The St. Louis Blues should not hesitate to throw Justin Carbonneau into the NHL fire—because he looks every bit like a player who belongs there.
At just 18 years old, Carbonneau already carries the frame and presence of a seasoned professional, standing 6-foot-1 and weighing roughly 201 pounds. His game blends physical authority with skill: he delivers clean, forceful checks, handles the puck with precision, and uses his speed to drive directly to the net. He does so with confidence and fearlessness rare for someone his age.
Carbonneau’s growth in junior hockey with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMJHL has been nothing short of exponential.