RW William Dufour - Drummondville, QMJHL (2020, 152nd, NYI)

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No hype for this kid? Leads Q in points and goals.





From Wheelers prospect pool ranking:

"This is where, already, the Islanders pool really starts to reveal itself as pale by comparison to the rest of the league. Dufour’s a fine prospect. If Raty is a B or a B-plus, he’s somewhere above C and below B. But he’s not even a top-15 prospect in my top-ranked pool, nor a top-10 one in several others. He is having an excellent year in Saint John (the 2022 Memorial Cup hosts), though, and ranks near the top of the QMJHL in total and per game shots (which come off of his stick hard), goals, and points. At the junior level, his blend of size, power, strength, surprising comfort with the puck in control, and a hard wrister make him a lot to handle. They may be enough to turn him into a depth player at the NHL level in time (he’s going to have to earn it through the AHL) too. He has a presence about him that makes him a factor on and off the puck when he’s on the ice. But I do still worry about the sluggishness of his stride and his propensity to bobble pucks, and the way those two things typically hurt players at higher tempos. His skating kept him a step behind in Calgary for Team Canada’s selection camp for the world juniors. He moves well when he gets going but when he falls back onto his heels and has to start up again, he can drag behind."
 
I think that Dufour has a lot of upside. His main weakness is his short game mobility, but it doesn't impact his game too much, as once he gets going his speed is fine and he's intelligent enough to be in the right spots.

Otherwise, he can shoot, he can hit, he can pass, and when he applies himself he can play a good defensive game.

He will have to adapt as he moves up, just like he took a bit of time to adapt and get comfortable in the QMJHL. What he has though is pretty unique, not many prospects got all that.
 
I try to temper my expectations due to his age, size, and the league he is playing in.

Still, it is encouraging considering the isles prospect pool is probably the very worst in the league atm.
 
if he continues this trajectory, he's arguably a poor mans version of Alex Tuch. Some folks on the islanders board believe he's a high end version of Cal Clutterbuck. As long as he can score, I like that from him
 
if he continues this trajectory, he's arguably a poor mans version of Alex Tuch. Some folks on the islanders board believe he's a high end version of Cal Clutterbuck. As long as he can score, I like that from him

He's more of a skill guy than a grinder. Nic Roy (from Vegas) with upside would be a good comparison.
 
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Typically, Isles fans on this forum rarely knuckle snap with kids putting up good numbers in lower leagues. Unlike some fan bases. Nice season though.
 
If the Islanders won't sign him this summer, doesn't he become a free agent?
2020 - 2021 - 2022

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Its his 4th season in the Q, as is his team he has played for.
Huskies, Saguneens, Voltigeurs and now Sea Dogs.
- 20 years old

Statistics :

57 games, 21 points, +3
59 games, 53 points, +13
23 games, 29 points, 0
32 games, 58 points, +28
 
I don't really get excited about prospects too much and it bothers me that he didn't make Canada but I do love his response on not making the team.

And the clips I see I think he has a terrific shot and great offensive instincts. I could see him continuing his development next season as an AHL PPGer
 
Overager and has size playing in the Q, but at a certain point you do have to wonder... you don't exactly fluke your way into four goals or the kind of consistency he has been showing.

I hope he can continue developing for the Isles sake. But MDC nightmares still haunt me.
 
Overager and has size playing in the Q, but at a certain point you do have to wonder... you don't exactly fluke your way into four goals or the kind of consistency he has been showing.

I hope he can continue developing for the Isles sake. But MDC nightmares still haunt me.
He’s not an overager, he can return next season.

Wouldn’t have been able to get an invite to the WJ camp if he were an overager.
 
Overager and has size playing in the Q, but at a certain point you do have to wonder... you don't exactly fluke your way into four goals or the kind of consistency he has been showing.

I hope he can continue developing for the Isles sake. But MDC nightmares still haunt me.


Not an overager, born Jan.28, 2002. NHL shot, could work a little harder. Benefits from a speedy center that finds him in traffic. Usual other winger is an effective passer as well.
 
Overager and has size playing in the Q, but at a certain point you do have to wonder... you don't exactly fluke your way into four goals or the kind of consistency he has been showing.

I hope he can continue developing for the Isles sake. But MDC nightmares still haunt me.

But unlike MDC, there was much less risk to draft Dufour where they did.
 
If the Islanders won't sign him this summer, doesn't he become a free agent?
2020 - 2021 - 2022

-------------

Its his 4th season in the Q, as is his team he has played for.
Huskies, Saguneens, Voltigeurs and now Sea Dogs.
- 20 years old

Statistics :

57 games, 21 points, +3
59 games, 53 points, +13
23 games, 29 points, 0
32 games, 58 points, +28
He would - like any CHL prospect that goes unsigned 2 years post draft, re-enter the draft and would be able to be selected by any team. If he goes undrafted, he would be a free agent.
 
I'd like to know who watched him play and decided Clutterbuck was a good comparable.

sounds a little apple - oranges.

only thing I can add is his original qmjhl team was stacked so he didnt get much icetime in year 1
 
I'd like to know who watched him play and decided Clutterbuck was a good comparable.

sounds a little apple - oranges.

only thing I can add is his original qmjhl team was stacked so he didnt get much icetime in year 1

He has nothing to do with Clutterbuck to be honest... He's a pure offensive guy at this point... Burakovsky is the closest I can think of stylistically...
 
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