Ht/Wt: 5'10"/150 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)

Xavier Villeneuve's Player Profile

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - July 19th: "He’s a dynamic offensive defender as he has the awareness to jump into the attack and capitalize on his opportunities. He can evade defenders easily and while he can be risky and he gets you out of your seat, his play is very reminiscent of Lane Hutson with his movement, deceptiveness and puck skills."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - July 4th: "Standing at 5-foot-10, Villeneuve will have his work cut out for him this year. And, frankly, the odds aren’t in his favor after the 2025 NHL Draft saw no defenders taken below six-foot. But from a pure skill perspective, Villeneuve has everything going for him."

The Hockey News - June 29th: "Villeneuve isn’t big – he’s just 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds at this point – but his hands, elusiveness and skill come from the Lane Hutson school of excellence on the blueline."

Aaron Vickers - FC Hockey - April 22nd: "Villeneuve has incredible offensive instincts, and he couples that with some pretty impressive raw skills as well. He’s as shifty as it comes when it comes to the 2026 draft class, and his ability to command the offensive zone with his strong edgework and heads-up attack just absolutely freezes defenders."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - April 1st: "His skill level, hockey sense and puck play are all legitimately high-end, too, constantly making plays and finding openings. And while he’s more shifty than fast, his speed has improved, he opens up a lot of space for himself on the ice and he defends smartly for his size."

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