I would like to say first i deeply appreciate LaLaLaprise posts and ranking. He knows his stuff and he has great product at HPO.
The 2009 nhl draft will be very interesting for lhjmq. Without being a record year, many talented prospects from the Q will showcase their talent in the league Canadian and even, for some, with Team Canada U-18
1.
Olivier Roy
It begins with Olivier Roy, goalkeeper not related with Patrick Roy.
Should be the first goalie drafted in 2009 , very good athetism.Good glove, moves well and has good confidence in his skills.
2.
Hubert Labrie
Nobody has been able to increase his rank as Labrie did it. Hubert is an intelligent and courageous defense-man. Talented, he will probably be the most complete D in the lhjmq.His offensive potential could blossom quickly.
3.
Mikael Tam
Mikael Tam is a combative and energetic D-man. He excels in the defensive play and intimidates opponents with his strength. Tam is a young D-man with great potential.
4.
Simon Desprès
Despres, 1st overall pick in 2007 has much to give, good size, has a good vision and solid in his zone. If he gains some consistency, he will be a good d-man in the nhl.
5.
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel is very undervalued.Few people have seen him play and sometimes he can be overlooked because of average statistics.
Dumont is very talented offensively, he was the best scorer in the midget aaa. He's a winner.He is not afraid to play hard and physical despite his modest frame.His intensity and his passion on the ice set him apart.
6.
Jordan Caron
Caron is a great young man with skillful hands.Good skater, he is able to play well both ways of the rink. Despite his abilities, Caron stalled. I think the main reason is injuries and he will have a good season and climb in the rankings during the season.
7.
Steven Anthony
Steven Anthony has a good size, very good hands and a terrific vision. However, he only relies on his talents. I've heard 'lazy tag' more than once. He'll have to prove a lot but he has all the tools to do so.
8.
Philippe Lefebvre
A native of Trois-Rivieres, Lefebvre is a mature player and very spectacular.He's a good skater and loves dekes d-man.His dekes are exciting to see.He has good hands to finish too. He must improve his consistency and polish his game overall.
9.
David Gilbert
David is a dynamic offensive player.His hands and his shot make him a dangerous player around the net. He must gain some pounds to increase its effectiveness.
10.
Philippe Paradis
Philippe is a player to watch. He has many assets. He distinguishes himself by his offensive abilities and his grit.
11.
Eric Gelinas
Eric Gelinas is a well-rounded d-man. He is effective in his zone and can unload a high velocity shot.
12.
Devon MacAusland
Devon is a spectacular player. Small and frail, he has incredible vision. His offensive skills are very impressive but displays unconsistency. He remains an explosive player to watch.
13.
Frederick Roy
Few player has the heart of Frederick Roy.This player is very talented and has a strong defensive game. He never gives up, even in a losing cause, Roy will bring is A++ game and encourages his teammates to work harder. His attitude and his two-way game will help him to climb slowly but surely professional hockey.
14.
Charles-Olivier Roussel
Roussel is an outstanding offensive d-man.He controls the puck very well and distributes it with poise.Roussel can shot the puck hard. Charles-Olivier is not afraid to play mean and performs very well in the playoffs.
15.
Benjamin Casavant
Benjamin protects the puck with ease. He is physical and likes to go in front of the net. His hands are soft. With work on his skating , anything is possible.
16.
Brandon MacLean
Brandon has tremendous hands. Very crafty, he has a great wrist shot. Brandon plays with grit and like to hit. A player to keep an eye on.
17.
Matt Brown
Matt is a heart and soul player. He works hard and competes. Brings is A++ game every night. A clutch player.
18.
Gleason Fournier
Gleason is a skillful complete d-man.He excels in all facets of the game thanks to his exceptional hockey sense. Fournier is a mature guy with a bright future.
19.
Etienne Brodeur
Ignored last year at the Q draft, Brodeur has not waited this year. Like Nicolas Deschamps, he'll have ice time to prove he's the real deal. Brodeur is an offensive player with a positive attitude. His combativeness and his mean streak will sure help him.
20.
Brad Yetman
Under-rated d-man. He's good with the puck and get the job done in his zone. Not flashy but steady and useful to his team.
Honourable Mentions:
Ryan Kavanagh (Explosive small offensive d-man)
Travis Randell (Under-rated, good upside)
Gabriel Bourque ( Best rookie in terms of hits with 141.)
Mathieu Gingras (midget AAA star , talented with the puck)
Dave Leclerc (Tremendous talent on the power-play)
Sebastien Trudeau ( Great stick-handler with poise)
Olivier Hinse (Good upside, great hands)
Phillipe Fontaine ( A guy to keep an eye on!)
Raphael Pouliot ( Useful to his team)
Maxime Charette ( One of the best forward during Kiwanis tourney)
Richard Greer (very under-rated)
European coming over :
Dmitry Kulikov ( Similar to Vyacheslav Vojnov)
Alexander Fomin (Best Belarussian since Kostitsyn brothers.)
Andrej Nestrasil
Filip Janosik
Michal Hlinka
Yevgeny Molotilov
Radovan Pulis
Dominik Schlumpf
Mitch Morgan
Jonathan Saaf
Outside québec
Louis Leblanc (USHL)
Alex Chiasson (prep-school)
Undrafted guys to watch closely
Alex Beaton
Mathieu Tousignant
Robert Mayer
Dave Labrecque
Jonathan Bonneau
Alexandre Néron
Tommy Tremblay
Travis Stacey
Ashton Bernard
