Prospect Info: Olivier Nadeau, RW (97th overall, 2021) - Signed to ELC

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Tied at four going to OT.

 

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Malatesta ends it in OT, Nadeau's Olympiques now on the verge of elimination.

 

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Gatineau's season ends with a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Quebec Remparts. Olivier had 7 goals (4 on the PP) and 8 assists in 13 games. Quebec did a great job of taking him out of the series - he had one secondary assist in the four games.

 

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[Old Navy Goat]

To be expected getting the Josh Bloom treatment as a black ace

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

To be expected getting the Josh Bloom treatment as a black ace

Good to get him familiar with the team and other players also since he'll probably be in Rochester next season.

 

[Ehran]

If you haven't read it, this article gives Nadeau a pretty glowing review.

Buffalo Sabres Assign Olivier Nadeau To AHL

Nadeau sets himself apart with his hockey sense. He’s among the smartest (if not the smartest) players in the Buffalo system and translates that intelligence into skilled plays.

 

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If you haven't read it, this article gives Nadeau a pretty glowing review.

Buffalo Sabres Assign Olivier Nadeau To AHL

Decent read, thanks. It spectates that Nadeau could get into the lineup over someone like Passolt, which was my thinking too. He's more robust physically and has more of an established skill-set than other CHL "black aces" of the past.

 

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Decent read, thanks. It spectates that Nadeau could get into the lineup over someone like Passolt, which was my thinking too. He's more robust physically and has more of an established skill-set than other CHL "black aces" of the past.

Nothing against Nadeau, but if Warren is able to go, he likely jumps back into the lineup if he's able to play, same with Cederqvist.

Love what Nadeau does in traffic and how he knows his game is to be around the net but he's not shown himself to be a banger in the way any of those other three are.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Any chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?

 

[Matt Ress]

Any chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?

I've worn a LaFontaine jersey to Syracuse and Utica games. They'll know who you're cheering for.

No idea if he sees the ice or not.

 

[Gabrielor]

Any chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?

Not at all. I'd wear one up and down the entire tree. Buffalo -> Rochester -> Cincinnati

 

[Jim Bob]

Any chance he plays? I'm going to the game Saturday in Toronto. Is it dumb to wear a Sabres jersey?

I expect him to be a Black Ace and only get in a game if there are serious injury issues up front.

 

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I expect him to be a Black Ace and only get in a game if there are serious injury issues up front.

And even then, it's likely they will play one of their bazillion defensemen. They went 11/7 and one of the 11 was Passolt, who is an ECHL defenseman. Not to say after a few weeks of practice Nadeau doesn't work his way in, but I'd be very surprised to see anyone making their AHL debut in the divisional championship round or later.

 

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[Professor Chaos]

Nice job...Can't even spell his name correctly...

 

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[Dingo44]

Corey Pronman's NHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 3 Sabres have built a formidable system

Ranking the top prospects and under-23 players in the organization. Plus, what to expect of every player.

theathletic.com

13. Olivier Nadeau, RW

1/15/2003 | 6-foot-2 | 204 pounds | Shoots right

Drafted: No. 97 in 2021
Tier: Projected to play NHL games

Skating: Below NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average

Analysis: Nadeau again was a strong scorer in the QMJHL wrapping up a good junior career. He is a big-body winger with skill. He can make flashy plays with the puck, but what makes me think he has a good chance to play NHL games is his direct style of play. He takes pucks to the net, and is quite adept at creating offense around the net. His skating will be the only issue, as he has a clunky stride, but I think he has a lot of the pieces of an NHL winger.

 

[Jacob582]

He will make his AHL debut tonight per Amerks.

Spent last playoffs and 7 games this season watching from the press box.

 

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[CaliSabresfan24]

I haven't heard his name much at all this season. Has he been injured or just getting playing time?

 

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I haven't heard his name much at all this season. Has he been injured or just getting playing time?

He had a knee injury that held him out for a 6-ish weeks.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Another prospect becomes a suspect.

 

[Ehran]

Another prospect becomes a suspect.

Huh? Writing off a 20 year old kid, who has 5 total pro games played and coming back from a nearly two month long injury seems..... premature.

Especially considering how the Sabres have dumped a few salaried veterans onto the Amerks roster lately.