No. 42, freshman forward Vincent Desjardins
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MavPuck is profiling the 11 newcomers on Omaha’s 2026-27 roster. Links to the previous profiles are at the bottom of the blog post.
Vincent Desjardins spent his entire QMJHL career with one team.
By the time he left the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, he had recorded 213 points in 210 regular-season games.
The 20-year-old forward is coming to Omaha after recording 81 and 78 points in his final two seasons, with 113 assists over those two years.
Four Seasons with the Armada
Desjardins, a native of Mirabel, Quebec, joined Blainville-Boisbriand during the 2022-23 season, appearing in 14 games and recording four goals and three assists.
He played his first full QMJHL season in 2023-24 and recorded 47 points in 68 games.
Then his offensive production took a big jump.
Desjardins recorded 18 goals and 63 assists for 81 points in 64 games in 2024-25.
He followed that with another 78 points in 64 games last season, scoring a career-high 28 goals and adding a team-leading 50 assists.
Desjardins also finished the season with a plus-41 rating and served as an alternate captain for the Armada.
A Familiar Group
Desjardins won't be the only former Armada player arriving in Omaha this season.
He played last season with fellow incoming Mavericks Maël Lavigne and William Lacelle.
The three helped Blainville-Boisbriand reach the QMJHL semifinals, where the Armada lost to Moncton in seven games.
Desjardins recorded four goals and four assists in 17 playoff games.
What He Brings to Omaha
The assist numbers are hard to miss. Desjardins led the Armada in assists in each of his final two seasons.
Desjardins, a native of Mirabel, Quebec, joined Blainville-Boisbriand during the 2022-23 season, appearing in 14 games and recording four goals and three assists.
He played his first full QMJHL season in 2023-24 and recorded 47 points in 68 games.
Then his offensive production took a big jump.
Desjardins recorded 18 goals and 63 assists for 81 points in 64 games in 2024-25.
He followed that with another 78 points in 64 games last season, scoring a career-high 28 goals and adding a team-leading 50 assists.
Desjardins also finished the season with a plus-41 rating and served as an alternate captain for the Armada.
A Familiar Group
Desjardins won't be the only former Armada player arriving in Omaha this season.
He played last season with fellow incoming Mavericks Maël Lavigne and William Lacelle.
The three helped Blainville-Boisbriand reach the QMJHL semifinals, where the Armada lost to Moncton in seven games.
Desjardins recorded four goals and four assists in 17 playoff games.
What He Brings to Omaha
The assist numbers are hard to miss. Desjardins led the Armada in assists in each of his final two seasons.
Desjardins played center in the QMJHL, although Omaha lists him simply as a forward on its roster.
One Thing to Know
Desjardins got an NHL look this summer.
He was one of 29 players invited to the Ottawa Senators' 2026 development camp, held June 29-July 1 (along with #oldbull Kevin Reidler).
What We’ll Be Watching
Desjardins has always been a playmaker, but his goal scoring took a jump in his final QMJHL season.
One Thing to Know
Desjardins got an NHL look this summer.
He was one of 29 players invited to the Ottawa Senators' 2026 development camp, held June 29-July 1 (along with #oldbull Kevin Reidler).
What We’ll Be Watching
Desjardins has always been a playmaker, but his goal scoring took a jump in his final QMJHL season.
After scoring 18 goals in 2024-25, he scored a career-high 28 last season.
Vincent Desjardins at a Glance:
Number: 42
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Vincent Desjardins at a Glance:
Number: 42
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Nickname: Vince
Height/Weight: 5-11 / 172
Hometown: Mirabel, Quebec
Shoots: Right
Previous Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
QMJHL Career: 210 games, 65 goals, 148 assists, 213 points
Previous Meet the New Mavericks profiles:
Maël Lavigne
William Lacelle
Lincoln Hjelm
Gavin Hodnett
Aiden Oiring
Logan Wormald🪱
Jayden Jubenvill
Height/Weight: 5-11 / 172
Hometown: Mirabel, Quebec
Shoots: Right
Previous Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
QMJHL Career: 210 games, 65 goals, 148 assists, 213 points
Previous Meet the New Mavericks profiles:
Maël Lavigne
William Lacelle
Lincoln Hjelm
Gavin Hodnett
Aiden Oiring
Logan Wormald🪱
Jayden Jubenvill
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