Prospect Info: Vancouver Canucks 2016 Top 25 Prospects - #1

[CCF23]

It was tough between Demko, Boeser, Juolevi, and Virtanen, so I asked myself which I could see being the best at their position vs. the rest of the league at that position.

I can envision Demko becoming a top 5 starting goalie in the NHL in his prime, so I went with him.

 

[Icebreakers]

Brock Boeser has shown the most improvement as a player, has the character/humbleness to keep improving. I think most likely to reach his ceiling. And I would be the most upset if we gave him up.

Juolevi has his draft status, but still we have no idea how hes going to develop next season.

 

[Rotting Corpse*]

I put a lot more stock than most in players who have shown the ability to transition to professional play. For that reason, although I'm more excited about Boeser, I think Virtanen has shown ebough ability to play in the nhl to make him a better prospect imo.

Really wish Boeser had turned pro.

 

[Nucker101]

Shocked that people still have JV ranked top 2.


Voted Juolevi, Boeser is dead even with him for me but due to position I chose Juolevi.

 

[MS]

Boeser had a special season this year and looks like he can be an impact goalscorer in the NHL. He's #1 for me, narrowly, over Juolevi.

As was noted just above, it's disappointing he isn't turning pro this year.

 

[Tobi Wan Kenobi]

Lol at the people who voted Clendening haha. It took me one game to realize he was trash. Same with Hutton being down that far. Pretty sure I had:

Boeser
McCann
Virtanen
Demko
Shinkaruk
Cassels
Hutton
Tryamkin
Subban

 

[Rotting Corpse*]

Shocked that people still have JV ranked top 2.

IMO he showed that he can play in the NHL and that means a lot to me. Transitioning to pros is the toughest hurdle and one that Juolevi and Boeser haven't faced yet.

It is close though and I think you can make an argument for any of the 3.

 

[VanillaCoke]

These threads happen too frequently.

 

[Saturated Fats]

These threads happen too frequently.

These threads happen once a year...?

Virtanen played the full year in Vancouver last year, so he really shouldn't be considered a prospect.

For this round I'm voting Brock Boeser, though I expect Juolevi to get a lot of votes because he's the shiny new prospect.

Tried to clarify this in the OP. Spoke with Nuckles about it. Per the HF prospect definitions:

A player will be considered a prospect until he meets the following criteria:

If a prospect is a skater (forward, defenseman) and has played in 65 NHL games or more before the completion of the season of his 24th birthday; or, if a goaltender has played in 45 NHL games before the completion of the season of his 24th birthday, that player will be considered graduated to the NHL. Conversely, if a player completes the season of his 24th birthday without passing those milestones, then that player will no longer be considered a prospect by Hockey’s Future, regardless of the player’s status with his NHL club.

Virtanen played 55 games last year.

 

[settinguptheplay]

I have Virtanen, Boeser and Juolevi all very close. Went with Juolevi as I think he has the potential to make the greatest impact on this franchise. Demko could be added to this group as well but I tend to value Goalies slightly less until further proven.

 

[Icebreakers]

I value progression almost over everything. Significant and linear progression.

Virtanen had better numbers than Horvat in draft year but after Horvat's draft + 1 i would have taken him. It would be easier to take the player with the higher potential if it isnt close, but i think Boeser and Juolevi are close enough that ill take the guy who has developed more.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Voted Boeser. This he has the most game changing potential.

 

[PancakeHero]

These threads happen too frequently.

 

[denkiteki]

Voted Brock Boeser mostly due to him having a great year of development while JV probably was mishandled (don't think he should've been in the NHL last year tho he showed flashes).

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

If he's still considered a prospect, it's Virtanen, IMO. He got my vote - but as a full time NHL player last year, shouldn't be on this list.

After that, I'd probably go Juolevi then Boeser.

 

[VC]

Ment to vote for Juolevi, voted for Virtanen by mistake. For me, Juolevi and Boeser are very close and can and will flipflop on opinion on who is better. I don't have Virtanen much below the top, just a wee bit.

 

[Lindgren]

I voted Boeser, based on his great season after being drafted.

 

[alternate]

Voted Virtannen but somehow forgot about Juolevi. Should have voted for him, but as has been said, the top 3 are pretty close. Between Virt and Boes, I see them both with similar offensive upside so Virt's skating and physicality give him the edge for me.

 

[82Ninety42011]

Boeser for me but Juolevi is not far behind. Demko being a goalie gets hurt as they are the hardest to evaluate until pro.

 

[CanaFan]

Voted Boeser as his d+1 season is one of the best Freshman seasons in college hockey in recent years. Juolevi's got fine upside but I need to see him do something comparable over a sustained period to put him on Boeser's level.

 

[Saturated Fats]

Went with Juolevi - not because, as someone so haughtily suggested earlier in the thread, he's the 'shiny new prospect', but because I see his skill-set as being more transferable to immediate impact.

Boeser is high-skill, but the transition to the pros for high-scoring college wingers can be hit-or-miss. In my opinion, Juolevi will make an impact on the team in 2017/18. Boeser may need a few years to warm to the pro game.

Boeser's elite-ceiling is probably higher... But there's very little between them. They're both very, very strong prospects. And that's really great.

 

[WTG]

Demko is too raw for me to consider him our best prospect.

Boeser for me since he seems like a guy who is going to step in and play top 6 minutes/produce in 2017-18

After that Juolevi, then Virtanen, then Demko.

 

[VC]

Demko is too raw for me to consider him our best prospect.

Boeser for me since he seems like a guy who is going to step in and play top 6 minutes/produce in 2017-18

After that Juolevi, then Virtanen, then Demko.

Demko may very well have the highest upside but like you saw is still very raw and goalie are a crapshoot to predict.

 

[ChilliBilly]

I went off the board and voted Tryamkin. Showed at 21 he could play with the pros.

This guy could bust, or be a true no. 1 Dman that we covet.

And damn i hope we keep him until is 25 or 26 at least to see what is potential truly is ...

but there is a clear top 4 or 5 and then a massive decline. Damn this management group mishandles assets.

 

[WTG]

I went off the board and voted Tryamkin. Showed at 21 he could play with the pros.

This guy could bust, or be a true no. 1 Dman that we covet.

And damn i hope we keep him until is 25 or 26 at least to see what is potential truly is ...

but there is a clear top 4 or 5 and than a massive decline. Damn this management group mishandles assets.

Nikita has been playing pro hockey since he was 18