Prospect Info: Rangers Prospects Thread (Stats in Post #1; Updated 5.29.18)

[bl02]

Hajek and Dobson please. Half way there!
Dobson just dominating Regina. Hajek doesn't look bad tho.

 

[bl02]

If there weren't so many good damn defenseman in this draft Dobson would be going top 4/5 overall easy.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Dobson reeeeally wanted the puck on that power play

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

The thing is... If Dobson climbs, who falls?

Say it goes like this (counting on MTL wanting a center and DET loving Bouchard);

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Kotkaniemi
Zadina
Tkachuk
Bouchard
Dobson

You're left with Wahlstrom, Hughes, and Boqvist among the consensus picks (leaving aside the fact that the Rangers may have guys like Farabee, Smith, Kravtsov, etc. ranked higher). I'd drool at any one of the three.

Heck, say MTL doesn't go that far off the reservation, and instead tries to convert Tkachuk to a center. You're left with 2 of the 3 plus Kotkaniemi. I'm still drooling.

Honestly, given the scouts' record, even if they go a few picks off the board, I'll be happy. Just don't go taking like a Lündestrom at 9.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The thing is... If Dobson climbs, who falls?

Say it goes like this (counting on MTL wanting a center and DET loving Bouchard);

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Kotkaniemi
Zadina
Tkachuk
Bouchard
Dobson

You're left with Wahlstrom, Hughes, and Boqvist among the consensus picks (leaving aside the fact that the Rangers may have guys like Farabee, Smith, Kravtsov, etc. ranked higher). I'd drool at any one of the three.

Heck, say MTL doesn't go that far off the reservation, and instead tries to convert Tkachuk to a center. You're left with 2 of the 3 plus Kotkaniemi. I'm still drooling.

Honestly, given the scouts' record, even if they go a few picks off the board, I'll be happy. Just don't go taking like a Lündestrom at 9.

Hughes or Kotkaniemi.

Or trade for #10 and get Hughes and Kotkaniemi.

 

[bl02]

Hughes or Kotkaniemi.

Or trade for #10 and get Hughes and Kotkaniemi.

I'm guessing the Oilers would want quite the haul if either of those were available for them to take.

 

[bl02]

Libor strong to net with a nice backhander but goalie made save then later that shift unfortunately mishandled the puck at blue line all late in final minute. Regina comes up short 8-6. Dobson another goal to seal it (EN).

 

[Harbour Dog]

Can't believe they almost tied that up. Not as solid a game for Hajek as his last one, but he was certainly more active offensively.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Libor strong to net with a nice backhander but goalie made save then later that shift unfortunately mishandled the puck at blue line all late in final minute. Regina comes up short 8-6. Dobson another goal to seal it (EN).

That move to the net was beasty.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

2-2-4 for Dobson.

 

[bl02]

That move to the net was beasty.

It was a nice move. Sucks he had trouble with the puck later that shift. Could have been great chance to tie game.
Very entertaining period. I know he is an Anaheim Duck but man was Sam Steel impressive. Put the team on his back in the third.

 

[darko]

2-2-4 for Dobson.

Beast.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

2-2-4 for Dobson.

Yeah, we're not getting this guy at 9 anymore.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Ty saying what everyone is thinking:

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Really happy Dobson is having a great Memorial Cup, if he rises that means a better player is dropping. Scouts/GMs overvaluing a short tournament to give us a better player would be Amazing

 

[Ratelleitlikeitis]

Ty saying what everyone is thinking:

Why would he...he won

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Really happy Dobson is having a great Memorial Cup, if he rises that means a better player is dropping. Scouts/GMs overvaluing a short tournament to give us a better player would be Amazing

I don’t know that a better player would necessarily drop.

Dobson is really good.

 

[Edge]

I don’t know that a better player would necessarily drop.

Dobson is really good.

We're at the time of year where the 4-10 prospects are going to be playing musical chairs depending on how tournaments and other things go.

Bouchard finishes strong and has a very good playoffs and he climbs.

That starts to fade from memory and then suddenly Wahlstrom, Hughes and Kotkaniemi get the spotlight.

Time passes and then people focus on Dobson.

The truth is that nothing is all that different than what was said months ago, the top 12 or so in this draft is very good.

At any given time, you're going to find a player who might be in the lower end of that 12 number, who looks like they belong closer to the top of the list. That's more a testament to the perceived strength of this draft, rather than a deficiency with a particular prospect or the sudden elevation of another.

 

[Stasis]

Why would he...he won

There's a perfect gif reply for this...

Anyway, I'm throwing a party tonight. You in?

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

I don’t know that a better player would necessarily drop.

Dobson is really good.

I hold Hughes, Boqvist and Wahlström a tier ahead of Dobson... He's very good but i Think those 3 are clearly better prospects.

 

[Edge]

Personally, I have Hughes and Boqvist a level above Dobson and Bouchard.

 

[Fitzy]

So if recent performances from Hughes and Dobson mean they might rise, to me that makes the likely faller Boqvist, since teams often have a general idea if they want to go with a forward or blueliner.

Still hoping the rumor about the Red Wings wanting Bouchard is true.

If Boqvist is there at 9 (Dobson, Bouchard, and Hughes are not) and the draft goes something like

Dahlin, Svech, Zadina, Tkachuk, Hughes, Bouchard, Dobson, Wahlstrom,

I think NYR are in a nice position to hod that #9 pick hostage and get a great flip deal with the Oilers to pick Boqvist. Especially if we're targeting Kotka or Farabee.

 

[Harbour Dog]

I hold Hughes, Boqvist and Wahlström a tier ahead of Dobson... He's very good but i Think those 3 are clearly better prospects.

Do you consider Dobson the 4th best D in the draft, or does Bouchard or another guy sit at pretty much the same level?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

So if recent performances from Hughes and Dobson mean they might rise, to me that makes the likely faller Boqvist, since teams often have a general idea if they want to go with a forward or blueliner.

Still hoping the rumor about the Red Wings wanting Bouchard is true.

If Boqvist is there at 9 (Dobson, Bouchard, and Hughes are not) and the draft goes something like

Dahlin, Svech, Zadina, Tkachuk, Hughes, Bouchard, Dobson, Wahlstrom,

I think NYR are in a nice position to hod that #9 pick hostage and get a great flip deal with the Oilers to pick Boqvist. Especially if we're targeting Kotka or Farabee.

I think if it plays out like that, we should really just take Boqvist

 

[UnSandvich]

I think if it plays out like that, we should really just take Boqvist

Yeah, no way I trade down if he's there at 9