Deschamps was taken in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft. Deschamps is one of those guys that can contribute everywhere. He doesn’t really stand out in a single area but that’s ok, this is the type of player that will excel on a line with two offensive players, he’ll chip in offense, win the face offs, kill the penalties, you know do all the little things. At the same time he does have a solid skill level that will show itself more as he improves his skating.
I also like his size, at 6’2 185 he’s yet another guy in the system with a projectable, pro frame, he may not end up as a power forward but he will be a guy that can use that size and reach to create offense.
He had a slow start in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League last season, but like the prior year, really came on late and ended up once again near a PPG. I am expecting Deschamps to have a huge year this season and possibly challenge for a spot on the Canadian u20 team.
It would not surprise me if he saw NHL action within 2 years as he continues to fill out, now his upside? Well who knows likely 2nd to 3rd line type. But one of those excellent 3rd liners that teams send out to score goals as well as remain defensively responsible.
He drew many comparisons to Patrice Bergeron in his draft year and stylistically you see some of it but Bergeron has been a 70 point player in the pros and I don’t see that type of offense in him. I can see him as a smaller version of Steve Rucchin or Michael Handzus, just a solid all around player who can get you 20 goals and be a coaches favorite that will do the things necessary to win.
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