Road to the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft – January Prospects
Liam Arsenault – Forward – Kensington Wild
Liam is a dynamic winger with lots of offensive skill. He has a very good hockey sense and good vision. He can score when needed but thrives on creating offense for his linemates, as evidenced by his 22 assists through 30 games this season. Arsenault gives his 100% on every shift, making him an every game contributor to his team’s success.
Because he can play in all game situations, the left winger has become a reliable and trusted player by his coaching staff. He is a highly determined player that is on the radar of many QMJHL teams.
- Corrado Micalef, Prince Edward Island CSR Scout
Dylan Caron – Defenseman – Trois-Rivières Estacades
Dylan is a reliable, right-handed defenseman who brilliantly executes simple plays. His good skating technique and strong mobility allow him to hold his own defensively, even when facing pressure from his opponents.
His skills with the puck also allow him to play a more offensive role when needed. It will be very interesting to keep track of his progress between now and the end of the season.
- Jean-Pierre Belzil, CSR Scout
Rafael Courchesne – Goaltender – St-Hyacinthe Gaulois
Rafael is a goaltender who crouches a lot, which makes him look smaller than his 6’2’’ frame. The result is that he can get beat on high shots, with his hands not reacting enough in front of his body. His lateral movements and the explosion in his legs needs to improve for him to get his body in the shooting lanes more often.
While a better balance in net will help him out on rebound situations, Courchesne’s overall technique remains very good and is definitely his best asset. It will be interesting to see how he can adjust to the pace of the game from here to the end of the season and if he can make better use of his strong basic qualities.
- Maxime Ouellet, CSR Goaltending Specialist
Brandon Delarosbil – Defenseman – Lévis Chevaliers
An excellent transitional defender, Delarosbil stands out thanks to his mobility and his knack for spotting open teammates while on the move. Defensively, he is tough to play against, as he’s often well-positioned and closes the gap very well with opposing players.
Although Delarosbil is a great prospect for the upcoming QMJHL draft, he will still need to continue gaining strength in order to improve the physical aspect of his game.
- Frédéric Lévesque, CSR Scout
Jordan Flynn – Forward – East Coast Blizzard
If you had given Charlottetown Islanders forward Matty Butler a right-handed stick two seasons ago, you’d get Jordan Flynn. The two forwards have so much in common; both are feisty, both have a knack for getting open, and both have put up points at every level so far.
Flynn had three goals in four games during the October portion of the QMJHL Cup, and has been all over the scoresheet for the East Coast Blizzard so far this season. Flynn will get stronger as the year goes by, and when he does, watch out!
- Andrew Pearcey, Newfoundland and Labrador CSR Scout
Yoan Noiseux – Forward – St-Hyacinthe Gaulois
The more the season progresses, the better Yoan Noiseux has adapted to the level of play in the LHM18AAAQ. The forward stands out for his high IQ, both in possession of the puck and without it. This enables him to position himself well, anticipate plays and win puck battles, despite his average size. Responsible and a hard worker at both ends of the ice, Yoan also excels at creating plays for his teammates.
While he needs to continue working on his physical strength to become faster and more explosive on the ice, he has great potential and many tools that will interest QMJHL teams.
- Katerine Aubry-Hébert, CSR Scout
Lucas Perreault – Forward – Amos Forestiers
Lucas Perreault is a 5’11”, 178-pound right winger who is physically strong and very effective along the boards, especially when protecting and retrieving the puck. He is precise on breakouts and rarely causes turnovers. He reads the game well and has good hands.
Very responsible defensively, the forward is regularly used on the penalty kill. Lately, he’s also been used on the power play, mostly thanks to his good vision. However, one aspect he could continue to improve is his explosion on skates.
- Daniel Noonan, CSR Scout
Gavin Smith – Forward – Rothesay Netherwood School
Smith is a strong forward that brings energy to his team whenever he hops over the boards. He skates well up and down the ice and has a high motor throughout entire games. He gives the same effort from start to finish. Smith’s an offensive minded player who creates many scoring chances by using his top end speed.
He also has good hands and a strong shot to go along with his other abilities. The centerman can be used as much on the power play or the penalty kill for his team. He also plays a very physical game and is a relentless skater that wears down the opposition.
- David Landry, New Brunswick CSR Scout
Alexandre Taillefer – Defenseman – Lac St-Louis Lions
Alexandre Taillefer possesses many of the qualities sought after by most QMJHL teams. He excels in transition play thanks to his calmness and patience in possession of the puck. His skating is at a superior level, allowing him to excel in many situations, particularly on the power play.
What’s more, despite not being the most physically imposing of players, he’s not at all afraid of rough play. There’s no doubt he’ll be a coveted defenseman in Moncton come June.
- Benoît Payment, CSR Scout
Chike Uzochukwu – Forward – Steele Subaru
At 6’1’’ and 175 lbs, Chike is hard not to notice when he steps onto the ice. He plays an intense and physical game, always making his presence felt. The forward also uses his strong determination and energy to generate offensive opportunities. When he has the puck on his stick, he understands how to use his size to his advantage in order to protect it.
Uzochukwu also has very good speed and has flashed some of his offensive ability this season. At first glance, he has all of the tools to be an effective power forward at the next level.
- Taylor P. Burke, Nova Scotia CSR Scout
