Prospect Info: 2024 18th Overall - Sacha Boisvert

[Kevin Musto]

On the one hand, the fact that Musto hates this pick so much is comforting.

On the other hand, the thought of Musto harping on this kid for the next 5 years and putting him in constant trade proposals on the main boards is already giving me a headache.

Reichel + Boisvert is gonna go so hard on the trade board

 

[Larmer83]

I consider this to be more of "puff" piece from the Athletic. I did find it interesting that the GM of Muskegon is Jim McGroarty, Rutger's dad.

How boxing helped turn Sacha Boisvert into a top 2024 NHL Draft prospect

A projected first-round pick in this year's draft, Boisvert grew up in boxing gloves and hockey gloves.

www.nytimes.com

McGroarty, whose son Rutger was picked No. 14 by the Jets in the 2022 NHL Draft, believes Boisvert should go in the same range — and maybe even higher.

“I’ve been watching this for a long time and being a dad, coach and GM going through this, I think people are nuts if he doesn’t go top 10,” McGroarty said. “He has every intangible that you need to have as a hockey player. He has made Muskegon better and he’s just a winner.

Of course, McGroarty is going to be biased.

 

[Larmer83]

Better than watching highlights which offers little into a players complete game.

 

[Pez68]

On the one hand, the fact that Musto hates this pick so much is comforting.

On the other hand, the thought of Musto harping on this kid for the next 5 years and putting him in constant trade proposals on the main boards is already giving me a headache.

Musto joins the list every off-season.

 

[featherhawk]

Better than watching highlights which offers little into a players complete game.

Thanks for sharing this, it most certainly provides a glimpse of what the hawks see he could be, its a good thing that he goes to ND, the terrific program there will do this kid huge things. Lots to like as he fills out and matures in all aspects of hockey and non hockey growth.

 

[belfour30]

Being pissed is for draft night. Hope this kid (and the others) do very well

 

[Pez68]

Being pissed is for draft night. Hope this kid (and the others) do very well

It's absurd to ever be pissed off about draft picks. There's not a single poster here who has watched these players more than the Blackhawks scouting department, or has more ability to evaluate talent. Some of the posters who get the most hysterical, don't even know how to properly evaluate skating, and have never played the game.

Having strong opinions about 17 and 18 year old kids and what they will be in the future is the weirdest f***ing thing ever.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Reading how our scouting saw Lev makes me more comfortable. They think he is not even close to getting to his potential which is pretty comforting. Wonder if he and Rinzel sign next year.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Reading how our scouting saw Lev makes me more comfortable. They think he is not even close to getting to his potential which is pretty comforting. Wonder if he and Rinzel sign next year.

I'd imagine Lev signs this year.

Rinzel will depend on the season he has.

 

[Larmer83]

It's absurd to ever be pissed off about draft picks. There's not a single poster here who has watched these players more than the Blackhawks scouting department, or has more ability to evaluate talent. Some of the posters who get the most hysterical, don't even know how to properly evaluate skating, and have never played the game.

Having strong opinions about 17 and 18 year old kids and what they will be in the future is the weirdest f***ing thing ever.

Pez, I agree that posters should not be pissed off about draft picks. But having strong opinions about draftees and prospects is not the weidest thing ever. After all, this is a message board with a forum titled NHL Draft-Prospects. Now I respect your opinion. And it's not in the sense of "With all due respect".



But I have to ask is some posters having these strong opinions any worse than posters having strong opinions on draftees and prospects that they have not seen or watched cursory highlights or read some POS blogger? I think not.

There are about a dozen posters here that take the time to drill down on the draft. I don't always agree with them and I suspect they don't always agree with me. I won't attempt to name them for fear of leaving someone off but they range from beautiful Colorado to Vermont. Probably from sea to f***ing shining sea.

In short order, we'll list top Hawk prospects. I suspect some people will vote without ever seeing any tape on the players. Is that any worse than having strong opinions on the draft? But hey, to each his/her own.

I'll close with this- my banner has "I'm taking the high road moving forward". Now that was some bullshit that @justinfieldsisbest posted. I keep it there to try to and be a better poster even if I fail all too often.

With all due respect. It's in the Geneva Convention.

 

[Pez68]

Pez, I agree that posters should not be pissed off about draft picks. But having strong opinions about draftees and prospects is not the weidest thing ever. After all, this is a message board with a forum titled NHL Draft-Prospects. Now I respect your opinion. And it's not in the sense of "With all due respect".



But I have to ask is some posters having these strong opinions any worse than posters having strong opinions on draftees and prospects that they have not seen or watched cursory highlights or read some POS blogger? I think not.

There are about a dozen posters here that take the time to drill down on the draft. I don't always agree with them and I suspect they don't always agree with me. I won't attempt to name them for fear of leaving someone off but they range from beautiful Colorado to Vermont. Probably from sea to f***ing shining sea.

In short order, we'll list top Hawk prospects. I suspect some people will vote without ever seeing any tape on the players. Is that any worse than having strong opinions on the draft? But hey, to each his/her own.

I'll close with this- my banner has "I'm taking the high road moving forward". Now that was some bullshit that @justinfieldsisbest posted. I keep it there to try to and be a better poster even it I fail all too often.

With all due respect. It's in the Geneva Convention.

I know you actually watch these players, and I value your opinions on prospects. I'm talking about posters that lose their f***ing minds when someone is drafted where they think one of "their players" should be. Posters that get emotional about the draft. Posters that talk shit about teenagers because they get drafted in a spot they don't think they should be drafted.

 

[CallMeShaft]

You can be disappointed in a pick. I certainly am.

What you can't do is become completely unhinged over it (*cough* Musto *cough*).

 

[dj Mahoney]

 

[WarriorofTime]

What is everyone freaking out so much about, (ok, it's mostly just Musto and his constant need to make every Draft all about him and his own idiosyncratic rankings). He was 22nd on the McKenzie List, and the Hawks took him 18th, that's well within the normal range. Hopefully he works out, I'll look forward to following him at North Dakota.

 

[Darkstar]

Pez, I agree that posters should not be pissed off about draft picks. But having strong opinions about draftees and prospects is not the weidest thing ever. After all, this is a message board with a forum titled NHL Draft-Prospects. Now I respect your opinion. And it's not in the sense of "With all due respect".



But I have to ask is some posters having these strong opinions any worse than posters having strong opinions on draftees and prospects that they have not seen or watched cursory highlights or read some POS blogger? I think not.

There are about a dozen posters here that take the time to drill down on the draft. I don't always agree with them and I suspect they don't always agree with me. I won't attempt to name them for fear of leaving someone off but they range from beautiful Colorado to Vermont. Probably from sea to f***ing shining sea.

In short order, we'll list top Hawk prospects. I suspect some people will vote without ever seeing any tape on the players. Is that any worse than having strong opinions on the draft? But hey, to each his/her own.

I'll close with this- my banner has "I'm taking the high road moving forward". Now that was some bullshit that @justinfieldsisbest posted. I keep it there to try to and be a better poster even if I fail all too often.

With all due respect. It's in the Geneva Convention.

It's just the internets, it's not that serious.

 

[bwana63]

huge Boisvert fan now, thanks to Musto

 

[belfour30]

What is everyone freaking out so much about, (ok, it's mostly just Musto and his constant need to make every Draft all about him and his own idiosyncratic rankings). He was 22nd on the McKenzie List, and the Hawks took him 18th, that's well within the normal range. Hopefully he works out, I'll look forward to following him at North Dakota.

I think they could have gotten Boisvert and Vanacker at 20 and 34 respectively.

It feels like they punted on 2 picks for no reason whatsoever.

Also, I feel like Boisvert and Vanacker are high floor low ceiling prospects and if you know my opinion on prospects I'm one that if you're not drafting in the top 5, where you're getting sky high ceiling and higher certainty, ceiling>>>
I'd rather swing for the fences and strike out a few more times, because the HRs are worth it.

I'm not super mad they took this kid, but i would have preferred Hage because I think his ceiling is higher.

 

[Giovi]

It's absurd to ever be pissed off about draft picks. There's not a single poster here who has watched these players more than the Blackhawks scouting department, or has more ability to evaluate talent. Some of the posters who get the most hysterical, don't even know how to properly evaluate skating, and have never played the game.

Having strong opinions about 17 and 18 year old kids and what they will be in the future is the weirdest f***ing thing ever.

I get people having opinions on prospects, and who teams pick up where. It's a part of why we're here.

It's the guys here who legitimately seem to think they know more than NHL scouts and GM's that I find hysterical.

 

[Kevin Musto]

It's the guys here who legitimately seem to think they know more than NHL scouts and GM's that I find hysterical.

Mercer > Reichel

 

[Giovi]

Mercer > Reichel

I could counter that by getting into all the stupendously bone-headed player evaluations you've made, but you won't learn anything from it anyway, so why bother?

 

[HawksDub89]

I’ve seen Boisvert live several times (5-6 probably)

If he hits people are gonna love this kid.

His skating has gotten so much better since last season. Wouldn’t shock me if he ends up an above average nhl skater after his time at ND.

2C two way upside with a 3C floor. He plays with an edge too. I think he brings something our current forward pool lacks.

 

[Space umpire]

I know you actually watch these players, and I value your opinions on prospects. I'm talking about posters that lose their f***ing minds when someone is drafted where they think one of "their players" should be. Posters that get emotional about the draft. Posters that talk shit about teenagers because they get drafted in a spot they don't think they should be drafted.

Actually watching players is important but evaluating skills matter too.
Musto watched Strome 100’s of times and considered him “generational” He also watched Ian Mitchell and considered him a top pairing guy.
That lack of evalusting stands out with every post. Insiders and people in the know are praising the kid. Musto and BWC hate him. That is telling.
Also Musto trying to say he’s a bad skater (make up a lie to make himself look right).

The fact they hate this pick gives me hope.

 

[ello]

I’ve seen Boisvert live several times (5-6 probably)

If he hits people are gonna love this kid.

His skating has gotten so much better since last season. Wouldn’t shock me if he ends up an above average nhl skater after his time at ND.

2C two way upside with a 3C floor. He plays with an edge too. I think he brings something our current forward pool lacks.

Cmon 3C is not his floor lmao

every prospect drafted outside of like Macklin has the potential to bust entirely

 

[Kevin Musto]

Cmon 3C is not his floor lmao

every prospect drafted outside of like Macklin has the potential to bust entirely

Yeah 3C is his ceiling.

Floor is career AHLer.

 

[BHawks77]

Yeah 3C is his ceiling.

Floor is career AHLer.

Havent you learned anything from your Vlasic evaluations..?

Or who am I kidding of course you havent!! Smh!!!