bossy22's 2005 NHL Entry Draft Defenseman Prospect Thread

[bossy22]

I want to do a poll on the top 2005 NHL Entry Draft Defensemen. Please post your 10 Ten Lists and/or post a name that you feel is missing. Once I have 20 prospects or so, I'll start the poll.

Here are some various rankings to help you make your lists. I don't have access to full rankings so please feel free to provide them for us if you have the info.

Central Scouting Service Mid Term Rankings -- Jan. 2005

North American Skaters

1. Luc Bourdon
2. Jack Johnson
3. Ryan Parent
4. Matt Lashoff
5. Brendan Mikkelson
6. Marc Staal
7. Brian Lee
8. Jakub Kindl
9. Scott Jackson
10. Michael Sauer

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/naskaters.pdf

European Skaters

1. Jakob Vojta
2. Teemu Laakso
3. Tomas Kudelka
4. Risto Korhenon
5. Juho Mielonen
6. Vjateslav Buravchikov
7. Vladimir Mihalik
8. Jan Kolar
9. Tommi Leinonen
10. Vaclav Lesak

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/euroskaters.pdf


International Scouting Service -- April ranking

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal

http://www.internationalscouting.com/


Redline Report -- April ranking

1. Jack Johnson

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/2005-04-15-red-line-report_x.htm


McKeen's

1. Jack Johnson

http://mckeenshockey.rivals.com/


Forecaster -- March ranking

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal
3. Ryan Parent
3. Luc Bourdon
4. Jakub Kindl
5. Brian Lee
6. Matt Lashoff
7. Danny Syvert

http://www.forecaster.ca/thestar/hockey/extras.cgi?draft2005-30prospects

Click to read more...

 

[fredez]

ISS April (From the top 30 from the Hockey prospector):

Jack Johnson
Marc Staal
Jakub Kindl
Luc Bourdon
Ryan Parent
Andre Zubarev
Risto Korhonen

 

[bossy22]

My Top 10

Jack Johnson
Luc Bourdon
Marc Staal
Jakub Kindl
Ryan Parent
Brian Lee
Matt Lashoff
Teemu Laakso
Brendan Mikkelson
Danny Syvert

Haven't seen many Euros so please post a name if they should be considered for the poll.

 

[X-SHARKIE]

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal
3. Lub Bordon
4. Jakub Kindl
5. Ryan Parent
6. Brian Lee
7. Risto Korhonen
8. Matt Lashoff
9. Teemu Laakso
10. Andre Zubarev

 

[Guig]

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal
2. Luc Bourdon
4. Ryan Parent
5. Matt Lashoff
6. Brian Lee
7. Teemu Laakso
8. Brendan Mikkelson
9. Jakub Kindl
10. Jakub Vojta

 

[Blue Bullet]

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal
3. Ryan Parent
4. Luc Bourdon
5. Matt Lashoff
6. Jakub Kindl
7. Brian Lee
8. Risto Korhonen
9. Teemu Laakso
10. Brendan Mikkelson

 

[mattihp]

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal
3. Ryan Parent
4. Luc Bourdon
5. Matt Lashoff
6. Jakub Kindl
7. Brian Lee
8. Risto Korhonen
9. Andrei Zubarev
10. Teemu Laakso

Korhonen above Laakso?

I am a Kärpät fan, but Laakso looks like one of the most splendid defensive prospect Finland has had in years...

 

[Blue Bullet]

Korhonen above Laakso?

I am a Kärpät fan, but Laakso looks like one of the most splendid defensive prospect Finland has had in years...

Laakso is definitely more skilled. However, the reason some of us rank him lower than Korhonen is that we feel Korhonen's game will translate better to the pro level. He has more size and plays a more physical game. His upside is limited but he's a safer bet to becoming a pro.

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

Jack Johnson
Marc Staal
Jakub Kindl
Luc Bourdon
Ryan Parent
Teemu Laakso
Scott Jackson
Matt Lashoff
Brian Lee
Brendan Mikkelson

 

[Guig]

Jack Johnson
Marc Staal
Jakub Kindl
Ryan Parent
Scott Jackson
Teemu Laakso
Matt Lashoff
Brian Lee
Risto Korhonen
Brendan Mikkelson

I conclude you are really not high on Luc Bourdon...

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

I conclude you are really not high on Luc Bourdon...

GOD DAMN, I forgot em'. As a matter of fact, I am high on him. Check my top 100 if you dont believe me.

 

[borro]

Top 10 Dmen

1. Jack Johnson-#1 Dman potential. Brings offense and chippiness to the game. Will be picked no later than 3rd in the draft, imho.

2. Mark Staal-This guy is another potential first pairing guy. Lots of offensive size and plays a good defensive game. I have heard it said he is better than Eric, who was in the +30 range this year. Stud!

3. Luc Bourdon-Great offensive game. Some see him as soft and some don't. Talent wise he should go ~15, imho.

4. Ryan Parent-He and Bourdon are opposite bookends. He brings more grit and defensive potential. He and Bourdon would have the same rating on my board.

5. Brian Lee-Gritty guy who has had some inconsistent performances. I look for him late first ala Fistric and Rogers.

6. Scott Jackson-Big and tough. Has a smidge of offensive potential. Kept looking for a reason why he isn't a first rounder. Can't find one.

7. Jakub Kindl-If he can adjust to the physical game he will be a steal. I see him 30-33.

8. Risto Korhonen-His gritty style translates to the NHL. I view him and Lashoff as very similar ratings.

9. Matt Lashoff-Good player missing sdome upside in my mind. Late 30's.

10. Teemu Laakso-Talented skill guy, but may struggle with NHL style. Will be a steal in early 40's.

 

[chsb]

Dominique Letang should be on that list.

 

[mattihp]

Laakso is definitely more skilled. However, the reason some of us rank him lower than Korhonen is that we feel Korhonen's game will translate better to the pro level. He has more size and plays a more physical game. His upside is limited but he's a safer bet to becoming a pro.

Korhonen plays more physical, but Laakso's intensity level is what made him a SM-liiga player for 15 games last season... He hustles and he hustles and hustles and always adapts well to playing a tougher game.

You have to remember the SM-liiga has small rinks, and that a high intensity level from the youth years is key to making the senior team early. Laakso might sit on a full-time job with HIFK next season, while Korhonen might still be working with his intensity in the jr's with maybe 10-15 games with the big ones.

 

[Wonder Boy]

Top 20

1. Jack Johnson
2. Ryan Parent
3. Luc Bourdon
4. Marc Staal
5. Teemu Laakso
6. Brian Lee
7. Matt Lashoff
8. Matt Niskanen
9. Jakub Vojta
10. Risto Korhonen
11. Jakub Kindl
12. Brendan Mikkelson
13. Andrei Zubarev
14. Danny Syvert
15. Dustin Kohn
16. Jonathan Sigalet
17. Michael Sauer
18. Scott Jackson
19. Jean-Philippe Paquet
20. Keith Yandle

 

[Riggins]

1. Jack Johnson
2. Marc Staal
3. Luc Bourdon
4. Ryan Parent
5. Matt Lashoff
6. Jakub Kindl
7. Brian Lee
8. Brendan Mikkelson
9. Teemu Laakso
10. Scott Jackson