There are a lot of high hopes for the newest member of the St. Louis Blues. Justin Carbonneau, who was selected with the 19th overall selection of the 2025 NHL draft, has a high ceiling and a higher expectation surrounding him before he goes back to the QMJHL.
But, with his eyes set on making a larger-than-life impact at Training Camp, could he sneak his way onto the roster at some point next season? Can he pull a Jimmy Snuggerud, and following an unfortunate injury, play the final two weeks of the regular season and maybe get some reps in the playoffs?