LD Xavier Villeneuve - Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL (2026 Draft)

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Great skating, hands, puck game. Creates so much offense. He's very good defensively for 5'9, but takes a lot of risks and there's always defensive limitations as a 5'9 player. He's a 2026 draft eligible, so there's a number of years until his draft to get taller and stronger. His older brother is 5'11 and his father is 6'2. His uncle is a former NHL'er that was known more for being a great minor leaguer. I see him as a likely first round pick for 2026, but long way to go. If he grows a couple inches, he could be a high first rounder.

Xavier Villeneuve at eliteprospects.com

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Xavier Villeneuve, 2007-09-29 Laval, QC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the QMJHL with Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. Complete player biography and stats.

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[Dirtyf1ghter]

He makes a lot of noise in junior hockey Q. Very technical. Has grown 3cm since the start of the season. Leads the league in PPG as a U18 defender - 2nd as a U19 defender behind Morin. Currently a top offensive back prospect 2026.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He makes a lot of noise in junior hockey Q. Very technical. Has grown 3cm since the start of the season. Leads the league in PPG as a U18 defender - 2nd as a U19 defender behind Morin. Currently a top offensive back prospect 2026.

How tall is he now?

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

As is often the case, EP has the latest update. He is announced 4 pounds lighter on the LHJMQ website.

He will reach at least 180cm - which is enough for a player of his talent. He was 173cm in june 2023.

« Il fait ça à 16 ans? » : Xavier Villeneuve, un défenseur aux habiletés hors du commun | RDS

Il est jeune, il a une petite stature, mais Xavier Villeneuve a des habiletés hors du commun.

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

He has to be one of the early favorites for 2026. He's now 5'10.

If he gets to like 6'0 or 6'1 with his game, he could be great.

 

[Bjindaho]

As is often the case, EP has the latest update. He is announced 4 pounds lighter on the LHJMQ website.

He will reach at least 180cm - which is enough for a player of his talent. He was 173cm in june 2023.

« Il fait ça à 16 ans? » : Xavier Villeneuve, un défenseur aux habiletés hors du commun | RDS

Il est jeune, il a une petite stature, mais Xavier Villeneuve a des habiletés hors du commun.

www.rds.ca

FWIW, the Q site has the official measurements taken by the team at the beginning of training camp.