RD Maveric Lamoureux - Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL (2022, 29th, ARI)

[Frk It]

Huge defenseman with an interesting profile. Almost sounds like Noah Dobson with a mean streak.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/578989/maveric-lamoureux

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[NHL Dude 120]

Bumping because of size intrigue. Numbers don't say much but I don't have hockey IQ so yeah.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

6 foot 8 RD, is he the tallest player in the next draft?.

Scored goals #1 & #2 of the season, in his last game.
7 points, -10 with 26 shots on goal and 16 penalty minutes this season so far in 20 games

 

[Dread Clawz]

6 foot 8 RD, is he the tallest player in the next draft?.

Scored goals #1 & #2 of the season, in his last game.
7 points, -10 with 26 shots on goal and 16 penalty minutes this season so far in 20 games

Tallest player that will go in the first three rounds, anyway.

 

[Frk It]

 

[Andy Lehoux]

My full report on Maveric Lamoureux | December 4th vs Quebec

"Lamoureux is a physical and defensive specimen who, despite possessing some glaring weaknesses and an overall very raw skillset, flashes an astonishing, exciting two-way potential. He is making scouts drool over the idea of what could be — a 6-foot-7 puck-moving, hard-hitting, defensively sounded rearguard. Lamoureux hit like a brick wall — meeting enemies with crushing checks in transition and completely neutralizing them in corners. His long stick helped him get his nose in many puck battles and disturb opponents in their deke, shot or pass attempts. I’d like to see him improve his pivot though, cause once speedy attackers got an open lane on the outside, they could fly to the net without ever getting contested. What differentiates Lamoureux from other big defensive defensemen though, is his encouraging mobility, and more specifically, how his play could evolve around it. It’s rare to see a prospect his size flashing the ability to move, accelerate and escape forecheckers like he did. He could transform puck retrievals into smooth zone breakouts, turning the corner with speed and navigating pressure with confidence. He was bold enough to push the pace with stretch passes, or at times, relied on simple outlets to start the transition. Lamoureux will need to improve his consistency on the breakout, showcasing shaky decision-making and passing accuracy, but the foundation is there for something special. Lamoureux is a long-term project, but he possesses somethings others don’t with his size, physical edge, defensive awareness and mobility. Could be a nice bet in the end of the second round or early in the third."

 

[Artorius Horus T]

My full report on Maveric Lamoureux | December 4th vs Quebec

"Lamoureux is a physical and defensive specimen who, despite possessing some glaring weaknesses and an overall very raw skillset, flashes an astonishing, exciting two-way potential. He is making scouts drool over the idea of what could be — a 6-foot-7 puck-moving, hard-hitting, defensively sounded rearguard. Lamoureux hit like a brick wall — meeting enemies with crushing checks in transition and completely neutralizing them in corners. His long stick helped him get his nose in many puck battles and disturb opponents in their deke, shot or pass attempts. I’d like to see him improve his pivot though, cause once speedy attackers got an open lane on the outside, they could fly to the net without ever getting contested. What differentiates Lamoureux from other big defensive defensemen though, is his encouraging mobility, and more specifically, how his play could evolve around it. It’s rare to see a prospect his size flashing the ability to move, accelerate and escape forecheckers like he did. He could transform puck retrievals into smooth zone breakouts, turning the corner with speed and navigating pressure with confidence. He was bold enough to push the pace with stretch passes, or at times, relied on simple outlets to start the transition. Lamoureux will need to improve his consistency on the breakout, showcasing shaky decision-making and passing accuracy, but the foundation is there for something special. Lamoureux is a long-term project, but he possesses somethings others don’t with his size, physical edge, defensive awareness and mobility. Could be a nice bet in the end of the second round or early in the third."

My only concern is that, scouts focus is too much on his size.

Because too many big/huge guys been drafted over the years, in the 1st and 2nd round round only because of their size.

Hawks fell for that trope this year, just looking at the players got drafted after 6 foot 3 d-man Nolan Allan....
-imagine the guy picking Nolan Allan over Owen Zellweger.... height difference : 6 foot 3 vs 5 foot 10....

That said, i think Lamoreux is a legit prospect that will have a great pro career ahead of him.

 

[Andy Lehoux]

My only concern is that, scouts focus is too much on his size.

Because too many big/huge guys been drafted over the years, in the 1st and 2nd round round only because of their size.

Hawks fell for that trope this year, just looking at the players got drafted after 6 foot 3 d-man Nolan Allan....
-imagine the guy picking Nolan Allan over Owen Zellweger.... height difference : 6 foot 3 vs 5 foot 10....

That said, i think Lamoreux is a legit prospect that will have a great pro career ahead of him.

Exactly! His value as a prospect is legitimate, but the problem lays in the fact that he's going to get drafted in the first round with his size as the main point of emphasis. He's considered a 1st round prospect by the NHL scouting central and I've even heard some NHL scouts placing him as the top Q defenseman - above Tristan Luneau. To me, he's a great long-term project, but a bet I'd make at the end of the 2nd round/early 3rd.

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[Andy Lehoux]

Here’s my Deep Dive one of the most intriguing prospect coming out of the Q this year. More than 2000 words and 20 mins of clips on the 2022 NHL Draft eligible.

"With only a handful of top prospects coming out of the QMJHL this season, one draft eligible has been able to gain plenty of attention as a riser and potential first-round prospect for the 2022 NHL Draft.

Maveric Lamoureux quickly stands out through his thrilling physical attributes, gifted defensive expertise, and surprising mobility. The right-handed defenseman is already making scouts drool over the idea of what could be — a lengthy, defensively brilliant, puck-rushing blueliner.

But what’s the full picture with Lamoureux? Which areas of his game could allow him to succeed at the next level, and what sectors does he need to improve before ever thinking about making the jump?

To get a clearer sense of his potential and development path, let’s dig through the game of the Drummondville Voltigeurs defenseman.'"
ANALYSIS: MAVERIC LAMOUREUX IS A FASCINATING LONG-TERM PROJECT

 

[canuck2010]

Nothing better than hockey play by play in French. Thanks for that.

 

[Killerjas]

This guy right here... reminds me so much of Mukhamadulin. Great size and skating, but not sure about the rest. Wouldnt be surprised if he is picked top 20 because NHL teams like these kind of guys

 

[SpaceCoyote]

I could see the Bill Armstrong drafting him with one of their 5 picks at the beginning of the 2nd round, he definitely favors size.

 

[HuGort]

Joel Edmundton reminds me of

 

[Captain97]

Joel Edmundton reminds me of

A 6'7+ right handed joel edmunson would be a great 2nd pairing dman if given a more offensive partner.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

One of the fastest skating players with the puck on his stick.
Impressive as hell considering his height.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Eh I think that shows how drills or tests are one thing and what happens on the ice are another.

Complete lack of puck skills or ability to handle the puck with any poise or confidence.

This guy will get picked the same way Logan Stanley did and it will end up much the same. Complete ND.

 

[Squats]

Here is his glass shattering hit from yesterday on Xavier Parent

 

[Junohockeyfan]

If i am the Habs i take him with the late 1st round pick. He is a bigger version of Darnell Nurse. His upside is based on his size, strength, meanness and athleticism. Downside is hockey IQ / hockey sense. But i think that can be improved with experience.

 

[Gstank]

Definitely is going to be taken with someones 2nd 1st round pick or a high 2nd. Skill wise he probably should be lower but the raw tools will always have some team reach for him

 

[MS]

One of the fastest skating players with the puck on his stick.
Impressive as hell considering his height.

Heh, I can remember when the talentless Dan Focht rocketed up to 11th overall in 1996 based pretty much solely on winning a race like this at the Prospects Game and being 6'6.

 

[Felidae]

Awesome name.

 

[horner]

What is his IQ like
Someone was saying his hockey IQ is not good.

Here is his glass shattering hit from yesterday on Xavier Parent

The leafs need him

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I thought that Lamoreaux was better as a 6’4 player after the QMJHL draft and it looks like he is still adjusting to his height.

I understand the upside with him however - 6’7” smooth skating defenders don’t come around too often.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Coming in at nearly 6’7″ at the recent NHL Draft Combine, Maveric Lamoureux has the type of size that makes NHL scouts drool. A first-round pick, 12th overall, at the 2020 QMJHL Draft, Lamoureux has impressed over the last two years with the Drummondville Voltigeurs. In 2020-21, his rookie season was interrupted by the COVID pandemic. When on the ice, Lamoureux impressed observers. He put up one goal and six assists for seven points in 24 games. He also played in three playoff games but was held scoreless. The Voltigeurs fell in the first round of the playoffs, losing three straight games to the Quebec Remparts.

Maveric Lamoureux Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #38

Maveric Lamoureux Scouting Report: Coming in at nearly 6'7" Lamoureux has the type of size that makes NHL scouts drool.

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