Benoit-Olivier Groulx
Position: Center
Height: 6'1
Height (cm): 185
Weight: 192
Weight (kg): 87
Birthdate: 2/6/2000
Current Age: 22
Original Draft Year: 2018
Year Drafted: 2018
Final Age/Production Score: -0.18
Hockey Prophets Draft Ranking: 39
Weighted Draft Ranking: 42
Actual Draft Position: 54
Draft Team: Anaheim Ducks
Current NHL Rightsholder: Anaheim Ducks
Last Hockey Prophets Prospect Ranking: 93
Hockey Prophets Prospect Status: Active
Player Notes:
Spilling the sticks...
| Player Name | Note Type | Note | Writer | Game Watched | Viewing Method | Game Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Bo Groulx is going to be a high-quality NHL third-liner. Smart, strong, with skill. Maybe not enough scoring touch to be a top six, but he could have a nice long career ahead of him. | Brian Fogarty | Moncton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 10/25/2019 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Groulx is dominating in the faceoff circle. He's close to 70% in this game. | Brian Fogarty | Moncton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 10/25/2019 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Looking physical early, putting shoulders into people. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Taking key faceoffs at both ends of the ice. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | I like Groulx's ability to work the boards, use his frame to seal off players or protect the puck, then make plays off the boards when he wins the puck. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Groulx isn't fast but he's a solid, determined skater who moves well, has good balance and is light on his feet, and can build up power when he needs it. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Seems to be adapting his game to a style that has the best chance for his future success. He's not trying the high-risk, high-dazzle plays, but is battling along the boards, going to the net, getting into the corners. He could develop into a heavy, pro-style player with hands and smarts. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Stymied yet again by Rodrigue. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Still going to the dirty areas, tying to drag his team back into this game. He's not giving up yet. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Big hit along the boards. He crushed that guy. Wow. | Brian Fogarty | Drummondville vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 11/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Charges from center into the offensive zone with speed on a two-on-one and rips a wrister that just missed. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Fires a hard shot directly off the faceoff win and drives to the net to follow up. This kid has an incredible reach with a very long stick. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Uses his size and strength to work himself into a great shooting position but fubs the shot. Can't win 'em all. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | 5-on-3 powerplay for Halifax and he absolutely crushes a shot right into the goalie then chased down the rebound but missed the shot. This kid just knows he can get to any puck on the ice and uses his size and reach to his advantage. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Strong effort to break up 2-on-1 and follows it up by busting through three defenders to generate a scoring chance. I swear this kid gets better every time I see him. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Skated like a man on a mission to cleanly disrupt what was very nearly a breakaway. The kid doesn’t always show up on the score sheet but he knows how to contribute in many other ways. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | A deadly accurate shot over the goalies shoulder. Bo has arrived! | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Summary | Was invisible in the 1st period but really came on as the game progressed. The scoring upside is somewhat limited here but coaches will like the well-rounded skillset he brings to the table. Late 1st unless a conservative team feels he fills a need for them and reaches. | Kris Allen | Halifax vs Saint John (QMJHL) | Live | 3/14/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Showing off his speed on the backcheck, looking faster than anyone else on the ice there. | Brian Fogarty | CHL Top Prospects Game | Video (With Replay) | 1/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Crisp cross-ice pass to the best possible spot to give his line mate a one true opportunity, and his pass earns him an assist. | Brian Fogarty | CHL Top Prospects Game | Video (With Replay) | 1/25/2018 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Beast down low in this game, holding off a defender with one arm while making plays with his feet and his free hand | Brian Fogarty | Halifax vs Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) | Stream | 12/15/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Good burst to get up into the neutral zone on a back check, takes the angle, and shoulders the puck carrier into the boards. Nice | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Takes a wide pass with one hand in stride, pulls it out in front of himself, head up into the offensive zone, then makes a drop pass that was so smooth I barely noticed it. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Looking calmer with the puck on his stick than he did last year, seems more confident and controlled. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Smooth acceleration to super top-end speed through the neutral zone. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Mid-slot area on the powerplay setup, directing play like a boss. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Penalty kill duty, looks dangerous on a counter attack that Fortier couldn't quite gather in. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Turns the corner with the puck wide, tucks back in, causes all kinds of trouble at the net. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Summary | The patience, skating and two-way mentality all point to a player who can make an impact at the NHL level. Once he puts everything together, could become a high-impact player and a top-15 pick. | Brian Fogarty | Charlottetown vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Live Streaming | 10/1/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Playing center on the second line | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Second-unit penalty killing center, moves his feet a lot, active player on the pk | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Highly confident skater, his feet just do whatever he needs them to do. | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Play looks young, just a bit tentative at times | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | I like his puck protection instincts, and his ability to make a play under pressure. He's not afraid to take a hit to make something happen | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Good 50/50 effort to win a puck | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Note | Kid can fly when necessary | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
| Benoit-Olivier Groulx | Summary | Size, skating and quality hands. Still looks raw and inconsistent at times. Takes a hit to make a play, and willing to engage in puck battles. His skating at 6'3 is a big plus attribute, as he looks fluid in all four directions with excellent speed. | Brian Fogarty | Cape Breton vs Halifax (QMJHL) | Video (With Replay) | 3/17/2017 |
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