Not only are the Chicago Blackhawks keeping young Kirby Dach in the NHL for the time being, but they’ve also made a move to promote another future cornerstone. Adam Boqvist is on his way to the Blackhawks after being recalled from the Rockford IceHogs after just six professional games.
Boqvist, the eighth overall pick in 2018, had been playing in the AHL even though he still had eligibility in the CHL. After tearing apart the OHL for the London Knights last season—Boqvist scored 20 goals and 60 points in just 54 games—the Blackhawks obviously felt he was ready for the professional jump. Now he’s taken an even bigger leap to the NHL after recording one goal with Rockford.
It’s hard to express just how dangerous Boqvist is with the puck, jumping into the rush or walking the line in the offensive zone. The question is whether he will be able to get the puck back from opposing NHL forwards enough, something that seemed unlikely even as recently as training camp.
Still, with such an incredible skill level it’s hard to bet against the 19-year old defenseman. If he stays for more than nine games in the NHL the first year of his entry-level contract will kick in, something that wouldn’t have happened if he spent the year in the minor leagues.
Yes! About freaking time… something to look forward to know watching him on the Hawks.
Completely agree. He’s not going to learn what he needs to know playing in Rockford. Since Seabrook is pitiful and Murphy is always hurt, He should have been here sooner.
As for the rest, They still can’t win a faceoff, kill a penalty or keep control of the puck for more than 10 seconds without turning it over it seems, And the Power Play is pitiful for reasons that elude me. Betting that actually shooting the puck at the net more might actually help.
For the time being the press Box is the place for Seabrook to stay, at least until he waives his No Movement Clause.
Trading that contract will be impossible this year, and maybe ever, But might be accomplished in the off season. Either way they’re going to have to eat either a bunch of salary and or prospects, Maybe both to move him along.
I thought Carpenter was a complete waste but he’s actually not a bad face off guy. Kubalik and Nylander are keepers, Saad, Kampf and Seabrook and Keokeok are candidates for removal. I’ve never been exactly sure what anybody sees in him. I’d rather see Wedin here.