There are two reasons the Val-d’Or Foreurs’ run to the 2021 QMJHL finals is a good sign for the Penguins’ 2021-22 season, and their names are Nathan Legare and Sam Poulin.
Today we’ll take a look at Poulin’s sparkling 2021 postseason. The 20-year-old center racked up 11 goals and eight assists in 15 games to dominate the QMJHL playoffs as Val-d’Or enjoyed its first trip to the final round since the squad won it all in 2014. Let’s take a closer look at how Poulin stood out amongst his junior teammates— and at just what he could add to the Penguins’ prospect pool as training camp begins for the 2021-22 campaign.