
William Villeneuve
Defenseman · Toronto Maple Leafs
2020 Draft, Rd 4 Pick 29 (#122) — Toronto Maple Leafs
Contract
Cap Hit
$775K
Total Value
$775K
Expires
1 yrs · 2025-2026
Status
Then RFA
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Recent Stories
Craig Berube lays out his blueprint for rookies Haymes and Villeneuve as they step into the NHL fire tonight. The coach knows debuts can make or break a kid's confidence, especially with the pressure of a tight standings race. His expectations set the tone for whether these call-ups stick or head back to the bus leagues.
Toronto's William Villeneuve and Luke Haymes wait in the wings as call-ups, with coaches weighing NHL debuts before the curtain falls. The Leafs balance desperation for depth against protecting assets for the playoffs. A late-season push could force Shanahan's hand in these final games.
Xavier Villeneuve suits up again for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada after a nagging injury, bringing his Lane Hutson-esque puckhandling and edgework back to a squad loaded with NHL first-rounders like Bill Zonnon and Justin Carbonneau. The 5-foot-11 blueliner leads QMJHL defensemen in scoring with 30 points in 25 games this season, fueling whispers of a deep Memorial Cup run that could skyrocket his stock as a top-10 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.