Benjamin Cossette-Ayotte — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
Benjamin Cossette-Ayotte is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Trois-Rivières, QC native. QMJHL Prospect of the Week in December 2025 after a 1G-4A weekend for Val-d'Or.
One of the most physical and aggressive defenders in the class — steps up in the neutral zone to break up rushes or deliver thunderous checks. Creativity from the offensive blueline; foot speed is the development area.
Benjamin is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.
Scouts compare Benjamin’s game to Hard-hitting QMJHL RHD profile. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.
Game-by-game heat map: Benjamin Cossette-Ayotte's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...
Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for Benjamin. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...
Comparable analysis: Among QMJHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Benjamin's underlying metrics rank...