CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast How Did Blackhawks PROSPECTS Fare at World Juniors? Chris Peters Answers | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Aug 6, 2025
Chris Peters, a FloHockey prospect analyst, dives into the World Juniors Summer Showcase and assesses how Blackhawks prospects like Sacha Boisvert, AJ Spellacy, and Marek Vanacker performed. He highlights AJ Spellacy's impressive physical skills and discusses his potential role with Team USA. The conversation covers vital aspects of players' development, international competition, and how prospects like Anton Frondell balance SHL commitments versus NHL aspirations. They also speculate on the future of NHL talent and the Blackhawks' evolving branding.
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A.J. Spellacy's Development Profile
- A.J. Spellacy shows NHL-ready physicality and speed but needs to improve his game processing and decision-making.
- His role will likely be a fast, physical depth player instead of a top scorer.
Patience with Spellacy's Growth
- Don't rush A.J. Spellacy into the NHL despite his skills; refining his game first is crucial.
- Let him build confidence with the puck and improve decision-making to prepare for a future NHL role.
Spellacy's NHL Comparable
- Spellacy's playing style resembles Brandon Tanev's: fast, physical, pesky, and hard to play against.
- This style guarantees a long NHL career as a valuable depth forward with an edge.