2017-2018 Blues Prospects Thread

[MissouriMook]

I haven’t seen Noel play yet this year but the book on him has always been that he’s an offensive d-men with shaky D and positioning.

He seems to have some good tools to work with so maybe he’ll develop into something eventually.

So, the next Shattenkirk?

 

[Oberyn]

Canada vs Denmark U20 teams facing off today as selection camp continues. Looks like Thomas and Kyrou will be going up against Nikolai "Malkin" Krag. Hope Thomas and Kyrou are ready for the challenge.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Canada vs Denmark U20 teams facing off today as selection camp continues. Looks like Thomas and Kyrou will be going up against Nikolai "Malkin" Krag. Hope Thomas and Kyrou are ready for the challenge.

After 2 losses to the CIS kids I expect Canada to destroy Denmark today.

All 3 of Kyrou, Thomas and Kaspick playing.

 

[nicholas89alex]

I just looked at OHL PPG leaders

1. Jordan Kyrou
2. Robert Thomas

How exciting is that?

 

[Frenzy31]

Noel - been following him all season. I wasn't expecting him to blow up like he has. Being the only NHL drafted player on his team makes him a marked player, but also give him far more opportunities on the ice to play.

At the TC tourament, he was used over Borque (spelling) on the PK and saw more ice time. I though he was a disaster in his own zone and if there was a pairing to get hemmed in, it was the 3rd pairing. However, he was 18 at the time and the TC tournament favors 21 year old kids. He is someone I am looking forward to seeing next year to see his development. But he could be another one of those late round hidden gems like Krag and Helt....



Check sarcasm meter.

On another note: Kostin had 14 minutes in penalty - including a 10 min. misconduct. Husso gave up 2 goals against on 26 shots and TT had two assists against a very solid Cleveland team.

 

[carter333167]

Kyrou reportedly had an impressive game today.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Final cuts for Team Canada tonight (within the hour it sounds like). Sounds like Kaspick has a decent chance.

Edit: Nope. Kaspick announced as the first cut tonight.

Won’t be joining Kyrou and Thomas.

 

[Oberyn]

Didn't expect Kaspick to make it through but at least he made it pretty far.

 

[Evocable Manager]

Tanner Kaspick > Cody Glass

VGK done f***ed up.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Tanner Kaspick > Cody Glass

VGK done ****ed up.

If only that franchise had come into existence a year earlier.

Cest la vie, I guess.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Forwards are: C — Steel, Thomas, McLeod, Howden; LW — Dube, Katchouk, Formenton, Gadjovich, Comtois; RW — Raddysh, Kyrou, Steenbergen, Batherson.

The other early Vegas pick, Nick Suzuki, was the last forward cut. A little surprising as that kid is both talented and a ball of energy (reminds me of Fabbri) but I can’t argue Steenbergen didn’t legitimately beat him out.

Pronman had this to say, which is interesting.

Five 1999 born Canadian forwards picked in top 13 in 2017 draft (Glass, Rasmussen, Tippett, Vilardi, Suzuki). None made final CAN team, although Vilardi never got a shot due to injury. The 99's to make it were Thomas (20th), Formenton (47th), Comtois (50th).

 

[Stealth JD]

The Blues could really use a boost from their young depth. They don’t have much to show up front since the 2010 draft.
Blues don’t necessarily need Thomas and Thompson to become Janney and Shanny...but they need a couple of these guys to challenge for a top-line role in this league someday, and just learn and contribute as soon as next year.

 

[KilmKostin]

Going to love watching the WJs this Christmas. Two big time guys for Canada both representing us.

Going to be interesting in camp this Summer with Thomas/Kyrou forcing their way into the door and Kostin/Thompson doing well at the AHL level.

 

[joshyhockey26]

Nice goal from Thomas tonight. On a pretty solid line

 

[BangarangxRufio]

this made me laugh

 

[KilmKostin]

Robert "Smooth" Thomas

 

[turkulad]

I'd love to hear your thoughts: I'm thinking about replacing Martin Necas in my deep dynasty fantasy league with one of your two top prospects - Thomas or Kyrou - before they start dominating the WJC's. Which of them do you think has higher upside in terms of producing in a league that counts hits/PIM/blocks? I'm at a loss. Thanks in advance.. (another option is to replace Suzuki too and take them both..)

 

[STL fan in MN]

I'd love to hear your thoughts: I'm thinking about replacing Martin Necas in my deep dynasty fantasy league with one of your two top prospects - Thomas or Kyrou - before they start dominating the WJC's. Which of them do you think has higher upside in terms of producing in a league that counts hits/PIM/blocks? I'm at a loss. Thanks in advance.. (another option is to replace Suzuki too and take them both..)

Thomas.

And I’d keep Suzuki over Kyrou longterm.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

Sounds like Robert Thomas is done in London, will be traded to the Hamilton Bulldogs. Hamilton is a much better team, Thomas will be playing with guys like Will Bitten, Matt Strome and Marian Studenic. I think London is a better team for developing players, but this gives him a better chance to win

 

[The Note in MI]

I was going to see London go in on the season with mete coming back but they are fire sale-ing the valuable guys sounds like.

 

[The Note in MI]

He was already playing with good players. Pu formenton Jones Bouchard Miletus Regula all good players

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Trading a guy like Thomas is usually a good indication that his team does not expect him back in juniors next year right?

 

[The Note in MI]

Yes. Especially given that the knights have been one of the best teams in the last 20 OHL games. They likely realize they had the forward talent but lacked the defenseman to push in the playoffs. Especially since Mete possibly plays for Canada in the Olympics and would miss additional time for London. Better to sell off the high value forwards for future returns. Lots of big OHL moves post WJC.

 

[MissouriMook]

Sounds like Robert Thomas is done in London, will be traded to the Hamilton Bulldogs. Hamilton is a much better team, Thomas will be playing with guys like Will Bitten, Matt Strome and Marian Studenic. I think London is a better team for developing players, but this gives him a better chance to win

I was wondering if he would be on the move once I saw they had traded Pu earlier in the week.

 

[Mike Liut]

After watching Kyrou for several games, I think he might be the Blues #1 prospect. Really what what I saw. I didnt realize what a great playmaker he is too.