Prospect Info: Penguins #8 prospect
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Pharrell Williams
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voted di Pauli because he doesn't have a single vote in any poll so far and i didn't want his mom to feel bad when she googles him.
thecore
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I don't think Simon ever gets even a cup of coffee in the NHL at this point. I voted Bjorkqvuist. Could also see Tiffels. Having a hard time with Simon dominating so far.
Sidney the Kidney
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Pharrell Williams
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simon's already played in 5 NHL games tho, which is at least two or so cups of coffee.
WayneSid9987
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Think peeps are sleeping on Bengtsson a bit which is understandable.
But if he gets back on track theres real potential there imo.
But if he gets back on track theres real potential there imo.
FreeBobbyFarnham
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WayneSid9987
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With Simon, i've said this before, but i just dunno if he's heading towards being an NHL regular or a Brian Gibbons type.
He's skilled and shifty. Decent shot but his skating and corner work is the thing he's missing to take that next step imo.
He's still only 22 tho...
He's skilled and shifty. Decent shot but his skating and corner work is the thing he's missing to take that next step imo.
He's still only 22 tho...
KareemTrustfund
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- Jun 19, 2012
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He's only played 11 regular season games and 4 playoff games. He's Calder eligible as well. Seems like he's clearly a prospect still, doesn't matter if they were SCF games or not.
Voted Simon. Top 6 upside, I liked him in the few games he's played.
KareemTrustfund
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His two AHL seasons were well above expectations in my opinion. I didn't think his corner work hindered him in his call ups, he's got good escapability. Our pool is pretty weak, a Brian Gibbons type at #8 isn't so bad, even though I think he could be better.
EDIT:Add Angello.
Sidney the Kidney
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Couldn't this be said about pretty much every skilled forward prospect other than Sprong?
Paulie Gualtieri
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Accidentally voted Simon instead of Olund. Simon should without question have been in the runoff.
Surprised how pretty much nobody rates the player with the highest P/60 for U20's in the SHL, better than Joel Eriksson-Ek, who is a few months older than him and according to the Minnesota board their best prospect. Not saying that he is close to being the better prospect, but it's quite impressive.
Add Phillips.
Surprised how pretty much nobody rates the player with the highest P/60 for U20's in the SHL, better than Joel Eriksson-Ek, who is a few months older than him and according to the Minnesota board their best prospect. Not saying that he is close to being the better prospect, but it's quite impressive.
Add Phillips.
Zero Pucks
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I like Simon's production the last two years in the AHL. But I'm hoping he doesn't plateau where he is and can reach another level next year or else I'm not sure he's gonna cut it the NHL. I think it'll be helpful for him to convert into a winger as well.
I voted for Lafferty. I really like his blend of size, skill, and potential.
I voted for Lafferty. I really like his blend of size, skill, and potential.
PensandCaps
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Simon was good enough to play a few NHL games in his draft year and not look one bit out of place. I really like him, Skilled and Shifty.
I know he's better than brian Gibbons, that's for sure.
I know he's better than brian Gibbons, that's for sure.
Jacob
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I think he's kind of in the middle-ground between prospect and graduated. I just don't see the point in including him since he's 25, not waiver eligible, on a one-way deal and virtually guaranteed to start the year in the NHL and probably spend all year up. It just makes all the work Burgs and the posters put into these rankings become obsolete somewhat quickly. If he's not officially graduated by now he will be by like, November or December.
Coach Travis
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I really like Simon. He has the potential to be another one of those "under the radar" guys who ends up being a key contributor... He also could end up being a career AHLer but that's why you qualify it with "prospect".
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Liquid Gel
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It was discussed and supported in the thread and poll for Prospect #1 that based on the number of NHL games played that he is still a prospect.
With that being said it still 3 more poll before he was included.
Voted Adam Johnson
I think Simon is gonna be a solid 10-15 goal a year middle six wing. I'd say his chances of getting there is probably 50/50, but that's still pretty good for a 5th round pick.
Malkinstheman
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Right, I think there is room for growth with him, but he doesn't even have a ton of upside. What's his best case scenario? 2-3 tweener? Most likely a career 3rd-4th line energy guy. If he didn't play any NHL games, where would he have ranked? maybe 8-10th? More than anything it's just a boring pick.
Yes, already having a hard time choosing. You can make a case for half the board.
I think Tiffels had a good year by most accounts, so he may be undervalued a bit.
Lafferty is a pick I have always been interested. Another college guy which the organization has picked rather well from as of late.
Bengston, Björkqvist, Johnson all good options.
I think Simon will take a hit in this years poll, rightfully so, but I think there is still upside there, hopefully he just had an off year.
