Jérémy Lauzon

Jérémy Lauzon (born April 28, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lauzon was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the second round (52nd overall) in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He also spent time playing for the Seattle Kraken.

Jérémy Lauzon
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Lauzon with the Nashville Predators in 2022
Born (1997-04-28) April 28, 1997
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Nashville Predators
Boston Bruins
Seattle Kraken
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 2015
Boston Bruins
Playing career 2017–present

Playing career

After two seasons with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Lauzon was selected in the second round (52nd overall) by the Boston Bruins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Lauzon was returned to the Huskies for the 2015–16 season. On November 12, 2015, the Bruins signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract.[1] That season, Lauzon was named to the QMJHL 2nd All-Star Team.[2]

Lauzon joined the Bruins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins, for the 2017–18 season. He missed 22 games due to a concussion.[3] Lauzon finished the season with one goal and six assists in 52 games.

Lauzon made his NHL debut during the 2018–19 season on October 25, 2018, in a 3–0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.[4] On November 11, he scored his first career NHL goal against Malcolm Subban in a 4–1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.[5] In total, Lauzon skated in 16 games for Boston, as well as 29 in Providence.

On February 9, 2020, Lauzon was given a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Arizona Coyotes' forward Derek Stepan the previous night.[6] On February 14, the Bruins signed Lauzon to a two-year, $1.7 million contract extension.[7][8]

On July 21, 2021, Lauzon was selected from the Bruins at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft by the Seattle Kraken.[9]

On March 20, 2022, just days before the trade deadline, Lauzon was traded by Seattle to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2022 second-round draft pick.[10]

Personal life

Lauzon has two younger brothers. Zachary was selected in the second round, 51st overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.[11] The two were teammates with the Huskies. However, Zachary retired in September 2019 due to concussion symptoms.[12] Their youngest brother, Émile, currently plays for the Val-d'Or Foreurs of the QMJHL. His younger sister, Amélie, plays civil volleyball with the Gatineau Griffons.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Amos Forestiers QMAAA 41 4 11 15 52 — — — — —
2013–14 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 55 5 11 16 64 9 2 2 4 4
2014–15 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 60 15 21 36 88 — — — — —
2015–16 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 46 10 40 50 80 9 1 7 8 8
2016–17 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 39 5 23 28 50 13 5 9 14 22
2017–18 Providence Bruins AHL 52 1 6 7 38 4 0 0 0 2
2018–19 Providence Bruins AHL 29 1 6 7 42 4 1 0 1 4
2018–19 Boston Bruins NHL 16 1 0 1 2 — — — — —
2019–20 Providence Bruins AHL 45 1 12 13 65 — — — — —
2019–20 Boston Bruins NHL 19 1 1 2 29 6 0 0 0 18
2020–21 Boston Bruins NHL 41 1 7 8 40 7 0 0 0 2
2021–22 Seattle Kraken NHL 53 1 5 6 67 — — — — —
2021–22 Nashville Predators NHL 13 1 0 1 14 3 0 0 0 2
2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 67 3 9 12 66 — — — — —
NHL totals 209 8 22 30 218 16 0 0 0 22

International
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 Canada
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Canada WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 2 1 3 2
Junior totals 7 2 1 3 2

Awards and honours
Award Year
QMJHL
QMJHL President's Cup champion 2016
Second All-Star Team 2016 [2]

References
  1. "Bruins Sign DeBrusk, Lauzon and Senyshyn to Entry-Level Contracts". NHL.com. November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  2. "The Golden Puck Awards: an unforgettable evening!". theqmjhl.ca. April 6, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  3. Quattrucci, Chris (January 27, 2018). "P-Bruins & McIntyre Bounce Back, Lauzon Returns". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  4. Alden, Doug. "Chara scores twice, Halak stops 26 and Bruins top Flyers 3-0". AP News. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  5. Haggerty, Joe. "Jeremy Lauzon shines as injury fill-in with first NHL goal". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  6. O'Brien, James (February 9, 2020). "Bruins' Lauzon suspended two games for hit on Coyotes' Stepan". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
  7. "Bruins Sign Jeremy Lauzon To Two-Year Contract Extension". NHL.com. February 14, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  8. Mullen, Logan (February 14, 2020). "Bruins Sign Pending RFA Defenseman Jeremy Lauzon to Contract Extension". NESN. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  9. "Seattle Kraken make their picks". Seattle Kraken. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  10. "Predators acquire D Lauzon in trade with Kraken". TSN.ca. March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  11. "Penguins Select Defenseman Zachary Lauzon in the 2017 NHL Draft". Pittsburgh Penguins. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  12. Lalancette, Mikaël. "Zachary Lauzon is Preparing For His Second Life". TVA Sports. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
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