Samuel Groulx

Hometown:

Gatineau Quebec

Team:

QMJHL

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday:

1990-06-28
Position:

D

Eligible for draft:

2008
Shoots:

Left
Drafted:
Height:

6-2
Acquired:

4th round (92nd overall), 2008
Weight:

182 lbs.
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History

2007-08:  He was named to the league’s All Rookie Team.  Groulx was a late riser in the draft rankings, jumping from a mid-term ranking of 161 to 76th among North American skaters. In 70 games, Groulx had 25 points and was a +5.

2008-09: In his third season with the Quebec Remparts(QMJHL), Samuel Groulx scored 25 points in 61 games. He also tacked on 86 PIMs. Through 17 playoff games Groulx scored 8 points and added 18 PIMs.

2009-10: Groulx split time in 2009-2010 between the Quebec Remparts(QMJHL) and the Victoriaville Tigres(QMJHL), scoring 43 points in 66 games. In 16 playoff games with the Tigres Groulx scored 8 points.

Talent Analysis
Groulx is mostly a defensive defenseman.
Future

Played as an overager in the QMJHL.

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Photo: Apart from current Sharks Jason Demers and Tommy Wingels, AHL goaltender Harri Sateri is the only other remaining member of San Jose’s 2008 draft class. (courtesy of Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI)

The San Jose Sharks went into the 2008 NHL Entry Draft under unfavorable circumstances not having a pick until the end of the fourth round at number 117. Statistics show, the deeper you go into drafts, the harder it is to convert prospects into NHL players. The move to acquire Brian Campbell for a cup push made things very hard at the draft table.

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