RD Adam Boqvist - Brynas J20, Superelit (2018, 8th, CHI)

[The Winter Soldier]

I love this pick by the Hawks. I had him as the 2nd best D man in the draft. This kid is going to make an impact in the NHL. Mark my words.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I love this pick by the Hawks. I had him as the 2nd best D man in the draft. This kid is going to make an impact in the NHL. Mark my words.

Agreed. I was hoping that he'd fall one more pick to 9, but I think this will be the steal of the draft.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Agreed. I was hoping that he'd fall one more pick to 9, but I think this will be the steal of the draft.

He is just so dynamic, I think he is going to be a big impact player. Yes I did remember you were very high on him. I actually do not see much risk on him as others might. His positives will still outweigh whatever negatives that are in his game. Good call on him, we will see how he develops in Chicago.

 

[VictorLustig]

Signed his ELC. Brynäs confirmed he’s leaving. Very, very likely OHL bound.

 

[Captain Clutch]

Could he play in the AHL if he wanted to (and the Blackhawks agreed)?

 

[Mrb1p]

Signed his ELC. Brynäs confirmed he’s leaving. Very, very likely OHL bound.

Is this wise ? I'm not sure about OHL. Its likely too easy for him.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How would the OHL help him at all?

 

[EbonyRaptor]

So much for Boqvist falling...

Love that Chicago took him. Should be a great organization for him to develop in. They're really going all-in on skilled puck-moving defensemen with Jokiharju, Boqvist and Beaudin. Cool to see.

Don't forget about Ian Mitchell who will be going into his sophomore year at Denver U. He is right there with Jokiharju and Beaudin as far as being a dynamic skater and very gifted offensively. I would put Boqvist a notch above Jokiharju, Beaudin and Mitchell but all of them have the potential to be top-4 PMDs in the NHL.

 

[VictorLustig]

As expected:



Probably a wise decision to leave Brynäs. Not only do they have a lot of D-men signed but they also have a very conservative coach.

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Boqvist and Bouchard?! Wow

 

[CallMeShaft]

Knights twitter confirms he's going to the OHL.

Wonder if he'll play on his off side with Bouchard? That pair could be lethal.

 

[VictorLustig]

Don't understand how the ELC he signed would make any difference here. It only enables him to play in the NHL/AHL, a move to the OHL would still technically require permission from Brynäs. Have to think Rockford hasn't been ruled out.

 

[Starry Knight]

Don't understand how the ELC he signed would make any difference here. It only enables him to play in the NHL/AHL, a move to the OHL would still technically require permission from Brynäs. Have to think Rockford hasn't been ruled out.

Sounds like Chicago wants him in London next year:

“When we drafted Adam last year in the CHL Import Draft, we were very optimistic that he would one day come to London”, continued Simpson. “We would like to acknowledge Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks organization in agreeing to send him to London in order to continue his development towards a successful NHL career.”

KNIGHTS SIGN IMPORT PICK – London Knights

 

[VictorLustig]

Sounds like Chicago wants him in London next year:


KNIGHTS SIGN IMPORT PICK – London Knights

Sure, but signing him to an ELC to get more control on where he plays makes very little sense. He could have gone to the Knights anyway. Guessing the ELC was part of the deal.

 

[Breakers]

I wonder how they are going to use both Bouchard and him in terms of minutes.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

Sure, but signing him to an ELC to get more control on where he plays makes very little sense. He could have gone to the Knights anyway. Guessing the ELC was part of the deal.

Isnt that kinda standard? Gives the player a nice signing bonus to live on.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

I like Boqvist a lot so looks like I'll be watching more Knights games this year, and more live than last year. Didn't even know Knights drafted him in the import draft.

 

[VictorLustig]

Isnt that kinda standard? Gives the player a nice signing bonus to live on.

You are probably right. Just curious to know what Bowman meant by saying it would be easier to control where Boqvist plays if he was signed to an ELC.

 

[PBandJ]

Bouchard and Boqvist are going to be one scary pairing. God damn.

 

[ijuka]

It's an odd choice. I definitely expected him to be playing in SHL against adults. Is playing junior hockey really so good for him at this point in his career? Of course, if he wants to learn the NA game, wouldn't AHL have been a more logical destination? I don't really understand...

 

[Wings4Life]

Could he play in the AHL if he wanted to (and the Blackhawks agreed)?

Yes he could, Hawks must think he's not quite ready for the AHL yet.

 

[CallMeShaft]

It's an odd choice. I definitely expected him to be playing in SHL against adults. Is playing junior hockey really so good for him at this point in his career? Of course, if he wants to learn the NA game, wouldn't AHL have been a more logical destination? I don't really understand...

Three things:

• His SHL team is loaded with defensemen, so a top 4 spot was hardly guaranteed.
• AHL is probably a bit too much for him ATM. Remember that he's one of the youngest players selected in the draft.
• So not only will he get more playing time against competition he can handle, but he'll do so on the smaller ice.

 

[ijuka]

I just feel like he has the junior game "solved" and doesn't really have anything more to gain at that level. But of course, there's the NA ice factor so maybe that's why I'm underestimating how worthwhile it would be for him.

 

[lawrence]

following him most of this season, I am not surprised he went to the London Knights.

He was dominating the junior team, he did get called up multiple times for Brynäs, but didn't really play and when he did it was like 7 minutes of ice time, awesome move for his development.

 

[HasbeenHallzy]

The O, huh... Can't wait to watch him in Sudbury!