Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?
Carbonneau is a talented offensive-zone player with naturally quick hands, a quick release that can beat goalies from midrange and change angles on defensemen and strong athletic tools as a solid and sturdy skater with a pro frame. He can challenge defenders and threaten offensively on or off the puck. He has good outside-in hands pulling pucks across his body. He has a good wall game. He can make plays for himself or play in and out of give-and-gos, though he does try to beat guys one-on-one a little too much (albeit often pulling it off). He’s a volume shot generator without sacrificing shot quality. And he has really grown into the body of a power forward, with a very strong physical build and an ability to play through contact. When there’s an opportunity inside the offensive zone, whether it’s off a broken play or in tight, he’s usually there to capitalize and make something happen. I don’t think he has star power, but he’s quite skilled — skilled enough to project as a strong and productive second-line forward if he continues to develop more pace and consistent habits off the puck. I did think about ranking him a little lower here, but I’m high on the player.
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