Justin Carbonneau stepped out of his father’s shadow long before the 2025 NHL Draft, forging his own identity as a power forward with a football mentality. The 18-year-old right winger from Blainville-Boisbriand Armada was selected 19th overall by the St. Louis Blues, blending a family legacy of NHL grit with a modern, collision-oriented playing style.
Height: 6’1″ (185 cm) | Weight: 203 lb (92 kg) | Born: November 25, 2006 | Position: Right Wing | Draft: 2025, St. Louis Blues, 19th overall | Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
Personal Details
- Born: November 25, 2006 in Lévis, Quebec, Canada HockeyDB
- Height: 6’1″ (185 cm) NHL.com
- Weight: 203 lb (92 kg) NHL.com (Flames)
- Position: Right Wing
Career Highlights
- Drafted 19th overall by St. Louis Blues in 2025 The Athletic
- Plays for Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
- Known for physical, football-style play NHL.com
- Recorded 46 goals, 43 assists, 89 points in 62 games (2024–25) NHL.com (Flames)
Family Connection
- Son of NHL legend Guy Carbonneau The Athletic
- Father is a former NHL captain and current speaker/ambassador
- Follows family hockey tradition
Scouting Profile
- Power forward with ‘football mentality’ NHL.com
- Rated No. 16 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting The Athletic
- Described as “natural goal scorer with an excellent shot release” The Athletic
- “He can hit, retrieve pucks, protect them, and drive them right to the cage” — Upside Hockey
| Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Justin Carbonneau | Multiple |
| Date of Birth | November 25, 2006 | HockeyDB |
| Place of Birth | Lévis, Quebec, Canada | HockeyDB |
| Height | 6’1″ (185 cm) | NHL.com (Flames) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | NHL.com (Flames) |
| Position | Right Wing | NHL.com (Flames) |
| Shoots | Right | Upside Hockey |
| Current Team | Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) | Multiple |
| NHL Draft | 2025, St. Louis Blues, 19th overall | The Athletic |
| Father | Guy Carbonneau (former NHL player) | The Athletic |
Is Justin Carbonneau related to Guy?
Yes, Justin Carbonneau is the son of Guy Carbonneau, the former NHL captain of the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars. The relationship is well-documented in draft coverage. “Justin Carbonneau is the son of Guy Carbonneau,” The Athletic stated in its June 2025 scouting profile.
Who is Justin Carbonneau’s father?
Guy Carbonneau is a retired NHL centre who played 1,318 regular-season games, won three Frank J. Selke Trophies as the league’s best defensive forward, and captained both the Canadiens (1993 Stanley Cup) and the Stars (1999 Stanley Cup). Today he works as a hockey speaker and ambassador.
Who are Justin Carbonneau’s parents?
Justin’s mother has not been widely identified in public sources. Most profiles focus solely on his father’s legacy.
What does Guy Carbonneau do now?
Guy Carbonneau is involved in hockey outreach as a speaker and brand ambassador. He occasionally appears on French-language hockey broadcasts in Quebec.
What is Justin Carbonneau known for?
Carbonneau is known for a power-forward style that scouts describe as a “football mentality.” He combines physicality with scoring touch.
What does Justin Carbonneau do?
He is a right winger for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. In 2024–25 he posted 46 goals and 43 assists (89 points) in 62 games, finishing second in team scoring.
What is Justin Carbonneau’s playing style?
NHL.com described him as a “power forward who plays with a football mentality” — aggressive, physical, and willing to hit. The Athletic added he is a “natural goal scorer with an excellent shot release” and “an offensive threat as a playmaker with poise and deception with the puck.”
“He can hit, retrieve pucks, protect them, and drive them right to the cage.” — Upside Hockey scouting report
Why is he called a football mentality player?
Carbonneau played football earlier in his youth, and scouts note his willingness to initiate contact and compete for loose pucks mirrors the collision-oriented nature of gridiron sports. The label appears in multiple draft profiles.
How tall is Justin Carbonneau?
Justin Carbonneau stands 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall and weighs 203 pounds (92 kg).
What is Justin Carbonneau’s weight?
According to the Calgary Flames’ draft class page, his listed weight is 203 lb (92 kg).
What are Justin Carbonneau’s full measurements?
| Measurement | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6’1″ (185 cm) | NHL.com (Flames) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | NHL.com (Flames) |
| Wingspan | Not officially listed | — |
How does his size compare to NHL averages?
At 6’1″ and 203 lb, Carbonneau is already near the NHL average for right wingers (roughly 6’1″/200 lb). His frame projects well for the power-forward role he aims to play.
What does Justin Carbonneau do?
He is a full-time junior hockey player who will develop in the QMJHL before joining the St. Louis Blues organization.
What position does Justin Carbonneau play?
Right wing. He is listed as a right winger by NHL.com and Upside Hockey.
What team does Justin Carbonneau play for?
He currently plays for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He was originally drafted by the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft (20th overall) but has spent the last two and a half seasons with the Armada.
What is Justin Carbonneau’s current role?
He is a top-six forward for the Armada, expected to return to junior for the 2025–26 season before potentially turning pro.
How does Justin Carbonneau compare to other prospects?
Carbonneau’s draft stock placed him 16th among North American skaters in the final NHL Central Scouting rankings.
What is Justin Carbonneau’s draft ranking?
The Athletic and NHL.com both confirm he was ranked No. 16 among North American prospects ahead of the draft.
How does his style compare to Guy Carbonneau?
While his father was a defensive specialist known for faceoffs and shutdown work, Justin is a scoring power forward. The contrast is stark: Guy won Selke Trophies by limiting opponents; Justin wins by overpowering them offensively.
What are experts saying about his potential?
“He is a confident player who wants the puck on his stick and aims to make a difference every shift.” — The Athletic scouting report
“His competitive spirit is high and he finishes checks whenever he can.” — The Athletic
Scouts project him as a middle-six forward at the NHL level, able to contribute both offensively and physically.
Justin Carbonneau’s Career Timeline
- November 25, 2006: Born in Lévis, Quebec. HockeyDB
- 2022: Drafted 20th overall by the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL Entry Draft. Upside Hockey
- 2022–2023: Begins junior career with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (spent last 2.5 seasons there). Upside Hockey
- 2024–2025: Records 46 goals, 43 assists, 89 points in 62 games; emerges as top prospect. NHL.com (Flames)
- June 2025: Selected 19th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Draft. The Athletic
- July 2025: Signs entry-level contract with St. Louis Blues (announced on Instagram).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justin Carbonneau’s NHL team?
The St. Louis Blues, who drafted him 19th overall in 2025.
When was Justin Carbonneau drafted?
He was drafted in June 2025, the 19th pick of the first round.
What is Justin Carbonneau’s playing style?
Power forward with a football mentality — physical, aggressive, and offensively skilled.
How old is Justin Carbonneau?
He was born November 25, 2006, making him 18 years old (as of July 2025).
What is Justin Carbonneau’s contract status?
He signed an entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues in July 2025.
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