ktownhockey
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nomorekids said:Judging by their performances this year, I'd be more comfortable with Meszaros.
Meszaros is good.. but we weren't supposed to rate him
nomorekids said:Judging by their performances this year, I'd be more comfortable with Meszaros.
freakazoid said:
Good stuff. I guess you tuned in after the first two selections...
ktownhockey said:No that's where your wrong... TOP defensive talent is much harder to find than offensive therefore if Barker becomes a top D-man or contends for the Norris trophy in his career.. (which no one can predict but he has all the tools for development... ) then I feel he may turn out to be more valuable a player than AO or Malkin... Im high on all three of them.. but I think the hype machine has been rolling too much for both of them... they'll both be formidable first liners and potential all-stars... but to shake your head over a top d prospect I guess you don't know much about the importance of a star dman... especially one who takes care in his own end like Barker has shown he can do...
Scorers are great and they are needed, they also bring fans into the seats.. but like many greats have said defense and goaltending wins championships... Therefore my argument is only my opinion but I hope you see my rationale... you do not have to agree and thats fine!
LadyByngJeanRatelle said:You sure you're not related to Barker? More valuable than AO and Malkin b/c he might contend for the Norris? I'd still take Heatley or Kovalchuk over Bouwmeester.
Bryan McCabe has contended for the Norris, but I'd still rather have Sundin.
AO and Malkin are game breaking players, which is different than offensive talents.
Don't get me wrong, I like Barker and his talent, but I think you're overrating him a great deal. He MAY become a star D-man, but he's still got a long way to develop. Ask Chicago, if they have a chance to give Barker up for AO or Malkin, you know they'd do it.
Dallas Flames Fan said:Weber
Phanuef
Barker
Suter
Jack Johnson
Babchuk
Hamhuis
Coburn
Please rank them in term of maximum futuer potential.
Thanks
hehepavel datsyuk said:Jack Johnson
Suter
Hamhuis
Phanuef
Babchuk
Coburn
Barker
Weber
funny guy, I'll do one better............pavel datsyuk said:Jack Johnson
Suter
Hamhuis
Phanuef
Babchuk
Coburn
Barker
Weber
ryz said:funny guy, I'll do one better............
Babchuck
Hamhuis
Coburn
Phaneuf
Suter
Weber
Johnson
Barker
Is there any reason to pick someone other then Phaneuf at the time being other then being a homer or hating Phaneuf/Calgary.....I highly doubt it.nomorekids said:Because, afterall, anyone that doesn't put Phaneuf at the top of the list is clearly joking.
Jason MacIsaac said:Is there any reason to pick someone other then Phaneuf at the time being other then being a homer or hating Phaneuf/Calgary.....I highly doubt it.
Neither do I, it was more or less aimed at the poster who did it. Who I've had long threads about that topic. I was just waiting for him to post it, and was happy he did.nomorekids said:You'll notice that I picked Phaneuf at the top of the list. I do know people(non-Nashville, Canadian WHL fans, at that) that think Hamhuis will be better than anyone on this list. I just don't think someone NOT picking Phaneuf is grounds for giggling.
Coburn isn't very popular because he isn't flashy. He doesn't do anything to wow anyone, and has to be seen a lot to be appreciated, so he doesn't get the widespread hype. He's still a top flight prospect who will almost certainly be a top 4 NHL defenseman, likely be a top 2, and has the potential to be a franchise defenseman. Coburn's apparent fall from grace on HF is quite off base imo.MrMastadonFarm said:I am suprised Coburn is getting the shaft.. well, okay I'm not suprised. I think he still has the potential to be the best of that group. Although, yes, right now a Suter or Phaneuf look like sure bets.
nomorekids said:You'll notice that I picked Phaneuf at the top of the list.
ktownhockey said:8) Coburn - Not entirely sold on this kid... huge upside but I just dont know if he'll be able to meet this upside.. seems a little slow to react to situations and isnt the most outstanding hockey mind either... never the less he has amazing potential and plays very well in the AHL.. so maybe he just needed higher competition to get him going.. I could see him either as a third pair D or if he reaches his upside a numebr 1 dman... as the thrashers would hope!