St Louis Blues Draft Justin Carbonneau 19th Overall NHL Entry

The St. Louis Blues selected right winger Justin Carbonneau with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Carbonneau, a powerful and skilled offensive player from the QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, scored 46 goals and added 43 assists last season, showcasing a lethal shot and physical style shaped by his football background. While he needs to develop consistency and decision-making, he is projected as a potential top-six winger or a strong middle-six forward on the power play, drawing comparisons to former Blues player David Perron. The Blues plan to have Carbonneau continue his development either in the QMJHL or possibly at the NCAA level, with a hopeful NHL debut around the 2027-28 season and a potential top-six role by 2028-29. This draft pick marks the final first-round selection of GM Doug Armstrong's tenure and adds a significant piece to the Blues' future roster. Meanwhile, the Blues remain in pursuit of a second-line center, acknowledging the scarcity and high cost of players available in free agency and trades.