Under the Microscope | March’s QMJHL Prospects

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 February.

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Aslan Tremblay – Forward – Amos Forestiers

A Quebec City native, Aslan Tremblay possesses strong offensive skills, is physically strong, and plays with great dedication. He protects the puck well in tight spaces. Offensively, he has good hands, a powerful shot and he is very effective on the power play.

Aslan is solid on his skates and isn’t afraid of physical play. He is responsible defensively, and even though he possesses great individual skills, he remains a team player. If he continues to develop, he will reach the higher levels.

• Daniel Noonan, CSR Scout

Bryce Lazare – Forward – Lac-Saint-Louis Lions

Bryce Lazare has a well-rounded skill set. A skilled playmaker and effective in the faceoff circle, he handles all tasks well in all three zones. His coaches also praise his strong leadership qualities.

Lazare will continue to develop offensively and should be less generous to use his dangerous shot more often. He will be a highly sought-after player next June.

• Benoît Payment, CSR Scout

Tommy Leroux – Forward – Collège Charles-Lemoyne Riverains

Tommy Leroux is a well-built left-handed forward who imposes himself physically in all three zones of the rink. Skilled with the puck, he combines power and finesse to create scoring opportunities, while remaining a reliable player in both ends of the rink. His vision and ability to anticipate opponents’ moves make him a key player in shutting down attacks and initiating quick counterattacks. Often well-positioned, he is able to support his teammates in both the defensive and neutral zones, ensuring a smooth transition to offense.

Effective at recovering the puck and protecting it, he excels in battles along the boards and in front of the net. His versatility allows him to be utilized in both penalty kill and power play situations. His discipline and commitment make him a player the coach can count on in crucial moments, whether it’s preserving a lead or trying to score the tying goal.

• Jean-Pierre Belzil, CSR Scout

Xavier Gervais – Goaltender – Jonquière Élites

Xavier is a goalie with strong positioning in front of his net. His body is square to the shooter and he covers as much space as he can. He tries to get hit by the puck, but he has the ability to react with his hands when needed.

He uses strong pushes to move around his crease and get set for shots. Sometimes he over-commits to the shooter and he is not ready for the pass option. He shows good control technically overall in his game.

• Maxime Ouellet, CSR Goaltending Specialist

Vincent Boutet – Defenseman – Séminaire Saint-François Blizzard

A key contributor to the Blizzard’s success this season, Boutet is a imposing defenseman who stands out for the simplicity of his play. He consistently executes the small details well and rarely makes mistakes. The Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures native isn’t afraid to play physically against his opponents.

Boutet has established himself as a pillar of the defense thanks to his reliability and ability to read the game well. His positioning on the ice and his composure under pressure make him a key player in critical situations. Given his highly sought-after qualities, it is certain that many teams will be interested in him during the draft.

• Frédéric Lévesque, CSR Scout

Enzo Lévy – Forward – Saint-Eustache Vikings

Enzo is a highly talented forward, particularly with his above-average hands. He is also a good skater and a major offensive threat when setting up plays.

Although his natural talent is undeniable, his future development will depend on whether he can demonstrate better finishing and more consistency in his intensity, especially along the boards. It will be interesting to see if he can take his involvement in front of the net and along the boards to the next level by the end of the season.

• Jérémie Bergeron, CSR Scout

Jack Cameron – Defenseman – Pictou Weeks U18 AAA

Jack is a highly talented defenseman who plays well beyond his years. He is a smart, smooth-skating blueliner who shows excellent poise and composure in all situations, consistently making sound decisions with and without the puck.

Offensively, he has a strong sense of timing, knowing when to join the rush, and is active along the blue line while making himself available as a passing option. Defensively, Jack is equally effective, using strong gap control and an active stick to shut down opposing attackers. A complete, well-rounded player, he is regarded as one of the top defensemen in this year’s class.

• Taylor P. Burke, Nova Scotia CSR Scout

Matteo Roy – Defenseman – Moncton Flyers U18 AAA

Roy is a versatile defender that can be used in all situations of the game. He’s very good in transition and facilitates the offense with efficient puck movement. He’s a dynamic skater that can carry the puck from one end to the other. The left-handed defenseman can also deliver crisp and accurate passes to his teammates to break out of their defensive zone with speed. He’s very mobile on the blue line, finds shooting lanes often and creates scoring chances with his accurate shots from the point. Roy is calm and confident with the puck and is very good on the powerplay.

Matteo is also a force on defense. His skating abilities allow him to pressure his opponents quickly and give them very little time with the puck. He works very hard to win net front battles and clears rebounds from dangerous areas. His vision of the ice allows him to be a good penalty killer, as he uses his stick well to close passing lanes and to disrupt scoring opportunities.

• David Landry, New Brunswick CSR Scout

Luke McGuire – Forward – Edge School U17 Prep

Luke is a left-handed forward who plays a very composed game when the puck is on his stick. He shows a great deal of patience offensively, which allows him to create quality scoring opportunities for his teammates. He does an excellent job of remaining calm under pressure on zone entries and is often a threat to score off the rush.

Luke is also a fluid skater who demonstrates a nice level of compete. Combined with his hockey sense, this allows him to remain effective against taller, stronger opponents despite his smaller stature. With a crafty skill set and good poise with the puck, Luke has many of the tools to be an effective playmaker at the major junior level and is a prospect to watch for the upcoming draft in June.

• Marcus Power, Newfoundland and Labrador CSR Scout

Eliot Faucher – Defenseman – Stanstead College U17 Prep

A Drummondville native, Eliot is an offensive-minded defenseman who is strong and powerful on his skates. He doesn’t hesitate to join the attack during his team’s transition plays and excels at protecting the puck. He handles the puck with confidence and possesses a very good shot.

Like any young defenseman of this type, he still needs to learn to recognize the right moments to join the attack and defend effectively in his zone. Although he plays defense, he leads his team in points. He has played several games as an affiliate with the U18 team, composed of players older than him, and has performed relatively well.

• Pierre Cholette, CSR Director

Emrik Ménard – Forward – Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U AAA

After finishing as the top scorer in the LHEQ in 2024–2025 at the U15 AAA Elite level, Émrick was the undisputed leader of the team that won the Chevrolet Cup. This season, he crossed the border to play a few games for the Connecticut Rangers Jr., before finishing the season with the Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U. Before suffering an injury in December that unfortunately ended his season, Émrick still managed to showcase his talent.

A fast and electrifying skater, he moves constantly, which unsettles his opponents when he gains possession of the puck. He possesses undeniable offensive flair and good vision, making him a very effective playmaker. He also has a knack for scoring. In addition to his above-average talent, Émrick stands out in every game thanks to his work ethic and the attention to details.

• Pierre Cholette, CSR Director