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

[Szechwan]

I could see Van taking a long look at him at 15.

 

[Michoulicious]

That kid is being slept on by many lists that put him outside the 1st round.

My prediction?

If he is still available at around #20, Montreal trades up with Calgary's pick to grab him.

Local kid. All-around RHD with size. Great attitude. Former #1 OA in the QJMHL. Draft in Montreal. IMO the top Q player available in the draft before Gaucher. Fits right there in that Montreal prospect pool on the right side that lacks talent beside Mailloux and Barron.

No brainer pick. Might end up the top D in the draft with Nemec and Jiricek IMO.

 

[LastWordArmy]

The First Overall Pick in the 2020 QMJHL Draft, Tristan Luneau has developed into a strong two-way defender for the Gatineau Olympiques. In 2020-21, he put up four goals and 14 assists for 18 points in 31 games. He earned a spot on the QMJHL All-Rookie Team. He was also named the winner of the Raymond Lagace Trophy as the QMJHL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year. Luneau also added one assist in four playoff games. Unfortunately, the Olympiques would lose their first-round series, three games to one to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.

Tristan Luneau Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #22

Tristan Luneau Scouting Report: The First Overall pick in the 2020 QMJHL Draft, Tristan Luneau has developed into a strong two-way defender.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[GermanSpitfire]

He is heavily overlooked IMO. Yeah this draft class is pretty deep in regards to defenders - However I only count 2 right handed defenders I would take over Luneau in Jircek and Nemec.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Anaheim gets Luneau AND Warren!!!

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Anaheim

 

[Jee]

Does Anaheim have scouts anywhere outside of Québec ?

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[CreamOfTheCrop]

Does Anaheim have scouts anywhere outside of Québec ?

asking the real question.

 

[bsu]

Man page 1 of this thread got me really excited... sounds like his injury and playing in the Q caused him to drop to the Ducks.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Getting this guy late second is good value. If you combine Gaucher and Luneau picks in those slots, I think that’s a good outcome. And then obviously the Mintyukov pick is one that Ducks fans are happy about.

 

[Boonk]

I really wanted Luneau with the 30th pick on the board. Nice pick up from the Ducks

 

[Tryamkin]

Getting this guy late second is good value. If you combine Gaucher and Luneau picks in those slots, I think that’s a good outcome. And then obviously the Mintyukov pick is one that Ducks fans are happy about.

Don’t forget Warren! Beast.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Pretty happy with this pick from the Ducks perspective. Damn strong D pool. Hopefully we signed a stop gap veteran to bridge the gap to our D prospects.

 

[bsu]

He's a good contrast to the rest of the Ducks defensemen, safer and more calculated. I hope he doesn't end up being similar to Larsson though because I feel like his skating is pretty similar right now.

 

[montreal]

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.

He likley won’t drop that far.

IMO this guy does not drop out of the first round. But if you have picks to play with to move back up, who knows.

Defenders such as Luneau don’t drop outside of the 1st round.

I would be shocked if he goes top 20.

A sure Top 10 IMO

DLB repêchage LNH 2022 Tristan Luneau/ NHL draft - Dans La Bande !

That kid is being slept on by many lists that put him outside the 1st round.

My prediction?

If he is still available at around #20, Montreal trades up with Calgary's pick to grab him.

Local kid. All-around RHD with size. Great attitude. Former #1 OA in the QJMHL. Draft in Montreal. IMO the top Q player available in the draft before Gaucher. Fits right there in that Montreal prospect pool on the right side that lacks talent beside Mailloux and Barron.

No brainer pick. Might end up the top D in the draft with Nemec and Jiricek IMO.

kept saying I didn't see him going top 20. But should be a good pickup for the Ducks at 53rd OA.

 

[bsu]

From the Athletic:

Tristan Luneau, RHD, Anaheim: Luneau had a good year, but not as good as expected for the No. 1 QMJHL pick who was very impressive as a 16-year-old. It was thus a bit of a pleasant surprise that he not only held his own at a U20 camp, but was good. Luneau was moving the puck very well, and able to make plays that led to scoring chances. His defending isn’t anything great, but his offensive play looked legit.

 

[GunnarStahl]

Has been sent back to Gatineau, had a very strong preseason for the Ducks in my opinion.

 

[Static]

Luneau coming off of a 2+3 game, now 7+15 in 20 games, good for number two in defenseman scoring in the QMJHL. Good start to the season for him.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

He looks much improved this year - and is chipping in more offensively as well.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Luneau coming off of a 2+3 game, now 7+15 in 20 games, good for number two in defenseman scoring in the QMJHL. Good start to the season for him.

I wonder what the chances are the ducks have the leading defensive point getter in all 3 Canadian jr leagues.

Mintyukov currently leading the OHL

Zellweger(top 5) led last year, off to a slowish start for him point wise but still generating a crazy amount of shots and offense, I imagine he’ll eventually take the lead in WHL.

Luneau #2 in qmjhl, really started to heat up…. He’s prob the least likely to lead out of the 3.


Lacombe is also #2 in ncaa scoring from back end

 

[Mrfenn92]

I wonder what the chances are the ducks have the leading defensive point getter in all 3 Canadian jr leagues.

Mintyukov currently leading the OHL

Zellweger(top 5) led last year, off to a slowish start for him point wise but still generating a crazy amount of shots and offense, I imagine he’ll eventually take the lead in WHL.

Luneau #2 in qmjhl, really started to heat up…. He’s prob the least likely to lead out of the 3.


Lacombe is also #2 in ncaa scoring from back end

How’s it looking for lacombe being signed after his college season for the ducks?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

How’s it looking for lacombe being signed after his college season for the ducks?

No clue tbh... kinda a bit worried about him and thrun(granted both seem to be friends with Zegras)

If their goal is to play in the NHL asap... ducks are a pretty good bet, would suck to get Justin Schultz'd again.

 

[Mrfenn92]

No clue tbh... kinda a bit worried about him and thrun(granted both seem to be friends with Zegras)

If their goal is to play in the NHL asap... ducks are a pretty good bet, would suck to get Justin Schultz'd again.

Agreed was just wondering after looking at his numbers over his college career. Lots of spots available on the ducks blue line this season if he can sign while their still playing.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Agreed was just wondering after looking at his numbers over his college career. Lots of spots available on the ducks blue line this season if he can sign while their still playing.

Im hoping in Lacombes case, he sticks with anaheim.... Anaheim went pretty off the board for him.... so it was obviously a guy our scouts had a lot of faith in.