The Baie-Comeau Drakkar have acquired 2005-born right winger Justin Gendron from the Victoriaville Tigres in exchange for a 2025 second, a 2026 second (from the Val-d'Or Foreurs) and a 2027 second round pick.
Gendron, 19, had 17 points (8+9) over 31 games with the Tigres this season.
Drafted 14th overall by Victoriaville, he played 184 games as a member of the team, scoring 84 points (46+45). The Dieppe, NB native played his best hockey last playoffs, scoring 11 points over 14 games (5+6).
The 6-foot-2 forward has no NHL or NCAA affiliation as of yet.