Fansided · Sep 28, 2025
Returning Carbonneau to juniors is the right call
The Blues' most recent first-round pick is headed back to the Q, and that's the right decision.
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada v Moncton Wildcats | Dale Preston/GettyImagesIt was fun while it lasted: the St. Louis Blues' 2025 first-round selection, Justin Carbonneau, will be returning to the Quebec Maritime's Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and rejoining his team, the Blainville-Boibriand Armada, for the 2025-26 season.
Carbonneau making the Blues' roster out of preseason camp was always a long shot, but registering a goal and an assist in three preseason games at his age still counts for something. He can hang his hat on that as he returns to juniors.