Prospect Info: 2018-2019 General Prospect Discussion Thread

[Saga of the Elk]

Lodina is in the team white rostet for the World Junior Summer Showcase.http://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/814937?referrer_id=695820

Mason Shaw is on Team Canada's Development Camp roster as well.

 

[Wildfish]

Not sure what's allowed on these boards, but it is a "General Prospect Thread..."

The hype and glorification of Kaparisov reminds my of the over the type hype and grandiose claims people were making about Granlund before he ever played in the NHL. Great to be optimistic, but a little bit of reality would be nice. It took Granlund over four years to get close to what people were claiming he'd do as a rookie.

For me, being a long term Wild fan, I'm seeing it again with Kaprisov.

IMO absurd to claim he's an equivalent prospect to Gaborik, or even Granlund.

 

[SomethingGeneric]

His numbers in the khl look pretty nice if im being honest. I'm not as high on Kaprizov as most around here but between his numbers he has already put up and the fact that he is playing (and dominating hopefully this year) in the second or third best league in the world has me pretty pumped that he could be a first line player. Especially the fact that he will be 21 or 22 by the time we get our hands on him so he should be filled out by then.

 

[TaLoN]

His numbers in the khl look pretty nice if im being honest. I'm not as high on Kaprizov as most around here but between his numbers he has already put up and the fact that he is playing (and dominating hopefully this year) in the second or third best league in the world has me pretty pumped that he could be a first line player. Especially the fact that he will be 21 or 22 by the time we get our hands on him so he should be filled out by then.

Filled out, but still undersized and a bit slow. Time and space is going to be a big challenge for him to get in the NHL vs the KHL.

It was the toughest thing for Granlund to get a handle on, and it could be very difficult for Kap as well.

 

[DANOZ28]

Not sure what's allowed on these boards, but it is a "General Prospect Thread..."

The hype and glorification of Kaparisov reminds my of the over the type hype and grandiose claims people were making about Granlund before he ever played in the NHL. Great to be optimistic, but a little bit of reality would be nice. It took Granlund over four years to get close to what people were claiming he'd do as a rookie.

For me, being a long term Wild fan, I'm seeing it again with Kaprisov.

IMO absurd to claim he's an equivalent prospect to Gaborik, or even Granlund.

did tarasenko , kuznetsov , panarin struggle to make it in the nhl? doesnt kaprizov breaking a record earn him some street cred? i was never high on granlund , i called him PMB2 the day we drafted him.

 

[keppel146]

did tarasenko , kuznetsov , panarin struggle to make it in the nhl? doesnt kaprizov breaking a record earn him some street cred? i was never high on granlund , i called him PMB2 the day we drafted him.

I think it should. not all-star cred, but kap could take the same path as Panarin by coming over as a 23/24 yo, and be an impact player right away.

 

[Minnesota]

I think it should. not all-star cred, but kap could take the same path as Panarin by coming over as a 23/24 yo, and be an impact player right away.

Panarin also had chemistry with PPG++ Patrick Kane, on the modern-era dynasty Chicago Blackhawks.

Not saying Kaprizov can't have immediate impact... But immediate impact on the Wild ain't the same as immediate impact on the Blackhawks.

 

[Victorious Secret]

Just gotta pump my tires for wanting the Wild to sign Panarin a year and a half before the Blackhawks did. That's my one.

Kaprizov would struggle that first year, but if he takes a step like Kuznetsov, all this waiting will have been worth it.

 

[keppel146]

Panarin also had chemistry with PPG++ Patrick Kane, on the modern-era dynasty Chicago Blackhawks.

Not saying Kaprizov can't have immediate impact... But immediate impact on the Wild ain't the same as immediate impact on the Blackhawks.

he'll get paired with Granlund and end up with 32 goals

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Can one of the mods add Nick Swaney (UMD) to the College list?

 

[Minnesota]

Can one of the mods add Nick Swaney (UMD) to the College list?

Done - Good catch.

 

[Minnesota]

Lodnia cut from USA's U20 team.

 

[Brock]

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/08/31-teams-in-31-days-minnesota-wild.html

My annual look at Minnesota's OHL Prospects, reviewing their progression and outlook.

Happy to answer any questions.

 

[gphr513]

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/08/31-teams-in-31-days-minnesota-wild.html

My annual look at Minnesota's OHL Prospects, reviewing their progression and outlook.

Happy to answer any questions.

This passage on Sokolov was encouraging:

Thought his skating definitely looked improved this year, as did his conditioning. It's obvious that he's worked on both. His hands are so good, that even making some minor improvements to his explosiveness, made him that much more difficult to contain off the rush.

Do you think it's possible for him to break into a solid NHL roster like Minnesota's after another year in the OHL, or would he need a year in the AHL?

 

[DANOZ28]

what kind of help (linemates) will sokolov get this year? am i wrong in thinking sokolov has the potential to be a nhl 20G scorer? after last season in a redraft would he be a 1st rndr? thx.

 

[ThatGuy22]

what kind of help (linemates) will sokolov get this year? am i wrong in thinking sokolov has the potential to be a nhl 20G scorer? after last season in a redraft would he be a 1st rndr? thx.

He had a good year, but he wouldn't be a first rounder after it. Still questions about his all around game, and to be blunt. He's still Russian. So more often than not teams will pick the Western european or north american all things being equal.

That said, he'd probably jump into 2nd or 3rd round

 

[EON]

Pretty strong chance Lodnia is moved before the season begins.

 

[DANOZ28]

hopefully its to sudbury so we can watch him develop with sokolov!

 

[Brock]

This passage on Sokolov was encouraging:

Do you think it's possible for him to break into a solid NHL roster like Minnesota's after another year in the OHL, or would he need a year in the AHL?

I think it really depends how much more his skating improves next year, as well as his play away from the puck. My hunch says that he'll need a year at the AHL level. Players who struggle with the skating component rarely make that jump from the CHL to the NHL without at least a little bit of seasoning in the AHL to adjust to the speed of the pro game.

 

[Brock]

what kind of help (linemates) will sokolov get this year? am i wrong in thinking sokolov has the potential to be a nhl 20G scorer? after last season in a redraft would he be a 1st rndr? thx.

He played most of the year with former #1 overall OHL pick David Levin at center. Levin is a talented kid with a ton of puck skill. He's in his NHL draft year this year so hopefully he really steps up his game next year to give Sokolov a top notch playmaker to skate with.

Yes, he most definitely has the potential to be a 20 goal scorer in the NHL. He has the potential to be a 30 goal scorer in the NHL.

And if we were doing a re-draft, he wouldn't be a first rounder. He might not even be a 2nd rounder. The progression he's shown thus far has been very encouraging, but it's important not to get ahead of ourselves. He's still got work to do to be an NHL player.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

It's August and I still get google alerts for some Wild prospects and Aaron Rodgers apparently stole Michalek's girlfriend.

 

[Sharppi]

It's August and I still get google alerts for some Wild prospects and Aaron Rodgers apparently stole Michalek's girlfriend.

NHL star Steve Michalek.

 

[Wild11MN]

NHL star Steve Michalek.

Thought you were just saying that... can't believe they actually wrote it.

 

[BagHead]

NHL star Steve Michalek.

lmao So good. I guess all his star power just isn't enough to compete with an NFL superstar.

Never know though, he's been one of those goalies who has found a way to keep advancing. A year after draft I thought he looked like a "bust", with his poor numbers for Harvard and then leaving the school to play USHL. Now he looks like he's on par with Kahkonen. He may be even further up the ladder, in the eyes of the Wild's management.

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

Awesome