Xavier Simoneau was in his third and final year of NHL Draft eligibility. Those players don’t usually get drafted, and when you factor in his height (anywhere between 5’6” and 5’7” depending on the source), you can see why he has gone so long without having his name called.
Birthplace: Gatineau, Quebec
Date of birth: May 19, 2001
Shoots: Left
Position: Centre
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 174 lbs.
Team: Drummondville Voltigeurs/Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)
Simoneau has already played four full QMJHL seasons, and was the captain in Drummondville for the last two years.