Fantasy Summary
Goal-scorer with some of the most polished shooting mechanics in the draft. Forechecking game borderlines on violent. Improving defensive game and playmaking is key to unlocking second-line, top power play upside.
Observations
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July 2024 – The only player the Carolina Hurricanes took from North America, Justin Poirier is a pure sniper. The size could be a genuine issue going forward but you cannot deny that Poirier has an NHL-level shot. It’s also important to mention that Poirier uses his size incredibly well, using it on the forecheck and bending around players with the puck on his stick to make space for his lethal shot. Compete needs to keep coming along but Poirier has a ton of intrigue. Nick Bass
April 2024 – Justin Poirier is quickly becoming the most intriguing prospect coming out of the QMJHL this season, leading the way in goals (51 regular season and 10 in the playoffs). He has an elite shot and rarely backs away from physicality in the corners or in front of the net. Poirier has improved in his playmaking abilities by using the middle of the ice more to open up lanes for himself. Poirier has enough pace to keep up with better players and can score in a multitude of ways which is the most translatable element of his game. As he matures, his defensive game should improve and his hockey sense will allow him to grasp concepts at the pro level. Poirier could be a sneaky gamble for teams looking for secondary scoring threats in the second round. Sasha Legarde
April Ranking: 41st
Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | |
2015-2016 | Montréal Ice Storm | Brick Invitational | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | | | ||||||
2018-2019 | Lac St-Louis Grenadiers | QC Int PW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | ||||||
Lac St-Louis Grenadiers M15 AAA | QM15AAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | |||||||
2019-2020 | Lac St-Louis Grenadiers M15 AAAE | QM15AAA E | 27 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 26 | | | ||||||
2020-2021 | Lac St-Louis Grenadiers M15 AAAE | QM15AAA E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | ||||||
2021-2022 | Châteauguay Grenadiers | QM18AAA | 37 | 33 | 16 | 49 | 36 | | | Playoffs | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
2022-2023 | Baie-Comeau Drakkar | QMJHL | 55 | 28 | 20 | 48 | 38 | | | Playoffs | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
Canada Black U17 | WHC-17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | | | |||||||
2023-2024 | Baie-Comeau Drakkar | QMJHL | 68 | 51 | 31 | 82 | 68 | | | Playoffs | 17 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 12 |
Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | | | |||||||
2024-2025 | Baie-Comeau Drakkar | QMJHL | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | | |
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