The thing is though the off the puck play and d-zone isn’t for lack of effort. I just think his IQ in that area isn’t there yet. If an NHL team is understanding that it’ll be an area to really focus on and work with him it could definitely improve. Can see him battling for pucks all over.

The thing with Carbonneau for me is the off the puck play. He is just raw when it comes to d-zone IQ and is trying to stretch the zone at times when he maybe shouldn’t. In this clip we see how he gets caught way too close to strong side as the weak side winger. Leaves far side D with a lane.

Justin Carbonneau is such a fun player to watch. His puck skills and shot are absolutely outstanding. He can make plays when it seems he has nothing. He might have one of the higher ceilings in this draft when it comes to pure skill alone in my opinion.