Prospect Info: #36 Jesper Boqvist (C/W)

[Devils Dominion]

I'm thinking of the speed of Jesper Bratt and Jesper Boqvist on a line together.

 

[Cheddabombs]

I'm thinking of the speed of Jesper Bratt and Jesper Boqvist on a line together.

I mean I like Bratt but I don't know if I'd go so far as to imagine these two together. I think Boqvist is a much better prospect. You may just be thinking of having two Jesper's on the same line

 

[Combat Koala]

I like this pick, although it's a shame that Kole Lind didn't fall to our to hands. I think this pick (along with Zetterlund and Studenic) is extremely interesting. Lot's of skill, hopefully it will translate to the NHL.

 

[Brodeur]

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=265684

Just spotted that Jesper's younger brother looks to be a reasonably highly ranked prospect for 2018: https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/6/26/15424034/2018-nhl-draft-first-look-players-to-watch

Edit: D'oh, that was pointed out on the first page.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I like this pick, although it's a shame that Kole Lind didn't fall to our to hands. I think this pick (along with Zetterlund and Studenic) is extremely interesting. Lot's of skill, hopefully it will translate to the NHL.

The good thing about high skill picks is if one does hit they should make a large impact.

 

[EliasFTW]

I mean I like Bratt but I don't know if I'd go so far as to imagine these two together. I think Boqvist is a much better prospect. You may just be thinking of having two Jesper's on the same line

why stop at 2? Jesper Fast makes 3

 

[MartyOwns]

why stop at 2? Jesper Fast makes 3

yo dawg i heard you like jespers

 

[Cheddabombs]

I feel like I need to pump the brakes on this pick but on the other I feel like more Devils fans need to be excited about this pick. For the question marks he may have, Boqvist has undeniable skills. I am super excited to watch his development. I think he has potential to make GM's and fans alike think "how'd we miss this guy?"

 

[Devils Dominion]

I think when he physically fills out he will have less hesitation to go to the net-front areas.
That is a slight knock on him now from some pundits.

However, he has tremendous skills/speed and hockey sense.

I'm stoked to follow his development.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

It was a passing comment on a podcast but Jeff Marek was running through the back end of his mock draft and said, "At 28 I had Jesper Boqvist, who I still think should have gone in the first round."

 

[Czech Trio]

It was a passing comment on a podcast but Jeff Marek was running through the back end of his mock draft and said, "At 28 I had Jesper Boqvist, who I still think should have gone in the first round."

In some ways NJ got three 1st round talents in Hischier, Boqvist, and Popugaev.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Kid has talent.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Kid has talent.

Yep, high end.

It's why I was hoping we would snag him.

Let's hope he continues to improve and bulk up a little.

Honestly, could end up being a 2nd round heist.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Yep, high end.

It's why I was hoping we would snag him.

Let's hope he continues to improve and bulk up a little.

Honestly, could end up being a 2nd round heist.

In 2-3 years if he's 20 pounds heavier, he could be a force. Love this pick.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

Didn't realize just how efficient Boqvist was in the SHL this year in a limited role. He finished the year with a p/60 (all situations) of 2.76. Compare that with Lias Andersson who was at 1.8 p/60. We also know that Andersson got PP time since he had 2 pp goals. I doubt Boqvist got any. Not saying he's a better prospect, but very interesting at how good he was in his limited time there.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

If Boqvist puts up 15-20 points in 40 games in SHL are we considering that a major success.

 

[devilsblood]

Didn't realize just how efficient Boqvist was in the SHL this year in a limited role. He finished the year with a p/60 (all situations) of 2.76. Compare that with Lias Andersson who was at 1.8 p/60. We also know that Andersson got PP time since he had 2 pp goals. I doubt Boqvist got any. Not saying he's a better prospect, but very interesting at how good he was in his limited time there.

Meh, Andersson played 42 games scored 9 goals and added 10 assists compared to Boqvist's 16 gp's with zero goals and 6 assists.

Then factor in playoffs where Boqvist played 10 games and had 1 goal and zero assists, while Andersson scored 4 goals and added an assist in 16 playoff games.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Meh, Andersson played 42 games scored 9 goals and added 10 assists compared to Boqvist's 16 gp's with zero goals and 6 assists.

Then factor in playoffs where Boqvist played 10 games and had 1 goal and zero assists, while Andersson scored 4 goals and added an assist in 16 playoff games.

Can't compare since they play in much different leagues.

Both players are promising.

 

[devilsblood]

Can't compare since they play in much different leagues.

Both players are promising.

Those were their #'s from the SweHL this season.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Those were their #'s from the SweHL this season.

My bad, thought you were comparing Joey Anderson

 

[Cheddabombs]

Meh, Andersson played 42 games scored 9 goals and added 10 assists compared to Boqvist's 16 gp's with zero goals and 6 assists.

Then factor in playoffs where Boqvist played 10 games and had 1 goal and zero assists, while Andersson scored 4 goals and added an assist in 16 playoff games.

Yea, there's no arguing the two are in different tiers of prospects. But to his point, he's just saying that Boqvist's underlying numbers compare well not his actual stats. So the fact that he has much lower raw totals than Andersson makes sense. It's the hope that with a jump in minutes we'll see the rise in his raw numbers.

 

[My3Sons]

Meh, Andersson played 42 games scored 9 goals and added 10 assists compared to Boqvist's 16 gp's with zero goals and 6 assists.

Then factor in playoffs where Boqvist played 10 games and had 1 goal and zero assists, while Andersson scored 4 goals and added an assist in 16 playoff games.

ANDERSSON was picked at 7 and is much more physically developed. Give Boquist some time to fill out before you dismiss him.

 

[Devils Dominion]

ANDERSSON was picked at 7 and is much more physically developed. Give Boquist some time to fill out before you dismiss him.

Andersson (Rags) is much more NHL ready and has the higher floor.

Boqvist will be in Sweden one more season minimum, maybe 2, he has to get stronger/bigger but IMO he has the higher ceiling than Andersson.

 

[Zippy316]

Meh, Andersson played 42 games scored 9 goals and added 10 assists compared to Boqvist's 16 gp's with zero goals and 6 assists.

Then factor in playoffs where Boqvist played 10 games and had 1 goal and zero assists, while Andersson scored 4 goals and added an assist in 16 playoff games.

You completely missed his point.

Andersson got PP time and a lot more ice time than Boqvist. Andersson is also a lot more polished which is likely why he got that time versus a smaller, skilled guy like Boqvist.

Obviously Andersson playing an important role on a SHL team as a draft eligible player is very impressive, but Boqvist's production when looked at as a production rate shows real potential for a diamond in the rough pick.

Regardless, they're not good prospects to compare to each other. They're very different types of players who will fulfill very different roles. Andersson looks to be your reliable all-situations player whereas Boqvist has the potential to be an offensive force.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

He's playing in da beauty league in Minny this summer. Random but doesn't hurt to play with/against a bunch of NHL'ers.