Philippe Veilleux – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

There isn’t one specific standout trait in Veilleux’s game, although he is certainly more offensively inclined—there are a few things he does well on that front. He’s a terrific play driver, getting rushes started and whatnot, and he’s also crafty inside the offensive zone. He takes advantage of open space, able to utilize every inch that the defense sacrifices. Veilleux is pretty good at making himself a shooting threat for teammates to locate, contributing to his 40-goal campaign. He can create chances for himself and those around him.

Veilleux isn’t overly fast, but he uses his legs well in tight quarters with opposing defenders to ward them off. His small size, plus lack of defensive and physical involvement, will scare off some teams. That’s not really the kind of player he is. But he’s definitely skilled, and has the numbers to back it up—it’ll be interesting to see how he’s valued.

What you’re getting in Veilleux, ultimately, is a smart, offensive-minded winger with skill. If teams are willing to look past the fact that he’s more or less purely offensive at this stage without much physical upside (retrieving pucks, winning battles, etc.), he will be sought after. The question is, how much?

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Philippe Veilleux – NHL Draft Projection

Veilleux is a hard case to crack. Don’t expect him to go in the first two rounds, but after that, it’s fair game. Still, it’s hard to see the third-best scorer in a major development league stay off the board for too long. He may be looking at a third- or fourth-round pick, but it’s possible he waits a bit longer to find his NHL home.

Quotables

“Philippe Veilleux is a skilled offensive player, but his size, defensive limitations, and inefficiency in scoring chances make him a risky NHL projection. If a team believes in his skill set and thinks they can develop his shot selection, strength, and battle-level, he could carve out a role as a depth scorer.” – Neutral Zone

“Veilleux is a smart, playmaking winger who thrives along the perimeter and brings a strong compete level to his game. What stands out to me is how intelligent and efficient he is with the puck; he makes quick, simple plays like one-touch passes and never tries to do too much.” – Jonathan Cottone, FCHockey (from ‘27013 – Shawinigan vs. Val-d’Or,’ FCHockey – May 5, 2025)

“Undersized. Quick strike and skilled shooter. Skating will determine trajectory.” – Sportsnet, Jason Bukala

Strengths

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

Veilleux has middle-six upside. He’s talented, no doubt, but probably not enough to get top-six minutes without being physical. Getting consistent NHL minutes would be a major win for someone of his stature. Can he hit his stride to make this happen?

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk – 3.5/5, Reward – 3.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 6.5/10, Defense – 3/10

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