2019 QMJHL Mock Draft

By Kevin Chambers | SN Staff

SAINT JOHN - Ahead of Saturday's 2019 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Entry Draft in Quebec City, here is a look at how things could break down with our annual mock draft.

1. Saint John Sea Dogs - Joshua Roy - F
Elite scoring forward picked up 88 points in just 42 games last season. Scores but can set up teammates as well. Plays both left wing and centre.

2. Val d’Or Foreurs - Justin Robidas - F
Son of former NHL defenseman Stephane Justin is carving his own path as an elite level forward. Elite level skating and can fill the net.

3. Moncton Wildcats - Zachary Dean - F 
Dean can score plenty but is also a very good play maker. He has a high end skill level mixed with excellent skating.

4. Gatineau Olympiques - Zachary L’Heureux - F 
Complete player with very good offensive awareness. Strong showings at both the Gatorade Challenge and the Canada Winter Games.

 5. Shawinigan Cataractes - Zachary Bolduc - F 
Another very talented two-way forward, Bolduc has elite level hockey sense. Can contribute on both special teams.

6. Val d’Or Foreurs - Nathan Gaucher - F 
Younger brother of current Foreurs forward Jacob Gaucher. Nathan is a powerful skater that likes to play a strong physical game.

7. Victoriaville Tigres - Maxime Pellerin - F
Pellerin is the son of the Tigres’ President but that doesn’t mean Maxime’s spot here isn’t without merit. Pellerin has excellent puck handling skills and is versatile, playing both centre and wing.

8. Quebec Remparts - Guillaume Richard - D 
The Quebec City native is an elite level offensive defenseman. Richard moves the puck exceptionally well and can quarterback his team’s power play.

9. Sherbrooke Phoenix - Olivier Nadeau - F 
Nadeau is a powerful skater and a very good two way player.

10. Sherbrooke Phoenix - Cameron Whynot - D
Smooth skating defender can munch some big minutes. Plays in all different scenarios.

11. Acadie-Bathurst Titan - Evan Nause - D
Another great skating defenseman. Nause is very skilled and makes and very good first pass.

12. Cape Breton Screaming Eagles - Riley Kidney - F 
Very intelligent player. More of a play maker but also plays a complete game at both ends of the ice. 

13. Gatineau Olympiques - Israel Mianscum - F
Has size and skill with a high ceiling. Had a great showing at the Gatorade Challenge and has very good potential.

14. Rimouski Oceanic - Charles-Alexis Legault - D 
Legault was injured early last season and his current status is a bit of an unknown. That being said, Legault is a high end player who is big, strong and mobile.

15. Baie-Comeau Drakkar - Dovar Tinling - F
Tinling joins his Midget AAA coach (Jon Goyens) in Baie-Comeau. Tinling is a play maker with excellent puck skills.

16. Acadie-Bathurst Titan - Jacob Melanson - F
Skilled winger with good size. Plays a two way style and contributes at both ends of the ice effectively.

17. Victoriaville Tigres - James Malatesta - F 
Malatesta is a strong skater that likes to drive the net. Plays a relatively simple but effective game overall.

18 Saint John (Via trade w/Chicoutimi) - Cole Huckins - F (No insider info here)
Huckins is the cousin of former Sea Dog Brett Malone along with some NHL bloodlines with Brad and Ryan Malone. Cole is a power forward with very good skating and can score from anywhere in the offensive zone.