The 2024 NHL Draft saw 15 QMJHL players get taken, but some notable players didn't hear their name get called.
1. C Thomas Desruisseaux, Chicoutimi
Thomas Desruisseaux of the Chicoutimi SaguenéensThomas Desruisseaux scored 60 points (16+44) in 68 games with the Saguenéens. He was ranked the 96th North American Skater by NHL Central Scouting – eighth of QMJHL forwards. (Prospect Profile)
VIDEO: Thomas Desruisseaux three point game
2. LD Marcus Kearsey, Charlottetown
Marcus Kearsey of the Charlottetown IslandersMarcus Kearsey hit 49 points (7+42) through 68 games with the Islanders. He was ranked the 180th North American Skater by NHL Central Scouting – fifth of QMJHL blueliners. (Prospect Profile)
VIDEO: Marcus Kearsey three point game
3. G Zach Pelletier, Gatineau
Zach Pelletier of the Gatineau OlympiquesZach Pelletier achieved a .875 save percentage over 43 games with the Gatineau Olympiques. He was ranked the 8th North American Goalie by NHL Central Scouting – first in the QMJHL. (Prospect Profile)
4. RW Logan Crosby, Halifax
Logan Crosby of the Halifax MooseheadsLogan Crosby hit 22 points (9+13) in 33 games with the Mooseheads. He was ranked the 169th North American Skater by NHL Central Scouting. (Prospect Profile)
VIDEO: Logan Crosby three point game
5. G Samuel St-Hilaire, Sherbrooke
Samuel St-Hilaire of the Sherbrooke PhoenixSamuel St-Hilaire posted a .915 save percentage over 36 games asa third time draft entry with the Sherbrooke Phoenix. He was ranked the 11th North American Goalie by NHL Central Scouting – second in the QMJHL. He can now only sign with NHL teams as an undrafted free agent. (Prospect Profile)