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MalikL'Italien
LDAge: 17191 CMCAN CAN
#32Board Rank
Malik L'Italien
NHLNHL DraftEligible, NHL Draft 2027Halifax Mooseheads · QMJHL
THL DraftUndrafted

Draft Class 2027

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LD · Halifax Mooseheads · QMJHL · Shoots: L · #32 · Board Rank 2027

Current season

2026-27

Halifax Mooseheads · QMJHL

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Scouting Feed
Kaston Johnson - Draft Prospects Hockey
2027 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Malik L’Italien (LD)

Malik L’Italien

#77 Halifax Mooseheads. Left shot D. 6’4” / 198

DOB: June 10, 2009

September 26, 2026 vs. Newfoundland Regiment

L’Italien is a big, rangy defenceman who was one of Halifax’s brighter spots in a difficult 6–0 loss. Playing nearly 25 minutes, he handled a heavy workload at even strength, on the penalty kill and on Halifax’s second power-play unit. He retrieved pucks effectively in the defensive zone and consistently moved them out with ease. He showed good composure under pressure, rarely appearing rushed, and generally made smart, simple decisions rather than forcing plays that were not available.

For his size, L’Italien moves well. His pivots were smooth, and his mobility allowed him to defend effectively in space. He used his length particularly well against the rush, extending his stick to disrupt attacks and take away passing or shooting options before they could develop. Offensively, his game was relatively simple but effective, moving pucks quickly and taking what the defence gave him.

Despite the blowout, L’Italien made very few noticeable mistakes. His most significant came following a defensive-zone faceoff, where he was slow to identify and stay with his assignment, allowing his man to get open at the back door for an uncontested tap-in. Moving forward, L’Italien should continue to handle major minutes for Halifax. His combination of size, mobility, reach, composure and defensive reliability gives him an intriguing foundation, and based on this viewing, he looks like a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Parker McLean - Draft Prospects Hockey
2027 NHL Draft Rankings: DuPont, Neuenschwander, and Privalov Lead Round 1

32. Malik L’Italien (6’4″ | 198lbs | LD | Halifax Mooseheads | Canada)

In a draft class full of smaller-framed blueliners, it wouldn’t surprise me to see 6’3” Malik L’Italien selected early on draft day.

Primarily serving as a shutdown defender, he embraces physical play, clearing out the net front and battling relentlessly along the boards.

While his offensive tools are built around a heavy point shot and solid distribution vision during power-play minutes with Halifax, they don’t project as high-end attributes just yet.

L’Italien possesses the defensive ability of a top-10 talent, but expanding his offensive toolbox will be the key to climbing into that top tier.

Dan Stewart - Draft Prospects Hockey
DRAFTPRO – 2024 7-ROUND CONTRIBUTOR MOCK DRAFT

196. Edmonton Oilers (From ANA) – Éliot L’Italien C Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) SUMMARY: L’Italien was a high pick in the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft, but through his first 60 games he only has 21 points. The Oilers have will have some work to do to get him back to being the player he once was, but he does have that potential to be something special. – Brogan Houston



Career Stats
SeasonTypeLeagueTeamGPGAP+/-PIMPPGSHGSOGNHLe
2026-27RegularQMJHLHalifax Mooseheads111910660.91

Data by EliteProspects



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