The QMJHL to college pipeline is only getting stronger, as Blainville-Boisbriand sees a star centerman officially secure a commitment.
The NCAA's University Nebraska-Omaha will be set to add centerman Vincent Desjardins at the end of his junior career, likely in 2026-27. This season, Desjardins has amassed 79 points (18+61) across 62 games so far, while boasting an elite defensive game. He has the second most points on the Armada, sitting only behind 2025 NHL draft eligible Justin Carbonneau.
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Last year, Desjardins was one of THN QMJHL's prospects to watch for the 2024 NHL draft although ultimately went undrafted. The 5-foot-10 forward was able to get a rookie camp invite with the Edmonton Oilers, but returned to the Armada before the NHL pre-season started.
Considering his jump in production and that he's only a week older than the oldest first year eligibles, Desjardins has set himself up to return as a prospect to watch in the 2025 NHL draft.
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