During each month of the regular season, QMJHL scouts provide us with reports on some of the top prospects for the upcoming QMJHL Entry Draft presented by Fenplast.
Here is their analysis of the prospects for the month of December.
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Simon Delarosbil – Forward – Lévis Chevaliers
Simon is a reliable and effective forward in all game situations. He is not afraid to adopt a more physical style and is also willing to sacrifice his body in order to block shots. Thanks to his good vision of the game, he positions himself well to counter opposing attacks.
However, in order to reach the next level, Simon will need to continue working on his skating technique to bring more speed to his game. An energetic and combative player, he will be one to keep an eye on between now and the end of the season.
- Frédéric Lévesque, CSR Scout
Brandon Gillard – Forward – Atlantic Coast Academy
Brandon is a left-handed forward who’s off to a great start this season, almost averaging a point per game. He’s an efficient skater who plays with a high compete level and has the skill to create offense. A dynamic forward, he finds different ways to make an impact — whether it’s producing offensively, getting to the hard areas, being tough to play against, or being trusted to play a straight north–south game.
With these attributes, along with continued work on his decision-making and awareness with and without the puck, Brandon has the qualities needed to play at the next level.
- Marcus Power, Newfoundland and Labrador CSR Scout
Jamie Jaillet – Defenseman – Moncton Flyers
The left-handed defenseman is a force in transition. He creates offense by moving the puck efficiently and by using his skating abilities to join the rush often. Jaillet has a strong skating stride and looks very confident with the puck on his stick. He’s not afraid to carry the puck from one end of the ice to the other, creating scoring opportunities for himself or his teammates. He also has a strong shot that can get past any goalie from the point or the half wall on the power play.
Defensively, Jaillet plays with a lot of intensity and very physical. He plays big and finishes every hit. He also battles hard in the corners and often comes out with the puck. These traits often create energy for his team and tire out the opposition. He’s a blueliner who can swing the momentum of a game his way any time he steps on the ice.
- David Landry, New Brunswick CSR Scout
Mathis Khoury – Forward – Laval-Montréal Rousseau Royal
Mathis is a left-handed forward whose main attribute is his feel for the game. Effective on the power play, his vision allows him to find passing lanes and create scoring opportunities. It is definitely in this context that he stands out, as he has more time and space to make plays. His involvement at even strength is sometimes mixed, however, as he tends to blend in more in this context.
However, imposing himself more in traffic and along the boards would allow him to take his game to another level and demonstrate that he is capable of raising his level of competitiveness and becoming an essential tool for his team’s success. All in all, Mathis shows flashes of offensive brilliance that suggest a bright future ahead.
- Jérémie Bergeron, CSR Scout
Alexandre Noel – Defenseman – St-Hyacinthe Gaulois
Alexandre is a left-handed defenseman who is mobile, big bodied, and who provides a reassuring physical presence on defense. He is good at controlling the puck and knows how to position himself intelligently when away from it, allowing him to cut off passing lanes and limit open space. His ability to play man-to-man, combined with an active stick, make him great at neutralizing opposing forwards and limiting their options.
Solid defensively, he excels in battles along the boards, where his strength and balance allow him to recover or protect the puck effectively. He is occasionally used in critical situations, such as when his team is shorthanded.
- Jean-Pierre Belzil, CSR Scout
Carter Odell – Forward – Halifax Mac’s
Carter is a very talented and smart player. He has good hockey sense and is the type of player that can make an impact offensively anytime that he has the puck on his stick. He has burst, speed and good edge control, with and without the puck, and is an extremely smooth skater, one of his best attributes. He is also a very crafty player, frequently showing his creativity and skills with the puck. Carter is at his best when he moves his feet and plays with speed, becoming a very tough player to defend.
As he continues to grow and add some size, he will hopefully add a more physical element to his game. His skating ability allows him to protect the puck well now, but being able to compete against bigger players will be important to round out his game. He has all of the offensive tools and upside to be a top 6 forward at the QMJHL level.
- Taylor P. Burke, Nova Scotia CSR Scout
Colby O’Shaughnessy – Goaltender – Cole Harbour Hunters
Colby is an athletic goaltender who has shown good speed when moving around his crease. He has a lot of energy in his net, and it shows as he’s following the play.
Sometimes, his high motor can lead him to over-push and come out of his crease. Still, he has built himself a reputation for competing hard, no matter what the score is in a game, and for never giving up on a play.
- Maxime Ouellet, CSR Goaltending Specialist
Mavrick Ouellette – Forward – Trois-Rivières Estacades
Mavrick Ouellette is a versatile forward, as he can play on the wing or down the middle. He is responsible in all three zones and is very effective at forechecking. He always finishes his checks, which helps him recover the puck and feed his teammates, while maintaining pressure in the offensive zone and being effective on the offensive cycles.
His high intensity and work ethic make him a difficult player to play against. His progress with the Trois-Rivières Estacades will make him one of the prospects to watch closely in the coming months.
- Daniel Noonan, CSR Scout
Loik Savoie – Defenseman – Gatineau L’Intrépide
Loik has an advantageous physique for a defenseman who plays a physical style like his. In addition, he benefits from the confidence of his coaches to perform in various important situations. Whether it’s shorthanded, at the end of a period, or to protect a lead, his good positioning makes him reliable and ensures that he is often called upon in these circumstances.
Loik also makes good first passes, which allows for effective breakouts out of his zone. At 6’1″ and playing with a lot of grit, he has a profile that will appeal to QMJHL teams in the upcoming draft.
- Benoît Payment, CSR Scout
