Player's Profile
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- Name: Mathieu Carle
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-09-30
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Gatineau, Quebec
- Acquired: 2006 NHL Draft by Montreal
- Playing In: Pro
Mathieu Carle
Prospect Grade: 7.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Phil Laugher
History
Carle was selected by Acadie Bathurst in the first round of the 2003 QMJHL Midget Draft, and stepped right into an important role on the rebuilding Titan. Carle saw regular ice time on the second and third pairings in his first season with the club, picking up a strong 23 points, 11 of which were goals. He earned a spot on the Quebec squad in the under-17 tournament as a result of his play. He tried to work more on his defensive game in his sophomore season, given that he had now inherited a role in the team’s top defensive pairing at only 17, and picked up 33 points, playing in a full schedule.
Carle, a late-1987 birth date, entered his draft year with a bang, getting off to a cracking offensive start, one which saw him actually lead the QMJHL in scoring after the first few games. Carle could not be expected to keep up such a torrid pace as two points a game over the course of an entire season, and cooled offensively, though he still focused on trying to create plays in the other end, unfortunately, to the detriment of his defensive game, which suffered at times over the course of the season. Carle played for the QMJHL team in the Canada-Russia Hockey Challenge, and was also a participant in the CHL Top Prospects Game.
2006-07: A mid-season trade from the Acadie-Bathurst Titan signaled not only a change of scenery but a change in style of play, from a more offense-oriented team to one that is more defense-first. Carle adapted quickly, and assumed a leadershjip role with his new team.
Read this 2006 Q&A with Carle
Talent Analysis
Carle is a strong offensive presence from the blue line, with good skating and strong puck-handling ability. He can tend to get a little too focused on his offensive game, though, and will occasionally neglect his defensive responsibilities. When he does focus on his own end, he is willing to drop in front of shots, and is good positionally. However, that is when he does. Consistency and focus is an issue with Carle’s play. He has good size, and is willing to get his nose dirty from time to time, but will have to use his size more effectively, and more regularly, in order to intimidate the opposition.
Future
Carle has the talent to be a top four defenseman in the professional ranks. Whether or not he can get the focus to attain the level of his ability is another matter. He will look to further improve his defensive game, while cutting back on needless penalties.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Acadie- Bathurst Titans (QMJHL) | 59 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -9 | 57 |
| 2004-05 | Acadie- Bathurst Titans (QMJHL) | 69 | 4 | 29 | 33 | -27 | 53 |
| 2005-06 | Acadie- Bathurst Titans (QMJHL) | 67 | 18 | 51 | 69 | +20 | 122 |
| 2006 | Acadie- Bathurst Titans (QMJHL) | 17 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
| 2006-07 | Acadie- Bathurst Titans (QMJHL) | 38 | 12 | 39 | 51 | +17 | 52 |
| 2006-07 | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) | 25 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -6 | 27 |
| 2007 | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) | 16 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -2 | 16 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 4th 2008
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