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Carolina Hurricanes: Top 5 Potential Hidden Gems in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft

By Matthew Nidiffer

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: The jumbotron shows Andrei Svechnikov react after being selected second overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: The jumbotron shows Andrei Svechnikov react after being selected second overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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BOISBRIAND, QC – SEPTEMBER 29: Alex Beaucage #16 of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies looks towards the play as he skates against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada during the QMJHL game at Centre d’Excellence Sports Rousseau on September 29, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
BOISBRIAND, QC – SEPTEMBER 29: Alex Beaucage #16 of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies looks towards the play as he skates against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada during the QMJHL game at Centre d’Excellence Sports Rousseau on September 29, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

3. Alex Beaucage

To start things off, Alex Beaucage is only 17 years old. Age doesn’t necessarily mean anything, but it could be a year or two before Beaucage is fully NHL-ready. That being said, he is already an offensive powerhouse in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Beaucage is a right-handed winger who is comfortable playing both sides of the ice. Currently playing for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Beaucage scored 39 goals and 40 assists for a combined 79 points in 68 games played. In his entired QMJHL career, Beaucage has scored 52 goals and 64 assists for a combined 116 points in 124 games played. Very solid numbers, overall.

Alex is a very fast, intelligent skater. He has a tremendous ‘hockey IQ’, and seems to be at the right place at the right time to not only make  plays, but to score goals. He’ll be a solid net-front presence on offense, and his play reminds me a bit of Jordan Martinook, but slightly more offensively gifted, and slightly less physical.

Beaucage, according to various sources, is currently projected to be drafted as early as 50th overall, as late as 138th overall, but in my opinion, will more likely land in the range of 102nd-110th overall pick. Not a bad place to be in at all, especially if you, as a general manager, have just loaded up on second-round prospect, and are looking for a solid, well-rounded winger to pick in the 3rd Round. Looking at you, Mr. Waddell.

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