Prospect Info: 2020 4th Rd Selection - #122 OA (via VGK) - RD William Villeneuve (QMJHL) - 6'1 181

[Carltons Cup]

Since he's Canadian, Don Cherry is breathing normal again

 

[torontosports10]

Chris Didomenico?

Yes, the only one to date. But the Sea Dogs were a new team and I wasn't really into prospect scouting then so never really cared.

 

[torontosports10]

In my opinion, he is a more well-rounded player than Poirier.

Easily. But Poirier has elite offensive ability from the back-end. Like, skate through an entire team type of skills. Which.....is what he tries to do too often, and thus his defensive liabilities come out...frequently.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Yes, the only one to date. But the Sea Dogs were a new team and I wasn't really into prospect scouting then so never really cared.

Wasn't sure if maybe you were too young to know the Leafs selected him from the SeaDogs?

 

[torontosports10]

His stats look good, how come he fell so far?

Adequate in all, master of none type of thing. Nothing stands out when you see him play, which isn't a bad thing for a Dman.

 

[torontosports10]

Wasn't sure if maybe you were too young to know the Leafs selected him from the SeaDogs?

What could have been if he never shattered his leg. Has made a good career for himself overseas though. A few Spengler Cups as well.

 

[Treasure Island]

Just thinking here. Do you not think Barb is part of the Leaf scouting dept. Would she not have access to all the potential Leaf picks?
If so do you not think that if a potential draft pick had skating issues that she would not be asked her thoughts.
They have videos of all the players. If there was a skating issue she could not correct, do you think the Leafs would draft that player?
This organization is a top player developer. One of the best in the NHL, except for goalies LOL.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

What could have been if he never shattered his leg. Has made a good career for himself overseas though. A few Spengler Cups as well.

Yeah was hoping for big things for him. Just seemed like one of those guys who gets through whatever is thrown at him. I like seeing kids that have played locally do well. Not all of them are locals but have seen some good ones in Bourdon, Couturier, Dobson, Luongo, Didomenico etc. One of my relatives got drafted to the Q this year so hoping for him too.

 

[kb]

Except he wore Habs' pyjamas.

Actually....he's a Leaf fan apparently.

Bust confirmed.

 

[Morgs]

Actually....he's a Leaf fan apparently.

Bust confirmed.

 

[kb]

Love it!

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Absolutely love this pick! Was looking at him for our 2nd rounder and was shocked we got him in the 4th.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Hoping that maybe the Q allows the Maritime teams to continue playing....most likely though I think we are not far off from seeing the Q shutting back down.

 

[Leafs87]

Nice pick. Could be a lot of upside here

 

[Morgs]

He thinks he's going to be a steal haha:

« Je me vois comme un vol au repêchage »

Maybe we can thank Mono for an even bigger drop this time

 

[NiL8r87]

WillVill. Great nickname upside.

 

[pylon17]

Sea Dogs have sick jerseys eh?

 

[stickty111]

Nice value at this spot. Well rounded d man with good offensive tools. Skating needs work.

 

[Leaf Lander]

The best pick for the leafs 2020 draft

 

[Crosscrease14]

Good pick was pushing for his D partner Poirier in the 3rd round but he went to Calgary in the 70's. Let's hope he's the real engine on that pair.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Good pick was pushing for his D partner Poirier in the 3rd round but he went to Calgary in the 70's. Let's hope he's the real engine on that pair.

Poirier is a tire fire in his own end and Villaneuve was responsible for cleaning up his messes. It's very telling that Villaneuve was voted best D-man on the Sea Dogs and was nominated for best D-man in the Q ahead of Poirier.

 

[7even]

The Ballad of Will Villeneuve

 

[Morgs]