Zachary Bolduc

Center

Rimouski Oceanic/QMJHL

Height: 6’1″/ Weight: 174 lbs.

Size/Strength      Good
Skating       Excellent
Shot/Scoring       Great
Puckhandling      Great
Physical Play       Great
Offensive Play     Excellent
Defensive Play     Average
Hockey Sense     Great
Competitiveness  Good

Strengths

1. Bolduc is really difficult to stop on the ice when he has control of the puck due to his excellent puck-protection and good speed
2.  Bolduc is also willing to go to the dirty areas of the ice to score goals
3.  There’s no denying Bolduc’s knack for scoring; Bolduc boasts a heavy, accurate shot with a quick release 

Area’s for Improvement

1. If he is to be a center at the NHL level, he needs to work on his consistency in faceoff circle
2. Needs to work on his play in his own end

Scouting Report:

In his first season in the Q, Zachary Bolduc hit the 30-goal mark and led all rookies in goals. He also added 22 assists for 52 points in 55 games, which earned him the QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and a spot on the All-Rookie Team. Bolduc’s shot stands out as one of his greatest strengths; he boasts a full array of shots and can bring any one of them out at any moment. On top of this, Bolduc is a strong, fluid skater and can make plays on the rush. Despite being known as a goal scorer, he is also a terrific playmaker that passes well and can surprise defenders with the passes he makes. Despite owning a difficult heavy shot with a quick release, Bolduc is more than willing to go to the front to bury rebounds. Bolduc is deadly on the power play, and his skill set should allow him to mature into a 5-on-5 producer. Bolduc needs to work on his defensive zone play and be more consistent on faceoffs if he wants to be a center at the next level. Zachary Bolduc has the talent to be a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft; he will likely go between picks 10-15.

Skill:

A Highly skilled Scoring Center, who thrives on the power play

Style Comparison: Jeff Skinner

NHL Potential: Top 6 Goal Scoring Center

Season	Team	League	GP	G	PTS
2018-19	Trois-Rivieres Estacades	QMAAA	42	17	54
2019-20	Rimouski Oceanic	QMJHL	55	30	52
2020-21	Rimouski Oceanic	QMJHL	7	3	4