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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 16:16:11 GMT -5
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Post by folatre on Jul 24, 2021 16:21:05 GMT -5
This kid sounds like a serious longshot. But, hey whatever, this is the sixth round we are talking about.
Is Simoneau even eligible to play a fifth season in the Q?
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 16:22:04 GMT -5
This one screams AHL depth to me, but we will see.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 17:03:40 GMT -5
This kid sounds like a serious longshot. But, hey whatever, this is the sixth round we are talking about. Is Simoneau even eligible to play a fifth season in the Q? I expect they will do what they did with fellow double overager RHP, and sign him to a show-me AHL deal. They still preserve his NHL rights too. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 21:17:20 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 25, 2021 13:52:01 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 25, 2021 14:10:07 GMT -5
He is absolutely tiny, but his vision and passing are very good. Quite the king of cross seam passes.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 26, 2021 21:31:37 GMT -5
From Habs EOTP:
Simoneau is a third-year eligible player but has been one of the more prominent playmakers in the QMJHL over the past two seasons. He’s eligible to turn pro now and this could very well be similar to the Rafael Harvey-Pinard pick where they picked someone thinking he could be a UFA target later.
Bio
Centre
Shoots: Left
DOB: May 19, 2001 – Gatineau, Quebec
Height: 5’7
Weight: 174 lbs
Scouting Reports
Future Considerations: A pass-first forward, which is augmented by incredible vision and finesse when passing the puck to teammates through tight windows. Loves to push the pace of play and attack the opposition before they can establish their scheme. Still, because of his smaller frame, he struggles to protect the puck. Consistently relentless and determined to put his team in a position to win. Excellent leadership and contagious energy, too.
HockeyProspect: The Drummondville Voltigeurs’ captain is an undersized forward with an excellent compete level, playing bigger than his listed size. He is at his best when he can be a great agitator on the ice. He has stepped back from this slightly in the past two seasons, as he became the go-to offensive guy for his team, but at the pro level, his agitating skills will be vital for him to succeed. He has a great motor, always keeps his feet moving, and battles hard along the boards and in front of the net despite his size.
Corey Pronman: Simoneau has gone through the draft a few times and although he’s been a good junior in that timeframe it’s easy to understand why he’s yet to be picked. He’s very small at 5-foot-7 and he’s a strong skater, but for that size, he’s not as explosive as you’d like. He has offensive skill and playmaking ability, which can be very good at times but it’s not elite. I see enough skill with him, plus he has a high effort level and a well-rounded game. All this, along with enough quickness, makes me think he has a shot.
Rankings
Future Considerations: 238
McKeen’s: 160
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