The Los Angeles Kings have selected Angus Booth at No 116 overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Details to Follow.
KEY NUMBERS AND NOTES
Vitals
Date of Birth: April 27, 2004
Height: 6’1
Weight: 176 lbs
Shoots: Left
Team: Shawinigan Cataractes
League: QMJHL
Position: Defense
Statistics for 2021-22 Season
Regular Season: 42 GP, 1 G, 22 A, 23 Pts
Playoffs: 16 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 Pts
Awards for 2021-22 Season
None
SCOUTING REPORTS
From Future Considerations:
Angus Booth is a mobile two-way defenseman whose priority is to look after his own end before turning his focus up ice. He shows strong defensive zone positioning, clogs up shot lanes, gets under sticks in front of the net, and controls his opponents. He effectively tracks the play and the opposition as they move through the zone.
From Hockey Prospect:
Booth had a solid season with the Cataractes. In the first half of the season he was their most consistent defenseman.
Unfortunately, he had two injuries in the 2nd half that forced him to miss significant time. He’s not a defenseman with a ton of upside and won’t quarterback your powerplay in the NHL, but he plays a pretty simplistic and smart game. He doesn’t have a powerful shot from the point either, and because of this, he prefers using placement shots from the point. He moves the puck adequately out of his zone with a good, simple first pass. The key for him with his puck plays is to keep them simple, as he gets into trouble when he tries too much with the puck (his passes are less efficient and can result in turnovers).
From McKeen’s:
Even if the offensive production dried up a bit in the second half, there is still a lot to like about this mobile two-way defender. His four-way quickness is definitely his best attribute and is the key to his effectiveness at both ends. Because of his smooth stride and the fluidity of his transitional skating, he defends transitional attacks extremely well, effortlessly switching to his backwards glide to maintain strict gaps. He is not a physical player, but he is tough to beat one on one. Additionally, because of his lateral quickness, he shows potential as a powerplay quarterback with his ability to walk the line and create exploitable lanes to help breakdown coverage. The majority of Booth’s offensive production came with the man advantage this year. Along with being extremely mobile, Booth is intelligent, and his puck management is safe and composed. It is rare to see him turn the puck mover at either end. Without the presence of high-end skill and creativity, Booth may not have significant upside. However, due to his mobility and defensive intelligence, there could be a place for him in an NHL lineup, likely as more of a safe two-way, third pairing guy. But maybe his confidence with the puck improves and he learns how to use his quickness to become a more aggressive offensive player at even strength?
HIGHLIGHTS
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