It is officially the summer of opportunity here in Chicago. With the massive roster overhaul this summer, tons of new faces have a chance at cracking the NHL roster. One of those new faces is the Blackhawks’ top defensive prospect, Adam Boqvist.
Last season, the Blackhawks kept Boqvist on through training camp and two preseason games. Since then, he has set the hockey world ablaze. In 54 games with the London Knights of the OHL, Boqvist racked up an impressive 60 points (20G, 40A) with a 12 ± rating.
What makes this even more impressive is the fact that this was Boqvist’s first real taste of North American hockey in a smaller rink size.