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Adam Boqvist Scouting Report

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Created: Jan. 2, 2024
Updated: Jan. 7, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 23
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Aug. 15, 2000
Height: 5' 10 | 180 cm
Weight: 179 lbs | 81 kg
Drafted: 8 overall, 2018 round 1 (Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks CHI)
Contract: $7,800,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $2,600,000)
A 'Two-way/Transitional D' who quarterbacks one of the power-play units in CBJ
Distributor more than a shooter.
Moves pucks very well. More likely to outlet and join as an extra layer offensively than lead the rush on his own.
Area defender. Rarely closes on opponents physically. Active stick. Has a difficult time handling weight when the game slows down along the wall / out front his net.
Best suited as 3rd pairing at even strength - first unit PP. Signed through 24/25 AAV $2.6M
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Columbus Blue JacketsNHL351910-80
2022-23Columbus Blue JacketsNHL4651924-128
2021-22Columbus Blue JacketsNHL52111122-1112
  • Compete/Consistency: 79
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 59
  • Hockey IQ: 84
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Penalty Kill: 50
  • Power Play: 88
  • Physicality: 25
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 89
  • Shot: 75
  • Skating: 85
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality