QMJHL number one draft pick Maddox Dagenais is traded after declining to report

The QMJHL draft unfolded last night, witnessing the Cape Breton Eagles trading the coveted first overall pick to the Quebec Remparts. In return, they secured a package comprising four valuable assets.

Subsequently, the Remparts exercised their newly acquired selection by choosing Maddox Dagenais, widely regarded as the consensus top prospect for the first overall pick.

Dagenais showcased his talent by netting 42 goals and tallying 81 points in a mere 35 U16 AAA games. He continues his father's legacy, with both of them achieving the remarkable feat of being selected first overall in the QMJHL draft, establishing them as the league's inaugural father-son duo to attain this honor.

Speculations suggest that Dagenais would not report to the Eagles had they selected him, prompting their decision to trade him�a scenario reminiscent of the Eric Lindros saga of 1991 and 1992.

The forward's focus now shifts to becoming a pivotal asset for Quebec while aiming for a high selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Source: Hockey Patrol
QMJHL first overall pick Maddox Dagenais gets traded after refusing to report