MMC
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Yes I know it's very early but I know already talk about prospects for 2019. So which one seems to have better talent and how does 19 compare to 15-17
The pure depth of 2018 is better for me.
Thanks.
Just to clarify, can you briefly list what players you've seen from both drafts and just give a flash of insight into how you weighted the drafts?
Sarcasm detector through the roof.
I'm being 100% sincere.
Oh.
Well, I have been trying my best to stream the games Dahlin and Svechnikov are involved in (streams are hard to come by). I also live not too far out where Merkley played in Mississauga as well. Having also heard the hype around Wise (now dying down but still somewhat there) and for me, that kind of depth can't be matched. I've seen a bit of Hughes and heard and watched some highlights of Parent (although, obviously not the greatest indicator of opinions for players so that's nothing special), but I don't see the same depth from what I have seen and heard when comparing 2018 and 2019.
You're talking about depth and then you list all the top end guys.
That was exactly my point. Top end depth is extremely important to me.
Is there some joy to be had for following prospects that are draft eligible in 3, 4, 5 years or even later? I know this is Hockeys Future, but gauging talent that is so far away seems like a waste of time for me, since a LOT can happen in that time period.
Well you said the "pure depth" which would mean the draft as a whole has more depth.
That's probably why someone asked for clarification. We barely have a clear picture for the top 10 in these drafts and you seemed to be commenting on the top 30-60 lol
Agree with this. I loosely pay attention if there is crazy hype for a kid coming out of something such as Mackinnon, McDavid, Veleno, Tavares, Ho-Sang, Day, etc. But trying to figure out a top 10 or even attempt to rank them in regards to NHL potential I find futile until all of the class is at least in Major Junior. I don't really think any decent list on 2018 can really be put togeather until the end of this season where the late birthdays will have started to stand out in major juniors, the early-birthdays will have had strong rookie years and potentially play in the U-18, the top internationals will have probably played in the U-17 challenge and the U-18's. 2019 is 18 months away from having any sort of quality read on.Is there some joy to be had for following prospects that are draft eligible in 3, 4, 5 years or even later? I know this is Hockeys Future, but gauging talent that is so far away seems like a waste of time for me, since a LOT can happen in that time period.
Agree with this. I loosely pay attention if there is crazy hype for a kid coming out of something such as Mackinnon, McDavid, Veleno, Tavares, Ho-Sang, Day, etc. But trying to figure out a top 10 or even attempt to rank them in regards to NHL potential I find futile until all of the class is at least in Major Junior. I don't really think any decent list on 2018 can really be put togeather until the end of this season where the late birthdays will have started to stand out in major juniors, the early-birthdays will have had strong rookie years and potentially play in the U-18, the top internationals will have probably played in the U-17 challenge and the U-18's. 2019 is 18 months away from having any sort of quality read on.
Byram is better than any D prospect in 2018 other than Dahlin and Knyazev is very good2019 is going to have a stronger core of forwards I think. Very deep in that regard. A good mix of centers and wingers and big and small players. The defencemen crop of 2019 is looking very very below average. 2018 will blow it out of the water in that regard. There are a few smaller puck movers but no one that really screams franchise or top pairing defender. So all in all I'll say.
Centers - 2019 by a landslide
Wingers - Outside of Svechnikov 2019 looks deeper
Defencemen - 2018 is clear winner here
Goalies - To soon to tell but 2019 has some really interesting names
Overall depth - It will be pretty close by the end I think.