Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/179 lbs
Position: C
Team: Moncton (QMJHL)

Caleb Desnoyers's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "Desnoyers thinks the game at an elite level. He’s calculating off the rush and displays an ability to attack with speed or pull up, take stock of his options, and distribute. It’s nearly impossible to teach forwards to play the game the way Desnoyers does."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 25th: "Desnoyers is competitive and has great habits. He’s committed to playing defense, supporting pucks, staying in good positions and not cheating for offense. He’s opportunistic and gets open really well."

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "An adept passer and very smart offensive zone player who also initiates contacts and resists physical pressure remarkably well, Desnoyers fills most of the boxes when it comes to what NHL teams look for in a center. To us, him being sold as this two-way force doesn’t really track, as he’s often not as involved as he could be in defensive zone, and we also don’t think the skill level is at a top 10 level."

Kareem Elshafey - FC Hockey - March 9th: "His attention to detail is impressive, and even though he’s not blessed with the raw talent some other players have, there’s no doubt he’s capable of producing offense with underrated playmaking abilities. Desnoyers projects as a rock-solid second-line center that all NHL teams need."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 28th: "Desnoyers is the ultimate complementary player in this draft class but doesn't drive the bus on his own. He is a smart off-puck mover who can get to his spots, make intelligent passes and connect plays. He can adapt to various styles of players because he can be a shooter or a facilitator."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 26th: "Relentless compete, high-end skill, and plenty of physical growth potential make Desnoyers a mainstay within the top five."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - February 21st: "Desnoyers (6-1, 178) is a strong skater with top-end offensive skill but also stands out for his hockey IQ, which helps him seemingly get into the right position at all times in all three zones. He can create off the rush and start the transition with subtle plays in the defensive zone."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - February 21st: "The 17-year-old center wants the puck and will do anything to get it. His brother, forward Elliot Desnoyers, was selected by the Flyers in the fifth round (No. 135) of the 2020 NHL Draft and plays for their American Hockey League affiliate."

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