2017-2018 Blues Prospects Thread

[jbron]

Its still very early to tell where the Blues draft. Will they stay with their second pick or possibly trade up or down? Who knows where they will finish in the standings after just a little more than 1/2 the season gone. Agree, that this draft isn't deep and thus will make most second round picks interesting. If the Blues keep their second the choice should be BPA. They could be in a position to trade up a few to get a prospect that falls.
Certainly, the need for RHD or RW is there but with their first pick they have to get the best player and look for needs later. Doubt, Riley Sutter makes it past the second. As pointed out in this draft he wouldn't be a bad pick mid to late in the second.

 

[simon IC]

Its still very early to tell where the Blues draft. Will they stay with their second pick or possibly trade up or down? Who knows where they will finish in the standings after just a little more than 1/2 the season gone. Agree, that this draft isn't deep and thus will make most second round picks interesting. If the Blues keep their second the choice should be BPA. They could be in a position to trade up a few to get a prospect that falls.
Certainly, the need for RHD or RW is there but with their first pick they have to get the best player and look for needs later. Doubt, Riley Sutter makes it past the second. As pointed out in this draft he wouldn't be a bad pick mid to late in the second.

Riley Sutter would be awesome. I really liked his dad Ron when he played here.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

Wow, Luke Opilka was released from his contract with Kitchener. That’s probably not great news for him, injury-wise. They probably wouldn’t have done that if they thought he would come back this year. I guess there’s still a chance he could end up in Tulsa I guess.

Our goalie situation is rough right now, cripes

 

[joshyhockey26]

Wow, Luke Opilka was released from his contract with Kitchener. That’s probably not great news for him, injury-wise. They probably wouldn’t have done that if they thought he would come back this year. I guess there’s still a chance he could end up in Tulsa I guess.

Our goalie situation is rough right now, cripes

Two hip surgeries this year alone. Wasn’t going to happen. Also looks like the Brandon Wheat Kings have traded Tanner Kaspick to the Victoria Royals. He’s put up 37 pts in 35 games this year. Was their captain too.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

Thomas, Kyrou and Kostin included in Pronman’s top-50 prospect list, and Sammy Blais was an honorable mention. Walman is flying way below the radar. Thompson wasn’t included because he’s in the NHL now, but he was listed as a player that would have made the list if he wasn’t.

 

[Oberyn]

Thomas ranked 6th by Pronman is his latest article, very high praise for him. Kyrou was ranked 19 and Kostin was 29.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

We’ve had guys in the top 30 several times before, but this is the first time I can ever recall having someone in the top 10. That’s pretty cool

 

[Blanick]

But remember guys according to other posters our prospects aren't that good because they weren't top10 picks in any draft. So we should just use them in a packages for more established players...

 

[Bluesnatic27]

That’s very cool. It makes what that one Philly fan said even dumber. I mean how could he think that neither Thompson nor Kyrou were top-50 prospects? I’m not trying to say that they’re elite by any means. However I don’t think anyone could name 50 other guys ahead of either.

Also, I’ve always valued Pronman’s opinion very highly. If he really likes the Blues pool that much, then that’s fantastic news.

 

[BleedBlueForever]

Read an article from the Athletic today. Tim Taylor was saying Kyrou is a big game player. He only had 1 assist in the game where they routed Denmark 8-0. Then had 2 points each in the quarters and semis, and an assist in the finals. Pretty good article on both Thomas and Kyrou today.

 

[Blanick]

Read an article from the Athletic today. Tim Taylor was saying Kyrou is a big game player. He only had 1 assist in the game where they routed Denmark 8-0. Then had 2 points each in the quarters and semis, and an assist in the finals. Pretty good article on both Thomas and Kyrou today.

I read the same thing. A RW, a RHS and a guy who plays his best in big games. Yet he is always the first prospect name thrown out when it comes to trades. I firmly believe it is simply because of where he was drafted. If this kid was drafted in the mid first round he would be in the argument for top10 prospects not in the NHL.

 

[The Note in MI]

It’s really his play away from the puck that’s kept him as a boom or bust not his draft position unless you also consider those two to be linked

 

[MissouriMook]

Kostin with his 2nd goal in as many games tonight. Blais with 2 assists.

Husso lost his shutout with 25 seconds left - now at 1.34 GAA and .956 SP in his last 6 starts

Kyrou with 3 assists in a Sarnia win. Thomas had no points in a Hamilton loss.

 

[542365]

Kostin's goal tonight was very nice. Hope they keep him up there on that top line.

 

[Mike Liut]

The “big 4” are going to have their own wing in the Blues HOF

 

[Mike Liut]

Kostin's goal tonight was very nice. Hope they keep him up there on that top line.

It was very nice. He’s gaining confidence

 

[The Note in MI]

It was very nice. He’s gaining confidence

Agreed you can tell by his Celly that he is

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

IIRC, it took Blais until about this time last year to really take off too.

 

[stl76]

Kostin with his 2nd goal in as many games tonight. Blais with 2 assists.

Husso lost his shutout with 25 seconds left - now at 1.34 GAA and .956 SP in his last 6 starts

Kyrou with 3 assists in a Sarnia win. Thomas had no points in a Hamilton loss.

Thanks mook, appreciate the update.

The “big 4” are going to have their own wing in the Blues HOF

Anyone have a link or vid of the Kostin goal?

 

[542365]

Thanks mook, appreciate the update.






Anyone have a link or vid of the Kostin goal?

The San Antonio Rampage tweeted a very short gif of it. That's the only way I've seen it.

EDIT: The Rampage actually have highlights on their website. Kostin had like 5 good scoring chances in this package.

San Antonio Earns Second Consecutive Victory in 3-1 Fashion | San Antonio Rampage Hockey

 

[Alklha]

 

[Shwabeal]

His drives to the middle when starting wide where he just out-muscles a guy look oddly reminiscent of another Russian we've seen....

 

[MissouriMook]

Nice burst there to get past the defender, too.

 

[Novacain]

It's a pretty nice world we live in prospect wise that we could make a very legitimate argument Kostin is our 4th best forward prospect.

 

[Celtic Note]

I thought this was going to be some really impressive goal. It’s just sort of ok