RD Jérémie Biakabutuka - Charlottetown Islanders, QMJHL (2020 undrafted; signed by STL, traded to ANA)

[wings5]

Is that a native or French last name?

He is of Congolese descent , there many people from The Democratic Republic of Congo in the Montréal area.

 

[KapG]

Height: 6 foot 4
Weight: 200 lbs
Shoots: Right
DOB: 2002-03-05
From: Longueuil, QC
Other info: Nephew of a former NFL:er Tim Biakabutuka (Carolina Panthers running back)

Until today, i haven even heard of this player. I was finishing my previous thread
when i noticed that he was the only player appearing in all 4 categories and... in
all 4 categories he was in top 5, i thought...that's impressive, so, i thought he would
deserve a thread of his own.

He has played in all Foreurs games but one this season
Almost every Foreurs player has a negative +/- stat, Jérémie is +5
With that +5 number, he leads the team.

Now most, would presume that he has had a super sheltered role
in his team, now i would presume that also, that would surely explain
his high +/- stat compared to his team mates, or...
he doesn't get much of ice time - i think the first is the accurate one.

2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points +5, 12 PIM's this season in 23 games so far.
- oh i forgot, he has also 20 SOG, 4th most in the team by d-men.

If one wanna search for his highlights, go to these sites:
QMJHL – Includes live game day coverage, audio and video clips, exclusive stories, game tickets, stats, standings, schedules and features.
Val-d'Or, Foreurs

And to end this with the usual; has anyone seen his games?,
know more about him?, is he considered as a top prospect?

Knew I recognized that last name.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Solid start to the season. 3 goals, 3 assists, 6 points, +9, 23 shots on goal in 13 games.

 

[Flamesfan62]

 

[Bondurant]

Should go 1st overall in the 2020 draft based on his name alone. Good luck pronouncing it commentators!

Good thing is it's pronounced just as it looks. No one had issues saying it when Tim Biakabutuka played football at Michigan. He was a great player that had his pro career derailed by injury. Had no clue he had a nephew playing hockey.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

a bump

I know that his major junior career havent/didn't go as i thought or hoped
but maybe it took him time to develop,

last season scored combined of 10 goals and 30 points for Rimouski and Charlottetown
This season, as a 20 year old.. 8 goals, 13 points so far in just 14 games.

at 6 foot 5, 200+ RD, someone might take a flier and give him a pro contract
after this season, right? AHL or ECHL contract. If he continues to score
at this level, maybe even an NHL team would be interested, who knows.

 

[wingerdinger]

He impressed at the wings preseason camp as well. Apparently the Chicago Wolves offered him a contract, but obviously he chose to go back.

 

[Caser]

 

[dr1234]

Good for him! Loved him when I watched Rimouski.

 

[Jovavic]

Late bloomer like Big Byf?

 

[Patty Ice]

His uncle is Tim Biakabutuka right?

Edit quick Google search and he is.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Good for him, actually thought Detroit would sign him.

Then again, these two teams have been swapping people more than an upsidedown pineapple.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

So what kind of D is he? Offensive or defensive? Or a 2-way?

Any reason why he didn’t get drafted or signed until now?

 

[Preposterone]

So what kind of D is he? Offensive or defensive? Or a 2-way?

Any reason why he didn’t get drafted or signed until now?

At the pro level? Pure defensive damn prospect. He didn’t get signed because guys who score at his rate don’t end up in the NHL often. He’s a pretty solid skater for his size, which I think will bode well for him as he works into the pro ranks

 

[MMC]

Traded to Anaheim