TRADE: Sea Dogs acquire 20-year-old defenceman Julien Lanthier from Cataractes
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The Saint John Sea Dogs have acquired 20-year-old defenceman Julien Lanthier from the Shawinigan Cataractes in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick (Charlottetown) and a conditional 2028 second-round pick, the team announced Monday.
“Julien is one of the most experienced defencemen in the league,” said Sea Dogs President and General Manager Trevor Georgie. “We are adding a reliable, high-character, two-way defenceman with more than 30 playoff games of experience who wants to win.”
A product of Saint-Eustache, Que., Lanthier was originally selected 10th overall by the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in the 2022 QMJHL Draft.
The six-foot, 185-pound defenceman recorded 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 43 games with the Cataractes this season, while adding three points (one goal, two assists) in eight playoff games. Lanthier has appeared in 35 career QMJHL playoff games, collecting nine points (two goals, seven assists).
“I am very excited for this new chapter,” said Lanthier. “I can’t wait to join a team that is ready to win. I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates and the fans.”
In a second trade, the Sea Dogs dealt forward William Yared to the Cataractes in exchange for a conditional 2029 second-round draft pick.
“After discussions with William, the timing made sense for a fresh start for him,” said Georgie. “We wish him the best of luck with his new team and in taking the next step in his hockey career.”
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