Three standout Blackhawks prospects from the IceHogs playoff run

Samuel Savoie's worth ethic and grittiness could translate to the NHL.

During the IceHogs run, one prospect who truly stood out for their performance was Samuel Savoie. The 21-year old has drawn comparisons to former Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw ever since he was drafted for being a grinder who is always trying to get underneath the opponents skin and is not afraid to play a physical game or drop the gloves when needed to be a sparkplug for his team.

This season was Savoie's debut season in professional hockey where he posted 22 points in 72 games, but took his game to a new level during the playoffs with 6 points in 7 games. His play style is one where the offense has never been the main focus as he plays with the intensity and energy that shines through in high-stakes games and Savoie proved that theory for the IceHogs this Spring.

The speed and work ethic Savoie brings seems like he may get a chance to prove himself in the NHL someday and another season in Rockford could benefit his development going forward. However, his recent performance has without a doubt raised some eyebrows within the organization and his eventual NHL call-up may come sooner rather than later.