Prospect Info: 2024 18th Overall - Sacha Boisvert

[BobbyJet]

Not sure in Canada specifically but kids don’t learn how to hit until pretty late these days. Better for their longterm health but makes the bigger kids more of projects in that area. I think Martone will be that guy eventually, just might take time.

OT .... Back in the day, many talented teens quit the game because they were often thrust into a violent situation of players bigger, and more often than not, older. After bantam the age limits were right up to 18 years old. There were plenty of thugs who would never amount to anything on the ice.

 

[Hawkaholic]

OT .... Back in the day, many talented teens quit the game because they were often thrust into a violent situation of players bigger, and more often than not, older. After bantam the age limits were right up to 18 years old. There were plenty of thugs who would never amount to anything on the ice.

Yup, not that I was talented per se, but I shattered my ankle in half on a stupid play by a 'thug' who literally just wanted to hurt me. I wasn't very big at the time, playing against almost full grown men at the age of 15. I didn't play competitive hockey after that, not worth getting injured.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

Not sure Vanacker projects out as a top 6 winger. We shall see

Also, Nazar has shown nothing to put his upside as a mere 3rd liner IMO nor has Boisvert play (Limited I remind you) shown himself to be a far greater option potentially down middle

Good problem to have right now having all these potential Cs in organization with top 9 potential. Some wont work out and others will move to wing of course still

Just IMO - but it's the definition of hubris to make a very specific definition of an 18YO kid NHL potential. In all honesty - there is very little predictability on their future.

I'm happy that the Hawks have a deep pipeline because a number of the guys we're all excited for will absolutely bomb, and hopefully there are guys who dropped in the ranking that figure it out and end up being legit NHL'ers.

 

[CapitalistInfidel]

Not sure Vanacker projects out as a top 6 winger. We shall see

Also, Nazar has shown nothing to put his upside as a mere 3rd liner IMO nor has Boisvert play (Limited I remind you) shown himself to be a far greater option potentially down middle

Good problem to have right now having all these potential Cs in organization with top 9 potential. Some wont work out and others will move to wing of course still

Not sure what you meant about Nazar, your wording confused me a bit. If I’m reading it right you don’t think Nazar has shown anything that makes you believe he’s a first line player. If that’s true I’m wondering what you’re seeing that I’m missing? I’ve watched all the Icehogs games so far and for me he’s put to rest all the reservations I’ve had about him. I know It’s early but I believe we’ve found the perfect winger for Bedard next season. Just need some size for his other wing. Martone? McQueen? Hell, even Misa?

 

[Esq]

OT .... Back in the day, many talented teens quit the game because they were often thrust into a violent situation of players bigger, and more often than not, older. After bantam the age limits were right up to 18 years old. There were plenty of thugs who would never amount to anything on the ice.

True story. I played house league for a year because I needed a break from pee-wee travel check as a 14 year old.

 

[pvr]

When I played, I don’t recall any checking age limit. Personally, I think hockey went the wrong direction by moving the checking age to Bantam rather than down to Mites.

Bantam has a huge spread of physical maturity between the boys, with large weight and height differences. Coupled with not learning to keep heads up because of no checking at younger age, it’s a recipe for head and body injuries.

Let them learn about checking when they’re all small and light of weight, and learn to keep their heads up. The collisions are nonviolent in comparison with older age groups.