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

[SixthSens]

@Syl_St_Laurent 7m7 minutes ago Gatineau, Québec
I'm told #Sens prospect Thomas Chabot (@ThomasChabot1) will be getting a late invite to Hockey Canada's WJC summer camp.

Nice to hear.

 

[BondraTime]

Nice to hear.

Never heard about that yet, surprised.

Great to hear none the less, he deserves it.

 

[OD99]

Very good sign and never hurts to have an extra carrot to keep him motivated on working hard...very nice short term goal for him to make that team and we know how much more fun it is for us to have a Sens prospect on the team.

We have had a few high impact players on Team Canada recently and I love it.

 

[BondraTime]

I am positive he would be invited to the main camp, regardless if he was to the summer camp or not. He has so many things working in his favor this upcoming season, he is going to improve over last years great showing. His numbers will improve, of that I am certain, but I believe he will add a defensive element to his game.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Gotta work on Gagne getting an invite now. BMur should call Lowry

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Gotta work on Gagne getting an invite now. BMur should call Lowry

Nope, nope, nope.

If our kids end up with training camp invites or manage to get onto the final roster, I want it to be because they're good enough to be there and deserve the spot. If you want the spot, earn it.

 

[Icelevel]

[NHL]832804&catid=1196[/NHL]

 

[Bileur]

He's got the reverse haircut of his dad.

I hope I get to watch him a little this year, he seems like an interesting pick. I still think the scouting reports make him sound like a young Redden.

 

[JonnyMacSen]

I'm not sure if he will be playing in all the games or not, but Chabot will be in some exhibition games next week for the WJC camp in Calgary, all the games will be on TSN.

Aug 3 10 pm. EST. v Russia
Aug 4 7:30 pm EST v Czech Rep.
Aug 5 10 pm EST v Russia
Aug 6 7 pm EST v Czech Rep.

http://stats.hockeycanada.ca/roster/show/1946351?subseason=232764

 

[BondraTime]

I haven't been as excited for a prospect just drafted into our system in a long time. After watching him progress all year, I don't feel I'm over-rating Chabot in saying I believe he will end up in the first tier of D drafted this year.

 

[Cosmix]

I haven't been as excited for a prospect just drafted into our system in a long time. After watching him progress all year, I don't feel I'm over-rating Chabot in saying I believe he will end up in the first tier of D drafted this year.

Why do you feel this way about Chabot? What are his strengths and weaknesses against the higher rated prospects that make you think this? I am asking because I have not seen all of them play and have no idea about where he fits.

 

[BigBush*]

not a fan








of his haircut

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

its a fooking tommy shelby

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Why do you feel this way about Chabot? What are his strengths and weaknesses against the higher rated prospects that make you think this? I am asking because I have not seen all of them play and have no idea about where he fits.

He reminds me of OEL. Ultra smooth effortless skater who displays amazing patience and offensive instincts.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Nope, nope, nope.

If our kids end up with training camp invites or manage to get onto the final roster, I want it to be because they're good enough to be there and deserve the spot. If you want the spot, earn it.

Lots of politics with the roster naming and the invites. I would really like to see how Gagne does on that stage. ... I get your point though

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

He's got the reverse haircut of his dad.

I hope I get to watch him a little this year, he seems like an interesting pick. I still think the scouting reports make him sound like a young Redden.

Redden is actually excellent comparison but Chabot seems tojump in more.

its a fooking tommy shelby

Hopefully he has the IQ of Tomay and not Arthur

 

[Othello*]

Plays like Tj Brodie

 

[starling]

I haven't been as excited for a prospect just drafted into our system in a long time. After watching him progress all year, I don't feel I'm over-rating Chabot in saying I believe he will end up in the first tier of D drafted this year.

That's pretty bold, considering he is the highest drafted Canadian Defenceman this year

 

[Alf Silfversson]

Redden is actually excellent comparison but Chabot seems tojump in more.



Hopefully he has the IQ of Tomay and not Arthur

From what I've seen he is kind if Redden-esque. I think Chabot is more of a plus skater than Redden was coming into the league though.

 

[aragorn]

I hope he is able to put a little more weight on for next season as Lazar did when he came to camp last yr. He needs to get closer to the 200 lb range I think to be a little more effective & not get knocked off the puck as easily & to be more physical plus he does have the frame to carry it.

 

[stempniaksen]

From what I've seen he is kind if Redden-esque. I think Chabot is more of a plus skater than Redden was coming into the league though.

Doesn't think the game at as high a level as Redden though (not a knock on Chabot, Redden just happened to be one of the best in the game at his peak). Props to whoever mentioned the Brodie comparison, if Chabot can add some weight and continue to grow defensively I could easily see him grwoing into a Brodie type of guy.

Tough to nail down an exact comparison though, as the guy has a very intruiging package. Should be interesting to see how he develops moving forward. He's definitely got a good support system in St-John's and will continue to have one in Ottawa/Bingo.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

In his highlight videos he seems to coast a lot, a bit laissez-faire. Maybe that's just because he is a defenceman, I don't know. Anyway I'm lukewarm on this guy (but really, what do I know). It seems like from what scouts say, if he pans out he can be a great addition and exactly what the team needs.

 

[BonkTastic]

not a fan

...

of his haircut

Agreed, we need to trade him for Erik Haula ASAP.

Now that's a haircut you can set your watch to.

 

[BondraTime]

That's pretty bold, considering he is the highest drafted Canadian Defenceman this year

What does being the first Canadian Defenceman being drafted have to do with the tiers that the D were considered?

 

[Samsquanch]

Now that's a haircut you can set your watch to.

God I miss the Simpsons in their prime. Good times...