'I have inside information': Philippe Boucher 'would do anything' to see Caleb Desnoyers in Montreal

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated May 13, 2025 11:17 PM ET

Caleb Desnoyers is turning heads in the playoffs this year. His team, the Moncton Wildcats, are in the QMJHL finals, and he’s impressing.

Since the start of the playoffs, he has 28 points in 15 games, including 9 goals.

He has served up some superb passes to his team-mates, and demonstrated his skating skills on several occasions in the opposition zone.

His performances have not gone unnoticed, and Philippe Boucher, former general manager and head coach of the Quebec Remparts, goes even further.

He suggests that the Canadiens do everything in their power to secure his services. He spoke to JiC about the subject.

“I have little information internally” – Philippe Boucher https://t.co/5WBq3ndmTL

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 12, 2025

“Personally, there’s one forward I’d do anything to get, and that’s him. I have a little inside information, my son [Matthew] knows a lot of people in junior hockey.” – Philippe Boucher

It’s interesting because we know Boucher’s experience and it’s the kind of information that makes you think.

Desnoyers won’t slide all the way to the Habs’ 16th pick in the draft, so it’s going to take a trade for the Canadiens to go after him.

But is it worth sacrificing a lot of draft picks for a player who will take time to develop properly? He won’t become the second center overnight when there are other options with established players.

Matthew Barzal, Bo Horvat and Mason McTavish, to name but a few, have many years behind their NHL ties

This is where the debate could get interesting for the Habs. Do they like Desnoyers? If so, what would they be willing to offer and acquire him for?

We’ll have the answer in the coming weeks.

Overtime

– He gave it his all.

He hung up his skates on April 30, after the Montreal Canadiens were eliminated.

At 34, Québécois defenseman David Savard(@dsavy58) can say mission accomplished. #tj18h pic.twitter.com/wh1rny6dvZ

– Patrice Roy (@PatriceRoyTJ) May 13, 2025