There’s a lot of talk these days about international hockey. Why? Because the youth tournament (the summer showcase) in preparation for the World Junior Championship has been the talk of the town.
The St. Louis Blues selected winger Justin Carbonneau in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Carbonneau, who’s already been considered one of the potential steals of the draft by many reporters around the league, showed out during development camp, but the decision of where he’ll play this upcoming season loomed large over his head.
For at least the past month, Boston College men’s hockey coach Greg Brown has likely been wondering whether or not Justin Carbonneau, the 19th overall pick in the 2025 National Hockey League Draft, would choose to leave the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League and play for the Eagles next season.
Justin Carbonneau has been the talk of Montreal in recent months. The forward, who was seen coming out in the middle of the first round, was a popular choice for the Habs when the club held the 16th and 17th picks in the draft.
On June 27, the opening night of the 2025 NHL Draft, the St. Louis Blues had the 19th pick in the first round, selecting forward Justin Carbonneau, who plays for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
The 2025 NHL Draft is over and done with, and teams are looking toward NHL Free Agency beginning on Tuesday. Some teams were incredibly busy at the draft, though.