LD Thomas Chabot - Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL (2015, 18th, OTT)

[Mathletic]

Kid's a very good skater, very skilled with the puck. Liked him quite a bit coming out of midget hockey. Had a good game in front of a bunch of scouts tonight in Québec despite being -3. Should be a good kid to follow for the next few years.

Click to read more...

 

[thething]

His calmness with the puck has really impressed me whenever I've watched him.

He has a lot of offensive potential. Has a good slap shot and very good vision. Has more upside than Zboril from the games I have seen of the two.

He definitely needs to get stronger and work on his defensive awareness/positioning. I also think he doesn't have the greatest backward skating.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

Bump.

Any updates on him? Button had him at 25 and there's little talk about him.

 

[FLYguy3911]

One of my favorite players in the draft. I think he could be a riser. Great skater, good offensive skills, and good frame to work with, just needs to get stronger. Defensive game needs work but he has the tools to work with.

 

[1972]

Watching the Top Prospects game again focusing on the D and he has jumped out at me.

His poise with the puck and ability to make a play is incredible. He is just so calm under pressure, is smart, big and can really skate. He is going to be a very good player in the NHL with those attributes. He seems like one of those players who goes far higher then expected, easily a first rounder for me.

 

[BondraTime]

St. John is a very interesting team for this upcoming draft, with 4-5 guys slated to go top 3 rounds.

 

[Goose of Reason]

St. John is a very interesting team for this upcoming draft, with 4-5 guys slated to go top 3 rounds.

And Luke Green should be a high pick next year, St. John is going to have a very strong team in the next couple of years.

Big fan of Chabot, I think he could rise into the top 15. Has all the tools to be a solid top 4 guy in the NHL.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Weve got him at #23 on the draft board. Heres the scouting report.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2015/04/23/2015-nhl-draft-profile-23-thomas-chabot/

 

[ginner classic]

He won't last until 23. Not even close. He will go top 20 for sure, and frankly I'd be surprised if he does not go around pick 15.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

He had an awful turnover in his own zone on the PP in today's game that directly lead to a Sweden SHG.

I still really like his skillset though. Very good skater and uses it to jump up in the play. Has showed off a couple nice dekes the past couple of games.

 

[arsmaster*]

I find him incredibly soft. Talented for sure, but I wonder how he'd handle large physical forwards. Every time I've seen him against that type of player he seemingly wilts.

 

[LastWordArmy]

He won't last until 23. Not even close. He will go top 20 for sure, and frankly I'd be surprised if he does not go around pick 15.

Its not a mock draft, its our rankings of prospects... he may go higher than ranked, but thats not the point.

 

[SpezDispenser]

He won't last until 23. Not even close. He will go top 20 for sure, and frankly I'd be surprised if he does not go around pick 15.

Good call.

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Nobody has anything to say about this pick?

Looks to have solid offensive upside

 

[Bologna 1]

Nice kid too. Should be a good one.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Thomas Chabot is very underrated

He is one of my favorite players from the 2015 draft, His talent jumps off the screen, really can't believe he fell to 18

 

[Sun God Nika]

He is one of my favorite players from the 2015 draft, His talent jumps off the screen, really can't believe he fell to 18

Meh, Will be happy if he becomes a top 4.

 

[edguy]

Meh, Will be happy if he becomes a top 4.

This. He's no Karlsson. Pretty good chance at being a long term solution to that top 4 LHD Spot. He's still very Raw in my opinion too,3-4 years away yet..

 

[MatthewFlames]

Meh, Will be happy if he becomes a top 4.

At top 4 defenseman is "Meh"? Plenty of Dmen taken higher than 18 never play even 50 games in the NHL. Chabot could very easily become the best defenseman from this draft. He certainly has the skating, puck skills and hockey IQ to become a hybrid of Klingberg/Shattenkirk... Which certainly isn't meh.

 

[FLYguy3911]

He's got a lot to fall back on. He's got good size, he's a great skater, good skill, and fairly smart. Needs to fill out and improve in his own zone, but there's a lot to work with. I think you'll see a pretty big jump in his production this year. Had as many ES points as Provorov this year.

 

[LethalCookie]

One of my favourite prospects from the draft. Reminds me a lot of TJ Brodie, and I realistically think that's his ceiling. Hope he turns out, Sens fans should be very happy.

 

[topshelf15]

Looks promising ,but he is going to take some time probably 2 to 3 years

 

[ps241]

Really wanted him on the Jets. He was my 4th ranked D man in this draft and his skating and style remind me allot of Klingberg. I think patience will be needed but he has a great ceiling IMO.

 

[Juxtaposer]

At top 4 defenseman is "Meh"? Plenty of Dmen taken higher than 18 never play even 50 games in the NHL. Chabot could very easily become the best defenseman from this draft. He certainly has the skating, puck skills and hockey IQ to become a hybrid of Klingberg/Shattenkirk... Which certainly isn't meh.

"Very easily become the best defenseman from this draft"? I think your definition of "very easily" is quite a ways off. If Chabot manages to be better than any one of Hanifin, Provorov, or Werenski, that's quite an accomplishment.