C Joseph Veleno - Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL (2018, 30th, DET)

[IHaveNoCreativity]

you're still using the patented " .. " repeatedly in your posts

So you moved huh? Should be fun to have you back!

Tout Bon is still inside of LSL, but not Lakeshore.

I know that for a fact.

LSL parent, I respect your opinion, perhaps Joey had an off night, still surprising to hear it. But it's your opinion.

 

[Hockey RUS]

XP is the kid in 2001 that is supposed to be something else.

The 2000 birth year is one of the best LSL has ever seen.

There's 2 more 2000's on Joey's team that could be something else.

Gab Fortier and J.S.

Who is J.S???

 

[Hockey RUS]

Look for JV to be surclassed next year. That seems to be the general consensus. There is no point in him spending another season in Bantam AA.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

He's expecting to be surclassed, and has been told that the Midget AAA team will allow it.

 

[hab 4ever]

Finally they are getting it. MC should have been in MAAA this year and XP should have not stayed PWAAA.
Would have been fun to see Veleno and XP compete for BAAA scoring lead next year though!

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

XP lacks some strength, I'm not sure he should of been Bantam AAA, probably AA.

 

[hab 4ever]

XP lacks some strength, I'm not sure he should of been Bantam AAA, probably AA.

This year, sure. But BAA would have been better for him than PWAAA.

No doubt he will play BAAA next year though.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

I fully agree, right now I have questions about his strength.

 

[scout97]

Watched charlebois, veleno, and parent and play this year. Charlebois looks like he could be the best defenceman from quebec since kris lettang should be a top 5 pick in the 2017 draft. Veleno is the best 2000 born player in canada right now, i think he will be in the top 3 and definitly have at shot at going #1 in the 2018 draft. Very skilled player who handles the puck with ease at top speed, plays similar to mcdavid and may be considered for exceptional status next year. Now xavier parent right now in my eyes is the for sure #1 prospect for the 2019 draft. The kid is insane averaging over 4 ppg. His skating and hockey sense is unbelivable for his age. IMO he is on the same level as crosby at the same age and ive seen both play when they were 12. Only difference is crosby was abit stronger and had more mass to him. Obviously alot can and will change in the next 5 years but these quebec kids look like future NHL superstars right now.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

I fully agree, right now I have questions about his strength.

You're questioning the strength of a kid that isn't even in high school yet?

 

[jfb392]

Veleno is the subject of the latest Powerade 24 feature on TSN.

It all but confirms that he'll play up next year and it looks like he'll be donning #27, who was worn by a half decent LSL player once.

 

[Patmac40]

Hopefully he follows Jo's footsteps all the way to the Mooseheads

 

[Daneurism]

I wonder who's better between Veleno and Jake Wise, at this point.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

...it looks like he'll be donning #27, who was worn by a half decent LSL player once.

Bentley University alum Joe Campanelli?

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

I think Veleno could push for EPS. I think he could of played Midget AAA this year.

 

[Stonewall]

Joey Veleno is a really cool name.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

I think Veleno could push for EPS. I think he could of played Midget AAA this year.

If you had to make a projection based on what you've seen of him with his growth potential, do you think he'll dominate the midget ranks to the point where a EPS might be warranted for the following season?

 

[3 Minute Minor]

2 '00 born stars east of Ontario already in Veleno & Jared McIsaac. 1 was granted exceptional status for midget and the other turned down. Should be interesting to see which route worked better.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

If you had to make a projection based on what you've seen of him with his growth potential, do you think he'll dominate the midget ranks to the point where a EPS might be warranted for the following season?

Possibly, it will be hard though, I think physically he has to get there, the skill is there.

I'm not surprised about him being top 5 in scoring as a first year. Now the question is, is he strong enough ?

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

9 pts in 6 games to start off the season as an underage in midget. This kid is legit. I'm guessing we'll be hearing his name quite a lot once he enters junior in a couple of years.

 

[PorkChopSandwiches]

2 '00 born stars east of Ontario already in Veleno & Jared McIsaac. 1 was granted exceptional status for midget and the other turned down. Should be interesting to see which route worked better.

I know you already know this but MacIssac was granted exceptional status - just keeping this thread accurate.

He looked like he belonged in the league to me when i have have seen him. He is as good as the top 99 D in terms of his IQ, maybe better actually. He was hammered by a 97 and just got up and kept on going. I love his decision making ability with the puck, its pretty mature.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

I know you already know this but MacIssac was granted exceptional status - just keeping this thread accurate.

He looked like he belonged in the league to me when i have have seen him. He is as good as the top 99 D in terms of his IQ, maybe better actually. He was hammered by a 97 and just got up and kept on going. I love his decision making ability with the puck, its pretty mature.

Totally agree. Wasn't expecting it when I saw him but he was definitely deserving of the exceptional midget status.

 

[HabLover]

Joseph Veleno

How good is this kid? Featured on TSN.

Better than Drouin his idol?

 

[Get North]

12th in scoring in the Quebec Midget AAA League, pretty solid. He's playing against '97s, '98s and '99s. 2 '99s ahead of him in scoring, the rest were '97s and '98s.

That's really good against kids who are 3 years older than him, looking like a future star.

 

[Plastic Joseph]

How good is this kid? Featured on TSN.

Better than Drouin his idol?

Best 2000 in Canada (possibly the world) according to multiple reports. It is early though but he has impressed in midget as a 14 year old