The 2018-19 installment of Keeping Up with the Pups began with potential late-round gem Ivan Chekhovich, who’s off to a hot start in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. This week, it’s another late-round pick who’s off to a hot start in Joachim Blichfeld who’s currently the Western Hockey League’s leading scorer.
It feels as though the San Jose Sharks are stumbling upon potential late-bloomers. Chekhovich could have a breakout year in the QMJHL, Antti Suomela is looking comfortable transitioning to the North American style of play and Blichfeld is off to a hot start in his junior season with the Portland Winterhawks.