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Alexis Gendron forth quite the year for this young 19-year-old prospect. He netted a combined 55 goals, and 26 assists for two clubs in the QMJHL: Blainville-Boisbrand and the Gatineau Olympiques.
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He has continued that success for the Olympiques in the playoffs, as he has scored eight goals and registered one assist in the Playoffs in a 4-1 series defeat of the Saint John Sea Dogs. He just scores from anywhere, but Gendron has to learn to round out his 200ft game a bit more. That comes with time, especially since he is young.
A competitive Gendron stands at 5’10 and weighs 174 pounds. He can play center or right wing. Gendron was chosen with the Flyers last selection in the seventh round (220th overall) in 2022. McKeen’s Hockey had him ranked him 71st overall, to which Gendron could end up being a draft day steal.
“Really competitive kid. He’s grown a huge amount. He was a no brainer for us.” – Flyers Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr said at the draft
This young 19-year-old prospect in Gendron possesses one heck of a shot. He has a quick, but strong release for his wrist shot. I think that fools a lot of netminders and the “Q”. Let’s see how he develops, there is no reason to rush his development. Former Flyer Claude Giroux also played for the Olympiques, and his jersey is hung in the rafters.
NCAA Title Game
Flyers prospect Bryce Brodzinski and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will face Quinnipiac today at 8pm in the National Title game. Brodzinski’s Golden Gophers club was my selection to win it all. They have a combination of high speed and scoring.
He’s had an amazing year but I am not sure about him even with that. Not sure if it’s that quick of a shot…once he snaps it yeah but he drags his stick a lot and doesn’t look strong at all. I guess that’s part of the deception but he’s not going to get that long to get his shot off in the NHL. Imagine if he adds some strength because he’s johnny on the spot.
But he’s a 7th round pick, imagine if he works out! I was like who the heck is Gendron.