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Maine Recruits: When Ashes Fall, Legends Rise

Sparkee said:
Here is your homework for the week Blackbear fans. I went through the QMJHL looking for ‘04 that I thought would be headed to NCAA and might be at a level Maine would be interested. So go through and click the videos and let me know if you find any other good clips or info on any recruits you look into. Barr mentioned he likes the fact he can drive a few hours to catch CHL games so this means he’s been watching QMJHL.

Antonin Verreault(Robyn-Noranda(QMJHL)), 7/28/04, LW, NZ 4.25, 5’8″, 160 lbs, highly skilled, incredibly fast, great release, high compete level, dangerous player, distributes pucks efficiently and effectively, high hockey IQ

https://youtu.be/AeLtHlUtI1g?si=nXBAbh-wclTZP53E
https://youtu.be/b75-1kd9cMI?si=vknjvyuVGDroytNY

Beau Jelsma(Barrie(OHL)), 4/28/04, 2nd LC, NZ 4.25, 5’10”, 180, speedy, quick, agile, quick pivots to get to open, gets into dirty areas, playing hard-nosed, no quit attitude, quick and high velocity release, above average puckhandling, the heart and soul of the Colts, captain

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=571273108774892&wtsid=rdr_06azRS3Fn8AWXG9GD
https://youtu.be/CMm-mIuU6kw?si=n4fX3UzCB40raU6s

Jacob Matthieu(Rimouski(QMJHL)), 5/5/04, 1st LC, NZ 4.25, 5’11”, 190 lbs, speedy, quick release, buzzes, high IQ, good vision and playmaking

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/X1R6OLwxiJA?si=3c6AbJeJv3SmHwNq
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/35bnsCQd7so?si=kaydiNKmdU7supOR
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/4S2ivtxmmDc?si=_zIhyI8hRiapY39T

Matys Melovsky(Baie-Comeau(QMJHL)), 5/25/04, RC, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 190, gifted, high skill, great vision, skating ability, explosive, agile, disruptive, unpredictable

Gifted passer: https://youtu.be/TCwDqNvZCRw?si=ARKT1XVVvR9rA3HT
Deceptive shot: https://www.instagram.com/chlhockey/reel/DA9zXv8Ojou/?hl=en
Thoughts on himself: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=894043442489361&wtsid=rdr_0qWvKZryrxynLmCZY
Deceptive release: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7522641901084267&wtsid=rdr_0gJ9DIjjGkniCJo60

Dalyn Wakley(Barrie(OHL)), 3/5/04, 1st RC, NZ 4.25, 6’1″, 200 lbs, sniper, fluent puck handler, creative in open space, powerplay runs through him from the halfwall, a one timer option on the flank, use his body to gain separation and hold off attackers, skating is smooth and fluid, Gets to top speed quickly, dangerous player off the rush

https://youtu.be/m5DFSFlWxj0?si=b7xNcdsy9qc_eJ-l
https://youtu.be/qvQ_k-4VmUg?si=VwvTtRRT9O_sNXkN

Andrei Loshko(Niagra(OHL)), 10/7/04, LC, NZ 4.0, 6’1″, 165 lbs, sniper, goal scorer, high hockey IQ, detail oriented, plays in all situations, above average puck-handling, high skill, moving in and out of traffic to distribute, soft touch passes, to create offense, active and smart stick defending, penalty killer, good positioning support, 200ft player

https://youtu.be/QzL33m_b1NU?si=s5Dge0k3sh0klMZJ
https://youtu.be/sk7xGUVBApc?si=zRytZScotCsfjcYu

Colby Huggan(Acadia-Bathurst(QMJHL)), 06/29/04, LW, NZ 3.75, 5’11”, 145 lbs, Wears the C, Great vision, great passing, quick accurate wrist shot, great puck skills, great stick handling, good skater, elusive, dangerous, sound defensively

One-timer: https://www.instagram.com/abtitan/reel/DFjIR7GReB4/
Two goals including game winner: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/video/colby-huggan-scores-the-winning-goal-eagles-2-titan-3/
Nifty stick handling backhand roof: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/video/colby-huggan-scores-the-winning-goal-eagles-2-titan-3/
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/jKiN82YgL4o?si=X0Y2FMLimY0-rGbF
OT game winner: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=522729137183710&wtsid=rdr_069L50ffDrdZ965sd

Thomas Auger(Quebec(QMJHL)), 10/22/04, RW, NZ 3.75, 5’8″, 160 lbs, speedy, offensively dynamic scorer, great release, good off the rush, good puck skills, good play making ability, good two-way, play any situation

Nifty around the net: https://youtu.be/PQ96xoImEO4?si=dQe831uAmUr1fqUn
Nice scoring touch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=469371234686748&wtsid=rdr_0o3oZhqZiCfojI1sw
Finish tic-tac-toe: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1381297752482119&wtsid=rdr_06cQVEns98ma2VQuP
Sneaky around the net: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=583886277661664&wtsid=rdr_0y9djYD0XZ7m0n5yj
Persistent: https://youtu.be/FSS3GQHRFMo?feature=shared
Play making: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=533106675748003&wtsid=rdr_0veEKVhdiumbl457C

Pier-Oliver Roy(Victoriaville(QMJHL)), 3/5/04, LD, NZ 4.0, 5’ 11” 175 lbs, great skater, great agility, great gap control, great defensive instincts, good stick, great first pass, confident carrying the puck, great puck skill, lock things down, tremendous release, great instincts pinching, high hockey IQ

https://youtu.be/MaLFcs8x43g?si=vwJN1veXotxQfTPE

Kassim Gaudet(Chicoutimi(QMJHL)), 3/22/04, LC, NZ 4.0, 5’9″, 140 lbs, strong faceoff man, head up player, good agility and burst, skilled, crafty, quick hands

https://www.instagram.com/sagueneensdechicoutimi/reel/DDaeKKwqHy5/?api=1/&hl=zh-cn

Felix Gagnon(Chicoutimi(QMJHL)), 6/10/04, RC, NZ 3.75, 6’ 175 lbs, plays in all situations, won defensive forward of the year in QMJHL, has speed, net front disruptor, screening and tipping, gritty, penalty killer, good on draws at 64%, good with the puck on his stick

Nifty backhand score on the rush: https://youtu.be/HJglO2e8vKk?si=OHXhsQG5ZjY-KgV_
Defensive forward of the year: https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/video/felix-gagnon-takes-home-the-guy-carbonneau-trophy/

Joseph Henneberry(Cape Breton(QMJHL)), 12/20/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 194, great hand-eye coordination, good on faceoffs, puck carrier for zone entry, great net-front presence, screens, pounces on rebounds, good speed, strong stride, wins puck battles, scorer

https://youtu.be/L__cp8ool5M?si=7P0qfQn30n5IVHKR
https://youtu.be/0F5lxF-qocE?si=IqNM-NARWWXvCvLI

Dominik Rymon(Everett(WHL)), 5/29/04, LW, NZ 4.25, 5’10”, 160 lbs, amazing stick handling, nifty shooter with dekes, excellent straight line speed, explosive first few strides, cycles puck down low, plays through contact, strong edgework, strong 200-foot game

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1013965599309114&wtsid=rdr_0I64EA3ceJp8T4HGs

Kenta Isogai(Wenatchee(WHL)), 8/28/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 5’9″, 175 lbs, excellent skating, fast first few strides, quick hands, sharp edges, good penalty killer

https://youtu.be/wyGX1UODnNI?si=S177x9YxawaUakmN
https://youtu.be/3j9U_dNrR7M?si=92wK6ohqhuEf9iGK

Yoan Loshing(Moncton(QMJHL)), 2/29/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 5’10”, 178, Moncton Wildcats, Dangerous shooter, 2nd year as captain, elite speed, makes smart and simple plays, has burst, slick hands, pro release, agile skating, High compete level

https://youtu.be/lpEAzpcTsHk?si=A06HQupvFlffNDOp
https://youtu.be/EQTbacfryjQ?si=SX-3Jvm_jqBfwGUM

Hugo Primeau(Sherbrooke(QMJHL)), 2/06/04, NZ 3.75, LC, 5’11”, 180, Sherbrooke quick release, hard shot, plays smart, battles in front, tenacious, high work ethic, high hockey IQ.

Stick with it 2-on-1: https://youtu.be/Fg9PQhEEgQg?si=QBM5Tp-akiAGyPH9
Tic tac toe: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933098591803757&wtsid=rdr_0JloTPaom5sTasnxq
Sneaky spinning goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=420793706173017&wtsid=rdr_0CIXtn3ULm5p2FEPz

Oliver Houde(Victoriaville(QMJHL)), 01/02/04, NZ 3.75, LW, 6’1″, 180, Victoriaville Tigers, highly active, consistently moves, strong puck skills, good poise, puck control, good on puck entry, has dangle, disruptive in neutral zone

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/nL-yv6CtgqY?si=bQ7wGwxADRqqBXY7
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/jwKNDdbAHk0?si=NQOb1UwzgBVmJkXd
Turns and fires: https://www.instagram.com/tigresvicto/reel/DCfNZ-ZPI7b/
Tips past pinch buries breakaway: https://www.instagram.com/tigresvicto/reel/DBmotuuuhZW/
Stick handle buries backhander: https://www.instagram.com/tigresvicto/reel/DFeF1ZAIfXA/

Jacob Newcombe(Cape Breton(QMJHL)), 4/27/04, LW, NZ 4.0, 6’0″, 200 lbs, big net front presence, hard nosed, physical checker, balanced edges, slick stick, tough to defend, quick hands, special teamed, wins puck battles, physical, plays heavy

https://youtu.be/dwXcgArG-vQ?si=PtWUJKSf8LxhRCxl
https://youtu.be/ZdmEEV_5rVU?si=-V9lG6YE8cgfNrrN

Egor Goriunov(Charlottetown(QMJHL)), 3/3/04, LC, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 190, big nhl frame, slick hands, dangerous forechecker, speed, heavy contact, good netfront, good skill, good vision, quick release, uses frame to protect possession, goal scorer

Body shielding: https://youtu.be/RZyGw3RaTcc?si=S-ZfwwU9ynZ9yXSg
Wheeling from bumper: https://www.instagram.com/armadablb/reel/DEI8Buqx4as/
Slick hands: https://youtu.be/8AsG9-rPFDg?si=gaiu9mLwQy4q03zA

Ryan Abraham(Windsor(OHL)), 4/5/04, LC,NZ 4.0, 5’8″, 175 lbs, low center of gravity, good power stride, quick feet, hustler, good vision, quick release

https://youtu.be/DeoqwwHLfQg?si=S1TC0RCQoQ_TAI8k
https://www.instagram.com/windsorspitfireshockey/reel/DC5ti9Lsmpf/

Louis-Philippe Fontaine(Shawnigan(QMJHL)), 8/12/04, NZ 3.75, LC, 5’9″, 205 lbs, sturdy frame, protects pucks, wins board battles, good net front, kills penalties, active defensive stick, versatile, plays any situation, heavy hits, unafraid of contact

Nose for the net: https://youtu.be/Do0w9aHOvs8?si=jg1cpBk5N2axLpYX
Wheels from behind the net and snipe: https://youtu.be/ArLbSY3wJNo?si=hbWOMeZD9_sBVDrQ
Scores on breakaway: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=9181254815302099&wtsid=rdr_0AYYnD2SBSIUcydgr

Nate Tivey(St. John(QMJHL)), 3/27/04, LD, NZ 4.0, 6’5” 205 lbs, good student, wears the C, physical, plays with an edge, he has an active stick, defends well below the dots, uses his frame to box out attackers and win puck battles in his own end, good outlet passes in transition

Nice stick handling OT goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1723036738427770&wtsid=rdr_0Dgj2E71K8ej8UWxy
Man the point: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=634647189133853&wtsid=rdr_0MMbGzyV93pdYqhcw
Quick hands: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3071402923017475&wtsid=rdr_07oc6ZAYzw7Hgjqof
Make shift goalie: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1425141608089208&wtsid=rdr_0ftaW1pRylII2obHQ

Matteo Mann(St. John(QMJHL)), 12/31/04, RD, NZ 3.75, 6’6” 235 lbs, wears the A, shutdown d, steady eddy, has size and strength, good defensive stick, good gap control, mobile given his size, good at boxing out at his own net front

Nice adjustment get to the high slot for goal: https://www.instagram.com/philadelphiaflyers/reel/C_6aVmPiuxX/?hl=en
Great stick skills and shot: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1732993474220396&wtsid=rdr_0x2ZhWY8p3l0xKvgJ
Highlights: https://youtu.be/pkdiGz8pltE?si=Qjq0yFDD6k3_Kqi9
One timed game winner: https://www.instagram.com/sjseadogs/reel/DBpRqGluXi3/

Francois-James Buteau(Acadia-Bathurst(QMJHL)), 4/28/04, LD, NZ 3.75, 6’4” 210 lbs, at home, plays with a mean streak, good poke checking, boxes out, good penalty killer

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/tP_0YIlEzgM?feature=shared
Stick handle through traffic goal: https://youtu.be/7LViYjCGR9w?si=lYLuD5SSCWMQ0T8d
Steps into the slot for a goal: https://youtu.be/6cSHb3bgRkk?si=WYcvIgTGl3CX-39Y

Brayden Schmitt(Cape Bretton(QMJHL)), 3/18/04, RD, NZ 3.75, 5’11”, 185, skilled defenseman, smooth skater, puck lugger, good outlet passes, heavy shot, good defensive instincts, strong on his feet, active stick, plays bigger than he is

Spring pass, then trailer goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=532760266477427&wtsid=rdr_0uFI7MDw2Osw4eUOt
Open ice, shutdown: https://youtu.be/4mIRsLILF8Q?si=7KzqmOJv2qqDBDDb
Stick handle in traffic, dish: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=631532656108167&wtsid=rdr_0FDpLyo6KKVu6ZX0D
Point shot through traffic for tip in: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2666632147058435&wtsid=rdr_0SBrxcV67beYwFbs1

Riley Mercer(Drummondville(QMJHL)), 3/31/04, G, NZ 4.0, 6’2″, 200 lbs, great butterfly, long to cover top even in butterfly, tracks pucks, technically sound, fast paddles, up and down quick, flash, gets pads out quick, good rebound control

Quick pad save: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1193879088267167&wtsid=rdr_0erjOxVt1PLhyZLcd
Diving glove robbery: https://youtu.be/PSQg8q7KXd0?si=llAiJ_PVm-9-79M6
Game footage, composed: https://youtu.be/cx1esuxdV6o?si=atvowCzwNFMqPeyIRecovery, push off stretch glove save: https://www.tiktok.com/@atlanticsporthighlights/video/7368554315780214021

Justin Paille(Gatineau(QMJHL)), 9/10/04, LW, NZ 3.75, 6’0″, 200 lbs, strong edges, strong on puck, good at collecting and holding pucks in the ozone, bully net front, quick soft hands, strong on zone entries

Recruiting video: https://youtu.be/K_U3rAwjltU?si=KF8Hz5_C_TGIj5i3
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Pretty good crop of ‘04s you picked out. A few of the ones on your list really stood out to me.

Yoan Loshing feels like he’d be the perfect replacement for a guy like Breen. Small but shifty with great speed. His vision really stands out in his highlight reel, both as a passer and a skater finding ways to get lost among defenders. Sounds like his defense and physical play need some work, but could pair well with a couple defensively responsible players on a line.

From what I read up on Dalyn Wakely he really improved his puck handling game this past season. Already good at the net front, nice to hear that his playmaking became more well rounded to compliment the rest of the game. Wakely also won the CHL Humanitarian of the Year award in 22/23 so from a character prospective sounds like he'd fit right in.

Kenta Isogai is one of those guys that plays the type downhill game that I like to see. Speed is really good and will translate well to the NCAA level and looks like he has a good nose to the net.

Dominik Rymon seems like a player that would do well in the transition game that Barr likes to play. Doesn’t seem like he has one area that he excels at but is structurally sound and doesn’t have any real weaknesses in his game. Would get a good player to round out the middle six.

Also wouldn’t mind a responsible two-way guy like Felix Gagnon either. Komarov and Pichette seem like they can handle their own and will be counted on to play some big defensive minutes in the coming years, but right now they don’t really have a definite replacement for the value they’ll lose down the middle when Scott/Renwick are gone. Gagnon seems like he'd make an immediate impact.

Little surprised that Riley Mercer has gone undrafted but he's been at camps for a few NHL teams (Montreal/Ottawa/New Jersey/Minnesota) so he could also be a solid pickup if Boija leaves early.

Side note on Beau Jelsma is that he played in 4 AHL games last season on an ATO so he should still retain his NCAA eligibility.
 
Usereau - QB from the point at 0:58 https://youtu.be/20rs8g3k95E?si=UOqPN1DKOO0Mw5zR

Gerrior a couple of assists starting at 1:05 https://chl.ca/ohl/gamecentre/28042/

McKinnon a nice saucer on a rush assist https://x.com/SPcrusaders/status/1890649519936639249

Not finding many highlights for Poul Anderson of Sherwood Park. He’s playing 1st line RW and is on a 3 game goal scoring streak where he has 4 goals. In hi last 10 games he has 7 goals and 8 assists. Very good production from Anderson. But that team doesn’t put out hardly any highlight content as far as I can tell.

Michael Munroe has been traded to Vernon Vipers of BCHL. He is playing 4th line RW. This has been a rough year for him. Went from USHL, to Sherwood Park in BCHL, and now Vernon Vipers of BCHL. He has been playing mostly 4th line roles and the highest I saw him was 3rd line LW. Big jump he has to adjust to going from NE prep to USHL and BCHL.
 
Sparkee said:
Not finding many highlights for Poul Anderson of Sherwood Park. He’s playing 1st line RW and is on a 3 game goal scoring streak where he has 4 goals. In hi last 10 games he has 7 goals and 8 assists. Very good production from Anderson. But that team doesn’t put out hardly any highlight content as far as I can tell.
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Here is a highlight of Anderson scoring a powerplay goal against Spruce Grove. https://youtu.be/W7sJaoJ5NFU?t=358
 
CollegePuckNXT has a couple players linked to Maine in their OHL Prospect Database.

Landon Sim - LINK
Noah Read - LINK

Edit: Also looks like Poul Andersen will join Edmonton Oil Kings next season. Signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with them.
 
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tylerzx2002 said:
CollegePuckNXT has a couple players linked to Maine in their OHL Prospect Database.

Landon Sim - LINK
Noah Read - LINK

Edit: Also looks like Poul Andersen will join Edmonton Oil Kings next season. Signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with them.
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What does linked to Maine mean? Committed?
 
Info on Landon Sim and Noah Read of London(OHL). There appears to be a lack of info on Read.

Landon Sim(London(OHL)), 7/17/04, LC, NZ 3.75, 5’10”, 190 lbs, pest, great speed, good puckhandling, high energy, plays in all situations, solid defensively, versatile forward, plays with an edge

Teddy bear goal: https://youtu.be/jhuhjbZWsRw?si=-gNkL6S3bS3Je5Mg
Hat trick: https://youtu.be/Xg8-R7zPrF8?si=GwrMhGkhnvWMLmR5
Score on a rush: https://youtu.be/VkWr2vMMADw?si=tBWmwHN-uVpWuL44
Strips puck, then a give-and-go goal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1630699244482598&wtsid=rdr_0pgKCyQl8pncGhojV
Deflection OT goal: https://youtu.be/AwSA5XzEh2Q?si=m439hHyoJwKhYtdt
First OHL goal: https://youtu.be/Szk08Ki_ft4?si=fYfT1tDCrWvnb8KB
One-timer high slot: https://www.instagram.com/londonknights/reel/DB2RHTKxAOl/
Tip in goal in OT: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohlhockey/video/7353461004799560966

Noah Read(London(OHL)), 1/6/07, LC, NZ 4.0, 5’10” 160 lbs, fluid skater, good acceleration and edges,

First OHL goal, redirect: https://youtu.be/Wv96_VtDM_8?si=xAmk1mkmwyX8NKEg

U16 game film: https://youtu.be/JZ46C7CIKXc?si=Mk_skGHK9sEW0hGR
 
Jeremy Langlois formerly playing in the Q has committed to Maine. 6’1 LHD is a late ‘03 and was drafted by the Coyotes his first year of eligibility in ‘22 in the 3rd round. He was a ppg dman his last 3 years in the Q but has not played all this year because of injury. Massive get for Maine. Barr continues to build great d cores.

Also, I’ve wondered about Landon Sim for a bit. If it is true, he would be an immediate fam favorite in Orono. Prestin Ryan, Joey Diamond-leave it all out on the ice-type player. We will see.
 
dabears91 said:
Jeremy Langlois formerly playing in the Q has committed to Maine. 6’1 LHD is a late ‘03 and was drafted by the Coyotes his first year of eligibility in ‘22 in the 3rd round. He was a ppg dman his last 3 years in the Q but has not played all this year because of injury. Massive get for Maine. Barr continues to build great d cores.

Also, I’ve wondered about Landon Sim for a bit. If it is true, he would be an immediate fam favorite in Orono. Prestin Ryan, Joey Diamond-leave it all out on the ice-type player. We will see.
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Langlois looks interesting, fabulous stats in 23-24 in the Q, and also is a former captain of a Q team and a Memorial Cup champion. Utah let his rights expire and elected not to sign him, but when this news broke it was speculated in hockey media that he would have a lot of interest from other teams in signing him as a UFA. I was trying to find word on what kind of injury he had, but couldn't find anything; anyone know what happened to him?
 
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tylerzx2002 said:
CollegePuckNXT has a couple players linked to Maine in their OHL Prospect Database.

Landon Sim - LINK
Noah Read - LINK

Edit: Also looks like Poul Andersen will join Edmonton Oil Kings next season. Signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with them.
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A little more info on Landon Sim… he is son of former NHL and Stanley Cup Champion Jon Sim. He has a younger brother, Lane Sim, also playing in OHL for Sarnia Sting and is rated high by Nuetral Zone at 4.25. He has a second younger brother also playing hockey. So from a big hockey family.

Found a good interview on a podcast… https://youtu.be/Z2tsYrK4QE4?si=4A3A0eytUJFd2AA4

Says he wants to be like former Maine Blackbear Ryan Lomberg.
 
dabears91 said:
Jeremy Langlois formerly playing in the Q has committed to Maine. 6’1 LHD is a late ‘03 and was drafted by the Coyotes his first year of eligibility in ‘22 in the 3rd round. He was a ppg dman his last 3 years in the Q but has not played all this year because of injury. Massive get for Maine. Barr continues to build great d cores.

Also, I’ve wondered about Landon Sim for a bit. If it is true, he would be an immediate fam favorite in Orono. Prestin Ryan, Joey Diamond-leave it all out on the ice-type player. We will see.
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This is awesome news, he is a NHL 3rd round pick. He is a puck mover and offensive d man. Sounds like he needs work in his own end. Not sure what the injury is, but as long as he is back to normal it is good for Maine. I don’t know how it works though. Can he get a red shirt year and still play 4 years? Or does he lose a year of eligibility for not being in school last year? Meaning he might have only 3 years of eligibility. It likely wouldn’t matter because he seems like the type of talent that would leave early anyways.

More info on him:

Jeremy Langlois(Rouyn-Noranda(QMJHL)), LD, NZ 4.0, 6’1” 185 lbs, wore the C for Cape Breton, lead Q in goals by defensemen, offensive d man, PP QB, good puck skills, high hockey IQ, great outlet passer, quick transition, high end speed, strong puck skills, plays with head up, needs more work defensively

Deked goalie into zombie: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=380028741497291&wtsid=rdr_005WW05E7rVQ08F2E
Highlights showing several different scoring types: https://youtu.be/bDBvcU77Hj4?si=zJ00Lok8ff4HSGu4
 
Landon Sim is a fun player to watch. Not sure how much you guys know about the CHL landscape in terms of the different franchises reputations, but London Knights are the top of the top. OHL champs last season, current record is 44-8-1. Landon Sim leads the entire OHL in first goals this season. Got super hot in january. He usually plays 3rd line LW, on a very deep roster, but played up the lineup during World Juniors. He wears an A for a reason- big heart and soul guy. STL draft pick in 2022, 184th overall, but I think his rights have expired.

The biggest potential drawback on Sim is his discipline issues. In particular, last year in the memorial cup final he took a major/game misconduct for an elbow to the head. He is also currently suspended for a major penalty. OHL can be pretty heavy handed with shorter suspensions for most major penalties. Last May he was controversially suspended 5 games in the playoffs for calling a player a slang for female genitalia (and body checking him) during warmups, London swept the final so he never got to play in it. This november he was suspended 5 games for calling a player a Mennonite.

He had a very severe shoulder injury he played through for 3 months in 2023. London lost in the finals, and he had surgery after, finally returned that December. That warm up scuffle that got him suspended in May was incited by the other player telling him he would break his (already sprained) shoulder.

As noted, his dad Jon Sim was a former NHLer- a former OHL player as well. since he's from Nova Scotia, normally Landon and his siblings would have been drafted into the QMJHL, but theres some rule in the CHL like if a parent played in another league they can supersede the location and enter you into that league's draft instead. (Ironically Lane Sim is now in the QMJHL anyways). I can imagine Maine being a big draw in the QMJHL, especially Maritimes natives, being closer to home for a lot of the players.

I watch a lot of London Knights games and he's always very noticeable– unfortunately it's occasionally for the wrong reasons. If he can reign that in, he could be a solid addition. Knights should go on another long playoff run, and are tons of fun to watch. He'll be back from suspension tomorrow vs Saginaw.
 
cinnamoroll said:
Landon Sim is a fun player to watch. Not sure how much you guys know about the CHL landscape in terms of the different franchises reputations, but London Knights are the top of the top. OHL champs last season, current record is 44-8-1. Landon Sim leads the entire OHL in first goals this season. Got super hot in january. He usually plays 3rd line LW, on a very deep roster, but played up the lineup during World Juniors. He wears an A for a reason- big heart and soul guy. STL draft pick in 2022, 184th overall, but I think his rights have expired.

The biggest potential drawback on Sim is his discipline issues. In particular, last year in the memorial cup final he took a major/game misconduct for an elbow to the head. He is also currently suspended for a major penalty. OHL can be pretty heavy handed with shorter suspensions for most major penalties. Last May he was controversially suspended 5 games in the playoffs for calling a player a slang for female genitalia (and body checking him) during warmups, London swept the final so he never got to play in it. This november he was suspended 5 games for calling a player a Mennonite.

He had a very severe shoulder injury he played through for 3 months in 2023. London lost in the finals, and he had surgery after, finally returned that December. That warm up scuffle that got him suspended in May was incited by the other player telling him he would break his (already sprained) shoulder.

As noted, his dad Jon Sim was a former NHLer- a former OHL player as well. since he's from Nova Scotia, normally Landon and his siblings would have been drafted into the QMJHL, but theres some rule in the CHL like if a parent played in another league they can supersede the location and enter you into that league's draft instead. (Ironically Lane Sim is now in the QMJHL anyways). I can imagine Maine being a big draw in the QMJHL, especially Maritimes natives, being closer to home for a lot of the players.

I watch a lot of London Knights games and he's always very noticeable– unfortunately it's occasionally for the wrong reasons. If he can rein that in, he could be a solid addition. Knights should go on another long playoff run, and are tons of fun to watch. He'll be back from suspension tomorrow vs Saginaw.
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Thanks for the insight Cinnimaroll. I noticed he fought a lot, and can hold his own there. He won’t be fighting in NCAA. So then it is down to how many stupid penalties does he take? I’m surprised you can get suspended at all for calling someone a p*ssy, let alone suspended for the finals. I can see why it would be controversial. We shall see if he ends up at Maine. If so, I’m sure part of his fitting in with the team will be getting rid of the bad penalty habit.
 
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