puck skills especially in traffic, Unrelenting type of player, never gives up on the play, this kid really wants the puck.
Newfoundland Regiment Phenwick MacLean Dartmouth Played against this kid’s father, a long time ago and it’s like watching his dad all over again, deceptive speed and agility, moves incredibly well, tons of upside when it comes to his skating, it’s only going to get better and better as he matures and gets stronger, This kid is not done growing, he will have to get stronger upper body wise to handle the increase in physicality, but he will adapt quickly to the level and then generate points with his smarts and skill set, thinks the game and position exceptionally well, This kid is always in the play, due in large part to his smarts and an incredibly active stick, puck always seems to find him, he works very hard, but will have to amp up his defensive game to excel at the next level, but he has all the tools it takes to contribute and have a big impact at the Q level
Quebec Remparts James Scantlebury Bishop Kearney Selects Lightning speed and agility, deceptive shot and very elusive player, unrelenting in his approach to the position and game, Amazing 1st step and can really drive offensive opportunities with his dimensional speed, obviously skates well enough to play through the middle at the next level, but probably better suited on the wing where he can use his skill and speed to create and attack the seams all over the ice, Given his size, critics will suggest he’s too small and will struggle, but this kid is driven and isn’t scare to go to the dirty areas of the ice. Can definitely step in and contribute to any Top 9 and will no doubt appear in a team’s top 6 in a matter of two to three weeks at the QMJHL level. This kid has game breaking capability. Tremendous puck skills and shot, Tons of pro potential even at his size
Saint John Sea Dogs Nolann Heroux St-Eustache speedy shifty diminutive winger with tons of grit, tremendous speed and hockey IQ, doesn’t shy away from the dirty areas, great compete level, Will have to get stronger, but here’s a kid that can play in any situation and is a coach’s dream, plays the right way shift in shift out and doesn’t take a shift off at all. Can definitely play both forward positions, because of his smarts, but again critics will say he’s too small to play through the middle at the Q level, but this kid gets it and competes like hell
Victoriaville Tigres Deryk Lemaire Magog Very good linear speed, great puck skills, north/south type of player, will need to work on his speed to the outside to generate even more offensive opportunities at the next level, very reliable at both ends, tracks well back to pucks, no doubt can play through the middle at the Q level, but that will take time and experience, probably see some time through the middle in the second half of the rookie season and then a move to the middle in a bottom six role will no doubt help him, but this kid projects to be a nasty 3rd line center with a lot of offensive upside, just has to get even more quicker or shiftier, might be better suited on the winger as well and be a power winger, depends on the coach and organization, but this kid competes and plays the way,
Gatineau Olympiques Louis Etienne Halley St-Eustache strong two way big body presence, strong skater for his size, but needs to work more on his agility and 1st step to reach his full potential, clearly power forward capability, Thinks the game well, and once he gets going, very effective, good puck skills and definitely plays with an edge
Gatineau Olympiques Clement Landry Laval-Monteal solid skater, needs to refine his lateral mobility, decent puck skills and he does skate well for his size, but a quicker first step and more emphasis on maintaining his posture is critic for his growth and development, Needs to get stronger upper body wise, needs to be more assertive or have a nasty streak to his game, Projects to be a solid two zone d-man at the Q level, Thinks the game well and is responsible in all three zones,
Cape Breton Eagles Olivier Charron Chateauguay Solidly skilled winger will need to dig in more on the defensive side of things to reach his full potential at the next level, very skilled, good vision and passing ability, Needs to engage at times and get to the middle with more consistency,
Shawinigan Cataractes Frederic Bergeron Trois-Rivieres Good skater, thinks the game well, reliable two way winger, good puck skills, very smart player, will need to work on his skating to excel at the next level, good in traffic, solid in the dot when he plays through the middle, definitely has some grit to his game, but needs to bring even more intensity and energy especially on the forecheck, Can really fire the puck,
Sherbrooke Phoenix Emrick Nolette-Robidoux St Hyacinthe Great skater, two-way winger, great instincts for the game, great edge control, type of player that could skate for days, great shot, quick release, great vision and passer of the puck, engages and gets to the middle, but will need to do more of that at the Q level and getting stronger will definitely help that area of his game, skilled enough to execute and create time and space in the middle as well, another coaches dream because you could throw him over the boards in any situation and he will be able to play and contribute
Quebec Remparts Carter Meyer No Report/No viewings
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Jayden Pominville College Esther-Blondin Incredibly smart player, good puck skills, solid skating ability and edge control, Critics will focus on his size, but this kid can flat out play the game and position, Very effective on the forecheck and very active stick in all three zones, Great passer of the puck, moves pucks incredibly fast which is great to see, In this day and age, a ton of players overhandle the puck to showcase their skills rather than move it quickly, this kid gets it and moves the puck and gets into the seems to create time and space, He can finish as well, great release
2nd Round
Victoriaville Tigres Loik Gariepy St-Eustache This kid has speed for days, and unrelenting on the forecheck and all over the ice for that matter, energy player through and through, Can play in any situation, could instantly jump into any line and solidify their bottom six through the middle at 16 and contribute, not going to generate a ton of offence and that doesn’t matter, because this kid can bring it, Will need to get stronger, but can step in and play next season, is talented and smart enough to play both positions up front,
Rimouski Oceanic Maxwell Branton Toronto Marlboros Tons of potential in this player, powerful skater, big body player with great puck skills and hockey sense, projects to be a nasty 2nd line center, can really break players down with his skill set, will need to continue to work on his speed and agility if he wants to play beyond the Q, but definitely something here in the player, pro potential if he continues on a good trajectory, good distributor of the puck through the middle, can definitely step in and play a bottom six role and is skilled enough to step up and play the winger or through the middle in a little time in the top six when or if needed at 16
Halifax Mooseheads Cameron Minella No reports/No viewings
Gatineau Olympiques Zakary Horvat-Edouard Laval-Montreal Speed for days, this kid could skate for days as well, great offensive instincts, solid on the forecheck, Can play both forward positions, but definitely projects to be solid two-way winger, but he will need to amp up his defensive game at times and show more intensity and finish more hits to reach his full potential at the Q level, Great composure when he has the puck on his stick, processes the game well from an offensive perspective, but needs to be more aware on the other side of the puck, which you can say about a lot young prospects, does everything at top speed, will need to get stronger to ensure he wins more puck battles on the halfboards,
Cape Breton Eagles Julien Nadeau College Notre-Dame Very good skating defender, great stick and thinks the game and position well, Gaps up well, solid shot from the point, will need to get stronger to better defend at the Q level, Projects to be a solid two and half zone d-man, won’t generate points at the Q level, but here’s a kid that’s going to log big minutes in any situation.
Moncton Wildcats Marc MacPhee Moncton You don’t have to watch this player too long to realize he’s Braeden MacPhee’s brother. Comparisons are difficult and not fair at all at times, because every player is different, but this kid plays the game and position the right way just like his older brother and is relentless when it comes to the game. Obviously, people will say his size might be an issue, but this kid’s heart and drive again is massive and will make up for any perceived deficiencies in his game, Just has to continue to find a way to get to the middle and execute, but his character and identity which he always plays to will propel him to great heights at the Q level. Can play both forward positions, but I think he’s better suited on the wing where he can use his speed and skating ability to create, Coaches dream can play in any situation and type of player that can skate for days.
Cape Breton Eagles Sam Berthiaume South Kent Very active in there, potentially too active at times, very good technique, needs to not over commit, when he’s quiet he stays very square, his recovery and lateral mobility is exceptional, plays too deep at times, needs to come and fight for his space through traffic, When in the crouch he’s a touch too low which allows players to exploit upper part of the net,
Quebec Remparts Alex Desruisseaux Levis Solid two-way center, great puck skills and passer, solid skater, great speed, very elusive, Brings tons of energy to every shift, Isn’t shy to go to the dirty areas of the ice especially given his size, definitely has some grit to his game, solid release, will need to get stronger, but this kid doesn’t back down and can really create time, space and offensive opportunities
Newfoundland Regiment Matys St Gelais Penguins Elite Solid skater, good speed, good puck skills, good in traffic, smart player, needs to work on lengthening out his stride and get stronger which will definitely help him moving forward, energy type of player, brings that energy every shift,
Rimouski Oceanic Justin Beaulieu Seminaire St-Francois Very good skater, thinks the game and position well, great composure with the puck, in all three zones, very active stick and defends very well off the rush, needs to maintain his posture better, will need to get stronger, to win battles and contain things at the next level especially below the dots, but is very smart and will use his hockey IQ and speed to get out of tough spots in his own zone to kick start transitional opportunities, Skates well enough to play the right side which is rare at this age, looks very comfortable making plays from that position,
Saint John Sea Dogs Jase MacPherson Kensington Moves well, very square netminder, needs to challenge a touch more at certain times and fight for space through traffic, good technique, good recovery and strong push to recover, solid lateral movement and mobility, but has to refine that area of his game to ensure he reaches his full potential at the Q level, Definitely a battler in there, good quickness, and very solid up high in the butterfly, quite square when down but needs to keep his glove a touch higher, good rebound control
Cape Breton Eagles Drew Murphy Kensington Solid two-way forward, definitely plays with grit and has a downright nasty edge to his game which is great to see, Smart player and has good hands in traffic, Solid skater, but that’s one area that he will have to continue to work on and refine to have the largest impact at the Q level, Great release, good in traffic, just needs more work on his agility and edge control, North/South type of winger and tons of potential here, power forward potential, Can play in any situation, Has a nose for the net and loves going to the dirty areas,
Charlottetown Islanders Nolan Duskocy No Reports/No viewings
Sherbrooke Pheonix Raphael Dupre College Esther Blodin Very strong two way presence, competes hard, honest player that would do anything for the team, understands and relishes his role, real pain in the arse to play against, coaches dream, can play in any situation, can play both positions at the U18 level, but probably better suited on wing at the Q level, Very good skater, good speed, needs to get a ½ step quicker, but he’s so smart he can make up for that with his processing, great release, will need to get stronger to win more puck battles,
Baie Comeau Drakkar Jeremi Duclos-Claude St-Hyacinthe Solid skater, good defensive center, Very solid offensive numbers at the U18 AAA, won’t drive a ton of offense at the Q level, but is skilled and thinks the game very well, projects to be a solid checking 3rd line or 4th line center, but is skilled enough to play up and down any lineup, Good in the dot, Can play in any situation, Good first step and quality speed and acceleration, but will need to continue to refine his skating to reach his full potential at the Q level, Good in traffic, doesn’t back down even given his size,
Victoriaville Tigres Maxime Dodier No Reports/No Viewings
Shawinigan Cataractes Malik Desrochers St-Hyacinthe Very good skater, thinks the game very well, great vision and passing ability, two-way presence, hardworking energy player, Good puck skills and patience with the puck, will need to get stronger to be more effective on the halfboards in the Q level, will need to continue to engage and get to the middle more frequently he’s skilled enough to execute and create offensive opportunities or generate time and space
Quebec Remparts Bastien Michaud Bishop’s College solid skater for his size and age, will need to refine his lateral mobility and backward skating to reach full potential at the Q level, but has all the makings of a nasty stay at home two zone defender. Good puck skills and thinks the game and position well, good shot and plays with his head up and is aware, good passer of the puck, Good composer on the offensive blue line with the puck, Needs to watch and maintain his posture especially when he pivots, Gaps up well and has very active stick, just needs to work on his skating and he could be a very solid defensive prospect, good shot from the blueline
Chicoutimi Sagueneens Leo Gabriel Gosselin Seminaire St Francois speed demon, does everything at top speed and does things well, engages well and gets to the middle that trend will need continue at the Q level, Very active stick strong two way presence, Can play in any situation and constantly works hard with and without the puck, solid puck skills, very comfortable in traffic,
Saint John Sea Dogs Everett Baldwin No Reports
3rd Round
Charlottetown Islanders Brady Sloper No Reports
Cape Breton Eagles William Dube College Notre-Dame Very good skater, will have to get stronger to do more damage defensively, but this kid can really skate, Great gap control, thinks it well, Projects to be a solid two and half zone D-man at the Q level, can play in any situation, and can run the PP, he’s not going to light the world on fire offensively and doesn’t need to but he will be a solid 2/3 type D man, Fantastic instincts and great passer of the puck, finds the quiet areas of the ice in the offensive zone, very good puck skills, Always ready to receive and distribute the puck, has a great release
Shawinigan Cataractes Yoan Carrier Magog Smooth operator on the backend, doesn’t panic with the puck very good skater, good first pass, good posture which is incredibly important for young D or any D to have, good gap control and quality pivots, Thinks the game and position very well, great stick downlow and really does a great job closing in when defending below the dots, Contains well when defending, will need to get a ½ step quicker and touch more agile to reach his full potential at the Q level,
Blainville Boisbriand Armada Alexis Bonin-Lallemand St Eustache Solid reliable two and a half zone defender, good skater, thinks the game and position well, comfortable on the right side of the ice, which is hard to do and rare to pull off at such a young age, Great gap control, good composure with the puck on his stick doesn’t rush plays, very good passer of the puck, good shot from the backend,
Gatineau Olympiques Benjamin Tremblay Richelieu Solid technique, looks really big in there, a lot bigger than 6’2, moves well, Challenges well and telescopes out, calm, cool and very collected in the blue paint, comfortable playing the puck, Needs to get a touch quicker in his recoveries and sets
Val d’Or Foreurs Evan Sercerchi Fredericton reliable two way center, skates well, but will have to continue to work on it and refine his skating if he wants to reach his full potential at the Q level, especially at his size, Good speed, and thinks the game and position very well, very active stick in all three zones, Tracks well back to pucks and provides good outlets to receive pucks, would like to see him more engaged in puck battles down low, pretty dynamic in open ice with time, good passer of the puck, good on the back check, and works his ass off, but will have to get stronger to contribute at the Q level, Good release and good hands in tight,
Drummondville Voltigeurs Alexy Lafleur College Notre Dame Skates well for his size, that’s one area that he will have to continue to refine to reach full potential at the next level, Good puck skills, solid in traffic and thinks the game and position well, not going to light the world on fire offensively, but brings energy and compete level, power forward potential, Finishes on of his hits and hits everything and anything that moves which can be highly effective, This kid will no doubt hear his name earlier than his ranking based on what he brings to the game
Newfoundland Regiment Jacob Veilleux Moncton Rangy two-way defender, I’ve watched this kid on several occasions, he’s really worked hard on his skating, but it still needs to be refined, less is more right now, He processes the game well, but needs to understand spacing and angles which will make his job much easier at the next level, He’s definitely has an edge and I’ve seen him blow up some guys, lateral mobility and agility is the key, from a backward skating perspective, his forward skating is very good and he has very good hands and isn’t scared to use them in traffic, but his puck retrievals and pivots need to improve in order for him to make the jump to the Q and be an effective shutdown presence, Projects to be a two zone defender at the Jr level, He does have some offensive upside and can really fire a puck, but in order for him to be successful at the next level, he will have to tighten up his overall game, which he’s very capable of doing, This kid has tons of potential, I would love to see him really work on his footwork in front of the draft and over the summer because he’s got a very high ceiling if things get refined.
Sherbrooke Pheonix Cameron Haye South Kent Strong skating forward, very aggressive on the forecheck, has the potential to be a solid two way forward, needs to stop on pucks in his own zone with more regularity and engage more on the defensive side of things, Great puck skills and can really create in open ice, good in traffic and can really pass the puck in high traffic areas, does everything at top speed,
Halifax Mooseheads Paulo Gualberto Jr No Report
Moncton Wildcats Camden Jackson Chateauguay Solid skating two zone defender, good puck skills, will need to refine this area to increase his effectiveness and efficiency at the next level, good lateral mobility, for his size and age, but like all young D can always keep working on his skating. Active stick downlow and defends well, with a few some adjustments like maintaining his posture he definitely could be a solid 5/6 lockdown D man at the Q level.
Baie Comeau Drakkar Liam Armit Stanstead rugged and deceptively skilled two-way forward, powerful skater, thinks the game well and takes good routes to pucks, Will have to continue to work on his quickness and lateral agility to reach his full potential at the Q level and beyond, but this kid can play, Armit could jump in and be a great option in any teams bottom 6 at 16, but let me tell you right now, this kid will find himself in the top 9 by late October or early December based on his compete and smarts, He knows his identity and plays to it, which is rare, solid puck skills and uses his frame and stature to get to the middle, Surprised he is ranked where he is based on the footage I’ve watched, he brings a gritty element to his game that is highly sought after in today’s game, Plays a complete game,
Shawinigan Cataractes Nathan Ouellet Quebec Solid skater, processes the game well, Great puck skills, can make plays at top speed, pretty dynamic with the puck and can breakdown defenders in one on one scenarios, Isn’t timid to engage, will have to get stronger upper body wise, quiet talent here, very effective and efficient, just has to continue to fight for his time and space at the next level and take full advantage of open ice at the next level to continue to showcase his skill set
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Edouard Theriault St-Hyacinthe Very good skater, great edge control, great gap control and good pivots defends very well and has a very active stick, Thinks the game and position very well, will have to get stronger upper body wise to make sure he wins battles downlow, has to be careful of his posture, he’s hunched over at times which throws off your balance and weight distribution, Very good puck skills and very calm, cool and collected in traffic,
Val d’Or Foreurs Noah Paxton Magog Can this kid ever skate, fun to watch, can really lug pucks, has a very good first pass, Has solid release from the blueline, plays bigger than his frame, but obviously teams will look at his size as a potential deterrent, Processes the game and position very well and is really smart, makes the right plays at the right times which is rare amongst D at that age,
Quebec Remparts Nikola Antonacci Nikola Antonacci Culver Academy Moves very well laterally and has good recovery, challenges the shooter and telescopes very well, Solid fundamentals and technique, good downlow, Very agile and quick, trusts his technique, has very quiet feet when he sets up to face the shooter, very square, might need to refine his glove positioning when down in the butterfly, just needs to slightly raise it to ensure he doesn’t get up high in those sequences,
Drummondville Voltigeurs Mathys Fortin St-Eustache Solid goaltending prospect, big and square, moves well for his size and challenges well, down a touch early on some shots, good recovery and strong push to recover, but those actions will have to get quicker at the next level to ensure he gets back to position for 2nd and 3rd shot opportunities, needs to hold his glove hand a touch higher when down in the butterfly, He’s a touch to low in his crouch position even with his height, players in the Q will be able to fire pucks over his shoulders, but that’s a very minor refinement
Sherbrooke Pheonix Kurt Beck No reports
4th Round
Sherbrooke Pheonix Kaiden Donia No reports
Saint John Sea Dogs Jesse Dunlap Rothesay Netherwood Very good skater, quality pivots and edge control critics will focus on his size, but he’s an effective transitional D man, Good gap control and very active stick, Will need to get stronger to make sure he can win battles downlow, Doesn’t shy away from the physicality aspect of the position and game, but just needs to get stronger, Processes the game very well, good puck skills and passing ability
Chicoutimi Sagueneens Charles Genereux Stanstead Solid skating two and half zone defender, Thinks the game and position very well, good composure with the puck and quality first pass, Here’s another young Dman that needs to focus on his posture especially backwards skating, Good stick and gap control, Skates well enough to be able to lug pucks and has good puck skills, but will have to become even more polished in that department, Definitely projects to be 3/4 type of defender at the Q level, Smart enough to play in any situation, isn’t going to generate a ton of offense at the next level, but doesn’t have to, the main focus should be for Genereux is to win puck battles and start transition, Here’s a young defender with a ton of lockdown in your face potential,
Drummondville Voltigeurs Loic Brunet Laval-Montreal Good skater, decent speed, needs to refine his agility to reach full potential at the Q level, reliable two-way center, great in the dot, process the game and position very well, hard worker, good stops and starts in his own zone, Can play in any situation, definitely projects to be a very good 3rd or 4th line center, good puck skills and plays well traffic, will have to get stronger and touch quicker to get in and out of traffic at the next level, Plays the game the right way, never out of position, great passer of the puck,
Drummondville Voltigeurs Xavier Cormier Bishop’s College Skates well, good gap control and active stick, needs to work on his pivots and agility, will need to get stronger to ensure he wins more puck battles in below the dots in his own zone, processes the game very well, jumps into the play, doesn’t panic with the puck in offensive situations,
Victoriaville Tigres Louis Felix Guay St-Hyacinthe Very good skater, processes the game well, two-way two zone defender, very active stick downlow, not a big body D-man, but doesn’t back down or shy away from the physicality, Good transitional D man when he has a chance to go with it, can lug the puck, but needs to pick and choose spots a touch better, skates well enough to play both sides, but definitely better suited to play his strong side, deceptive shot from the blueline
Victoriaville Tigres Alexis Desroches Gatineau Solid skater, two-way presence, active stick in all three zones, Takes good routes to pucks especially through the neutral zone, good edge control and speed, but will have to get a ½ step quicker, loves the rough stuff and physicality, good puck skills and awareness, projects to be a solid bottom 6 player with some offensive upside, skates well and is smart enough to play up when needed, but he’s an energy player and a very good competitor, loves to finish all of his hits which is great to see
Blainville Boisbriand Armada Zachary Chouinard College Notre Dame Tons of speed to the outside, good puck skills, hard working winger, processes the game very well and isn’t scared to go to the middle of the ice to create, but would like to see him hang on the puck a touch longer to create even more time and space for his linemates, Reliable two-way player, just needs to get stronger,
Sherbrooke Pheonix Elliot Bibeau-Rivard St-Hyancinthe Great skater, can no doubt skate for days, active stick, Competes like hell on both sides of the puck, incredibly active on the forecheck and finishes all of his checks, needs to use stops and starts a touch more frequently in his own zone, Solid puck skills and great quick release, this kid could become an ultimate pest and a real pain in the ass to play against
Cape Breton Eagles Noah Levy Kuper Academy Good skater for his size and age, but will definitely need to work on his lateral mobility, quickness and agility to have an impact at the next level, good speed and skating stride going forward, but just needs to work on getting his pivots quicker and more fluid, tons of potential here in this player, very active probably too active when trying to get up ice, needs to be touch more patient especially when he’s the last man back in the zone, above average puck skills, this player has a tremendous base and skill set in which to build, he as good gap control, and a good stick, but now it’s all about learning and building on things to become the best version of himself as he can be so he can be that ultra shutdown full two zone nasty defensive D-man
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Austin Hoyt Pictou Solid skater, can definitely play both positions at the U18 AAA level, but might be better suited to be a North/South type of winger at the next level, but he can definitely skate well enough to play through the middle at the Q level, Might need some time on the wing before making the move to the middle, Good puck distributer from the middle, Good two-way player, competes like hell, Coaches dream can play in any situation, Good in open ice, reads and processes well with and without the puck, Good on the halfboards on the power play,
Baie Comeau Drakkar Declan Wotton No Reports
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Yundi Cai College Esther-Blodin Good technique, moves well, definitely a battler in there, good recoveries and quickness, down a touch early on certain shots and sequences, plays deep, so he has to be even quicker at the next level, solid downlow and above average glove,
Cape Breton Eagles Charlie MacLeod Sydney Big body forward, solid skater, will need continue to refine his agility and speed to have a big impact in a Q teams top six, Thinks the game and position well, Hardworking forward, but needs to bring even more compete and grit to his game to reach his full potential at the next level, especially on the other side of the puck, Good passer of the puck, can really do a lot of damage on the power play with his creativity and release Tons of potential with this player just needs to continue to get better and stronger to be even more effective
Shawinigan Cataractes Simon Chartier Levis good skater, thinks and plays the game at a quick pace, moves the puck very well, active stick, Can play in any situation, very reliable and accountable defensively, good puck skills and isn’t scared to go to dirty areas, to create, but will have to get stronger and bring even more compete level and a touch more urgency to find his niche at the next level, he’s brings energy just needs to be a touch more consistent
Quebec Remparts Sam Pandolfo No reports
Blainville Boisbriand Armada Felix Guerard Trois Rivières Very good skater for his size and age, will need to continue to refine and work on that area has he progresses through the game, very reliable two-way defender, very active stick and solid posture, good first pass and very composed and focused on making the right/simple plays well which is great to see from a young defender, Doesn’t over handle pucks or try to do too much with it when it’s on his blade, Plays a little too wide at times, needs to stay between the dots or on the dots which will pay dividends at the next level, Tons of potential here just needs more time, but projects to be a very solid 5/6 type defender at the Q level.
Rimouski Oceanic Tanner Hayden Pictou Good skater, solid in traffic, good puck skills, great hands in tight, Will need to continue to refine his skating, but that’s one area that any young player can always work on that area to reach his full potential at the Q level and beyond, Great compete level, can definitely jump in right away and help a team in the bottom 6, but he will find his way into the Top 6 within a month at the Q level. Phenomenal pro release, This kid has a nose for the net and can find all of the quiet areas of the ice and finishes with tremendous accuracy
5th Round
Drummondville Voltigeurs Derik Morin Trois Rivieres Good skater, great compete level and drive, Provides a two way presence on the wing, definitely better suited to play on the wing in the Q in a bottom six role and then earn more time, smart enough to make plays and skates well enough to play up Isn’t scared to through his weight around either which is great to see
Newfoundland Regiment Joseph Covelluzzi No reports
Halifax Mooseheads Jayden Napon Laval-Montreal Very good skater, great speed and edge control, energy player, loves to hit and has a very active stick, Good puck skills and very comfortable in traffic, Definitely can make the jump and play right away and contribute to any team’s bottom 6, is skilled and smart enough to play up, very good complementary player and great passer of the puck,
Gatineau Olympiques Adrien Rosa No reports
Val d’Or Foreurs Dominic Schnarr Bishop’s College A man amongst boys out there, skates very well for his size and has good agility, good hands and has a high quality release, Thinks the game and position very well, finds the open areas and seems in the offensive zone, this kid is a monster out there, just needs to continue to work on his agility and speed and look out, definitely has a nose for the net as well, very impressed with his hockey sense and ability to get in on the forecheck and create havoc, Some players at this size and age are considered to be very raw, that’s not the case with this kid at all, he has tons of potential and this ranking is a touch surprising to me due his overall skill set and ability, Schnarr could have a massive impact at the Q level for the right team in the right environment, A lot of tall players just need more time to grow, no pun intended, but time and an opportunity is critical for players like Schnarr to adapt and then be a key contributor which is very capable of
Rimouski Oceanic Tucker Sinclair Sydney Speedy center, great feet, very active stick and two-way presence, responsible player, hardworking and good on the forecheck,
Charlottetown Islanders Ryan Jewer South Kent Very good skater for his age and size, good puck skills and awareness for the position and game, will have to continue to work on his agility and mobility to reach his full potential at the Jr level, but this kid has a great foundation in which to build, definitely projects to be a nasty shutdown 5/6 two-zone D-man at the Q level,
Shawinigan Cataractes Benjamin Corso Amos Good skater, transitional type of defender, projects to be a solid two zone defender at the Q level, Definitely a 5/6 type of defender at the next level, Good first pass and gap control, Very smart player, processes the game and position well, good posture, but that’s one area any young defender can work on, For him to be a 5/6 lockdown defender at the Q level he will have to get stronger, but definitely can skate at that level which will help in his progression within the league, Can play in any situation, and can run the power play at the U18 level, but he can definitely log big minutes and play up in the lineup if needed based on how he skates.
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Zachary Petit College Charles Lemoyne Good skater, transitional type of defender, projects to be a two and a half zone defender, processes it very well and skates well enough to play both sides, looks very comfortable on the right hand side, which is tough to play, Plays a touch too wide, good first pass, and good mobility, calm cool and collect on the offensive blueline, he skates well but you will see him get even quicker when he gets stronger, active stick in all three zones,
Val d’Or Foreurs Anthony Breton No reports
Baie Comeau Drakkar Felix Foucher College Esther Blondin Very smart player, thinks it at a high level, critics will look at his size as a barrier, but this kid can skate and engages and gets to the middle, he doesn’t hesitate, good release and great compete level, energy type of player through and through, skates well enough to play through the middle at the U18 AAA level, but might have issues at the next level if he doesn’t get stronger, doesn’t back down which is great to see, active stick in all three zones, good puck skills, very reliable defensively, won’t light the world on fire offensively, but is quick and smart enough to pay up if needed,
Shawinigan Cataractes Louis-Emile Dumais Seminiare St Francois Speedster, very shifty two way winger, Relentless in his approach to the game, top speed no matter what, doesn’t back down and very smart, You can tell this kid loves to play the game and loves to engage, Great vision and passing ability, good puck skills moves the puck quickly and with accuracy which is great to see
Baie Comeau Drakkar Frederik Emond Ec Secondaire De la Magdeleine Solid skater for his size and age, good puck skills, good gap control, Good processing, and solid first pass, Will need to bring more grit to his game and style of play if he wants to reach his full potential, Projects to be solid two-zone defender, needs to refine his lateral mobility and pivots,
Victoriaville Tigres Alexis Guevin Trois Rivières Good skater, smart and thinks it very well, tough gritty energy player, can play in any situation, back checks well very active stick, reliable two-way presence, good compete level, Needs to get stronger and continue to work his way into the middle,
Shawinigan Cataractes Dax Robichaud Fredericton Big and square, does move well, but will need to a touch quicker especially in his recovery efforts, challenges quite well for big goaltender, but I would like to see him out a fraction more, but like all tall goalies nowadays Robichaud does play deep, needs to keep his glove up a touch higher when in the butterfly,
Moncton Wildcats Noah Survilas No Reports
Val d’Or Foreurs Adrien Charbonneau No Reports
6th Round
Cape Breton Eagles Easton Anello No Reports
Chicoutimi Sagueneens Justin Lee No Reports
Saint John Sea Dogs Finnegan Sears No Reports
Halifax Mooseheads Brody Berard No Reports
Victoriaville Tigres Vincent Deveault College Esther-Blodin Solid skating winger, responsible two-way presence, good puck skills and processing, supports the puck well and takes good routes to pucks, type of player that can play in any situation, Needs to get stronger to more effective and elusive in the offensive zone, Solid shot, engages well and gets to the middle, but will need to continue to go there more frequently at the next level in order to generate more offensive opportunities
Moncton Wildcats Grayden Robertson-Palmer Phillips Andover Academy This kid can really skate, powerful stride and power forward in the making, plays with edge and grit, he’s relentless on the forecheck and has great hockey sense, puck skills and passing ability, really don’t know why this kid is ranked where he is, He has dynamic tendencies to his game and can really bring it, He will have to dial in a touch on the defensive side of the puck to ensure he reaches his full potential at the next level, great in the face off dot as well, this kid can definitely step in and play and have an immediate impact at the Q level
Shawinigan Cataractes Cedrik Goyeche No Reports
Quebec Remparts Louis Thomas Lapointe No Reports
Newfoundland Regiment Felix-Sylvain Hache Northern Excellent skater, great compete level, Doesn’t shy away or back down, very skilled gets to the middle and engages, but he’s going to have to do more of that at the next level, Good in the dot, can definitely play both forward positions with relative ease, but probably projects to be a middle six forward at the next level, Great puck skills and release, and doesn’t mind high traffic areas and definitely looks comfortable going there, Tons of potential in this player,
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Tyler Sullivan Pictou Above average skating defender, for his age and size, nasty to play against,good stick, but will need to work on his agility and lateral mobility below the dots to maximize his potential, another young defender here that needs to focus on his posture which will only help his balance and mobility in all areas of his game, but especially in the defensive zone,
Cape Breton Eagles Jax Ginnish Halifax phenomenal skater, floats out there, type of player that could skate for days, processes the game and position at a very high level, good first pass and isn’t scared to take a hit to make a play, very good gap control and overall awareness, Obviously teams will be looking at his ability to defend and keying in on that aspect of his game, He has the potential to be a full three zone d-man, but will have to get stronger in order to ensure he wins battles below the dots in his own zone at the next level, Clearly his ranking is no doubt a reflection of his size, but again he doesn’t back down and isn’t timid, but the team that drafts him won’t be disappointed, Here’s a kid that just might need more time and reps before making the jump to the Q, but given the right environment and situation, could definitely step in next year and play, If teams do elect to send him back for more touches and experience when he does make the jump he’s going to be a catalyst for transition and generating speed off the breakout, rush or all over the ice, Ginnish can really play, and knows when he can pick and choose his spots to be the most efficient and effective, One area is posture to make sure he stands up a little taller when playing a one on one so his weight and balance is better distributed
Blainville Boisbriand Armada Xavier Halloran Gatineau Very composed in there, moves well, but that’s one area that he will have to continue to refine is his quickness and recovery, Fundamentally sound and good foundational technique just needs to get quicker, Needs to challenge more and trust his technique, ok to look big, but needs to stay tighter with his technique and trust things more at the top of blue or when telescoping out,
Baie Comeau Drakkar Jacob Labranche
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Zach Villeneuve
Shawinigan Cataractes Kamden Jackson
Shawinigan Cataractes Isaak Berube Moncton smooth skating transitional two and half zone defender, defends well has good gap control, good first pass, and possesses quality offensive instincts and knows when to pick and choose his spots to join the rush, needs to focus in on his posture especially when defending and skating backwards, can play both sides, but better suited on his strong side, Good offensive instincts and patience on the offensive blueline, doesn’t rush plays, but will need to focus on the other side of puck if he wants to have a big impact at the Q level, plays to his identity now, but he will have to be even more aggressive and nastier to play against at the junior level, he can play in any situation, but just needs to be more urgent at times defensively,
Drummondville Voltigeurs Cooper Campbell No Reports
Saint John Sea Dogs Cole Renaud St-Hyacinthe Good skater, good puck skill, good on the forecheck, tracks well back to pucks and provides a good passing option, projects to be a solid two way winger, plays a gritty style of game doesn’t shy away from things, Not going to light the world on fire offensively, but can play in any situation and is skilled enough to play up in the lineup energy player
Moncton Wildcats Jeremy Jasmin No Reports
7th Round
Victoriaville Tigres Christopher Kelly Lac St Louis Solid skating two-way forward, active stick in all three zones, good puck skills, skates well enough to play through the middle at the U18 AAA level, but probably better suited for the wing at the Q level, can play in any situation, but needs to be more aggressive at times on the forecheck and defensive side of the puck, Processes the game and position well, good on the halfboards, will have to continue to work on his explosiveness and agility,
Saint John Sea Dogs Oskar Drabczynski No Reports
Halifax Mooseheads Nathan Ruel Chateauguay Solid skating north/south winger with power forward potential, good puck skills and thinks it well, Good in traffic, will have to refine his agility and explosiveness to reach his full potential at the next level, supports the puck well in all three zones, good on the forecheck, Just needs to get quicker, solid release,
Gatineau Olympiques Philippe Garneau College de Levis solid skating winger, North/South tendencies which is great, plays with an edge, good hands and thinks it well, Needs to work on his edge control, agility and overall speed to be an effective checking winger at the Q level, works very hard and understands his role, but just needs to continue to develop his skating, very good shot, again tons of potential here,
Moncton Wildcats Jack White Fredericton solid skating rearguard, good mobility will need to get a ½ quicker to make sure he maximizes his chances to be a two and a half zone defender at the next level, good gap control and stick positioning, reads the play well and processes the position and game very well, This kid has tons of potential, obviously the points might not be there at the U18 AAA as a rookie, but this kid can play and has great instincts in all three zones,
Val d’Or Foreurs Charles Antoine Theriault No Reports
Charlottetown Islanders Arnaud Desjardins Lac St Louis Good skater, very smart and thinks it very well, tough gritty energy player, can play in any situation, tracks well back to puck and very active stick, reliable two-way presence, always finishes his checks,
Newfoundland Regiment Jacoby Palmer No reports
Sherbrooke Pheonix Samuel Rodrigue No reports
Baie Comeau Drakkar Brendan Smith Dartmouth great skating two way energy forward, works incredibly hard and isn’t scared to go to the high traffic areas, will need to continue to bring that energy to the next level and get stronger to ensure he wins more puck battles, can definitely skate through the middle, but no doubt better served on the wing position at the junior level
Victoriaville Tigres Antoine Chidiac No reports
Sherbrooke Pheonix Mason St Louis No reports
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Leo Brodeur No reports
Chicoutimi Sagueenens Luca Desjardins No Reports
Quebec Remparts Timothy Dubuc No reports
Rimouski Oceanic Malik Grenier No reports
Rimouski Oceanic Owen Kailher No reports
Newfoundland Regiment Thomas Bedard No reports
8th Round
Victoriaville Tigres Thomas Laprise No reports
Baie Comeau Drakkar Joseph Poupart No reports
Halifax Mooseheads Ylan Verpaelst No reports
Blainville Boisbriand Armada Jacob Seaman Valley Good skating two-zone defender with very good puck skills, will have to continue to work on his agility and explosiveness to reach his full potential at the junior level, Has to remain mindful of his posture while backward skating and make sure only one hand is on the stick in those sequences, good gap control and active stick in all three zones,
Quebec Remparts Matt Vesque No reports
Val d’Or Foreurs Jacob Laroche No reports
Victoriaville Tigres Zachary Savoie Here’s my report from last years draft, Went to the BCHL early and returned home to play for the Campbellton Tigers of the MHL this year. This kid’s draft stock soared as the season went on, Zakary Savoie is the real deal and could go much higher than people expect in this year’s draft, especially if teams did their homework Here’s a kid that is a throwback power forward who will do just about anything to win puck battles, he enjoys the physical nature of the game and position (which he can play both forward positions with relative ease) as much as he likes scoring goals. Every time he stepped on the ice he made things happen in all three zones, he was a difference maker for the Moose and will be a difference maker for the team that drafts him. He can play in any situation with the same intensity, skill and grit. If you asked this kid to shadow the top guy on the other team, he would take pride in that and be an absolute pain in the arse all night long, If you asked him to center your top line and transport pucks, generate and drive offence, he would do that with finesse and polished skill and precision. This kid could be a lockdown shutdown centerman or score you 20 goals at the same time playing top six minutes on the wing. I hope teams will see and value this kids versatility because it’s off the charts. He’s a strong skater with great edges and agility, his speed is highly deceptive, but his willingness to compete and battle for pucks is a difference maker, He’s calm, cool and collected in traffic and goes to the middle and the net whenever he wants. He has tremendous puck skills in tight areas and hard heavy deceptive release that catches goaltenders off guard. In my opinion this kid has pro potential, again some people may criticize his skating stride or overall speed and quickness, but as he grows, matures and gains experience this kid is going to be a dominant two-way force in the QMJHL and beyond, it will take time and but Savoie has a very high ceiling, he could be the steal of the 2024 QMJHL Draft!
Newfoundland Regiment Gabriel Walker Fredericton Above average skating defender, needs to refine his puck skills and mobility when under duress, when he has time, he’s a lot more patient with the puck on his stick and makes good decisions, Will have to continue to work on his overall skating and agility especially with his pivots to reach his full potential at the Jr level, Walker is quite raw still, just needs time and more refinement to be a solid depth guy at the Jr level.
Sherbrooke Pheonix Mathis Bernier Magog Good skating defender, projects to be a 5/6 at the next level, does everything the right way, good gap control and stick positioning, Very patient with the puck in all three zones, doesn’t rush things, doesn’t bring a ton of offensive upside and that’s perfectly ok, because he understands who he is, which is great because he doesn’t have to act like a top point getter High quality first pass and is really composed
Cape Breton Eagles Evan Lyver Halifax Very good skater, can definitely skate through the middle at the next level, but will still have to continue to get stronger upper body wise and a half step quicker to make the jump to the Q look seamless, Great to see him finish all of his hits in all three zones, Very good puck skills and release,
Blainville Boisbriand Armada Ethan Jean No reports
Baie Comeau Drakkar Stephane Pinette No reports
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Charles Etienne Boulet No reports
Chicoutimi Sagueenens David Messier College Charles Lemoyne Solid skater projects to be a two-zone defender at the Q level, not flashy, but very effective, lockdown potential, good gap control, will need to continue refine his skating and agility, especially his first couple strides going backwards, solid pivots and feet just needs to get quicker, good puck skills, Processes the game and position well, This kid understands his role and identity, and he doesn’t try to be something he’s not, which is rare these days,
Halifax Mooseheads Nicolas Blanchette No Reports
Drummondville Voltigeurs Antoine Robichaud No Reports
Charlottetown Islanders Charles Deragon No reports
Moncton Wildcats Isaac Davis No reports
9th to 12th Round
Charlottetown Islanders Justin Hanscomb Northern Solid two way center that skates very well, processes the game and position well, needs to continue to bigger upper body wise to win battles in all three zones, good on the forecheck, and works incredibly hard, good puck skills and distributes pucks very well, very underrated passer and play maker very good in the face off dot, another player that should be ranked higher given his overall play and this kid plays to his identity and trusts his skill set and doesn’t try to be something he’s not,
Halifax Mooseheads Sam Ryan Boston Hockey Academy Above average skater, two-way presence, would like to see him engage more and be more assertive on the defensive end at times, processes the game well, good vision and passing ability, will need to work on his explosiveness and first step to reach his full potential at the next level,
Charlottetown Islanders Brayden Watson Fredericton Solid skating winger with a powerful stride, good puck skills and processes the game and position very well, good passer of the puck, Watson skates very well, but will need to continue to work on his agility and explosiveness to be even more effective at the Jr level
Newfoundland Regiment Kellan Case O’Leary SC Berne This kid has speed for days, can really skate and that’s easy to see on the big ice over in the Europe, Good puck skills and awareness, thinks the game very well, Clearly teams will have to weigh in on his readiness to step in and play next year, will have to get bigger and stronger, but here’s a player that can play and distribute pucks, has good vision and hockey IQ, Just needs to continue to engage and get to the middle to create time and space with more consistency especially if he wants to play at the next level. He certainly doesn’t shy away from the middle of the ice and you can tell loves to compete and win one on one puck battles,
Shawinigan Cataractes Nathan Kydd Cole Harbour Strong skating two-way forward, good puck skills, will need to get to the middle more and engage at the next level, energy player brings great compete level, Skates well enough to play through the middle at the next level, but will need to get stronger and take slightly better routes to pucks in transition and regroup sequences to aid in his puck distribution from the center position.
Drummondville Voltigeurs Ethan Fitzpatrick Northwood School Not entirely sure why this player isn’t ranked higher in his draft class, The kid has a tremendous amount of potential, and skates incredibly well for his size and age, Perhaps here’s a kid that might not have been seen with the same frequency as other players, but he can flat out play, has great puck skills, and is an incredibly powerful skater, straight line speed and brings a shifty and elusive aspect to his game Power forward potential here for days, especially with the way he skates. The team that selects this kid is going to have a great two-way forward that plays the game and position the right way.
Cape Breton Eagles Benjamin Lefebvre Richelieu Good skater, will still have to refine some aspects of his skating and agility to make the largest impact at the Q level, power forward type of player, Could be highly effect in a North/South energy or bottom 6 role as early as next season based on his size and skating ability. Again here’s a kid that’s no doubt still growing and adapting to his role as a player, Players like this just need more time and experience which will pay massive dividends in the end when they arrive at the next level, Good puck skills and loves playing in traffic,
Saint John Sea Dogs Sam Pitcher Tri Pen Good technique, very square, plays a touch too deep, but calm and cool in there, very quick downlow and strong pushes good recovery
Halifax Mooseheads Duncan Anderson South Kent Solid skating defender, skates well enough to play both sides, but better suited to play on his strong side at the junior level, good puck skills and processes the game and position well, posture issues when skating backwards, has to really focus on that aspect, Will need to get stronger and continue to work on his agility and explosiveness, but is solid defender, projects to be a solid depth D at the junior level, transitional possibilities due in large part to their skating
Sherbrooke Pheonix Parker Banks Stanstead skates very well for his size and age, power forward potential, good agility, but that’s definitely one area to continue to work on to reach his full potential at the Jr level, good puck skills skates well enough to play through the middle at the U18 level, but no doubt better suited on the wing at the Jr level to be a North/South type power winger that can chip in offensively
Rouyn Noranda Huskies Hunter MacDonald Cape Breton West Hardworking two-way forward with good speed and agility, energy player that gets in on the forecheck and is effective, coaches dream because he can play in any situation, very reliable, honest player
Saint John Sea Dogs Eliot Tozer Saint John good skating two-way center, good puck skills, needs to make sure he continues to engage and get to the middle with more consistency, so he reaches his full potential at the next level, good in the face off dot,
Halifax Mooseheads Jack Bell Cape Breton West good technically, moves well, and covers the bottom of the net well, needs to continue to work on his recoveries and laterally mobility to get that aspect of his style and game even quicker, challenges well, but I would like to see him telescope out a touch more at times, Needs to get stronger which will only help his overall progression and development.
Charlottetown Islanders Justin Cluett Cole Harbour solid skating two-way winger, brings a lot of energy, straight line linear type of player, two-way presence, will need to continue to work on his puck skills, thinks the game well, great stride in open ice, just needs to work on his agility in small areas and bring even more energy and grit to his style of play,
Quebec Remparts Dimitri Belanger Moncton Very good skating forward, would like to see him stop and start more at times especially in the offensive zone, Also at times needs to show more urgency on the defensive side of the puck, This kid is full of potential, processes the game and position well, skates well enough to play through the middle at the U18 level, but definitely projects to be an energy player on the wing, but really has to ratchet up his intensity at times and engage, get to the middle more and finish hits in all three zones.
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