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Pierre Dorion: 'Bolduc’s pitching is in the top 10% of the NHL'
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Zachary Bolduc has many qualities in his game.

He’s got a good skate, he can hit, his offensive skills are simply undeniable…

But his greatest strength is his shooting.

He’s able to draw quickly on reception, and his wrist shot is accurate too.

It’s not for nothing, in fact, that he was able to put 19 in his first full season in the National League. He relies on his shot to be dangerous offensively, and that’s a really interesting feature he brings with him to Montreal.

But how good is his shot?

Pierre Dorion (BPM Sports), who saw him play in the NHL when he was GM in Ottawa, says the Québécois’ shot is in the top 10% of the entire National League.

And that, we agree, is quite attractive, thank you.

I’m curious to see how Martin St-Louis will use him, but I especially have the impression that Bolduc will be able to make his mark on the powerplay.

He’s excellent when used as a bumper, because even then, the speed at which he can get his shots off is impressive.

And if Bolduc is able to help the Canadiens with the man advantage… everyone in Montreal will be happy, because we know that you have to score goals to win games.

It’s hard to believe I’m alone on my island, but I can’t wait to see what this kid’s got.

The Canadiens seem to have picked up a guy who can quickly contribute to the club’s success on the ice.

Kent Hughes had to part with one of his best prospects in Logan Mailloux to get Bolduc out of St. Louis, but if the kid starts scoring goals quickly in Montreal… Mailloux will be forgotten pretty quickly too, even if he’s having success with the Blues.

It could really help both clubs at different levels, in the end.


Overtime

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This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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