If you follow the Saint John Sea Dogs, you have plenty of reasons to be excited about the future. Six players from the team recently earned spots on the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2027 NHL Draft. This impressive showing ties Saint John for the most players recognized among all Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League teams.

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Top Prospects Lead the Way

The official announcement highlights forwards Jamie Glance and Alexis Joseph. Both players received A ratings. This designation marks them as projected first round selections in the upcoming draft. They are two of only four QMJHL players to earn this top tier rating.

Glance currently leads the Sea Dogs in scoring. He has 19 points in 14 games during his first QMJHL season. The 18 year old American forward joined Saint John after a successful stint with the U.S. National Team Development Program. Joseph brings his own impressive resume. As the first overall selection in the 2025 QMJHL Draft, the 17 year old centre has 14 points in 14 games this season.

Depth Across the Roster

Four other Sea Dogs earned W ratings. NHL Central Scouting uses the W rating to project players as sixth or seventh round draft picks. This group includes forwards Matyáš Čančík and Oliver Ozogany, defenceman Thomas Charbonneau, and goaltender Rafaël Courchesne.

Čančík and Ozogany both joined the team through the 2026 CHL Import Draft and are making immediate impacts. Charbonneau is in his second season in the league after arriving from the Quebec Remparts. Courchesne anchors the group in net, returning for his second season and posting a solid 2.65 goals against average early in the year.

Upcoming Action

You can watch five of these prospects compete in the 2026 QMJHL Prospects Game on Wednesday, October 28 in Gatineau, Quebec. Joseph, Glance, Čančík, Charbonneau, and Ozogany will all participate in the showcase event.

The Sea Dogs return to TD Station this Saturday to face the Moncton Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are available through the official team website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an A rating mean on the NHL Central Scouting list?

An A rating indicates that NHL Central Scouting projects the player as a first round candidate for the NHL Draft.

Which Saint John Sea Dogs received an A rating?

Forwards Jamie Glance and Alexis Joseph both received A ratings on the preliminary watch list.

When do the Sea Dogs play next at home?

The Sea Dogs host the Moncton Wildcats at TD Station this Saturday at 4:00 p.m.