Sacha Boisvert Signs Entry-Level Contract With Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Monday (Mar. 16) that they have agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert, which runs through the 2027-28 season ($974,167 cap hit). Selected 18^th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound forward is highly touted for his skill and scoring ability, but also brings a physical element to his game. Here’s more on the Blackhawk’s newest addition.

Boisvert’s Background

Boisvert hails from Trois-Rivieres, in Quebec, Canada. He played the 2022-23 and 2023-24 season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. He had a standout 2023-24 season with the Lumberjacks, posting 36 goals and 68 points in 61 games, and added three assists in eight playoff contests with the club. He also served as an alternate captain.

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From there, Boisvert attended the University of North Dakota in the 2024-25 season, posting 18 goals and 32 points in 37 games. This earned him Rookie of the Year honors. The forward then transferred to Boston University for the 2025-26 season.

Time at Boston University

Boivert made the move to BU thinking this was a better option for him after North Dakota’s head coach, Brad Berry, was fired. Berry had recruited Boisvert, and he felt a fresh start was in order. But things didn’t exactly go as planned with Boston. He dealt with injuries and recorded some of the lowest stats of his young career, posting just three goals and 17 points in 26 regular season games.

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The 19-year-old was involved in some recent controversy, as the forward was a healthy scratch in the opening round game of the Hockey East tournament. It appears Boisvert was late to a team workout, and this wasn’t the first time this had happened.

What Boisvert Brings to the Blackhawks

Nevertheless, Boisvert is a top prospect and will have a chance for a new start with the Blackhawks. Now that his collegiate career is over, he can get a taste of the NHL before the regular season concludes. With centers Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar being of smaller stature, it’s hoped Boisvert can bring some size to the future center group. His 200-foot game and physical style of play should also be an asset to the team.

Blackhawks’ head coach Jeff Blashill stressed after practice on Monday that Boisvert, just like Andrew Mangiapane when he came to Chicago at the trade deadline, will start with a clean slate. Blashill also gave his first impression about what the young prospect could potentially bring to the team.

I think he’s going to need to have a physical impact in the game on a night-to-night basis. And if he can do that, he becomes a real commodity. Because then he’s got a physical impact with some ability to make a play, with an ability to hold onto a puck, those types of things. And he can add something to our team I don’t know that we have enough of, and that’s that kind of hard skill. And if he can do that it’ll be real positive for us.

Boisvert and the Blackhawks are waiting for his visa to be processed, and then he can begin practicing and playing. It will be interesting to see where he slots into the current lineup. Blashill said every player has to earn their deployment, so there’s no guarantee he’ll start among the top-six forwards. He’s also not sure if he’ll play center or wing to start out.

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The Blackhawks have games on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of this week (Mar. 17, 19 and 20). It’s not expected for him to play Tuesday, but Boisvert could be available later in the week. Incidentally, the newest member of the Blackhawks turns 20 on Tuesday.