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Caleb Desnoyers‘ Draft Stock Soars, Drawing Comparisons to NHL Stars
Teh 2025 NHL amateur draft is generating considerable debate, with opinions divided on the top prospects.One name steadily climbing the ranks is Quebec’s own Caleb Desnoyers, whose remarkable performance has sparked comparisons to Alexis Lafrenière and Pierre-Luc Dubois.
the upcoming NHL 2025 amateur draft is proving to be a hot topic, largely due to the lack of a clear consensus among experts. While Matthew Schaefer is considered by manny to be the frontrunner for the first overall pick, the New York Icelanders’ need for offensive firepower could lead them to consider Michael Misa or James Hagens.
However, a Quebec-born player has been quietly making waves this season, steadily improving his statistics and rising in the draft rankings.Caleb Desnoyers is now a potential top-5 pick.
The last Quebecers to be drafted in the top-5 were Alexis Lafrenière (first overall in 2020) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (third overall in 2016).
Analyst Mathias Brunet has weighed in on Desnoyers’ potential, suggesting he could surpass both Pld and Lafrenière.
Complete the sentence: Caleb Desnoyers will be the best Quebec player since_____.
To listen to the chronicle of @mathiasbrunet with @MartinLemay: pic.twitter.com/ITufn20SPY
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) May 27, 2025
While neither PLD nor Lafrenière have consistently performed at their peak, they have both had respectable NHL careers, with their share of highs and lows. Lafrenière has recorded 193 points in 380 games, while Dubois has 408 points in 598 games.
Evaluating a prospect playing in the LHJQ against players under 20 is challenging, as the LHJHL isn’t considered the premier junior development league.Though, Brunet seems confident in his assessment.
desnoyers has consistently impressed scouts and fans throughout the season,amassing 84 points in 56 regular-season games and an impressive 30 points in 19 LHJMQ playoff games.
Desnoyers, hailing from Saint-Hyacinthe, brings more to the table than just offensive skill, demonstrating defensive responsibility and a physical style of play.
Caleb Desnoyers Game 6 vs. Rimouski
– championship game, championship details. Stays above pucks and supports the play.
– Great reads with/without the puck. Disruptive on the forecheck and PK.
– Fast shot release and creates for others. Not many creative flashes though.pic.twitter.com/xYgmLEXlCb
– Félix Sicard (@Felix_Sicard) May 21, 2025
However, Desnoyers has faced some challenges in the first two games of the Memorial Cup, failing to register a point and appearing less impactful than usual.
It’s important to remember that these are just two games, and a player of Desnoyers’ caliber has the potential to bounce back with a strong performance in the upcoming matches.
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