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Power could play in the NHL at 19. No one else besides Beniers could do the same imo. Maybe EklundWho is the most NHL ready of the “big three” if any...
Power could play in the NHL at 19. No one else besides Beniers could do the same imo. Maybe EklundWho is the most NHL ready of the “big three” if any...
I’m far from an expert, but I would guess Power based on his size alone. I think Clarke and Hughes are a year away at the absolute bestWho is the most NHL ready of the “big three” if any...
Wallstedt!? No god no not with our pick. Do NOT want a goalie with our first pick .
Rather and Wallstedt are not in the tier where we are picking . I apologize for being clueless regarding this but we have some amazing resident “analysts “ here in Steven ( I don’t even know his real name or if that’s what he wants to be called ) where he invests countless hours writing up prospect analysis and does an excellent job doing so. Check out his lists .There are a few other posters that are very very insightful and knowledgeable here as well
Just out of curiosity, how would you rank the big 3 D compared to Drysdale and Sanderson last year?
Where is Mercer in there lol. Slightly behind Holtz or slightly ahead yet behind Johnson? All play a different style of game and bring different things to the table but I’m interested on your take .
Who is the most NHL ready of the “big three” if any...
Are those rankings you reference based on NJ's needs or simply player evaluation?Power or Clarke. I love Hughes, but my main reason for ranking him third out of the three is that I could not see him playing in the NHL without two more years of development. This also makes his development curve more difficult to predict. Hughes' skating and puck-skill certainly gives him a tremendous talent ceiling, but he's also the furthest from his ceiling of the three and it's not close.
Are those rankings you reference based on NJ's needs or simply player evaluation?
I ask because Id question if its fair to use a players development curve against them, if in fact were comparing prospects closely ranked.
I can certainly see the weight involved in the drafting process for teams, as well the added uncertainty of them panning out if they take longer.
Im just not sure if Id use that as a negative against the prospect; my best example would be higher ranked Russians drafted who dont come over for 3-5 years (I understand this isnt a direct correlation but its my best attempt)
I see. I know with defensemen it’s a delicate balance of developing, but at this point, I’d really like NHL ready players. I feel like we have to keep pushing the clock back before we can be any bit competitive.Power or Clarke. I love Hughes, but my main reason for ranking him third out of the three is that I could not see him playing in the NHL without two more years of development. This also makes his development curve more difficult to predict. Hughes' skating and puck-skill certainly gives him a tremendous talent ceiling, but he's also the furthest from his ceiling of the three and it's not close.
Worst case scenario is we pick 7th. I cannot realistically see a scenario where the three D make it past 4th pick . Beniers is the only forward I can see go ahead of the 3 D .(in no particular order , just who I feel top 7 is and worst case scenario for us )
1. Power
2. Beniers
3.Hughes
4.Clarke
5.Geunther
6. Eklund
7 Johnson - Devils pick
That to me is worst case, miss the three D and Holtz former line mate in Eklund and a stud in Geunther . Johnson is no slouch and I’d still be pumped to add a player like him , but it would not be the most ideal situation in my opinion .
Thanks for the input! Besides Jack vs Kakko and Nico vs. Nolan Patrick, I've just started following the prospects a bit more the last two seasons so it's good to have a frame of reference.It's very close to me. If I had to sandwich the last two drafts, I'd say it would go Sanderson-Drysdale-Clarke-Power-Hughes. But again, it's close enough that Hughes vs. Sanderson would certainly represent a reasonable debate to me.
It’s never hard to go wrong. Lots of high picks don’t reach their projection and some of the guys in the top this year likely won’t as well. We need to get it right.I am pretty content no matter what the devils do (hughes2:electric boogaloo) , seems hard to go wrong inside the top 10 this year
I think this board would have a meltdown if we took edvinsson or wallstedt or an off the board pickI am pretty content no matter what the devils do (hughes2:electric boogaloo) , seems hard to go wrong inside the top 10 this year
I don't know why but looks like no one wants him and is it because our draft expert @StevenToddIves don't like him?
#InSTIwetrustLet's be honest. For 80% of the board....this is the reason.
Its really not that awkward. I think people are over exaggerating that and he certainly gets around fine. Has elite edge work too.Problem with Clarke is that awkward style he skates imo and his short area agility or quickness is lacking but just hope guys making the picks the experts know who is best to take....As long as we get a good player.