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LiamLefebvre
CAge: 19191 CM92 KGCAN CAN
52PNHLe
Liam Lefebvre
NHLNHL Draft2026, LAK (46th overall)2nd round, 14th pick
THLTHL Draft2026, PIT (52nd overall)2nd round, 20th pick

Projected potential

Bio

A responsible, pro-framed center with a plus-level skating.

PNHLe

Projected potential: 52 · 2nd Line Potential2026-27 · QMJHL · Cape Breton Eagles

What is PNHLe?

PNHLe is an offensive stat that is used to project a player’s point potential at the NHL level and is meant to standardize a variety of leagues so that prospects can be compared from one league with another.

PNHLe attempts to equalize all leagues, age and positions so that the offensive potential of a prospect can easily be compared with others, while also projecting future NHL point potential in the prime years of a player.

The problem with NHLe

The premise of the NHLe stat is certainly a great idea. If a player jumps directly from one league to the NHL there should be some precedent set by historical values that would indicate how many points that player should project to having in a full NHL season. However, it always bothered me that NHLe never took into account that younger players in the same league would always have a massive disadvantage compared to those that have more experience and are physically more mature in the same league. NHLe only looks at the present to predict how many points in one league are equated at the NHL level.

NHL Certainty
4.5
45% odds
Odds of becoming a full-time NHL player (10.0 = 100%). Draft guideline is a starting point and should rise as the prospect proves himself.
Upside
5.5
 
Best-case offensive upside (peak season points potential). Forwards: 8.0 ≈ 80 points. Defense and goalie scales differ.

Scouting Feed

Lefebvre was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Weekly 2026 NHL Draft Eligible Three Stars

Liam Lefebvre | C | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)

Overage forward Liam Lefebvre has made a seamless transition from United States prep school hockey to Canadian major junior, emerging as an important contributor during a championship run.

The Montreal native recorded 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 35 games with the Rimouski Océanic before being acquired by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens ahead of the trade deadline.

The 6-foot-3, 203-pound center elevated his production after the move to one of the QMJHL’s top clubs, recording 30 points (17 goals, 13 assists) in 25 games. Despite averaging just 14:32 of ice time per game, the Trinity-Pawling alumnus finished third on the team in points per game among skaters who appeared in at least 45 contests.

Lefebvre added four points in four games this past week, helping the Saguenéens secure their first league championship since 1994. His ability to provide secondary scoring and consistent two-way play proved to be an important part of Chicoutimi’s title-winning run.

Final Rankings: An overage prospect who impressed in his QMJHL rookie year. Lefebvre has a pro-level frame already and plays a responsible game. The offense is limited, but he looks like a potential bottom-sixer and a good bet at that. His skating is a plus trait as well, and with a clear development path ahead, he should be able to further improve his all-around game. –



Career Stats
SeasonTypeLeagueTeamGPGAP+/-PIMPPGSHGSOG
2021-22RegularQM15AAA ELaurentides Conquérants M15 AAAE29751216
2021-22RegularQM17ELaurentides Conquérants M17 AAA10002
2021-22PlayoffsQM15AAA ELaurentides Conquérants M15 AAAE20114
2022-23RegularUSHS-PrepTrinity-Pawling School24279
2023-24RegularUSHS-PrepTrinity-Pawling School25121729
2024-25RegularUSHS-PrepTrinity-Pawling School25213657
2025-26RegularQMJHLRimouski Océanic34151429-846
2025-26RegularQMJHLChicoutimi Saguenéens25171330940
2025-26PlayoffsQMJHLChicoutimi Saguenéens205712628
2026-27RegularQMJHLCape Breton Eagles12710171220