I'd rank him in the top 10... he does have a Hobey Baker award... that says a lot.Starsdude said:A better question may be where would he have gone in the draft. Does he have first round talent/top 6 talent or just a guy who had a nice year in college who can provide depth How would you rank him under HF criteria 7? Would he be considered a top 10 prospect for the stars along with guys like Erikkson, Jokinin Miettinen Polak
Starsdude said:A better question may be where would he have gone in the draft. Does he have first round talent/top 6 talent or just a guy who had a nice year in college who can provide depth How would you rank him under HF criteria 7? Would he be considered a top 10 prospect for the stars along with guys like Erikkson, Jokinin Miettinen Polak
Leafaholix said:I'd rank him in the top 10... he does have a Hobey Baker award... that says a lot.
Keep in mind though, he's 23 years old.
Handsome B. Wonderful said:Not to take anything away from that but...so?
The Hobey historically has meant nothing in terms to NHL careers.
So does Kip Miller.Leafaholix said:I'd rank him in the top 10... he does have a Hobey Baker award... that says a lot.
Flames Draft Watcher said:The level of the winner has been improving drastically over the past couple decades. Take a look at the winners from the past 6 years before Lessard. You'd be crazy if you didn't want the vast majority of these guys on your team...
1997 Brendan Morrison
1998 Chris Drury
1999 Jason Krog
2000 Mike Mottau
2001 Ryan Miller
2002 Jordan Leopold
I'd say the trophy means more in terms of NHL potential then it used to because college hockey has improved in the past decade.
Mizral said:Good post. I've been saying this for a while lately.
Sejna looks like he'll make the NHL eventually for the Blues too (he's the 2003 winner).
The Hobey Baker winners lately have really turned into solid hockey players, particularly guys like Kariya, Morrison, Drury, and Leopold.
Modano = Dud said:What do most of you feel his rating should be? 5, 6? Maybe even lower/higher perhaps?
Freaky Habs Fan said:He will probably be 6.5 or 7
Your point?Jacobv2 said:So does Kip Miller.
At 6'0, 195, he's hardly a big player.X-SHARKIE said:Lessards game away from the puck isn't anythign special..and he only uses his big frame to hold onto the puck...Lessard is the freshman version of Thomas Vanek IMO..... Solid pick up for the Stars...a big man who can shoot...but he's being a taddd overated on here.
bobbyorr4ever said:ANy idea dollar figure of contract?
Leafaholix said:At 6'0, 195, he's hardly a big player.
Leafaholix said:I'd rank him in the top 10... he does have a Hobey Baker award... that says a lot.
Keep in mind though, he's 23 years old.