Fantasy Summary
Faceoff specialist with great hockey sense, a strong motor and decent playmaking. Physical game and skating need work, but has upside as a middle-six defensive centre.
Observations
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July 2024 – Boilard was selected 119th overall by the New York Rangers. Mark Henry
April 2024 – Boilard continues to be one of the more complete centers coming out of QMJHL, as he provides the Drakkar with consistent offensive creativity while being an absolute magician at the faceoff circle. There are parts of his game that need immediate attention (defense positioning, initiating physical contact and his skating stride) but in general, Boilard projects as a bottom to middle 6 center with offensive upside. He is capable of playing with better players and thrives in high pressure situations. His ability to work his way out of tight spaces and his net front skills highlight a diverse offensive toolkit. Boilard will need the attention of a skills coach to refine his abilities but I am confident Boilard has what it takes to be an NHLer at center ice. Sasha Legarde
April rankings: 42nd
February 2024 – Raoul Boilard has really impressed with his growth as a player in the QMJHL this year. He stands out due to his improved puck-handling skills, excellent vision, confidence when attacking the middle of the ice, and he is a faceoff wizard to boot. Also, Boilard possesses great hands, effortlessly maneuvering through tight spaces and executing precise passes through open seams. Boilard drives his line, no questions about it. Defensively, Boilard is reliable and benefits from consistent scanning habits, enabling him to intercept passes and break up plays effectively. However, there is room for improvement in his skating and his agility. Additionally, considering Boilard’s size at 6’2″ and 190 pounds, he needs to engage more physically along the boards and down low in the defensive zone, adding another dimension to his game. Overall, Boilard has a fun blend of skills and potential for some serious growth moving forward. Sasha Lagarde
February rankings: 37th
Stats
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | |
2017-2018 | Collège du Mont-Ste-Anne PW | QC Int PW | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | | ||||||
2018-2019 | Séminaire St-Joseph M15 D1 R | LHPS M15 Majeur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | ||||||
Séminaire St-Joseph M16 | LHPS M16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | | |||||||
Séminaire St-Joseph | QC Int PW | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | | |||||||
2019-2020 | Sherbrooke Harfangs M15 AAA | QM15AAA | 23 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 8 | | | ||||||
Sherbrooke Harfangs M15 AAA E | QM15AAA E | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | |||||||
2020-2021 | Sherbrooke Harfangs M15 AAA E | QM15AAA E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | ||||||
2021-2022 | Magog Cantonniers | QM18AAA | 39 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 16 | | | Playoffs | 16 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 28 |
Magog Cantonniers | Telus Cup | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | | | |||||||
2022-2023 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | BCHL | 23 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 6 | | | ||||||
Salmon Arm Silverbacks | BCHL | 25 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | | | Playoffs | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
2023-2024 | Baie-Comeau Drakkar | QMJHL | 68 | 22 | 40 | 62 | 48 | | | Playoffs | 17 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
2024-2025 | Baie-Comeau Drakkar | QMJHL | 25 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 12 | | |
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