Another day, another San Jose Sharks draft target with the 2025 NHL Draft only four days away. The Sharks have a very important draft coming up, if they can do well with their first three picks, it could change their organization's future drastically. GM Mike Grier has been preparing for this summer since last year. The expectation was that they would finish lower in the standings and this off-season would be arguably bigger. It started to become more of a reality as the season went on.
Due to the magnitude of the summer, Grier and the Sharks' scouting department are gearing up for three picks within the first 35 picks in the entire draft. We've covered a ton of prospects over the last month and today, we are going to look at Sascha Boumedienne at pick number 30.
Scouting Report:
Team: Boston University (NCAA)
2024–25 Stats: 3 G, 10 A, 13 P, 33 PIM
DOB: Jan. 17, 2007
Position: D
Catches: Left
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 183 lbs
Boumedienne is an interesting option to pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, he is a very good puck-moving defenseman who will be one of the best power play specialists in the NHL in the near future. He is an elite offensive defenseman, however, at times struggles on the defensive side. Over the last year at Boston College, he has improved but there are still some question marks regarding that part of his game.
He has the size and speed, he can join the rush, as well as snap a quick breakout pass. There are areas though that he struggles with. He needs to use his size more, that is one area that will need to be worked on, especially at the NHL level. By the time he hits the NHL level, he has the potential to be a two-way threat but that will take work. He has the potential, he just will need to work on a few areas of his game to become an overall better player at the pro level.
What the Scouts Are Saying:
Boumedienne’s a very attentive player, he scans non-stop and proactively picks up rotations and switches. Intensely fights for positioning, getting inside when possible and bringing players into the wall when not. Times his close-outs as the second in to appear just as the opponent slips around the first defender. — Elite Prospects, 2025
"His skating gets you excited about his NHL projection. He has NHL foot speed and edge work, and his stride gets him around the ice effortlessly. He closes on gaps and retrieves pucks like a pro. His puck game is good, but not amazing." — Corey Pronman, The Athletic
"He’s a plus-skater who provided two-way transition value in junior, with a long and fluid stride that is complemented by good footwork and balanced four-way mobility. He’s got natural glide but can also stay on top of the ice and flow through his skating patterns." — Scott Wheeler, The Athletic
"The youngest defenseman in NCAA hockey had a strong second half to the season with seven points (three goals, four assists) in his final 12 games. He's poised, defends well and has the ability to skate and transition the puck well. He will play a bigger role for Boston University next season." — Mike Morreale, NHL.com
"The fluidity in his movement and quickness allow him to defend at a high level and capably move the puck up ice when he recovers it. Boumedienne is a very toolsy player, and he’s the kind of prospect you let marinate in college for another couple of years to really give him the time to work on the details of his game." — Tony Ferrari, The Hockey News
"For his stature, Boumedienne moves very well off the puck and has the ability to join the rush as an extra layer. Defensively he does whatever it takes to keep pucks out of his net. He gets in shooting lanes to block shots and he's efficient with his outlets." — Jason Bukala, Sportsnet
"The Capitals can continue to add to their prospect depth on defense with Boumedienne (6-2, 187), who displayed a mature game as a college freshman and had 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in 40 games." — Adam Kimelman, NHL.com
"He’s strong, skates well and has real skill with the puck. He often played between 18-20 minutes a night and got better as the season wore on." — Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff
With the Sharks already having Sam Dickinson, picking Boumedienne would give them a second option as an offensive defenseman. If they could pair these two as the power play quarterback and on the first and second pairing, it could generate more offense because of their skill. Boumedienne may also be a good pick for the Sharks since they have the time to be a bit more patient to allow him to grow as a player and then help produce points from the back end.
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