Tier 1
1) RD Liljegren <- Top end talent, well rounded player, fills a positional need
2) LD Sandin <- Thinks the game well, seems to be an overall solid player
3) LD Dermott <- Look at Sandin. Sandin's U18 year was better than Dermott's
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Tier 2
3) LD Borgman <- Showed signs of being a VERY good player last season. With more confidence and NA experience, could be our next Kronwall.
3) LW Grundstrom <- Knack for the net, sticking with the Red-winged theme, a 'Holmstrom/Franzen hybrid'.
4) RW Kapanen <- Definite NHLer at this point, but is he a great 3rd line guy, or will he be better than that?
4) LW Johnsson <- Same as Kapanen, really.
5) LW/RW Korshkov <- Really undervalued here IMHO. Similar caliber prospect to Kapanen and Johnsson
6) RD Rasanen <- Based on upside more than anything. He is still very much a boom/bust prospect in my eyes.
7) G Woll <- This year was a little bit of a 'set back', but nothing to be concerned about. Lets see if he 'rebounds'.
8) RD Durzi <- Had a very solid year. Is getting overlooked by some because he was an overager.
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Tier 3
9) LD Kral <- Borderline Tier 2... I think he could develop into a Dermott calliber prospect.
10) LW Engvall <- Starting to look like he has a good shot at the NHL as a depth peice. Speed and size is a good combo.
11) RW Bracco <- Honestly, this is a bit high for me... but there seems to be a lot of Bracco love here, so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
12) LD Gordeev <- Like Engvall, speed and size is there. I really hope he takes another step forward this season.
13) C Der-Arguchintsev <- Good skillset, very much a boom/bust prospect.
14) C Stotts <- A little more safer bet than SDA, but doesn't have the same potential IMO.
15) LD Rosen <- Very solid season with the Marlies. Deserves an NHL shot next season. Could be a solid 3rd pair guy.
16) LW/RW Chebykin <- Could be ranked even higher. Seems to be developing well in Russie.
17) C/W Kara <- Same as Chebykin.
18) RD Ozhiganov <- I actually really like this signing, and think he could potentially be better than Connor Carrick
19) RD Lindgren <- Has always been this 'untapped potential' guy. Really intrigued to see how he develops in NA.
20) C Joshua <- Overlooked a little bit. Seems to have a little setback this season, but still a good prospect.
21) G Scott <- Stuck on a poor team, he appears to have the tools to be a good goaltender.
22) G Zach Bouthillier <- Still don't know much about him, similar boat to Scott I'd think.
23) LD O'Connell <- In some ways, I view O'Connell the same way I do Lindgren. There could be something there, we'll just wait and see.
24) LW Timashov <- Still a fan of Timashov, and he could have a Johnsson type development progression. Johnsson was still in the SHL two seasons ago...
25) C/LW Holmberg <- A Bergman pick, this guy in all likelihood will rise on our prospect charts in future years.
26) RD Hollowell <- Seems to be highly regarded by out scouting staff, I'll give him a benefit of the doubt.
27) C Brooks <- Still quite young, I think there is still 'Bozak' potential in Brooks. Bozak was a freshman in college during his U22 season.
28) LD Greenway <- Slipping down our depth chart, but he's still a nice prospect to have in our organization.
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Tier 4
29) LW Moore <- Talent is there, but I don't see how he makes it on our team. Won't be surprised if another team lacking prospect depth picks Moore up.
30) LW Marchment
31) RW Kizimov
32) C Aaltonen <- Solid player, largely goes down my list due to no longer staying in NA.
33)G Kasimir Kaskisuo
34) LD Andrew Nielsen <- Big faller for me, doesn't seem to have the ability to get the footspeed needed for the NHL
35) C Ryan McGregor
36) LW Martins Dzierkals
37)G Eamon McAdam
