QMJHL

Lafreniere Disappointing on Broadway with the Blueshirts

When the New York Rangers won the NHL Draft Lottery in 2020, the franchise and its fans were ecstatic. The consensus number one overall pick was Alexis Lafreniere, who the Rangers went ahead and took with that pick. At that time, Lafreniere appeared to be a player with unlimited potential. From the 2017-18 season through […]

Marco Scandella in a St. Louis Blues uniform

Player Profile: Marco Scandella

Love him or hate him, Marco Scandella is a part of the St. Louis Blues’ defense. Marco Scandella, a Blues defenseman, was born to parents Francesco and Sandra Scandella in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on February 23, 1990. The 33-year-old comes from a hockey family, as his older brother, Giulio Scandella, is a professional hockey player […]

Prospect Profile: Frederic Brunet

Frederic Brunet was born on August 21, 2003, in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Brunet began his hockey career playing in his hometown for Gatineau Intrepide Bantam AAA in 2016-17, where he competed in 27 games and posted five assists and 23 penalty minutes. The following year the defenseman joined Nicolas-Gatineau and scored four goals with 16 […]

Report: Bruins prospects to join AHL Providence

With the end of hockey seasons happening across North America, it’s time for prospects to turn pro. We have already seen Trevor Kuntar and Mason Lohrei turn pro, and there are reports that more prospects are coming. With Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci suspected to retire in the near future, along with an impending cap […]

ECHL: Phantom Profile: Pat Guay

Who is Pat Guay? Patrick (Pat) Guay is a 20-year-old center who is contracted with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights but is currently playing for their ECHL affiliate – the Savannah Ghost Pirates. He was born on April 29, 2002, and raised in Magog, Quebec, Canada. He stands at 5’9″, weighs 179 lbs, and shoots […]

Bruins’ Defensive Prospect Shining In QMJHL

The Boston Bruins’ 2022 NHL Draft featured three centers as the team looks ahead to rebuild the position as soon as next season. Two of the three, second-round pick Matthew Poitras and fourth-pick Dans Locmelis, are having stellar seasons in the Ontario Hockey League and Swedish League, respectively. The organization could always use a good […]

Pierre Oliver Joseph: A Staple to the Penguins’ Defensive Future

In 2017, the Arizona Coyotes selected Pierre Oliver Joseph in the first round (23rd overall). The 6’2”, 185 lb defenseman developed his game in the Quebec Major Junior League, waiting to be called upon in the NHL. Serving as the Captain of Charlottetown Islanders, his leadership skills were recognized. Proving his ability to facilitate the […]

Nashville Predators prospect Zachary L’Heureux has been suspended AGAIN in the QMJHL

On Friday, February 10, 2023, it was announced by the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) that Nashville Predators 2021 first-round draft pick (27th overall), current Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L’Heureux, was suspended indefinitely. Allegations surfaced on social media Thursday after Halifax’s 3-2 shootout loss to Gatineau Olympiques on Wednesday night. On his way off […]

Canada’s Unsung Hero

Joshua Roy. Let’s be honest here, how many of you heard of that name before the world juniors started two weeks ago? Now that the world juniors are officially over, some of you are probably tired of hearing his name. Anyways that’s beside the point, today I am going to do a deep dive on […]

2 Potential Trade Candidates for the Maple Leafs

There haven’t been many discussions between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jack Campbell, and/or Ilya Mikheyev regarding their contracts for next season, leading some to think they are on their way out of town. However, in the news around the NHL, there have been some rumors about available players on the trade market, so here are […]