CEM is proud to announce that client Rafael Harvey-Pinard was recently drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round of the 2019 NHL entry draft. After three seasons in the QMJHL, including a dominant 85-point season as captain of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies last year, Harvey-Pinard was selected 201st overall by Montreal. Harvey-Pinard continued to impress at Montreal’s rookie camp before being sent back to the QMJHL where he will captain the Chicoutimi Saguenéens this season. CEM is incredibly proud of Rafael’s hard work and dedication, and we are incredibly excited to see what the future holds for him. Congrats, RHP!

CEM is excited to announce that long-time client Jake Massie has signed his entry-level NHL contract with the Florida Panthers. After being drafted in the 6th round of the 2015 NHL draft by the Carolina Hurricanes, Jake’s rights were traded to Chicago, and more recently, to Florida. Massie spent the last three seasons at the University of Vermont, where he continued to improve and work both on and off the ice. Jake made his NHL preseason debut on September 19th against the Montreal Canadiens, where he played over 15 minutes, racking up his first career assist, along with four hits.

CEM is excited to announce that client Simon Benoit has signed his entry-level NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Despite never being drafted, Simon’s continued hard work, dedication to hockey and improvement has led to him earning this contract. Simon spent three seasons in the QMJHL, all with the Shawinigan Cataractes, where his game improved each season. Simon spent the 2018-19 season playing for the San Diego Gulls in the AHL, where he scored 16 points in 65 games. CEM is very excited to see what the future holds for Simon.

On March 16th, 2017 the Carolina Hurricanes and CEM goalie Callum Booth agreed to a three year, entry-level contract. The deal consists of an NHL level salary of $650,000 in the first two seasons, and $750,000 in the 3rd season. If Booth plays in the AHL, he will be paid $65,000 in the first two years and $67,500 in the 3rd year. Booth will also receive a signing bonus of $75,000 each year from the Hurricanes. Booth, 20 years old on May 21st, 2017, was the 93rd selection in the 4th round of the 2015 NHL draft to the Hurricanes. Standing at 6’4” 200lbs, Booth is a promising…

On April 28th, 2017, The Montreal Canadiens and CEM forward Antoine Waked agreed to terms on a three year, entry-level contract Waked, 20, was a free agent forward who played the 2016-17 season with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL. Waked played 67 games in the 2016-17 season for the Huskies, scoring 39 goals and 41 assists, totaling to 80 points and led the Huskies to a second place finish. Waked ranked 5th in the QMJHL with a plus-41 differential. Waked also finished tied 9th in the league for goals scored, and 12th in points, making him a lethal weapon on the ice. Waked, a Quebec native from…

On May 31st, 2017, The Los Angeles Kings acquired the rights of Bokondji Imama, also known as “Boko” from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for the Kings 7th round draft pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. The trade was made on the eve of the signing deadline and was conditioned on the Kings to sign Imama to an NHL contract before June 1st at 2 p.m. On June 1st, 2017, a day after he was traded, Boko and the LA Kings agreed to a three year, entry-level contract. Imama, a 20-year-old hailing from Montreal, Quebec, had an unbelievable season with the St. John Seadogs in 2016-17, scoring…