LGR4GM Posted June 27 Author Report Posted June 27 End of August birthday. You're betting on age and talent here. Quote
ExWNYer Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 Upside Hockey's prospect profile: RW Dylan Dumont April 10th: The Drummondville Voltigeurs were one of the top-teams in the Q this season, finishing 3rd in the Western Conference, and 5th-overall out of 18 teams- with a .672 win%. They were also 5th in goals-for, with 240 in 64 games, and drew the Val D'Or Foreurs (.461 win%) as their opponent in the first-round of the Playoffs. Unfortunately, nobody told the Foreurs that they had to bow down to their more powerful opponent, and they dispatched the Volts in 5 games. 17 year-old RW Dylan Dumont (6'0",168lbs) was Drummondville's leading goal-scorer (28) in the regular-season, and he repeated the feat in the post-season, with 4 goals (and 1 assist) in 5 tilts. Dumont is a youngster by draft standards, as he doesn't turn 18 until August 19th, and is a rookie in the Quebec League, having spent the 2024-25 season with the Saint-Hyacinthe Gaulois of the QM18AAA, finishing second in points (67), and goals (31), and 8th in plus/minus (+32). Central Scouting ranks him as the #113 NA Skater in their Mid-Terms. Dumont is quite well-rounded skill-wise, and plays a solid all-around game, but with 28 goals and only 16 assists in 62 contests this season, it's obvious that he's a pure goal-scorer, and a shoot-first offensive contributor. At only 168lbs, he needs to bulk up considerably and get stronger for higher levels, but he's already a battler with sky-high compete and unrelenting motor, who plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder; amazingly, he managed to keep his PIM down to a mere 8 minutes somehow. Dumont owns well-developed contact-skill, and an ability to play comfortably in traffic- which he needs, because he can't regularly separate from defenders due to his lack of explosiveness, and high-end speed. He's a solid skater who plays with pace, but he's not getting enough power out of a stiff and choppy stride, with a bit of an upright stance; he's a tad physically underdeveloped in his lower-body, as well. He manages to be slippery and elusive on his edges though, and handles well enough to weave through tight spaces with full control. In the offensive zone, Dumont is a master in timing his appearance to the front of the net for maximum damage, and sneaking in-and-out of the slot unchecked for chances in-tight; he has soft mitts to capitalize on second-chances, and reads the play exceptionally well to sense where the puck is going. He is a smooth finisher with no fear in driving the net, but he also owns a hard and accurate shot, with the ability to catch-and-release a bullet, and a blistering one-timer at his disposal. He can shoot while in-motion, and uses screens to his advantage. While he's not considered a playmaker, he has the skill and sense to create advantages through passing, but most of the offense he generates comes from his high volume of shots, and the havoc he brings to the front of the net. A lot of his appeal comes from his exceptional checking skills, and his ability to read his opponents' retrievals and breakouts to cause turnovers and disruption, keeping plays alive in the offensive zone. Dumont brings a high-level of intensity to his pro-style defensive game, and has scouts projecting him to a bottom-six, two-way role in the future. Look for him in the later-rounds. 2 Quote
The Jokeman Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 And by all articles I can find he's not related to JP Dumont. Just now, Turbo44 said: Not JP’s son? Nope, JP only has daughters. 1 Quote
Doohickie Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 44 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: 44 minutes ago, Turbo44 said: Not JP’s son? Nope, JP only has daughters. So is it JP's daughter then? 3 Quote
ExWNYer Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 2 minutes ago, Doohickie said: So is it JP's daughter then? 1 Quote
Eleven Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 6 minutes ago, Doohickie said: So is it JP's daughter then? Her? 1 Quote
PerreaultForever Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 This is a Sabres pick. Hoping for a ceiling to come with his age. I don't see him being much. Quote
Eleven Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 6 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: This is a Sabres pick. Hoping for a ceiling to come with his age. I don't see him being much. That's every sixth rounder in the league. 2 1 Quote
PerreaultForever Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 3 minutes ago, Eleven said: That's every sixth rounder in the league. Which is why in rounds 6 and 7 I lean towards young D men who might have a longer development arc or goalies cause with them you just never know no matter where you draft them. (rounds 4 and 5 I'd lean towards big grinders who can skate. Two way guys. Preferably feisty or tough) After round 3 everything is a guess (if not sooner) Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 27 Author Report Posted June 27 23 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: Which is why in rounds 6 and 7 I lean towards young D men who might have a longer development arc or goalies cause with them you just never know no matter where you draft them. (rounds 4 and 5 I'd lean towards big grinders who can skate. Two way guys. Preferably feisty or tough) After round 3 everything is a guess (if not sooner) We have so many d men. With the ncaa opening as a path it gives more time. Quote
... Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 The way that report reads we should want this guy to hit. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted June 27 Report Posted June 27 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: We have so many d men. With the ncaa opening as a path it gives more time. Well personally I stick to that idea because if you end up with too many then you trade prospects. A forward for a D man. It's all just assets. It's never a problem. I'm also not as high on some of our D men as you might be. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 27 Author Report Posted June 27 1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said: Well personally I stick to that idea because if you end up with too many then you trade prospects. A forward for a D man. It's all just assets. It's never a problem. I'm also not as high on some of our D men as you might be. Our D prospects just have to be #4s so it's a low bar right now. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted June 28 Report Posted June 28 5 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Our D prospects just have to be #4s so it's a low bar right now. Well okay but like Jarmo said himself it's not a problem if there's too many of them. Then you just trade some. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted June 28 Report Posted June 28 On 6/27/2026 at 1:59 PM, PerreaultForever said: This is a Sabres pick. Hoping for a ceiling to come with his age. I don't see him being much. This is exactly the type of pick you should look for in the 6th or 7th round. Maybe he’s a home run. Maybe he never sniffs the AHL. Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 12 Author Report Posted July 12 I wouldn't normally post a full report from EP because I want their work supported but for a 6th rounder I felt this was warranted. He's only 168lbs, so that contact balance is going to improve. I found some videos and I think this might be a late round gem but we'll know after this year. 2 Quote
Nacho Libre Posted July 12 Report Posted July 12 https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/in-sixth-rounder-dylan-dumont-sabres-could-have-underrated-prospect/ full article about him on front page of site too 2 Quote
Taro T Posted August 26 Report Posted August 26 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Thanks for the overview on him. One very minor item, he doesn't reenter the draft in 2030 if he isn't signed; he reenters the draft in 2028 if he isn't signed. (Presuming of course he stays in one of the CHL junior leagues both years.) Teams hold CHL players rights for 2 years post draft. 1 Quote
French Collection Posted August 26 Report Posted August 26 This could be a guy that turns into a Branden Hagel type of player. If he takes a step this year they need to sign him. I like the potential. 2 1 Quote
Night Train Posted August 26 Report Posted August 26 2 hours ago, LGR4GM said: No risk chance in round 6. Needs a platter of sandwiches at 168. Still growing. Quote
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