Please Rank These Forwards

[Olly2]

I am getting ready for a draft. I am an expansion team, and have narrowed the list to the following players. Rank the following forwards based on Offensive Potential by the 2007-2008 season

1 Scottie Upshall
2. Igor Grigorenko
3. Wojtek Wolski
4. Alexander Radulov
5. Valteri Filppula
6. Robert Nilsson
7. Roman Voloshenko
8. Lauri Tukonen
9. Andrei Kostsitsyn

As you can see this is how I have posted my rankings.

I have been a big fan of both Grigorenko and Upshall ever since WJC. Both were amazing and I am banking that both have put the worst behind them (injuries) and crack NHL line ups next year.

I have really been impressed with both Wolski and Radulov, I went with Wolski as I think Colorado has done a better job of bring players along offensively compared to Nashville. I look at the development of Tanguay, Hejduk, and Svatos compared to that of Legwand, Hartnell, Erat and Upshall.

Filpula ranks fifth as I feel he has played well at every level. He burst onto the scene at the WJC and has never looked back.

That is key as I think only 5 will be available to me.

Looking for help.

Thanks In advance

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[Larionov Fan]

I would probably go like this...

1) Kostitsyn
2) Grigorenko
3) Radulov
4) Filpulla
5) Upshall
6) Voloshenko
7) Nilsson
8) Wolski
9) Tukonen

good luck with your draft

 

[Abyss]

1) Wolski
2) Tukonen
3) Nilsson
4) Radulov
5) Kostitsyn
6) Grigorenko
7) Voloshenko
8) Filpulla
9) Upshall

 

[gars59]

1) Kostitsyn
2) Wolski
3) Tukonen
4) Radulov
5) Nilsson
6) Grigorenko
7) Voloshenko
8) Filpulla
9) Upshall

 

[Twist and Shout]

1. Lauri Tukonen
2. Alexander Radulov
3. Wojtek Wolski
4. Robert Nilsson
5. Valteri Filppula
6. Igor Grigorenko
7. Roman Voloshenko
8. Andrei Kostitsyn
9. Scottie Upshall

Sorry, there's no way Kostitsyn is even near the top of the list unless you're a homer Habs fan.

 

[Rez]

1. Radulov
2. Wolski
3. Tukonen
4. Nilsson
5. Filppula
6. Voloshenko
7. Upshall
8. Grigorenko
9. Kostitsyn

 

[19 for president]

Grigs has a good chance of playing alongside one of Z or Dats and he could put up big numbers in what I believe will be he sophy year.

 

[Freaky Habs Fan]

Sorry, there's no way Kostitsyn is even near the top of the list unless you're a homer Habs fan.

Well, next year, Kostitsyn should easily be on the team...don't know on which line, but it will be anywhere on the first 3 line. In Montreal, we should have 3 offensive line for many years to come so his offensive production will not be hurt...

And Kostitsyn is a hell of a passer...expect him to have more assists than goals. Kind of Kovalev this year. He always find a player on the ice and he has a deadly shot...Kostitsyn might not be first on the list, but he's in the first half...

 

[Benchguy]

Well, next year, Kostitsyn should easily be on the team...don't know on which line, but it will be anywhere on the first 3 line. In Montreal, we should have 3 offensive line for many years to come so his offensive production will not be hurt...

And Kostitsyn is a hell of a passer...expect him to have more assists than goals. Kind of Kovalev this year. He always find a player on the ice and he has a deadly shot...Kostitsyn might not be first on the list, but he's in the first half...

just wanted to show you his nickname

 

[Dominator13]

just wanted to show you his nickname

what the h*** are you, you like leafs but your for the seperation of Quebec

 

[Freaky Habs Fan]

just wanted to show you his nickname

How many time did you saw Kostitsyn play this season? I don't want to start a debate on Kostitsyn here...and anyways, if I'm a Habs homer, you are a Habs basher so it's the same thing IMO...

 

[WADEugottaBELAKthat]

1. Lauri Tukonen
2. Alexander Radulov
3. Wojtek Wolski
4. Robert Nilsson
5. Valteri Filppula
6. Igor Grigorenko
7. Roman Voloshenko
8. Andrei Kostitsyn
9. Scottie Upshall

Sorry, there's no way Kostitsyn is even near the top of the list unless you're a homer Habs fan.

But he's doing much better than Tukonen in the AHL points-wise. And is only one year older.

 

[HFNHL Canadiens]

1. Wolski
2. Radulov
3. Nilsson
4. Voloshenko
5. Tukonen
6. Upshall
7. Kostitsyn
8. Filppula
9. Grigorenko

 

[Rookie Chargers]

1) Wolski
2) Tukonen
3) Nilsson
4) Radulov
5) Kostitsyn
6) Grigorenko
7) Voloshenko
8) Filpulla
9) Upshall

I like this rankingat first hand but if I wanted to spilt hairs it would look like this.

1) Wolski
2) Nilsson..could have alot more in him than we all think.
3) Tukonen
4) Radulov
5) Filpulla
6) Upshall..could be turning his career around.
7) Kostitsyn.. I like his brother Sergei better.
8) Grigorenko
9) Voloshenko

 

[slumpy43]

Wolski
Tukonen
Grigorenko
Nilsson
Radulov
Filpulla
Upshall
Kostitsyn
Voloshenko

 

[hifk88]

1.Lauri Tukonen
2.Aleksander Radulov
3.Robert Nilsson
4.Wojtek Wolski
5.Roman Voloshenko
6.Valtteri Filppula
7.Andrei Kostitsyn
8.Scottie Upshall
9.Igor Grigorenko

 

[gars59]

kostitsyn = underrated

 

[ryanghg]

kostitsyn = underrated

I agree. I think he'll be a great first liner.

 

[Freaky Habs Fan]

kostitsyn = underrated

He's underrated because of his stats...

When you look at his production, he looks like a so-so prospect but when you see him play in the NHL, he looks like a first line player in the making...

 

[Blind Gardien]

I wouldn't use this list if you are trying to win and get the most points, but... if you just happen to like the same guys I do and want that kind of team :

1) Radulov
2) Upshall
3) Tukonen
4) Voloshenko
5) Filppula
6) Grigorenko
7) Wolski
8) Kostitsyn
9) Nilsson

(4,5,6 are pretty interchangeable for me)
Good luck! (You'll need it, especially if you follow this list!)

 

[Abyss]

I like this rankingat first hand but if I wanted to spilt hairs it would look like this.

1) Wolski
2) Nilsson..could have alot more in him than we all think.
3) Tukonen
4) Radulov
5) Filpulla
6) Upshall..could be turning his career around.
7) Kostitsyn.. I like his brother Sergei better.
8) Grigorenko
9) Voloshenko

Thanks, I had a hard time determining Nilsson...I think he could become a very very good player. I like your list as well, but I don't see Upshall outproducing Grigrenko or Kostitsyn or pretty much anyone on this list. I think he'll be, maybe, a 35-40 point guy on the third line with maybe 2nd line powerplay duties.

who knows though

 

[Thundermare]

1. Alexander Radulov
2. Wojtek Wolski
3. Scottie Upshall
4. Andrei Kostsitsyn
5. Lauri Tukonen
6. Igor Grigorenko
7. Robert Nilsson
8. Roman Voloshenko
9. Valteri Filppula

 

[GoBoltz56]

People have Grigorenko listed at 6-9 on that list!? He's already a 30+ point per year guy in the RSL....he'll score 20+ goals in Detroit next year....alot more than Kostitsyn will

 

[gars59]

People have Grigorenko listed at 6-9 on that list!? He's already a 30+ point per year guy in the RSL....he'll score 20+ goals in Detroit next year....alot more than Kostitsyn will

like Sushinski,david ling and other player who don't play in nhl but in rsl
because he have more point , he is better than semin

 

[Wally112pac]

Grigorenko is goin make a lot of people post in the eat crow thread about him next year.