Player Discussion: Anthony Beauvillier (C - Shawinigan, QMJHL) - 1st Round, #28

[periferal]

Has anyone seen him play?

 

[frankieboy]

Has anyone seen him play?

Have you? No? So, don't worry about any of us seeing him play. The team you route for pays professionals to make sure they know they are drafting the right guys.

 

[crashthenet]

And according to that, we took him right about where he was expected, late third of the first round. Could potentially be another steal.

The only one who has him as a solid first rounder was Button. He usually misses on more than he hits.

Hope he is an All-Star but looks like the soft parade continues.

 

[IslesRock4]

Would have preferred Dunn or Kylington in this spot but excited as we have really restocked the forward prospect cupboard the last 2 drafts.

 

[SI90]

Tony B!!!! Welcome to Brooklyn!! Fugedaboudit

 

[thegoldenyear]

Can we just call him Tony or Frenchie?

Pretty sure Grapes'll be calling him "Beliveau" the rest of his career.

 

[JZCislesHockey]

Seems like he has a great shot, might've been a better pick at 33 but he seems like a future NHLer.

 

[IslesNorway]

Don't know anything about this guy but fully expected MTL to grab him, being French and all.

Judging by the reports size is an issue but hopefully his scoring prowess overcomes that.

 

[airbus220]

Tony B!!!! Welcome to Brooklyn!! Fugedaboudit

Welcome to the Brooklyn SMURFS

 

[crashthenet]

“Could he have been there at 33? I don’t know, but why not get a guy you like and walk out with two guys you really wanted,” Klatt said.

I always agree with this.

 

[TROLLCHUK]

You guys are killing me with his compete level. I'm going to be up all night getting to know this kid and Barzal.

Unlike every other year, I did practically ZERO research this year and I'm a serious draftnik too as you guys know. I feel like that kid on X-Mas morning that screamed his ass off.

Me too! I am usually the draft guru for my Isles email list of about 10-12 guys. This year I had nothing to tell them as I was prepared for us to sit the sidelines.

You know after some drafts you are sooooo disappointed, this is 100% the opposite.

 

[Levi Walking Bear]

The price to move up wasn't anything prohibited. Beauvillier is first round quality. For anyone going to the scrimmage at Barclay's you are going to love this guy.

Only saw him on TV three times, one was the prospects game where he was one of the team captains. One thing for sure you always notice him. While my viewing is limited, my family back in Quebec City are Remparts season ticket holders and have seen him live. Making a way overdue trip to visit them soon so I can ask them about Beauvillier.

Add Shawinigan to my list of games to listen to next season.

 

[Patrice Lemieux]

best face-off % in the Q. Saw him twice, was all-over the ice, great shot, good speed, was always there defensively. Could devellop into a solid 2-way C.

 

[Lucky Luke]

He will be in the running for the Q points title this year.
Small but smart and he can put the puck in the net just like the best of them.
Needs to strengthen up, but all in all, a solid late 1st round pick.

 

[IslandersFan]

Stoked over the player comparison with Guy Carbonneau. I'll take that any day.

 

[PWJunior]

Stoked over the player comparison with Guy Carbonneau. I'll take that any day.

I'm loving this pick now, he's like a more talented Cizikas type, Bergenheim with a brain type. His versatility will be big.

 

[seafoam]

Seems like a complete player, who puts up league leading numbers. Just a bit on the smaller side.

Klatt going out with a bang for sure.

 

[Levi Walking Bear]

He just turned 18 so like MDC a younger draft eligable, if he grows an inch or so, get into that 190-195 pounds range with the skills and intensity-think we got a good one boys.

 

[PWJunior]

He just turned 18 so like MDC a younger draft eligable, if he grows an inch or so, get into that 190-195 pounds range with the skills and intensity-think we got a good one boys.

I think we drafted another Ryan Strome or as close as you can get to Stromer. Having another offensively gifted RH shot is huge, all of our eggs were in Strome's basket in that regard. Thrilled with this pick.

2 more years in the WHL and Team Canada action, Strome 2.0.

 

[airbus220]

He just turned 18 so like MDC a younger draft eligable, if he grows an inch or so, get into that 190-195 pounds range with the skills and intensity-think we got a good one boys.

Most guys who are small won't grow, it's the reason why they are small. Taller guys can still grow because their growing isn't finished yet.

 

[Islesfan22]

I'm loving this pick now, he's like a more talented Cizikas type, Bergenheim with a brain type. His versatility will be big.

He is great on face-offs which i really liked. Kid will get bigger as he is only 17. Gritty player like Casy but with more skill. Really like this pick.

 

[PWJunior]

He is great on face-offs which i really liked. Kid will get bigger as he is only 17. Gritty player like Casy but with more skill. Really like this pick.

Both Barzal and Beauvillier are young for their draft class. In 2 years, both will be bigger and stronger. I already get the 'I freaking love this kid' fan favorite aura from him, this kid's motor is supposed to be outstanding.

 

[CodeE]

Been reading through his prospect thread on this website:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1266739

Couple of key notes I took away from it:

- EVERYONE in the thread was hoping their team could target this kid with a late 1st round pick. You usually have a couple of people going "meh, I don't see it his game won't translate well" but posters from a ton of fanbases, Habs especially (that's what you get playing in the Q) really wanted him. Leaf fans, Nuck fans, etc. etc.

- McKenzie ranking him 59th is something to get offended about.

- A lot of people speculate that "professional" scouts paid more attention to size than skill level - he isn't big but his skillset seems extremely complete

- His teammates sucked. Had a very very good draft year with a terrible supporting cast around him. The second highest scorer on his team had 64 points.

Feeling a lot better about this pick. Both him and Barzal have tremendously high skill and paying Reinhart + 3rd for these two prospects seems like a damn fine move.

 

[seafoam]

I think we drafted another Ryan Strome or as close as you can get to Stromer. Having another offensively gifted RH shot is huge, all of our eggs were in Strome's basket in that regard. Thrilled with this pick.

2 more years in the WHL and Team Canada action, Strome 2.0.

This is Beauvillier's thread, but I agree. If you search the Barzal thread on the main board, weeks before the draft I said I thought Barzal reminded me of R. Strome.

 

[seafoam]

Been reading through his prospect thread on this website:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1266739

Couple of key notes I took away from it:

- EVERYONE in the thread was hoping their team could target this kid with a late 1st round pick. You usually have a couple of people going "meh, I don't see it his game won't translate well" but posters from a ton of fanbases, Habs especially (that's what you get playing in the Q) really wanted him. Leaf fans, Nuck fans, etc. etc.

- McKenzie ranking him 59th is something to get offended about.

- A lot of people speculate that "professional" scouts paid more attention to size than skill level - he isn't big but his skillset seems extremely complete

- His teammates sucked. Had a very very good draft year with a terrible supporting cast around him. The second highest scorer on his team had 64 points.

Feeling a lot better about this pick. Both him and Barzal have tremendously high skill and paying Reinhart + 3rd for these two prospects seems like a damn fine move.

McKenzie's list is just a consensus of professional scouts, who year in and year out are not high on guys on the smaller side. I wouldn't read too much into it.

Beauvillier puts up league leading numbers while being a faceoff guru and a 200ft. player. He's not afraid to get his nose dirty either which is what you need (especially if you are undersized).

I think it's just a matter of maturing for him, he is a very good player.