LW Zachary L'Heureux - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL (2021, 27th, NSH)

[Synergy27]

That's funny because he seems similar to Brendan Lemieux.

Yeah, you know, just like Brendan Lemieux except also good at hockey.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Yeah, you know, just like Brendan Lemieux except also good at hockey.

This kid makes me think of Dave Bolland or a more skilled Maxim Talbot. The kind of guy that will be a 3rd liner who you absolutely HATE to play against, chips in 30-40 points a season and plays in the key moments of a game.

 

[Number 57]

I was looking at NHL stats and noticed Maxime Comtois leads Anaheim in scoring this year and I've been thinking for some time that there might be some similarities between both. If Comtois can produce this early in his career on an offensive challenged team, I'm sure L'Heureux can do it too (and their long term potential is higher than a 30 pts, 3rd liner in my opinion)

Comtois 16 yrs old stats: 60 pts in 62 games
L'Heureux 16 yrs old stats: 53 pts in 55 games

Comtois 17 yrs old stats: 51 pts in 64 games
L'Heureux 17 yrs old stats: 39 pts in 33 games

They are both players that love the physical game, they are not scared to grind it out, hit and fight. And they can obviously produce offensively too. They also both played for the same Midget AAA team, and both used to play center but probably project as wingers in the NHL. I view them both as being goal scorer power forwards who can also set up plays.

 

[bsu]

Comtois has had 1 good fight... his entire career. He is not very physical either but is willing to go to tough areas.... He is basically a JVR type.

Don't think it's the best comparison.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

I was looking at NHL stats and noticed Maxime Comtois leads Anaheim in scoring this year and I've been thinking for some time that there might be some similarities between both. If Comtois can produce this early in his career on an offensive challenged team, I'm sure L'Heureux can do it too (and their long term potential is higher than a 30 pts, 3rd liner in my opinion)

Comtois 16 yrs old stats: 60 pts in 62 games
L'Heureux 16 yrs old stats: 53 pts in 55 games

Comtois 17 yrs old stats: 51 pts in 64 games
L'Heureux 17 yrs old stats: 39 pts in 33 games

They are both players that love the physical game, they are not scared to grind it out, hit and fight. And they can obviously produce offensively too. They also both played for the same Midget AAA team, and both used to play center but probably project as wingers in the NHL. I view them both as being goal scorer power forwards who can also set up plays.

There is one significant difference between the two, though. L'Heureux has more flash and puck skills. He is more likely to deke a guy -- and succeed -- to create a scoring chance. Comtois relies more on his size and plays a north-south pro-style game. I think that's part of the reason why he's made a quick transition to NHL.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Comtois has had 1 good fight... his entire career. He is not very physical either but is willing to go to tough areas.... He is basically a JVR type.

Don't think it's the best comparison.

L'Heureux is not a great fighter, either. Watch this fight from September 2020. Riley Bezeau is not an experienced fighter, not that big, and is just a year older than L'Heureux.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Yeah, you know, just like Brendan Lemieux except also good at hockey.

And way worse at fighting.

 

[GrizzGreen]

That's funny because he seems similar to Brendan Lemieux.

them trading away BL made zero sense to me. Definitely see the correlation here

 

[LastWordArmy]

It was an interesting year for Zachary L’Heureux. Traded last summer from Moncton to Halifax, he delivered on the scoreboard for the Mooseheads. L’Heureux put up 19 goals and 20 assists for 39 points in 33 games. He also put up 47 penalty minutes and was involved in a couple of incidents with controversial hits that led to suspensions. Those combined with a mid-season pause due to Covid-19 led to his season being a bit stop and start with long breaks. Despite that, he continued to produce whenever he was on the ice.

The third overall pick in the 2019 QMJHL Draft, L’Heureux had a solid rookie season with the Moncton Wildcats in 2019-20. He led all QMJHL Rookies in points and was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team. L’Heureux scored 20 goals and 33 assists for 53 points in 55 games. He also played for Team Canada Black at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. L’Heureux put up three assists in five tournament games.

In 2018-19 L’Heureux scored two goals and six assists for eight points at the Quebec Gold Cup U-16 Tournament. He led Team Quebec Blue to the gold medal.

2021 NHL Draft #26: Zachary L'Heureux Scouting Report

 

[Debrincat93]

bump.
would love him in detroit.

 

[cmcneil02]

Colorado does a lot of scouting in the Atlantic Region, wouldn't be surprised if he ends up there.

 

[Dan Kelly]

wouldn't be surprised if the Oilers take him !

 

[Osakahaus]

Pure energy man. This kid could be perfect for someone like Minnesota or even the hurricanes.

 

[Patagonia]

Colorado does a lot of scouting in the Atlantic Region, wouldn't be surprised if he ends up there.

AVs drafted teammate Baron last season and has spent time watching his progress. Zach fills the need on Forward toughness with skills.

Agree this is likely the AVs pick.

 

[Osakahaus]

AVs drafted teammate Baron last season and has spent time watching his progress. Zach fills the need on Forward toughness with skills.

Agree this is likely the AVs pick.

i think he absolutely fits the bill for what colorado needs. they lack a lemieux dude who just agitated so much in deep runs. they need to get more bottom 6 talent, period

 

[GoldiFox]

AVs drafted teammate Baron last season and has spent time watching his progress. Zach fills the need on Forward toughness with skills.

Agree this is likely the AVs pick.

Just have to watch out for Carolina one pick before. I think L'Heureaux fits a similar Jamieson Rees vibe they have been scouting for. But Stankoven is a good fit for them there too.

 

[Patagonia]

Just have to watch out for Carolina one pick before. I think L'Heureaux fits a similar Jamieson Rees vibe they have been scouting for. But Stankoven is a good fit for them there too.

Unpredictable draft. He could go Top 10 or fall into the 2nd round. Lots of draft options for every team.

 

[Tkachuckycheese]

If the Oilers don't get Cossa I hope they pick this guy

 

[Dan Kelly]

If the Oilers don't get Cossa I hope they pick this guy

gone to Detroit !

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Nashville

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Nice trade up by Poille. Suspensions may have been a blessing for Nashville if this was the reason why he dropped. Like his passion, like the player.

 

[MMC]

 

[GermanSpitfire]

6 point effort tonight, more than doubling his output on the season in this game - Was his usual pesky self from start to finish also.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Outstanding citizen

 

[Number 57]

His lack of discipline will likely cost him a spot on Canada's WJC team next year. Too bad