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The 2020 first-round pick’s smarts are on high display this year as he has made the New Jersey Devils’ roster and is dominating play on both sides of the ice. That last comment says a lot about the type of player Simoneau is to his teammates, but what interests me the most is Mercer’s comment on Simoneau’s understanding of the game. Really an exceptional player, I’m tired of seeing him underestimated.” His shot is different than anyone else’s.

You see it when he’s throwing himself head-first at shots in the defensive zone. He has the greatest heart I’ve ever seen in my life.

Anthony Morrone, Simoneau’s goaltender with the Voltigeurs: “A really great guy.

Christopher Merisier-Ortiz, undrafted defender: “Maybe because of his size, I feel like he passes under the radar, and I think he’s a really good player.”.

Dawson Mercer, Devils first-round pick: “Very good player, skilled but also understands the game.”.

Jérémie Poirier, Flames defence prospect: “Simoneau - really difficult to play against, works really hard.”.

Samuel Poulin, Penguins first-round pick: “I’d say Xavier Simoneau - he’s a small player, but he’s just so determined.”.

If his ability to change teams and become both the leading point-producer and the heart and soul of his new organization doesn’t suffice to convince you of the potential Simoneau holds, I translated some of his teammates’ and opponents’ answers to the question “Who is the most underrated player in the QMJHL?” asked to them back in February, 2020: JO97eststc- Mitchell Brown February 13, 2019

7 games isn't enough, but his passing stats were great last year, too. Simoneau's 5'7", not a pretty skater, and is merely a P/GP, but he can really dish the puck. His passing game was no secret, even back in his draft year:ĬHL Tracking Project finally has a new top passer by Expected Primary Assists/60: Xavier Simoneau (2019 eligible). His seven goals and 21 assists in 15 games form the third-highest point total in the QMJHL, and he leads the entire league in assists. Since then the prospect has been traded to the Charlottetown Islanders, and has reached another peak this year despite the move. The 5’7”, 180-pound centre started his Junior career with the Drummondville Voltigeurs in 2018-19, immediately making himself known as one of the hardest forwards to face on a regular basis.ĭespite that, and a tremendous offensive output that reached 57 points in 55 games in his draft year (2018-19) and then 89 points in 61 games the next season, Simoneau had to wait until the sixth round and 191st selection in his third year of eligibility to hear his name called at the stand. Starting off, I wanted to highlight one of the most severely overlooked prospects in the system, Xavier Simoneau. After filling out a tiered prospect pyramid last week and providing a broad scope of the Habs’ pool of North American prospects, I wanted to use the next couple of weeks as an opportunity to get into the specifics of the Habs’ draft picks and their projectability. Welcome to Catching The Torch, where we keep an eye on the Montreal Canadiens’ North American prospects and how their development is faring week by week.