C Thomas Bordeleau - Barracuda, AHL(2020, 38th, SJS)

[Zaddy]

Surprised he's ranked so low in a fairly weak draft like this. Seems like a clear 1st rounder to me. Really like his upside. He's small but skates well, far better than Rossi and Perfetti in that regard. His production obviously doesn't stand out but he still lead the team in points and has a great all-around game.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Surprised he's ranked so low in a fairly weak draft like this. Seems like a clear 1st rounder to me. Really like his upside. He's small but skates well, far better than Rossi and Perfetti in that regard. His production obviously doesn't stand out but he still lead the team in points and has a great all-around game.

I completely agree. He’s one of the most underrated players in this draft. I had him 10th on my list. Similar prospect to someone like Rossi, but I think he’s a little better. I don’t know how so many list Bordeleau outside the first round.

 

[57special]

I don't agree that it's a fairly weak draft, especially when it comes to forwards.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to San Jose

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Great pick. Was #10 on my list. Had him as the best American player this year. Was the best player in his NTDP age group for two years. Reminds me of Claude Giroux. Can do some of everything. Not the biggest at 5’10/5’11 and his skating/skill is probably good as opposed to elite for his size, but he does so many things well and has no real weaknesses. Point totals don’t look great, but he played on a very defensive team.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Great assist here. He's not going to get the same level of hype as the other players on that team, but he's second on the team in points right now with 5 in 3 games.

 

[DInTheB]

This didn’t suck

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

This didn’t suck

San Jose picked some players that I really like.
Ozzy Wiesblatt, Thomas Bordeleau, Tristen Robins, Daniil Guschin and Brandon Coe

Brandon Coe going 98 could be a steal. Big rangy winger with some upside. I was hoping the Sens would snag him.

 

[William H Bonney]

Looks great so far. Michigan is a lot of fun to watch this year. Excited to see him at the WJC this year.

 

[57special]

For all the buzz that Johnson, Beniers, and Powers are getting, Bordeleau and Brisson have been just as good, if not better. Bordeleau is small, but he doesn't play small.

 

[Agent Zub]

Anyone else get thomas pleckanek vibes?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

For all the buzz that Johnson, Beniers, and Powers are getting, Bordeleau and Brisson have been just as good, if not better. Bordeleau is small, but he doesn't play small.

DY+1 vs DY as well

 

[themelkman]

DY+1 vs DY as well

True, but Bordeleau is less than 12 months older than those guys

 

[57special]

Plekanec? Not really, no.

 

[DatDude44]

Plekanec? Not really, no.

I get pre injury Fabbri vibes

 

[De Montreal]

off to a decent start

 

[Zaddy]

Bordeleau goal, Brisson with the nice assist.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

10 points in 8 games. Second in the country in points right now. Leads his team in shots and +/-, as well. People say that Sanderson was underrated due to playing on a weaker offensive team than we usually see from the NTDP, and maybe thats true or maybe its not, but Bordeleau was the best offensive player on that team for two years. He had to drive that team offensively with little help. If he had more help, I think he would've got more recognition. There's no reason he should've went in the second round. Thats a total joke.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I've watched Michigan play a few times this year. I'm most impressed with Bordeleau. Very good freshman. He can play

 

[Agent Zub]

This didn’t suck

The toe drag is great but the fake backhand shot right after is absolutely nasty.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Cut from team WJC. Wow. Not the move I would’ve made

 

[PuckProspects]

Cut from team WJC. Wow. Not the move I would’ve made

Covid related his roommate Beecher tested positive not performance related.

 

[themelkman]

Guess hes headed back to Michigan to tear up. If hes not NHL next year I dont see why he wont get to play then, and likely be one of the top guys.

 

[De Montreal]

Guess hes headed back to Michigan to tear up. If hes not NHL next year I dont see why he wont get to play then, and likely be one of the top guys.

I really dont think he's NHL ready at all, though. So yeah hopefully he's a big piece of the 2021 squad.

 

[William H Bonney]

Bummer for him. He wouldn't have had a huge role (unless he played his way into it), but he had earned a spot on the team and it would have been a great development experience for him. He'll be there next year.