Over the past few seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks have been rapidly rebuilding their prospect pool with hopes of becoming one of the NHL’s elite once again. Their “tear-down” method saw the team trade away just about every player with market value in exchange for draft picks. The result of this has been one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, with there being many players who look as though they could become NHL players.

Last week, we began looking at the Blackhawks top 25 prospects, starting with numbers twenty-one through twenty-five.

The Blackhawks have what is called a “good problem” with their prospect pool, that being the sheer amount of prospects they have. While not all of them will become full-time NHL players, Kyle Davidson and his team have still drafted a strong and deep group of young players who are looking to be a part of the next generation of Blackhawks.

No. 20: Samuel Savoie (2022 Draft: Round 3 #81 overall)

Samuel Savoie suffered a major setback in the 2023-24 season after breaking his right femur during a preseason game with the Blackhawks. His final season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) saw him play 21 games at the end of the season, tallying 22 points, and also adding 5 points in 10 playoff games for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.

Savoie has impressed fans and management alike every time he has suited up for a preseason game with the Blackhawks. His speed, tenacity, and physicality make him a noticeable player when he’s on the ice. His style of play quickly made fans draw comparisons to former Blackhawk Andrew Shaw.

When Savoie is playing, he looks to make things happen. Whether is a big hit, a fight, or a heavy forecheck, he is trying to make his presence known and get under the skin of the other team.

Despite being lower on this list, Savoie has the potential to be an effective bottom-six player in the NHL. He will be in Rockford this season on a very young IceHogs squad, and Savoie will be an interesting player to watch as the season goes on.