The QMJHL

[rezero]

I was reading the difference between players in the AHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHl, etc….

They stated that the QMJHL is a less physical league that focuses more on wide open play. They stated that there is less wall battles and players tend to come out a notch below the other leagues on defense, but come out more developed on offense. When I look at Carbonneau’s development sheets his weakest area is defense. Would it help him to go to college or change leagues?


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[a smell of green grass]

And when Carbonneau was asked what pro he most admires, he said Kyrou....

Do we have a Kyrou 2.0 in the prospect line?

I wish Carbonneau would have gone the college route, but he's done fine to this point, so I guess he knows how to develop further for the NHL.

[rezero]

And when Carbonneau was asked what pro he most admires, he said Kyrou....

Do we have a Kyrou 2.0 in the prospect line?

I wish Carbonneau would have gone the college route, but he's done fine to this point, so I guess he knows how to develop further for the NHL.

I agree with a year of college, mainly because I am not sure how the developmental leagues work and if players can jump between them.

[dhsux]

I was reading the difference between players in the AHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHl, etc….

They stated that the QMJHL is a less physical league that focuses more on wide open play. They stated that there is less wall battles and players tend to come out a notch below the other leagues on defense, but come out more developed on offense. When I look at Carbonneau’s development sheets his weakest area is defense. Would it help him to go to college or change leagues?

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I'd say for the positive side look at Zach Bolduc.

He scored points like crazy in the Q but came in to the big show and in 12 months reached the 200 foot game with contact as well.

[STL fan in MN]

And when Carbonneau was asked what pro he most admires, he said Kyrou....

Do we have a Kyrou 2.0 in the prospect line?

I wish Carbonneau would have gone the college route, but he's done fine to this point, so I guess he knows how to develop further for the NHL.

I agree with a year of college, mainly because I am not sure how the developmental leagues work and if players can jump between them.

I also agree college would’ve been the better choice but he’s already decided to return to the Q and not go to BC.

[rezero]

I was reading the difference between players in the AHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHl, etc….

They stated that the QMJHL is a less physical league that focuses more on wide open play. They stated that there is less wall battles and players tend to come out a notch below the other leagues on defense, but come out more developed on offense. When I look at Carbonneau’s development sheets his weakest area is defense. Would it help him to go to college or change leagues?

I'd say for the positive side look at Zach Bolduc.

He scored points like crazy in the Q but came in to the big show and in 12 months reached the 200 foot game with contact as well.
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Good point, as I guess a lot depends upon the player and their Moxy to start with.

[Section315]

One could say the opportunity to attend an NHL training camp, play in NHL preseason and perhaps play in a handful of NHL games would outweigh the benefits of going to college. Plus, the Q season is longer than NCAA.

[SRV1990]

I was reading the difference between players in the AHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHl, etc….

They stated that the QMJHL is a less physical league that focuses more on wide open play. They stated that there is less wall battles and players tend to come out a notch below the other leagues on defense, but come out more developed on offense. When I look at Carbonneau’s development sheets his weakest area is defense. Would it help him to go to college or change leagues?

I'd say for the positive side look at Zach Bolduc.

He scored points like crazy in the Q but came in to the big show and in 12 months reached the 200 foot game with contact as well.
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Do we have a Bolduc 2.0 in the prospect line?

[moose-and-squirrel]

I was reading the difference between players in the AHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHl, etc….

They stated that the QMJHL is a less physical league that focuses more on wide open play. They stated that there is less wall battles and players tend to come out a notch below the other leagues on defense, but come out more developed on offense. When I look at Carbonneau’s development sheets his weakest area is defense. Would it help him to go to college or change leagues?

I'd say for the positive side look at Zach Bolduc.

He scored points like crazy in the Q but came in to the big show and in 12 months reached the 200 foot game with contact as well.

Do we have a Bolduc 2.0 in the prospect line?
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Snuggerud, DVO, JC... then the swedes.etc..

[dhsux]

I was reading the difference between players in the AHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHl, etc….

They stated that the QMJHL is a less physical league that focuses more on wide open play. They stated that there is less wall battles and players tend to come out a notch below the other leagues on defense, but come out more developed on offense. When I look at Carbonneau’s development sheets his weakest area is defense. Would it help him to go to college or change leagues?

I'd say for the positive side look at Zach Bolduc.

He scored points like crazy in the Q but came in to the big show and in 12 months reached the 200 foot game with contact as well.

Do we have a Bolduc 2.0 in the prospect line?
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Maybe better?

Need some time to play this out.

[Boomac]

One could say the opportunity to attend an NHL training camp, play in NHL preseason and perhaps play in a handful of NHL games would outweigh the benefits of going to college. Plus, the Q season is longer than NCAA.

+1. Plus with the proposed AHL rule changes, he could sign his ELC and play in the AHL next year.

[STL fan in MN]

One could say the opportunity to attend an NHL training camp, play in NHL preseason and perhaps play in a handful of NHL games would outweigh the benefits of going to college. Plus, the Q season is longer than NCAA.

+1. Plus with the proposed AHL rule changes, he could sign his ELC and play in the AHL next year.

He’d be AHL eligible next season regardless as he’d be 20 (just have to turn 20 within the year the season starts).

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

The Q used to be a goalie factory as a byproduct of the run and gun offensive style -- Luongo, Broduer, Roy, Jose Theodore, Giggy, Fleury. Now not so much -- I think Markstrom and Montambeault are the only Q alum in the league now. Was hoping the Blues would have taken monster 6'8"" Louis-Antoine Denault from the Remparts. He came on strong and looks to have a good season this year.

[BluesDom]

Qmjhl is still producing players. 19 players drafted in NHL. Not buying that the league is soft. Its only soft because French Canadiens are stereotyped as being soft. That is not the case. All conjecture.

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

Qmjhl is still producing players. 19 players drafted in NHL. Not buying that the league is soft. Its only soft because French Canadiens are stereotyped as being soft. That is not the case. All conjecture.

I totally agree with this. It is a not so subtle attitude that is prevalent especially in nonfrancophone Canadians. I call it the Don Cherry effect -- one of the bigger d bags Canada has produced.

[seattleblue]

The Q team wins the Memorial Cup plenty enough, there's plenty of talent in the league.

Cup team had Perron, Barbashev, Blais, Allen from the Q