Rewind: Five THN QMJHL’s Biggest Stories Of 2024
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As the New Year quickly approaches, what better time to look at the five stories that drew in the greatest response from you all.
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5. Former first rounder Jakub Zboril signs in Czechia
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After many years of hacking it out trying to find an NHL role, and unfortunately many injuries, we wrote a story on former Saint John Sea Dogs blueliner Jakub Zboril signing a deal in Czechia with Dynamo Pardubice. On the bright side? He’s up to six points (1+5) over 12 games this season.
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Related: Former QMJHL Champion, NHL First Rounder Signs in Czechia
4. NHL camp invites
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This article tracked the NHL camp invites following the completion of the 2024 NHL draft. Of them, most did not sign — with the notable signee being Sherbrooke’s Israel Mianscum to the Laval Rocket. Montreal’s farm system.
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Related: Several QMJHLers Receive NHL Dev Camp Invites Post-2024 Draft
3. Mikus Vecvanags import draft saga
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Another massive story this year was Mikus Vecvanags tumultuous summer. After getting selected by the Montréal Canadiens, a member of the Habs staff told reporters he was headed to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. Although, he wasn’t drafted by them and had to pass through the import draft first. A few picks ahead, the Acadie-Bathurst Titan snagged him up and he never reported to them — opting to head to the BCHL’s Brooks Bandits. Thankfully, it all seemed to have worked out as he just signed with the Titan this month.
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Related: Bathurst Finally Signs Habs Prospect Goaltender
Related: Canadiens Prospect Skips QMJHL For Alberta
Related: Habs Prospect Absent From QMJHL Team’s Pre-Season Roster
Related: A Debriefing of the 2024 Import Draft
2. Jakob Pelletier RFA holdout
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