RD Tristan Luneau - Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL (2022, 53rd, ANA)

[LeProspector]

Luneau was just drafted first overall in the 2020 QMJHL draft, DEFINITELY a guy to watch for 2022.

Tristan Luneau at eliteprospects.com

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[Wintersun]

Yeah, I'd say he's a highly probable top 10 pick for the stacked 2022 NHL draft. He's a complete player with size and upside at both ends of the rink. An elite skater as well with great skills who can do it all. Incredible progression in the last 3 years, really didn't expect him to be that good when I firsts saw him play as an underager in Bantam AAA.

 

[ClasslessGuy]

This kid is solid, already playing huge minutes at 16'

 

[BondraTime]

He’s the best defenceman to enter the Q in over 20 years, and pretty easily at that. Very, very likely the top D in Canada, and the draft, for 2022.

 

[MMC]

How does he compare to the top 2021 Canadian defensemen?

 

[Dominance]

How does he compare to the top 2021 Canadian defensemen?

Incrementally behind Clarke - who should go first overall this year - and on par with Lambos.

I really, really, really like his game. Should compete with Casey for first defenseman off the board in a typical two-way vs. offensive defenseman debate.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Solid freshman campaign so far, 15pts in 27 games.

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[Stewie Griffin]

It's probably just the Gatineau uniforms and #8 but he even looks similar to Drew Doughty in a playing style/posture in that clip.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Any info on the injury?

 

[DOTS13]

Any info on the injury?

“Luneau, who had surgery this summer to correct a lingering injury and is expected to return to the action around the opening of the QMJHL season, will be looking to prove himself as a top-15 pick in the upcoming draft.”

2022 NHL Draft: QMJHL players to watch - FCHockey

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

It's probably just the Gatineau uniforms and #8 but he even looks similar to Drew Doughty in a playing style/posture in that clip.

Oh my god, very much so. Dead ringer in that clip.

 

[rt]

Is he still injured? When will he play?

 

[DOTS13]

Is he still injured? When will he play?

He is suited up and playing. You notice each time he is on the ice. Very involved in both ends. Excellent skater, especially with lateral movements.

 

[montreal]

I could see the Habs being interested depending on if they can turn things around or not

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

I could see the Habs being interested depending on if they can turn things around or not

Luneau will either need to see a swift rise in rankings or the habs will need to start winning games in order for this to happen.

 

[Butch26]

This kid is incredible

He is already 30 year old in his head

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Does he project to be more of an offensive D-men or a Shut down D-men? And does he project more as a top pairing or top 4 D-men?

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

Does he project to be more of an offensive D-men or a Shut down D-men? And does he project more as a top pairing or top 4 D-men?

2 way smart and reliable in his own end but he has the skating and tools to be good in transition as well. He certainly is not "offensive minded" like Letang or something, but he isn't solely a shut down player either.

He has been quite polished for a long time and plays a very mature game. He probably could have held his own in the Q at 15, not been a dominant force or anything but he would have be capable of playing there. He is really a unique defender to come from the Q region in some time.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

2 way smart and reliable in his own end but he has the skating and tools to be good in transition as well. He certainly is not "offensive minded" like Letang or something, but he isn't solely a shut down player either.

He has been quite polished for a long time and plays a very mature game. He probably could have held his own in the Q at 15, not been a dominant force or anything but he would have be capable of playing there. He is really a unique defender to come from the Q region in some time.

Thanks for the assessment, I’m trying to see which D-men would be good for the sens. Our D is a bit of a dumpster fire atm.

 

[montreal]

Luneau will either need to see a swift rise in rankings or the habs will need to start winning games in order for this to happen.

I was thinking more of one of the Habs 2nd round picks.

 

[BondraTime]

I was thinking more of one of the Habs 2nd round picks.

Zero chance, he will be closer to 1 than he is to 30

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Zero chance, he will be closer to 1 than he is to 30

I think he goes somewhere 10-20. If Jiricek and Nemec both go closer to 1 than 10 though I could see a team taking Luneau very high because of his prestigous RD position.

 

[montreal]

Zero chance, he will be closer to 1 than he is to 30

as the season goes on we'll see how things shake out. To me the Q guys often seem to go a little later then expected. The Habs could have a very high 2nd and another 2nd so they could always move up if need be though we'll see as this draft is at least so far shaping up to have a lot of interesting names and they can't all go top 20.

 

[lilmaxo]

Maybe we can snagg him with one of the picks that we should be getting if bargain is a seller at the deadline like he should be.. but ey, were talking about bergy