Caleb Desnoyers

June 2025 – While always a scout’s dream thanks to his physicality, playmaking skill, and intangible qualities, Desnoyers was a revelation all the same in the QMJHL playoffs, winning playoff MVP off the strength of his 30 points in 19 games. However, his Wildcats faltered in the Memorial Cup as Desnoyers struggled to find the scoresheet. The final months of the season demonstrated both the highs (timely offence, physicality, game-breaking skill) and the lows (difficulty establishing himself at 5v5, in tighter-checking games) of Desnoyers’ game.—Luke Sweeney

January 2025 – Desnoyers entered the year as a lottery-pick favourite. Despite playing in the much-maligned QMJHL, Desnoyers has maintained that momentum, with his over 1.5 point-per-game production and projectable two-way game solidifying his spot in the early first round.

While not always a high-pace player, Desnoyers has poise, excellent vision, and a solid puckhandle in tight spaces. He’s a committed and typically responsible defensive player who is especially effective when he flashes the higher-level physicality he can often bring. Thanks to a hot start, Desnoyers is likely to be the first QMJHL player off the board this spring.  Luke Sweeney