Caleb Desnoyers

June 2025 – Selected at fourth overall, Caleb Desnoyers is now a member of the Utah Mammoth. Alex Wyatt

Final Rankings – Desnoyers had an outstanding conclusion to his draft year, winning the Guy Lafleur Trophy for QMJHL playoff MVP after leading the Wildcats to their third title in franchise history. While imposing himself on the scoresheet (31 points in 19 games) Caleb’s play shone constantly in all three zones. His hockey IQ and compete level allow him to make subtle but highly important plays that contribute to his team’s success and make his teammates around him better. On top of his well-rounded game, Caleb possesses superior puck skills and vision which allows him to buy time and space for himself and spot teammates in high-danger scoring positions. His ability to consistently be the main play driver on an experienced Moncton Wildcats team, combined with his pedigree as a complete centerman, suggests that he should go very high in this year’s 2025 NHL Draft.—Eloi Biondo

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