Prospect Info: Blues 2021-2022 Prospects Thread Part 2

[SergeConstantin74]

He’s only been credited with 1 so far but looks like he tipped in a 2nd?

They finally credited him with the goal.

LHJMQ

theqmjhl.ca

He is first in the QMJHL playoffs so far with 5 goals in 3 games.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I say this not having seen any of their games to know how he is playing or how he is being used, but as a 20 year old in that league I find his lack of offensive production a little concerning. His team is 8-0 in the playoffs, but aside from an OT goal he’s not really contributing on the scoresheet the way you would want a D+2 1st rounder to impact these games.

Wonder if he is playing hurt?

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Rimouski caused a huge upset beating the Memorial Cup host Saint John in 5 games.

Bolduc and the Remparts will face his former team. The series starts on Sunday.

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Joel Hofer scored a goal for Springfield tonight

 

[Frenzy31]

I say this not having seen any of their games to know how he is playing or how he is being used, but as a 20 year old in that league I find his lack of offensive production a little concerning. His team is 8-0 in the playoffs, but aside from an OT goal he’s not really contributing on the scoresheet the way you would want a D+2 1st rounder to impact these games.

He was really producing prior to his injury, he was out a long time, and just came back recently. While the production is concerning, understanding that context helps a bit.

 

[execwrite1]

Very good website with in-depth prospect analysis.

 

[TheDizee]

 

[210]

In 40+ years of going to hockey games, that's the first goalie goal I ever saw live. I got so excited I misspelled Hofer's name on Twitter...

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Most of the Remparts best players got the flu this week including Bolduc. He missed two days of practice but I doubt he’ll be 100% healthy even though he’s playing tonight.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Looking for info on players who made their NHL debut last season. Can anyone here tell me a bit about these guys like what role they played last season, what type of player they are and what their future outlook could be? Thanks!!

Alexei Toropchenko
Scott Perunovich
Joel Hofer

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Looking for info on players who made their NHL debut last season. Can anyone here tell me a bit about these guys like what role they played last season, what type of player they are and what their future outlook could be? Thanks!!

Alexei Toropchenko
Scott Perunovich
Joel Hofer

Toro is 4th liner with size and speed but limited offense.
Peru is undersized skilled defenseman who struggled at times defensively. Has had some injury issues. Smart with puck and great offensive instincts.
Hofer is big goalie who wasn’t ready for nhl. Has potential but needs time.

 

[execwrite1]

Another goalie on the radar screen?

Zherenko had a pretty good year in Finland - he's now a big goalie.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Bolduc's icetime was limited yesterday probably due to the flu. He had 1 assist and was a +2 in a 4-0 win. He missed the net on a breakaway and hit the post on a deflection.

The second game of the series is tonight.

 

[bleedblue1223]

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Gonna be a crowded net in Springfield. Wonder if one of Binny/Husso are gonna be gone and roll with the other and lindgren?

 

[MissouriMook]

Three months ago I thought it was probably 80/20 that he never came to North America. I wonder how many other prospects (and even developed players) change their plans due to the uncertainty around the viability of continuing KHL operations.

We now have 5 goaltenders under contract for next season (Binnington, Hofer, Ellis, Cranley and Zherenko) and our current #2 and #3 (Husso and Lindgren) are UFAs. I don't see any of the #4 - #7 guys ready for NHL starts next season, so it will be interesting to see how this situation resolves itself.

 

[tfriede2]

Three months ago I thought it was probably 80/20 that he never came to North America. I wonder how many other prospects (and even developed players) change their plans due to the uncertainty around the viability of continuing KHL operations.

We now have 5 goaltenders under contract for next season (Binnington, Hofer, Ellis, Cranley and Zherenko) and our current #2 and #3 (Husso and Lindgren) are UFAs. I don't see any of the #4 - #7 guys ready for NHL starts next season, so it will be interesting to see how this situation resolves itself.

Realistically: Re-sign Lindgren as our backup, trade Husso’s UFA rights in the summer, Hofer and Ellis split time in Springfield, Zherenko starts in ECHL.

I’d love to keep Husso, but think the above is more likely to happen.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Patrick Roy wins his first GM of the year trophy in the QMJHL. Acquiring through trade an 18 yo who scored 55 goals probably helped.

 

[execwrite1]

Oil Kings schedule

Game 1 – @ Winnipeg, Friday, May 20 @ 6:00 PM MT
Game 2 – @ Winnipeg, Saturday, May 21 @ 6:00 PM MT
Game 3 – vs. Winnipeg, Monday, May 23 @ 7:00 PM MT
Game 4 – vs. Winnipeg, Wednesday, May 25 @ 7:00 PM MT
Game 5 – vs. Winnipeg, Friday, May 27 @ 7:00 PM MT – *
Game 6 – @ Winnipeg, Sunday, May 29 @ 4:00 PM MT – *
Game 7 – @ Winnipeg, Tuesday, May 31 @ 6:00 PM MT – *

 

[Frenzy31]

Bolduc added another goal last night. Now 6 in 6 games. Not bad for a guy recovering from COVID.

 

[execwrite1]

Quebec plays tonite in Rimouski, could finish that series. (up 2 games to 1, best of 5)

Edmonton opens tonite in Winnipeg, best of 7.

Thunderbirds Game #1 Sunday vs Charlotte.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Bolduc scored the last goal in an empty net in a 5-2 win. He also added an assist. Hopefully he can get healthy for the next round after battling with the flu for a week. Quebec's first line wasn't good this series.

Game #1 of the semifinal against Shawinigan will be played on Wednesday.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

It’d be pretty cool if Quebec/Edmonton end up facing each other in the Memorial Cup. Still a little ways out, and both teams have to keep winning, but still would be fun to see our top 2 prospects face each other on the big stage.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Bolduc scored the last goal in an empty net in a 5-2 win. He also added an assist. Hopefully he can get healthy for the next round after battling with the flu for a week. Quebec's first line wasn't good this series.

Game #1 of the semifinal against Shawinigan will be played on Wednesday.

Looks like he was credited with 2 helpers?

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Looks like he was credited with 2 helpers?

Yes I forgot one.