Xavier Daigle of the Cape Breton Eagles, left, fires a shot on goal as he’s pressured by Blake Pilgrim-Edwards of the former Acadie-Bathurst Titan during Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action at Centre 200 in Sydney last season. Daigle was traded to Chicoutimi on Wednesday. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Photo by Jeremy Fraser /Jeremy FraserArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles were able to get a defenceman back in their lineup while extending the junior career of another on Wednesday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentCaptain Tomas Lavoie was reassigned to Cape Breton by the Utah Mammoth after attending the NHL club’s main training camp over the last week.Article contentArticle contentA first overall pick by the Eagles in 2022, Lavoie posted career highs in goals (15), assists (40) and points (55) in 60 games last season.Article contentArticle content Tomas Lavoie will be among five returning defencemen for the Cape Breton Eagles this season. The 19-year-old will also serve as the club’s captain. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Photo by Jeremy Fraser /Cape Breton PostArticle contentMeanwhile, the Eagles traded overage defenceman Xavier Daigle to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens for a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a third-round pick in 2028.Article contentThe 20-year-old was drafted in the second round by Cape Breton in 2021 and played parts of five seasons with the Eagles organization, posting 15 goals and 73 points along with a +18 rating in 207 games.Article contentDaigle appeared in two games with the Eagles this season, posting a goal and a +1 rating along with two shots on goal.Article contentWith the trade of Daigle, the Eagles have secured its three overage players including goaltender Félix Hamel and forwards Lewis Gendron and Lucas Romeo.Article contentThe acquisition of Daigle also finalizes the Saguenéens 20-year-old situation which also includes forwards Emmanuel Vermette and Connor Haynes.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles get Tomas Lavoie back, trade overager Daigle to Saguenéens
