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2025 Leafs Prospect Ranking, #8: William Villeneuve

The Quebec native aims to keep improving his game as he looks to make his way to the NHL.

St John Sea Dogs v Blainville-Boisbriand Armada | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImages

Ranking at 3rd among Leafs defenseman prospects, William Villeneuve comes in at #8 in the Maple Leafs prospect rankings. Villeneuve was selected in the fourth round, 122nd overall by the Maple Leafs from the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL.

After he was drafted, Villeneuve spent two more full seasons with the Sea Dogs as the assistant captain of the squad.