D Xavier Bouchard - Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL (VGK, 2018, 185th)

[landy92mack29]

This is a player I really like and is a key piece to the rebuild in Baie-Comeau. He's the son of the Head Coach/GM of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Gilles Bouchard so he's always had good coaching. He's already a big kid but does need to add muscle and weight. Very good skater who loves to join the rush(sometimes too much), has great vision, high IQ and puck skills. His shot is ok but should be a weapon as he grows into his body. I'm expecting him to have a big year next year and hear his name called early in June.


http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=241374

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[Wintersun]

This is a player I really like and is a key piece to the rebuild in Baie-Comeau. He's the son of the Head Coach/GM of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Gilles Bouchard so he's always had good coaching. He's already a big kid but does need to add muscle and weight. Very good skater who loves to join the rush(sometimes too much), has great vision, high IQ and puck skills. His shot is ok but should be a weapon as he grows into his body. I'm expecting him to have a big year next year and hear his name called early in June.


http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=241374

Loved what I saw in the games I watched. He was already used on PP1 and PK and was to me the number 1d on the team in the games I caught.

His shot isn't great but it hits the net and creates chances. Potential first round pick in 2018 no doubt.

 

[hradekbr]

He has a little bit of everything. He needs to work on his board play a bit and being more physical in the corners but that should come with natural body growth and experience.

 

[lakai17]

Thoughts on this player so far?

 

[landy92mack29]

Has struggled to put up points this year but also hasn't gotten as much special teams time as he should. Still has a great skill set and could at least be a safer 3rd pairing guy. Chance is there for him to rediscover his rookie form and explode once he's drafted. Ar this point he could go anywhere from early 3rd to late 5th IMO

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our Look

Xavier Bouchard Scouting Report: 2018 NHL Draft #80 - Last Word on Hockey

 

[Vachon23]

he could be a steal !

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Quietly having a pretty strong season for a 6th rounder being a 6'4 D at 50-5-35-40 +34

 

[Dominance]

Quietly having a pretty strong season for a 6th rounder being a 6'4 D at 50-5-35-40 +34

At the start of his draft year, I had him viewed as as equivalent level to the other Bouchard. Obviously he’s not on that level right now, but he’s got a solid base.

 

[CupInSIX]

I really liked what I saw from him at the rookie tournament. He moves well for a big man that was taken in the 6th round.

At the start of his draft year, I had him viewed as as equivalent level to the other Bouchard. Obviously he’s not on that level right now, but he’s got a solid base. Liked the pick for the Habs at the time, and even more now.

He's not a Habs pick