Prospect Info: 2014 Habs Board Prospect Rankings #1

[WeThreeKings]

Now that the 2014 NHL Entry Draft has been completed and we have added some new names into the prospect pool; it's time to put our collective heads together again and rank them based on popular vote.

There is no set criteria for making your selection, some people choose for upside, NHL readiness, ceiling vs. floor, or a combination. Choose the best prospect according to your own method and the popular opinion will help rank the players.

As always when you make your selection look into the available pool of players to be added and nominate one to participate in the next edition of the vote. All votes will take place in a 24 hour window.

Here is a copy of last years prospect rankings:
1. Jarred Tinordi, Defenseman, Hamilton Bulldogs. (47.49% of the vote).
2. Nathan Beaulieu, Defenseman, Hamilton Bulldogs. (84.55% of the vote).
3. Zachary Fucale, Goaltender, Halifax Mooseheads. (43.14% of the vote).
4. Sebastien Collberg, Left Wing/Right Wing, Frolunda (70.86% of the vote). * Traded to New York Islanders
5. Mike McCarron, Right Wing, London Knights (65.89% of the vote).
6. Charles Hudon, Left Wing, Chicoutimi Sangueneens (33.16% of the vote).
7. Jacob De La Rose, Center/Left Wing/Right Wing, Leksands (34.87% of the vote).
8. Louis Leblanc, Right Wing/Center, Hamilton Bulldogs (33.85% of the vote). *Traded to Anaheim Ducks
9. Christian Thomas, Right Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs (24.88% of the vote).
10. Darren Dietz, Defenseman, Hamilton Bulldogs (33.33% of the vote).
11. Artturi Lehkonen, Left Wing/Right Wing, Kalpa (50.62% of the vote).
12. Magnus Nygren, Defenseman, Hamilton Bulldogs (39.13% of the vote).
13. Mac Bennett, Defenseman, Michigan Wolverines (31.37% of the vote).
14. Tim Bozon, Left Wing, Kamloops Blazers (46.32% of the vote).
15. Michael Bournival, Center, Hamilton Bulldogs (31.47% of the vote). *Graduated to the Montreal Canadiens.
16. Sven Andrighetto, Right Wing/Left Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs (31.46% of the vote).
17. Greg Pateryn, Defenseman, Hamilton Bulldogs (26.14% of the vote).
18. Morgan Ellis, Defenseman, Hamilton Bulldogs (28.04% of the vote).
19. Dalton Thrower, Defensman, Vancouver Giants (37.70% of the vote).
20. Gabriel Dumont, Center, Hamilton Bulldogs (37.50% of the vote).
21. Brady Vail, Center, Windsor Spitfires. *Unsigned Prospect.
22. Patrick Holland, Center, Hamilton Bulldogs.
23. Erik Nystrom, Left Wing/Right Wing, Karlskrona. *Unsigned Prospect.
24. Connor Crisp, Left Wing/Center, Eerie Otters.
25. Mark MacMillan, Right Wing/Center, North Dakota.
26. Martin Reway, Left Wing/Center, Gatineau Olympiques.
27. Dustin Tokarski, Goaltender, Hamilton Bulldogs.
28. Joonas Nattinen, Center, Hamilton Bulldogs.
29. Josiah Didier, Defenseman, Denver.
30. Jeremy Gregoire, Center, Baie-Comeau Drakkar.
31. Stefan Fournier, Right Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs.
32. Steve Quailer, Left Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs. *Traded
33. Mike Condon, Goaltender, Hamilton Bulldogs.
34. Colin Sullivan, Defenseman, Boston College.
35. Robert Mayer, Goaltender, Hamilton Bulldogs. *Left Organization?
36. Peter Delmas, Goaltender, Wheeling Nailers.
37. Maxim Trunev, Right Wing, Lokomotiv.
38. Mike Cichy, Center, Western Michigan.

Added to the Prospect Pool:
Daniel Audette, C, Sherbrooke Phoenix.
Jake Evans, C, Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Daniel Carr, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Jack Nevins, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Nikita Scherbak, RW, Saskatoon Blades.
Nikolas Koberstein, D, Olds Grizzlys.
Brett Lernout, D, Swift Current Broncos.
Hayden Hawkey, G, Omaha Lancers.

Players to be added to the Poll:
Dalton Thrower, D, Vancouver Giants.
Gabriel Dumont, C, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Patrick Holland, C, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Mark MacMillan, RW/C, North Dakota.
Dustin Tokarski, G, Hamilton Bulldogs (I meant to put him over Condon, so vote for Condon if you want to add him).
Joonas Nattinen, C, MODO Hockey.
Josiah Didier, D, Denver.
Jeremy Gregoire, C, Baie-Comeau Drakkar.
Stefan Fournier, RW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Colin Sullivan, D, Green Bay Gamblers.
Peter Delmas, G, Gwinnett Gladiators.
Maxim Trunev, RW, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
Mike Cichy, C, Western Michigan.
Daniel Audette, C, Sherbrooke Phoenix.
Jake Evans, C, Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Daniel Carr, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Jack Nevins, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Nikolas Koberstein, D, Olds Grizzlys.
Hayden Hawkey, G, Omaha Lancers.

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[WeThreeKings]

I say Nathan Beaulieu, add Jeremy Gregoire.

 

[Habsfannick]

Beaulieu but very close with Tinner

 

[Ezpz]

Nygren has Beaulieu's offensive potential with better defensive play.

 

[Ice Poutine]

BTW: On May 22, 2014, Robert Mayer was placed and cleared unconditional waivers in order to be mutually released from his contract with the Canadiens.
He's now in Switzerland playing for the Genève-Servette team.

 

[WeThreeKings]

BTW: On May 22, 2014, Robert Mayer was placed and cleared unconditional waivers in order to be mutually released from his contract with the Canadiens.
He's now in Switzerland playing for the Genève-Servette team.

Thanks.. I knew there was something but I couldn't remember.

 

[Fozz]

Beaulieu running away with it. Might as well move on to #2 right away.

Add Dumont

 

[overlords]

^ yep. Beaulieu, add gregoire.

 

[GoHabsGo312711*]

I vote De La Rose, my bad.

But the real answer is Beaulieu, but very very close with Tinordi and add Gregoire.

 

[TennisMenace]

Very difficult task because no subjective criteria and everyone can use their own.

Based on everything I've read, I believe the goalie, Fucale, has the greatest potential to be the best NHL player of the lot. The only problem being- with what team? It doesn't appear he will be playing for the Habs for ten years so one could argue, why bother putting him? And besides, how do you measure his greatness when he is either in the minors or on the bench for most games?

I chose him anyways. Mostly because I'm not sold on Tins or Bealieu yet.

 

[overlords]

I vote De La Rose, my bad.

But the real answer is Beaulieu, but very very close with Tinordi and Gregoire.

You think that the next two greatest prospects in our pool are Tinordi and..Gregoire?

Or did you mean to say 'add gregoire' ?

 

[GoHabsGo312711*]

You think that the next two greatest prospects in our pool are Tinordi and..Gregoire?

Or did you mean to say 'add gregoire' ?

Oopps... and add Gregoire*

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Like last year, Tinordi over Beaulieu any day. Still not sold on the latter amounting to anything.

 

[MXD]

Nathan Beaulieu

Add Jeremy Grégoire, who should REALLY be already on that list.

 

[MXD]

Players to be added to the Poll:
Dalton Thrower, D, Vancouver Giants.
Gabriel Dumont, C, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Patrick Holland, C, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Mark MacMillan, RW/C, North Dakota.
Dustin Tokarski, G, Hamilton Bulldogs (I meant to put him over Condon, so vote for Condon if you want to add him).
Joonas Nattinen, C, MODO Hockey.
Josiah Didier, D, Denver.
Jeremy Gregoire, C, Baie-Comeau Drakkar.
Stefan Fournier, RW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Colin Sullivan, D, Green Bay Gamblers.
Peter Delmas, G, Gwinnett Gladiators.
Maxim Trunev, RW, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
Mike Cichy, C, Western Michigan.
Daniel Audette, C, Sherbrooke Phoenix.
Jake Evans, C, Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Daniel Carr, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Jack Nevins, LW, Hamilton Bulldogs.
Nikolas Koberstein, D, Olds Grizzlys.
Hayden Hawkey, G, Omaha Lancers.

Can't we just vote Fucale instead...?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I think Beaulieu is still number 1. And, yeah, add Gregoire. He just got invite to Team Canada, so definitely deserves to be there.

 

[Ezpz]

I was under the impression Cichy, Nattinen and Sullivan also left our organization.

 

[Bacchus1]

I voted Sherbak because he seems to have the highest ceiling, although he is years away from joining the club.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Beaulieu killing the poll this year (edit: at least so far). Those who advocate trading him for a player moderately taller are marginalized by this poll.

This player is a star in the making, based on this vote.

 

[MXD]

I was under the impression Cichy, Nattinen and Sullivan also left our organization.

From what I gather, we still own the rights on Nattinen. Not sure about Cichy and Sullivan though.

 

[Jeffrey]

I have never been impressed by Beaulieu way too risky, clueless defensively and not strong enough.
I voted De La Rose.
Add Grégoire.

 

[TT1]

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[FrankMTL]

Love Beaulieu's skill set. Still very young and has some learning to do, but the talent is undeniable.

 

[overlords]

I have never been impressed by Beaulieu way too risky, clueless defensively and not strong enough.
I voted De La Rose.
Add Grégoire.

Beaulieu was saving defensive stalwart douglas murray's bacon in the defensive zone every time they played together. While playing his off-side. He may look frantic in the defensive zone, but he almost always gets the puck out and starts the transition off well.

 

[Smokey Thompson]

Beaulieu easy, except when he's handicapped by Bouillon.