December 31st, 2025
Gatineau Olympiques 4 vs Sherbrooke Phoenix 0
Centre Slush Puppie
#91 F, Thomas Rousseau
Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 5’10”, 175 lbs
Shoots: Right
DOB: February 12th, 2008
Overview:
Thomas Rousseau might be one of the most underrated forwards in the QMJHL, often overlooked due to his smaller frame. Despite that, he’s a highly intelligent and crafty playmaker who consistently finds creative solutions under pressure, often making difficult plays look effortless. His vision and timing allow him to set up teammates in tight areas or turn broken plays into scoring chances. While his defensive reliability and overall explosiveness still need refinement, Rousseau has all the foundational tools to develop into a versatile and dynamic offensive threat. What’s particularly intriguing about his game is his shot. Although not overpowering, he demonstrates excellent mechanics and a quick release that catches goaltenders off guard. He’s adept at changing shooting angles and using defenders as screens, making him deceptively dangerous around the net.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 9 Scoring Forward
Floor: AHL Top 6 Forward
Special Teams: PP2
Production Outlook: 40–50 Points
Pick Range: 80th-160th Overall
Player Comp: Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Strengths:
- Puck Handling: His smooth hands allow him to work well in tight spaces.
- Playmaking Ability: Strong give-and-go plays create dynamic offensive rushes.
- Offensive Awareness: Plays off of his teammates very well.
Weaknesses:
- Shot Power: He lacks heaviness in his shot, limiting his scoring potential, making it easier for the goaltender to read. (Needs to build upper core strength).
- Overcomplicated Plays: Occasionally tries to do too much with the puck, leading to turnovers.
- Defensive Positioning: He often plays too high in the defensive zone as a centerman.
In-game Observations:
- At 11:13 of the 1st, because of sound positioning, he was able to recover the puck and use his motor to drive his own rush, was able to get snapshot off.
- At 17:30 of the 1st, on the PP, wasn’t showcasing urgency to drive the puck up the rush and was caught with a turnover. Was almost scored on.
- At 4:50 of the 2nd, displayed his ability to cleanly win faceoffs, then displayed his motor and quick footwork to drive the puck on the rush while 4-on-4, got a snapshot on goal.
- At 14:25 of the 2nd, showcased improvements at quickly snapping the puck with quicker hip rotation, he hit the post. Moments after, he displayed his ability to retransition from d-zone play back to o-zone play and driving his own rush while utilizing his teammates. His skating to do so: short and choppy strides which didn’t provide him top speed.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 5
- Puck Skill: 6
- Scoring Ability: 5
- Playmaking Ability: 6.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 6.5
- Character: 5
- Physicality: 3.5
- Defensive Play: 6
#12 G, Justin Brisebois
Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’3”, 185 lbs
Catches: Left
DOB: June 12th, 2007
Overview:
He moves well with developing play and remains poised amid chaos, though he needs to be a lot more urgent when covering loose pucks and rebounds. His compete level can be very much improve as mentioned that he needs to develop the mindset of gathering the puck ASAP, though he does a great job not giving up on cross crease plays which forces him to stretch far to stop the puck. He has a ready high glove, though needs to be much quicker when tracking pucks higher. He seals the posts well, though when covering knee level, can have difficulty which is why he gives the rebound that he does. He’s considerably light and agile when moving laterally, though he needs to be quick at going up and down along with being more proactive down low. He uses his pads well to direct pucks into the corners and seal the ice. While his vision can be inconsistent, he has shown ability to read cross crease plays.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Fringe NHL Goalie/3rd string
Floor: AHL Backup
Special Teams: PP2
Production Outlook: .905%~
Pick Range: Undrafted
Player Comp: Justin Peters
Strengths:
- Glove Low: Tracks the puck low very well, can catch pucks in a proactive manner.
- Lateral Movement/Play Reading: Does a good job pushing side to side powerfully and controlled, reads cross ice passing very well.
- Ice Sealing: He seals ice level very well as there are very few moments, he gets caught low around the pad height area.
Weaknesses:
- Rebound Control: He lacks urgency and calmness when handling loose pucks, isn’t the most mindful of the opposition getting into his crease. Needs to assert dominance and strength.
- Glove High: Although has a ready glove, he needs to be mindful of keeping it lower for the more difficult shots, especially from out far.
- Getting Quick Vertically: Although quick when pushing side to side but isn’t explosive enough when going down on his knees, to then getting back up on his skates.
In-game Observations:
- On Gatineau’s first goal, he was beaten high glove. In order for that to not happen, Justin should have challenged the shooter a bit more instead of playing low in his crease.
- On Gatineau’s 2nd goal, although was square in position on 2-on-1 and stopped the shot, he did not seal the puck for a faceoff. That is the most important aspect for a goaltender is slow the game down and let your team have control. He gave up a rebound that squeaked by him.
- On Gatineau’s 3rd goal, Justin again gave up a key rebound and, in this case, wasn’t the most square with the puck carrier.
- At 16:40 of the 2nd, showcased his ability to track puck with cross crease pass, made a difficult blocker save while moving across.
- Throughout the game, he was good at closing off the angles along the corner, though needed to really seal the lower portions of the net.
Goaltender Category Ratings:
- Skating: 6
- Net Coverage: 5
- Quickness: 4
- Rebound Control: 3.5
- Play Reading/Anticipation: 6
- Technique: 5
- Poise: 4.5
- Puck Handling: 4
#19 F, Ilya Kolmakov
Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 165 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: September 30th, 2008
Overview:
Ilya Kolmakov is a dynamic forward excels greatly on the offensive end of the ice. Offensively, he shows strong positional awareness and playmaking ability, thriving in give-and-go situations and can thread pucks through crowds with ease. This comes to him utilizing his teammates well. However, he can overcomplicate plays with excessive patience and lack of urgency. His shot, while accurate, lacks power, limiting his scoring impact due to him not emphasizing hip rotation. Defensively, he showcases he is considered average as he will play sound on the rush and is good at intercepting passes, he isn’t the most willing when it comes to sacrificing the body. When discussing about his skating, he could generate quicker feet in the long run, but his agility and balance are quite up to par as it allows him to smoothly transition from one move to the next. This also comes to him having to develop a stronger motor. When discussing his physical stature, he definitely needs work as isn’t strong on his feet due to lack of strength in lower core. This results in getting muscled around very easily
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 6 Forward
Floor: Bottom 6 Forward
Special Teams: PP (Left Flank, Distributor)
Production Outlook: 20~ Goals, 50~ Points (Playmaker, Secondary Scorer)
Pick Range: 2027 NHL Draft
Player Comp: Jonathan Drouin
Strengths:
- Offensive Awareness: Understands how to utilize his teammates well in the offensive zone.
- Playmaking Ability: Strong give-and-go plays create dynamic offensive rushes.
- Puck Skills: Fluid with his stick movement when controlling the puck, anticipative.
Weaknesses:
- Shot Power: He lacks heaviness in his shot, limiting his scoring potential, making it easier for the goaltender to read. (Needs to build upper core strength).
- Strength: Due to lack of lower core strength, he lacks balance greatly which then translates to him getting muscled off the puck easily by the opposition.
- Willingness in Defensive End: Although plays sound on the rush, and square in position, isn’t sacrificial enough for the NHL level. Needs to be a bit more willing to get engaged physically.
In-game Observations:
- At the last-minute mark of the 1st, on the PP, wasn’t urgent enough to move the puck but also needs to be mindful of the risks of where he’s passing. He made a saucer pass to the middle of nowhere.
- At 11:00 of the 2nd, showcased poise when handling puck in own end and creates his own rush through the neutral zone. When dumping it, could have been more engaging on forecheck.
- At 6:34 of the 3rd, showcased his ability to thread the puck through the opposition for his teammate to redirect the puck quickly on goal.
- Throughout this game, was very much contained physically, lacked a lot of urgency when on the rush along with him being in his own end, wasn’t sound positionally to create himself as an option.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 6
- Puck Skill: 6.5
- Scoring Ability: 4.5
- Playmaking Ability: 6.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 5
- Character: 5
- Physicality: 3
- Defensive Play: 3
#5 D, Michel Myloserdnyy
Team: Lafleur (Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL)
Height/Weight: 6’6″, 214 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: February 15th, 2008
Overview:
Michel Myloserdnyy is a physically imposing defensive defenseman who relies on his size, reach, and intensity to shut down opponents. Steady in his own zone, he plays with a consistent edge, excelling in physical battles and clearing the crease effectively. His shot is used rarely as he does keep it low to create traffic, but offense isn’t his main focus as he does not shoot the puck often. Michel’s main weakness lies in his puck handling, particularly under pressure or when carrying the puck up ice. His passing can be effective, especially short-range, but his long breakout passes remain inconsistent. Skating-wise, he has a strong forward stride but lacks explosiveness in his reverse and lateral movement, which can expose him against quicker opponents. Defensively, he uses his reach and stickwork well to disrupt plays and maintain strong positioning, though his physical style sometimes leads to unnecessary penalties he’ll need to manage better.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 6 Shutdown Defenseman
Floor: Top 2 AHL Defenseman
Special Teams: PK1/2
Production Outlook: 10-15~ Points
Pick Range: 150th-190th overall
Strengths:
- Physicality: Strong and imposing defender who thrives in physical battles, uses his body to drive opponents into the boards.
- Defensive Play: Strong positional awareness, great at using his reach and stick to break up plays and prevent offensive pressure.
- Skating Strides: Strong stride generates speed for him to win races.
Weaknesses:
- Puck Handling: Struggles when carrying the puck up the ice with confidence.
- Passing: Inconsistent with long breakout passes.
- Skating Lateral Movement: Needs to improve reverse skating and lateral movement to handle faster, smaller players effectively.
In-game observations:
- At 5:05 of the 1st, showcased excellent use of his reach to close the gap on the rush and regain possession of the puck. It led to him breaking the puck out and obtaining an assist on first goal of the game.
- In the moments before the 2nd goal, Michel was utilizing his frame to his advantage by throwing his body a lot and cleanly check the opposition.
- At 9:20 of the 2nd period, Michel does a great job reading the clear, catches the puck just outside the blueline, creates a re-entry into the o-zone. Does showcase very choppy puck handling when entering the zone.
- At 8:40 of the 3rd, yet again imposing his will physically, punishing his opposition on PK.
- Sequence: In 13th minute of the 3rd, showcased increase in confidence at getting pucks on goal from far. Then when defending the rush, was too bent over and couldn’t fully get the most out of his strides.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 4
- Puck Skill: 3
- Scoring Ability: 3
- Playmaking Ability: 4.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 5.5
- Character: 5
- Physicality: 7
- Defensive Play: 6
#21 D, Jan Golicic
Team: Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’5″, 201 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: June 30th, 2006
Overview:
Jan Golicic is a poised puck moving/defensive defenseman who relies on his size, reach, and patience to shut down opponents. Steady in his own zone, he plays with a sound mind, letting the game come to him and forcing the opposition to make the mistake. His shot is used intelligently. When discussing his mechanics though, although follow through’s low, he lacks emphasis on hip rotation which is why his shots are not powerful. Jan’s main weakness lies in his puck handling as he does maintain good control, but his stick movement is considered choppy. His passing is his best offensive trait as he keeps every pass very flat on the ice which eases transition greatly, especially from breakouts. Skating-wise, he has a strong forward stride but lacks explosiveness in his reverse and lateral movement, which can expose him against quicker opponents. Defensively, he uses his reach and stickwork well to disrupt plays and maintain strong positioning. What he will need to work on is becoming imposing physically. That first starts by putting a lot more weight on so he can build that confidence up. Then it’s the matter of knowing how to throw it.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 6 Puck Moving/Shutdown Defenseman
Floor: Top 2 AHL Defenseman
Special Teams: PK2
Production Outlook: 10-15~ Points
Pick Range: 118th overall
Player Comp:
Strengths:
- Defensive Play: Strong positional awareness, great at using his reach and stick to break up plays and prevent offensive pressure.
- Skating Strides: Strong stride generates speed for him to win races.
- Puck Distribution: Displays great consistency at moving the puck crisply. Keeps his passes very flat which aids transition greatly.
Weaknesses:
- Puck Handling: Struggles when carrying the puck up the ice with confidence.
- Shot Power: Displays great intelligence of walking into shoot and following through low, though lacks a lot of emphasis on hip rotation to get that power off.
- Skating Lateral Movement: Needs to improve reverse skating and lateral movement to handle faster, smaller players effectively.
In-game observations:
- At 9:50 of the 1st, he was developing confidence at handling the puck and walking into the slot to shoot. He needs to put more emphasis on hip rotation when shooting. Throughout that shift, by gaining more puck touches, developed more confidence in the o-zone.
- At 12:20 of the 2nd, Jan on the PP again does a good job taking the space and walking in to shoot. Although not powerful, he kept it low which created a rebound for his teammate, was credited with an assist.
- Throughout the 2nd period, displayed crisp puck distribution to his linemates, aided transition of play greatly.
- At 19:20 of the 2nd, showcased his ability to keep his puck distribution flat. Although his teammate didn’t hammer home one timer, Jan placed his pass in his teammate’s wheelhouse.
- Throughout the game, wasn’t really imposing physically in the corner, lacked a lot of explosiveness to win races and relied on reach to do so.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 4.5
- Puck Skill: 3.5
- Scoring Ability: 3
- Playmaking Ability: 5.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 5.5
- Character: 5
- Physicality: 5
- Defensive Play: 6.5