Just months after his first round selection in the 2025 NHL draft, Justin Carbonneau has already turned heads with the St. Louis Blues. 

Carbonneau scored two points in the pre-season, a goal and an assist, showing perhaps more NHL readiness than anticipated.

Levels Sports (@LevelsPicks) on X Justin Carbonneau was our first-round pick for a reason. #stlblues

The Hockey News' Lou Korac spoke to Colton Parayko, who offered plenty of good words for the young forward.

It's hard to make this league and I think he's going to be a great player. Just go back, enjoy his year. He's going to have a great year. 

- Colton Parayko on Justin Carbonneau

(Click here to read the full quote from Lou Korac's article)

His loss for the Blues, will be the Armada's gain as he joins the 4-0-0 squad, currently projected as the league's number one team. He'll look to expand upon his 89-point regular season last year, where he scored 46 goals. 

Joining Carbonneau in Armada, is Philadelphia Flyers blueline prospect Spencer Gill. Gill, who was a 2024 second round pick by the Flyers, netted 35 points on the behemoth Rimouski Océanic team last season. 

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