Prospect Info: 2015 18th overall - Thomas Chabot (D) Saint John Sea Dogs

[PatrickEaves]

Svechnikov came to NA to learn the game here and said many times he didn't mind playing in the AHL. Gimme a break. Guy wants to play in the NHL.

I asked a friend today who played versus Chabot this year said he's not the kind of guy you notice a lot but does everything pretty well. Said he's not physical at all and that sometimes he gets outta position chasing guys but believe he might be good. Time will tell. Sharing because some people asked me to, I am no scout just a guy who watched a lot of Q this year and that's pretty much what I think of Chabot I just had a big crush on Svechnikov

Hmmm, sounds like Ruslan Bashkirov to me.

I wonder how long Bashkirov stayed in NA... oh... wait...

 

[Icelevel]

I read that his favorite defenceman is Erik Karlsson
not a surprise but he could have a chance to play with him in a few years.

 

[HispanicAtTheDisco]

So he's a similar to Wiercioch but can skate and is better at defense? Sounds like he'll be a really good compliment for Ceci!

 

[SenatorArmy*]

Hopefully one day he doesn't have to be Chabot out

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Yes, exactly. Same lack of aggression and toughness. Fml.

That's what the third pairing meatheads are for.

 

[Agent Zub]

I've been watching a lot of footage of Chabot and I can't help but compare him to OEL. Silky smooth skater , amazing composure and passing. He's going to be really good.

 

[Six Assets]

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

nice moves....that #14 kid who scored a goal and set him up looks pretty sweet, too (whoever he is)

 

[Six Assets]

nice moves....that #14 kid who scored a goal and set him up looks pretty sweet, too (whoever he is)

Barzal

 

[Agent Zub]

Makes me sad we were so close to drafting Barzal and Connor.

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Elusive is the word i choose to use when describing Chabot

 

[simplefan]

To me, he looks like a smooth skating defenseman in the McDonagh mold

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Does he always wear number 4? I wonder if we retire that number

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I've been watching a lot of footage of Chabot and I can't help but compare him to OEL. Silky smooth skater , amazing composure and passing. He's going to be really good.

Yea I thought of this, actually first thing that popped in my mind too but I went with Josi comparable cause OEL imo has more physical traits.

 

[Minister of Offence]

These players, generally speaking, are the most valuable in the game today.

Smooth skating, good size two way dmen make impacts few other players get to make. Must be developed properly.

 

[Rodzilla]

Yeah didn't like the pick at first due to my man crush on Svechnikov and because I think Chabot needs strenght and work on defense but considering the work we've done with young defenders I believe our organisation can do something good with him. Great first pass being able to beat the forecheck and having a knack for offense is crucial in today's NHL and I like my dmens to be able to get out of our zone once in a while so I might like it later.

I'll be patient.

 

[derriko]

Welcome to Ottawa Alex Edler!!

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Barzal

lol...dang. Well, I can see why so many wanted Barzal.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Chabot not invited to Team Canada's summer development camp

First Ceci now Chabot. Seems Team Canada isn't a fan of our young D men.

 

[starling]

Chabot not invited to Team Canada's summer development camp

First Ceci now Chabot. Seems Team Canada isn't a fan of our young D men.

Happened a week ago though.
6 defencemen drafted after him invited.
I just realized Chabot is the first Canadian defenceman drafted this year.

 

[operasen]

Happened a week ago though.
6 defencemen drafted after him invited.
I just realized Chabot is the first Canadian defenceman drafted this year.

In three years he's going to be pushing for a spot, no question. Seems quite poised. Draws defenders to him as he passes the puck.

Our D in three years could be crowded with the guys we've drafted coming up against the guys we are retaining now. Good competition.

 

[Bileur]

The scouting reports sound like Redden (which is a good thing).

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Do you guys think Chabot has good chance of making Canada WJC team

 

[PatrickEaves]

Chabot not invited to Team Canada's summer development camp

First Ceci now Chabot. Seems Team Canada isn't a fan of our young D men.

WJ team selection is full of politics by Hockey Canada.

I wouldn't put much stock into how good players are based on them making the team or not.

The only reason Team Canada still wins WJCs is because Canada has so much depth, a blind monkey could choose a team, and it would be made up of good players.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

WJ team selection is full of politics by Hockey Canada.

I wouldn't put much stock into how good players are based on them making the team or not.

The only reason Team Canada still wins WJCs is because Canada has so much depth, a blind monkey could choose a team, and it would be made up of good players.

Well said.

On another note, if the kid has a good September-December, he can still get an invite to the main camp. It's happened before.