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Maddox Dagenais

Skilled center with Quebec in QMJHL.

Height
6'0"
Weight
183 lb
Position
C
League
QMJHL
Rank
#18
HMD Tier
T3
Scouting Report

Maddox Dagenais — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Maddox Dagenais is a second-round projection with first-round upside in the 2026 NHL Draft. Skilled center with Quebec in QMJHL. Quick hands, excellent vision, and strong compete level.

Creates scoring chances at a high rate. Needs to add strength but the offensive toolkit is legit.

Maddox sits in the late-first-to-second-round range on most boards. The path to the NHL is plausible, with the right development environment.

Scouts compare Maddox’s game to Mika Zibanejad lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
PlaymakingSkillVisionCompete
△ Areas to Develop
SizePhysicality
👑 PRO INSIGHT
Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Maddox Dagenais'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 Maddox. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

Comparable analysis: Among QMJHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Maddox's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Skilled center with Quebec in QMJHL. Quick hands, excellent vision, and strong compete level. Creates scoring chances at a high rate. Needs to add strength but the offensive toolkit is legit.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maddox

Where was Maddox Dagenais drafted in 2026?
Maddox Dagenais was drafted #16 overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Who does Maddox Dagenais play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Mika Zibanejad lite. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Maddox Dagenais play for?
Maddox Dagenais plays for Quebec in the QMJHL. Maddox was born Feb 2008.
What are Maddox Dagenais's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Playmaking, Skill, Vision, and Compete as Maddox's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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