Prospect Info: Xavier Simoneau, Centre, Drummondville, 191st Overall

[montreal]

I still don't understand why, when we took Sean Farrell, we didn't also take Brett Berard. He was the leading scorer of the USNDTP in the USHL where Farrell was also playing and was still available in the 5th round...

but at least we got Farrell, Roy, Mysak, Kidney, and Simoneau from the last two drafts after the first round - better offense than most drafts. We'll of course have to see who, if any, pan out at the NHL level.

Plus Tuch who has some hands and so does Biondi if he can ever fix that giddy up in his skating. I would also add Kapanen who like some others needs to work on his skating and getting quicker but that shot is legit and he's a solid 2 way player.

 

[HuGort]

Another DD, but he made NHL

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[MTL-rules]

Another DD, but he made NHL

He doesn't play like DD.

 

[26Mats]

Another DD, but he made NHL

DD was great before he signed the big contract and when he was still hungry.

 

[26Mats]

We have a lot of shoot first players on the team, nice to have a playmaking prospect in the system in addition to Kidney.

In fact, we'd be a much better team right now if we had few pass first players to the puck to our shoot first players - though we of course have a gazillion other holes.

 

[SlyIslands]

Another DD, but he made NHL

Drafting DD in the 6th round would be a great pick

 

[DAChampion]

He doesn't play like DD.

How so?

 

[montreal]

How so?

more gritty from what i've seen.

 

[EveryDay]

What's the deal with Simoneau? What are his flaws outside of being small?

 

[montreal]

What's the deal with Simoneau? What are his flaws outside of being small?

mainly just the height as I wouldn't be surprised if he's closer to 5'6. But I really like his game, granted I haven't seen a ton but I've been more impressed with him this year then I was with RHP in his overage year. So it's going to be very interesting to watch him in Laval or 3R depending on who they bring back next year.

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[26Mats]

mainly just the height as I wouldn't be surprised if he's closer to 5'6. But I really like his game, granted I haven't seen a ton but I've been more impressed with him this year then I was with RHP in his overage year. So it's going to be very interesting to watch him in Laval or 3R depending on who they bring back next year.

I think Simoneau can make Laval.

I guess he'll be on an AHL deal and won't get an NHL deal?

 

[Treb]

I think Simoneau can make Laval.

I guess he'll be on an AHL deal and won't get an NHL deal?

Probably , since they don't really have an incentive to give him an NHL deal.

 

[26Mats]

Probably , since they don't really have an incentive to give him an NHL deal.

Can another team swoop in if we don't?

 

[morhilane]

Can another team swoop in if we don't?

He was drafted last year, the Habs have his rights for another year unless the rule is different for overage picks, but I don't think so.

 

[Treb]

Can another team swoop in if we don't?

He was drafted last year, the Habs have his rights for another year unless the rule is different for overage picks, but I don't think so.

We have his rights until June 2023, wherever he signs for next year (ECHL,AHL,Europe) so no NHL team can sign him.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[montreal]

I expect a good year from him in Laval but if he's in 3R I would expect him to be one of the top players. Good mix of skill and hard work/effort, can't wait to see how he does at the pro level.

 

[26Mats]

I expect a good year from him in Laval but if he's in 3R I would expect him to be one of the top players. Good mix of skill and hard work/effort, can't wait to see how he does at the pro level.

I hope he shocks everyone and makes the big show one day.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I expect a good year from him in Laval but if he's in 3R I would expect him to be one of the top players. Good mix of skill and hard work/effort, can't wait to see how he does at the pro level.

I too have Simoneau starting in 3R in my mock lines. He, Hillis, Stapley, and Xhekaj. Which would make 3R more fun to keep an eye on with 3-4 prospects there.

I don't think Simoneau will stay long, though. I see him get called up to Laval and he stays there.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Obviously he's short but he's one of the most jacked players we have in the system, look at his training video the Rocket posted, he's built like a tank

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

What's the deal with Simoneau? What are his flaws outside of being small?

Skating, skating and skating.....

 

[jrom]

Nice article from Jack Han on Simoneau, dating from 2020 tough. Han was a scout for the Leafs and advocated for them to draft Simoneau at the time

Simoneau: Little Giant

 

[Destopcorner]

Skating, skating and skating.....

Didn't know him before last week but he impressed me during rookie games and skating looks good... . The way he buzzed around the zone and crash the crease reminds me of a poor/tinier/prettier version of Marchand.