In the world of hockey, few names have sparked as much early excitement and speculation as Gabriel D’Aigle. Once heralded as Quebec’s next great goaltending hope, D’Aigle captured the imagination of fans and scouts alike with his dazzling skill set and poise beyond his years. For supporters of the Montreal Canadiens, the prospect of a homegrown netminder following in the legendary footsteps of Marc-André Fleury or Carey Price seemed almost too good to be true.

Yet the road to NHL stardom is rarely straightforward, and D’Aigle’s journey has taken unexpected twists. Despite once being viewed as a potential top pick in the draft, his stock has shifted dramatically in recent rankings. Still, the dream remains alive—not just for D’Aigle himself, but for those who believe he could one day don the iconic Canadiens sweater.

What makes his story even more compelling is the openness with which he has shared his aspirations. Few young prospects are as candid about their goals, and D’Aigle’s desire to play for Montreal has not gone unnoticed by the organization. As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on this talented goaltender, eager to see where his next chapter begins.

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The name Gabriel D’Aigle probably rings a bell if you’re a hockey and Montreal Canadiens fan.

We’re talking about a young Quebecois goaltender who was once projected to become a first-overall pick in the NHL Draft and was expected to be the next Marc-André Fleury.

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He has absolutely incredible talent, but he ultimately was not ranked as a potential first-overall pick in the 2025 Draft, far from it.

Depending on the source, he is ranked around 180th overall or as the 11th-best goaltender in North America.

Gabriel D’Aigle Wants to Be Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens

It’s rare to see a player be so direct, but the promising goaltender has outright stated that he dreams of being drafted by the Canadiens.

The Canadiens have already met with Gabriel D’Aigle, and they are one of only four teams that have done so!

That could be a little sign.

Could he become the next number-one goalie for the Laval Rocket, once Jacob Fowler is ready to graduate to the NHL?

“Some even talked about him as the next Carey Price, but ultimately, the Quebec native never performed up to expectations in the QMJHL.

As a result, he fell from being a potential top-10 pick to a goalie likely to be drafted after the third round. […]

Moreover, D’Aigle dreams of being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, as he stated during an interview with Alex Trudel on CJSO radio in Sorel.”

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He added that he wants to play for the Montreal Canadiens one day.

In the fourth round, why not take a chance on D’Aigle?

“D’Aigle also stated that he had met with four NHL teams, including the Canadiens, with whom he had a very smooth conversation in French.

He felt there was interest.”

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A name to remember!