CALEB DESNOYERS

2024-10-31

Scout: Vezzy

Skating:

If I had to compare to the NHL level i would say he's average. Very compact skater, he wont speed around the whole ice but can get a good speed burst to enter the o-zone. Nothing "wow" in his skating but all around a good skater.

Passing/Handling:

It's where he excel, he has very good hands. He can manipulate and open passing lane with a deke or two. He's not small but he can battle for the puck and retrieve the puck easily with his smooth hands.

Shooting:

He doesn't shot much. As a lefty, he's used on the left side on the PP as a passer. He doesnt have a lot of power on his wrister but he can place it where he wants it.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

Combined with his great hands, he can read the play very well. He never look to be panicking with the puck. Instead he's smarth with the puck, usually do a curl back and take a second look at his options.

Forechecking:

Not much to say, he can hit the defender on the forecheck and usually apply good pressure.

Defense:

He's not a full two-way forward but he plays a very good 200 foot game. He's responsible with the puck. Competitive in his zone and always ready on the back check. Plays also on the PK

Best Asset:

Playmaking ability

Biggest Concern:

Lack of dynamism

Top Tier/Role Potential:

High Tier 2

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

With a scoring winger, he could thrive on a first line. He won't put amazing BASH but could be a 70-80 points guy

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Low tier 2

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

Like I said he doesnt have elite BASH in the junior level, he will play on a Top 6 in the NHL but how productive will his NHL line be, will dictate how good of a fantasy player he will become.

Stylistic Comparable:

Nick Suzuki

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Desnoyers skills should translate easily into the NHL as a top 6 player. He should go in the Top 10 at the next draft but not compete to get into the Top 5.