Adam Graves said Fontaine's strong two-way game should allow Fontaine to "excel in the pro game." When given that scouting report, Fontaine smiled and said it was a confidence booster to hear that.
"It gives me confidence. They said if you continue like that you have a good chance to make it through [to pro hockey]," Fontaine said. "It's nice to hear those things from guys who played in the NHL."
The 6-foot-1, 191-pound center said he won't change his summer training regimen as he heads towards his first year of professional hockey after four seasons in the QMJHL. He said he'd like to try and add more size and get a bit stronger to be able to compete better with older players in either the American Hockey League or the ECHL.
Fontaine missed last year's development camp due to injury, so this week has been his first on the ice. He said he's enjoyed the experience, especially being able to meet fellow prospects from around the world.
"It's amazing. We get to know guys from everywhere. From Finland, the American guys," Fontaine said. "It's nice to be surrounded by good players and also this organization. They teach us the way. They show us how to do it. It's fun to be out there."