Thanks for all your feedback! Glad we've got folks on the 'HF Boards' with some smarts.
I think one of the realities to bear in mind here is that there are about 25 guys who could be in a "Top 10". Initially, I wasn't going to include the "Other Notables..." portion. Glad I included all the guys I did, and perhaps missed a couple others?
A few thoughts...
Negrin...The injury was a factor, but look for him to have a great second half. Coincidentally, the concussion was courtesy of his Team Canada U18 teammate Nick Ross.
Hickey...Yes, he is very good. A little under-sized but a smart guy with high-end offensive skills. A great complement in Seattle playing alongside Scott Jackson. Wouldn't be out of place among the Top 10 listed players. (Check our features on both players...Hickey (November Archives) & Jackson is on the HF homepage right now.)
Sutter...A certainty to be drafted, but was pretty ordinary (actually, quite tentative) among the crop of players on Team WHL in the ADT.
Blum...Damn good. His best is yet to come. The 'poster' who mentioned his presence in Vancouver behind a group of high-end veterans is correct. It's tough for him to look as good as he is. But, as silly as this might sound, we'd really notice if he wasn't there. So would the Giants.
Macacek...Was good in the ADT and a higher prospect because he's got the automatic Mem. Cup in his future. He'll get a longer look because of it.
Clark...Another guy with great size who is benefitting from veterans like Burki, Derlago and Simek in Brandon. Probably could have been higher.
Keep the ideas coming gang. Enjoy the holiday season...