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Caleb Desnoyers (C, Moncton Wildcats)", "level": 4 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It is no surprise that the Moncton Wildcats star centerman would be first on his list, although he may be a bit lower on his list than on others as EliteProspects has him ranked 10th in their consolidated rankings. That is because Ferrari seems to see Desnoyers more as a complementary player at the NHL level than a bona fide player." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"When Desnoyers can take a step back from being ‘The Guy,’ he becomes an incredibly solid playmaker with some two-way value,\" he said on the centerman." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Desnoyers has 42 points (17+25) over 26 games this season." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "28. Bill Zonnon (LW, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies)", "level": 4 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Perhaps not the player you might've expected after Desnoyers, Bill Zonnon is a welcoming surprise -- both this season and at this spot. The 6-foot-2 forward is ranked much higher here, than consensus which has him in the No. 42 spot." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"Zonnon isn’t likely won’t be a top-of-the-lineup player in the NHL,\" Ferrari says of Zonnon. \"But as a complementary, physical forechecker who can keep up with higher-skill players, Zonnon could excel,\" he adds." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Huskies alternate captain has 45 points (16+29) across 31 games so far." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Second round", "level": 2 } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "44. Alex Huang (D, Chicoutimi Saguenéens)", "level": 4 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Alex Huang is one of the QMJHL prospects whose draft stock slipped the most since the 2024-25 season has gotten underway. Once considered a first round draft candidate, especially with a strong performance at the Hlinka-Gretzky in August, his 14 points (1+13) over 31 games has caused a lot of scouts to reconsider him." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Ranked 65th on the consolidated rankings, Ferrari still believes in his package of skating and skill. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "51. Justin Carbonneau (RW, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada)", "level": 4 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Perhaps Ferrari's hottest take is where he has Justin Carbonneau slotted at. Ranked 18th by consolidated rankings, Ferrari has the Armada superstar at 51. This is a real doozy as there isn't a single scout listed by EliteProspects who has him ranked this low." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Carbonneau has 45 points (22+23) over 31 games with Blainville thus far, and was one of the two QMJHL players selected, alongside Caleb Desnoyers, to the CHL/USA Prospects Game." } }, { "type": "delimiter", "data": {} }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure to check out Tony Ferrari's full ranking here." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Featured", "level": 4 } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "More news", "level": 4 } } ] }

2025 NHL Draft: Four QMJHL Players In Top 64 In The Hockey News Ranking