Louis-Félix Bourque of the Drummondville Voltigeurs advanced to the Ottawa Senators’ main training camp following the NHL rookie showcase tournament, according to team announcements. The 18-year-oid forward, selected in the third round of the NHL draft, joins 57 players competing for roster spots at the Canadian capital.
### Ottawa Senators Evaluate Louis-Félix Bourque at Main Camp
Louis-Félix Bourque advanced to the Ottawa Senators’ main training camp at the Canadian Tire Centre following appearances in the rookie tournament at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau. According to the Ottawa Senators, the tournament featured prospects from Ottawa, the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Winnipeg Jets. Following medical evaluations, on-ice sessions opened for the 32 participating forwards and overall roster of 57 players. Bourque enters the camp after being named an assistant captain for the Drummondville Voltigeurs ahead of his second Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) season.
### Buffalo Sabres Release Dylan Dumont Following Rookie Showcase
Dylan Dumont returned to the Drummondville Voltigeurs after the Buffalo Sabres released the forward from their training camp roster, according to statements released by the organization. The 18-year-old native of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville recorded two points during the rookie showcase, participating in both goals during a 6-2 defeat against the Boston Bruins prospects.
“I find it incredible to wear the Sabres sweater,” Dylan Dumont told Buffalo media. “It’s a dream come true!”
Dumont scored from a sharp angle on a rebound and delivered a cross-ice power-play pass to Doman Szongoth during the tournament. According to comments published on the Buffalo Sabres official website, Dumont emphasized the physical demands of the professional level.
“Here, the game is faster, more physical,” Dumont stated in a team video. “This summer, I worked hard on the physical aspect of my game. I want to become bigger and stronger to win more battles.”
### Jan Láryš Returns to Drummondville After Bruins Tryout
Jan Láryš returned to the Drummondville Voltigeurs after attending the Boston Bruins rookie camp as an invited player, according to reports from team observers. The 18-year-old Czech goaltender contributed to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres prospects in Buffalo. Following the conclusion of the rookie tournaments, the Drummondville Voltigeurs prepared to open their QMJHL regular season schedule against the Sherbrooke Phoenix at the Palais des Sports Léopold-Drolet.
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