“A Great Spot For Me”: Carter Meyer Eyes Big Year With Quebec Remparts

Carter Meyer didn't need to leave the U.S. National Team Development Program to get noticed ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft.

Already widely viewed as a top-10 prospect in the class, Meyer could have remained on one of the most established development tracks in American hockey and entered his draft year with plenty of attention from NHL scouts.

Instead, he decided to change almost everything around him.

Meyer left the NTDP this summer to join the Quebec Remparts, becoming part of a growing movement of high-end American prospects taking advantage of the NCAA's new eligibility rules to spend their draft year in the CHL without sacrificing the opportunity to play college hockey afterward.

There is already evidence that the route can pay off.

Several prominent American prospects saw their stock rise after moving into the CHL last season, and one NHL scout who spoke about Meyer believes the same opportunity now exists for him in Quebec.

“Really interested to see what he can do in Quebec City,” the scout said. “Guys like J.P. Hurlbert, Chase Reid and Tommy Bleyl really improved their draft stock by jumping to the CHL last year and I think Carter will likely benefit this year as well. Top-10 prospect for me right now.”

Meyer isn't making the move because he needs to convince scouts that he belongs in the conversation. He's making it because he believes Quebec can give him the opportunity to expand his game while contributing to a Remparts team with legitimate expectations this season.

“That’s part of the reason why you wanted to make that jump,” Meyer said to RG. “You believe in yourself and what you can do.”

There is a personal element to the move as well. Meyer will have the opportunity to play alongside his brother, adding some familiarity to a season that will otherwise involve plenty of change.