Vincent Desharnais 411
- Desharnais played college hockey with Providence College from 2015 to 2019, after playing a season for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).
- Played minor pro with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL and the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL)
- He was a 7th-round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in his third year of draft eligibility.
- Desharnais was signed in March 2022 by the Oilers to a 2-Year, entry-level contract.
- In 114 regular season games, he has 1 goal and 16 assists and is a +18 and has averaged 15:02 TOI
Scouting Report @ CapFriendly.com
Oct. 2, 2023 (Updated: Oct. 3, 2023)
Big body defender who earned the trust of the Oilers coaching staff in (22/23)
Dressed for 36 regular season games – averaged 13:32 TOI at ES and PK.
Physical presence.
Average plus skater for NHL – Same for puck skill / execution
Hockey sense to keep things simple when required – no frills – finishes his checks / blocks shots / uses his length and long reach to his advantage
Dressed for all Oilers playoff games – same role as regular season
A bottom pairing ‘Defensive D’
Monitor hard match-ups on the road when opponents have last change
Better suited vs bottom six forwards
