How would you guys rank the habs goalie prospects?
1. Charlie Lindgren
2. Michael McNiven
3. Cayden Primeau
4. Hayden Hawkey
5. Zach Fucale
^This is a very exciting list of prospects
So, super early since seeing the rookie tournament and development camp will be soon, but I'm trying to wind down for bed. I'll post my current prospect top 25 rankings immediately post draft
1. Noah Juulsen
- Plays a pro style game, had a few good games at the AHL level. Don't think his offense developed much. Think he's a safe bet to be a player in the NHL. Probably lock in on the second pairing, playing top pairing PK and second unit PP.
2. Nikita Scherbak
- Still in a precarious position due to terrible development. Needs to get stronger and work on his defensive game. Is still the most tantalizing skill package in the entire prospect system.
3. Charles Hudon
- He isn't going back to the AHL, imo. I think he makes his way onto the 3rd line, playing a sound smart game, getting some PP time. Think he can still make it as a skilled guy that plays up and down the middle two lines.
4. Charlie Lindgren
- MVP of the AHL team. Showing starting goalie upside if he keeps progressing.
5. Michael McCarron
- He gets this high of a ranking because he's likely going to be an NHL player. Still a project, if they develop him smartly, he can still be that 3rd line guy who chips in, in front of the net.
6. Jake Evans
- Just a stellar season in the NCAA. Was wondering if he would turn pro, doesn't look like it. Look for him to build offensively, get stronger and come to the AHL at the end of this year. If his current trajectory continues, we may have a center in the system with some offensive upside. Smart player, great playmaker.
7. Martin Reway
- This can fall or rise at any moment. Let's see how he responds after missing an entire year due to illness. Skills wise, the most talented player in the organization. Scherbak has the better frame and doesn't have the illness to contest. Does the illness put a better head on his shoulders?
8. Victor Mete
- Size is going to be a factor. However, his skating is unreal, has a real mind for the game. Wish his shot was more powerful. Upside is definitely high if the NHL continues the way it is going, with an emphasis on puck pressure, pursuit and skating the puck out and in.
9. Joni Ikonen
- Potential to rocket up the boards. Skills, smarts, intensity, a ridiculous shot. We will see if he is Lehkonen or Collberg. Favorite pick of ours in the draft.
10. William Bitten
- Didn't produce as much as he should have last year. New team, new environment, had a weird slump. Liked his speed, his skill, hoping for more production this year and see if he can find his way onto the WJ team.
11. Josh Brook
- The flashes this kid has are actually pretty great, problem is consistency, potential to jump up big or fall down into the middle. Grant really likes him and I have to give Grant credit that he has a good eye for Defenseman.
12. Ryan Poehling
- Bash me all you want. He's gonna be higher on most people's lists. Show me you can do more than tip pucks and I will put this kid higher up the list. Safe pick and I'm dropping him spots for building a wall between our 25th pick and a player I liked better then trying to get me to pay for it.
13. Jacob De La Rose
- Development handled beyond terribly. 4th liner.
14. Brett Lernout
- We will see if he can carve out a career as a bottom pairing D man.
15. Zachary Fucale
- Is good when it counts. Find some consistency.
16. Michael McNiven
- Size is a bit of a concern for me. Let's see how he handles shooters at the next level before I put him higher on the list. Incredible year in the OHL.
17. Cayden Primeau
- Fell for god knows why. He has everything you want, just gotta find consistency, work on his glove hand (focus) and develop.
18. Scott Walford
- Like what I've read about him, didn't get to see much from him in the WHL. Upside pick considering what happened when given more responsibility at the end of the year.
19. Daniel Carr
- Giving him the benefit of the doubt, considering where he was just a couple seasons ago. If not, will drop like a stone.
20. Cale Fleury
- Were you -61 because your team sucked THAT bad and you were on the ice all the time? Or was that minus bigger because you're just not that good defensively at this level on top of your team being bad. Has skating and offensive skills. He's another guy who I am interested in tracking next year, after digesting the amount of defenseman picks this year.
21. Hayden Hawkey
- Got the starter role in the NCAA this year. Played well. Has to be better next year.
22. Jeremy Gregoire
- Fix your skating, please.
23. Jeremiah Addison
- Impressive Memorial Cup. Let's see if he can develop into a 4th liner who can chip in some offense.
24. Simon Bourque
- No outstanding tools. Let's see how he handles the AHL level.
25. Lukas Vejdemo
- Need a big jump of production in the SHL. Put up or shut up time.
I'm still high on Jake Evans to make the NHL. He just plays the pro game already
do we lose vejetas rights this summer?
So, super early since seeing the rookie tournament and development camp will be soon, but I'm trying to wind down for bed. I'll post my current prospect top 25 rankings immediately post draft
1. Noah Juulsen
- Plays a pro style game, had a few good games at the AHL level. Don't think his offense developed much. Think he's a safe bet to be a player in the NHL. Probably lock in on the second pairing, playing top pairing PK and second unit PP.
2. Nikita Scherbak
- Still in a precarious position due to terrible development. Needs to get stronger and work on his defensive game. Is still the most tantalizing skill package in the entire prospect system.
3. Charles Hudon
- He isn't going back to the AHL, imo. I think he makes his way onto the 3rd line, playing a sound smart game, getting some PP time. Think he can still make it as a skilled guy that plays up and down the middle two lines.
4. Charlie Lindgren
- MVP of the AHL team. Showing starting goalie upside if he keeps progressing.
5. Michael McCarron
- He gets this high of a ranking because he's likely going to be an NHL player. Still a project, if they develop him smartly, he can still be that 3rd line guy who chips in, in front of the net.
6. Jake Evans
- Just a stellar season in the NCAA. Was wondering if he would turn pro, doesn't look like it. Look for him to build offensively, get stronger and come to the AHL at the end of this year. If his current trajectory continues, we may have a center in the system with some offensive upside. Smart player, great playmaker.
7. Martin Reway
- This can fall or rise at any moment. Let's see how he responds after missing an entire year due to illness. Skills wise, the most talented player in the organization. Scherbak has the better frame and doesn't have the illness to contest. Does the illness put a better head on his shoulders?
8. Victor Mete
- Size is going to be a factor. However, his skating is unreal, has a real mind for the game. Wish his shot was more powerful. Upside is definitely high if the NHL continues the way it is going, with an emphasis on puck pressure, pursuit and skating the puck out and in.
9. Joni Ikonen
- Potential to rocket up the boards. Skills, smarts, intensity, a ridiculous shot. We will see if he is Lehkonen or Collberg. Favorite pick of ours in the draft.
10. William Bitten
- Didn't produce as much as he should have last year. New team, new environment, had a weird slump. Liked his speed, his skill, hoping for more production this year and see if he can find his way onto the WJ team.
11. Josh Brook
- The flashes this kid has are actually pretty great, problem is consistency, potential to jump up big or fall down into the middle. Grant really likes him and I have to give Grant credit that he has a good eye for Defenseman.
12. Ryan Poehling
- Bash me all you want. He's gonna be higher on most people's lists. Show me you can do more than tip pucks and I will put this kid higher up the list. Safe pick and I'm dropping him spots for building a wall between our 25th pick and a player I liked better then trying to get me to pay for it.
13. Jacob De La Rose
- Development handled beyond terribly. 4th liner.
14. Brett Lernout
- We will see if he can carve out a career as a bottom pairing D man.
15. Zachary Fucale
- Is good when it counts. Find some consistency.
16. Michael McNiven
- Size is a bit of a concern for me. Let's see how he handles shooters at the next level before I put him higher on the list. Incredible year in the OHL.
17. Cayden Primeau
- Fell for god knows why. He has everything you want, just gotta find consistency, work on his glove hand (focus) and develop.
18. Scott Walford
- Like what I've read about him, didn't get to see much from him in the WHL. Upside pick considering what happened when given more responsibility at the end of the year.
19. Daniel Carr
- Giving him the benefit of the doubt, considering where he was just a couple seasons ago. If not, will drop like a stone.
20. Cale Fleury
- Were you -61 because your team sucked THAT bad and you were on the ice all the time? Or was that minus bigger because you're just not that good defensively at this level on top of your team being bad. Has skating and offensive skills. He's another guy who I am interested in tracking next year, after digesting the amount of defenseman picks this year.
21. Hayden Hawkey
- Got the starter role in the NCAA this year. Played well. Has to be better next year.
22. Jeremy Gregoire
- Fix your skating, please.
23. Jeremiah Addison
- Impressive Memorial Cup. Let's see if he can develop into a 4th liner who can chip in some offense.
24. Simon Bourque
- No outstanding tools. Let's see how he handles the AHL level.
25. Lukas Vejdemo
- Need a big jump of production in the SHL. Put up or shut up time.
So, super early since seeing the rookie tournament and development camp will be soon, but I'm trying to wind down for bed. I'll post my current prospect top 25 rankings immediately post draft
1. Noah Juulsen
- Plays a pro style game, had a few good games at the AHL level. Don't think his offense developed much. Think he's a safe bet to be a player in the NHL. Probably lock in on the second pairing, playing top pairing PK and second unit PP.
2. Nikita Scherbak
- Still in a precarious position due to terrible development. Needs to get stronger and work on his defensive game. Is still the most tantalizing skill package in the entire prospect system.
3. Charles Hudon
- He isn't going back to the AHL, imo. I think he makes his way onto the 3rd line, playing a sound smart game, getting some PP time. Think he can still make it as a skilled guy that plays up and down the middle two lines.
4. Charlie Lindgren
- MVP of the AHL team. Showing starting goalie upside if he keeps progressing.
5. Michael McCarron
- He gets this high of a ranking because he's likely going to be an NHL player. Still a project, if they develop him smartly, he can still be that 3rd line guy who chips in, in front of the net.
6. Jake Evans
- Just a stellar season in the NCAA. Was wondering if he would turn pro, doesn't look like it. Look for him to build offensively, get stronger and come to the AHL at the end of this year. If his current trajectory continues, we may have a center in the system with some offensive upside. Smart player, great playmaker.
7. Martin Reway
- This can fall or rise at any moment. Let's see how he responds after missing an entire year due to illness. Skills wise, the most talented player in the organization. Scherbak has the better frame and doesn't have the illness to contest. Does the illness put a better head on his shoulders?
8. Victor Mete
- Size is going to be a factor. However, his skating is unreal, has a real mind for the game. Wish his shot was more powerful. Upside is definitely high if the NHL continues the way it is going, with an emphasis on puck pressure, pursuit and skating the puck out and in.
9. Joni Ikonen
- Potential to rocket up the boards. Skills, smarts, intensity, a ridiculous shot. We will see if he is Lehkonen or Collberg. Favorite pick of ours in the draft.
10. William Bitten
- Didn't produce as much as he should have last year. New team, new environment, had a weird slump. Liked his speed, his skill, hoping for more production this year and see if he can find his way onto the WJ team.
11. Josh Brook
- The flashes this kid has are actually pretty great, problem is consistency, potential to jump up big or fall down into the middle. Grant really likes him and I have to give Grant credit that he has a good eye for Defenseman.
12. Ryan Poehling
- Bash me all you want. He's gonna be higher on most people's lists. Show me you can do more than tip pucks and I will put this kid higher up the list. Safe pick and I'm dropping him spots for building a wall between our 25th pick and a player I liked better then trying to get me to pay for it.
13. Jacob De La Rose
- Development handled beyond terribly. 4th liner.
14. Brett Lernout
- We will see if he can carve out a career as a bottom pairing D man.
15. Zachary Fucale
- Is good when it counts. Find some consistency.
16. Michael McNiven
- Size is a bit of a concern for me. Let's see how he handles shooters at the next level before I put him higher on the list. Incredible year in the OHL.
17. Cayden Primeau
- Fell for god knows why. He has everything you want, just gotta find consistency, work on his glove hand (focus) and develop.
18. Scott Walford
- Like what I've read about him, didn't get to see much from him in the WHL. Upside pick considering what happened when given more responsibility at the end of the year.
19. Daniel Carr
- Giving him the benefit of the doubt, considering where he was just a couple seasons ago. If not, will drop like a stone.
20. Cale Fleury
- Were you -61 because your team sucked THAT bad and you were on the ice all the time? Or was that minus bigger because you're just not that good defensively at this level on top of your team being bad. Has skating and offensive skills. He's another guy who I am interested in tracking next year, after digesting the amount of defenseman picks this year.
21. Hayden Hawkey
- Got the starter role in the NCAA this year. Played well. Has to be better next year.
22. Jeremy Gregoire
- Fix your skating, please.
23. Jeremiah Addison
- Impressive Memorial Cup. Let's see if he can develop into a 4th liner who can chip in some offense.
24. Simon Bourque
- No outstanding tools. Let's see how he handles the AHL level.
25. Lukas Vejdemo
- Need a big jump of production in the SHL. Put up or shut up time.
The number one factor dissuading me from purchasing a CHL online package: the egregious cameramen. They are just so, so terrible.
The CHL import draft is tomorrow, I'm curious to see if a team will try and get Ikonen's rights. I don't remember the CHL route ever being evoked in his case but it could always be an option at some point. Same with Poehling. They're both already in solid programs so a CHL team drafting them would be taking a risk obviously.
Ikonen said in his post draft interview that he'll be staying in Europe. But who knows, if he's having trouble cracking Frölunda's big roster I'm not sure why he'd want to play in SuperElit again. Maybe Lias Andersson and Grundström make their respective teams.
Thanks WTK.
I won't quote you another time. Too many times on this page.
Jake Evans: 9th in assists and 10th in points in NCAA.
I know he has been drafted three years ago but there is a constant progression and he has been drafted 207th.