Prospect Info: 2015 Leafs Board Prospect Ranking #3

[Atomos2]

Yeah, that must be it; anyone who voted Kapanen must be oblivious to Brown's abilities!

I watched more Marlies games, this season, than the majority of posters on this site, and I voted Kapanen. I think Brown is a very good prospect, but I don't think he has the potential that Kapanen possesses. Brown may become the better pro (it certainly wouldn't surprise me), but I'll take the prospect with the higher upside at this stage in their respective developments.

I've seen a bunch of Marlies games this year too, and about 4 or 5 live. I don't see top line upside in Kapanen so basically him and Brown project to be around the same. The difference is Brown has kept increasing his value each year while Kapanen has basically become stagnant. Brown is the one with the higher upside imo.

 

[Atomos2]

Brown's so overrated, go Kapanen

Lol. This is so ironic. Most of the people here haven't even seen Kapanen play and are picking him. Brown wins the OHL most outstanding player award, then wins in AHL rookie scoring and he's overrated?

Gimme a break.

 

[Bullseye]

I've seen a bunch of Marlies games this year too, and about 4 or 5 live. I don't see top line upside in Kapanen so basically him and Brown project to be around the same. The difference is Brown has kept increasing his value each year while Kapanen has basically become stagnant. Brown is the one with the higher upside imo.

I agree- Brownie is ahead of Kapanen easily - my argument is Bracco WILL be better than both - he's our number three prospect but this board likes the latest thing.

 

[GBLeaf]

I've seen a bunch of Marlies games this year too, and about 4 or 5 live. I don't see top line upside in Kapanen so basically him and Brown project to be around the same. The difference is Brown has kept increasing his value each year while Kapanen has basically become stagnant. Brown is the one with the higher upside imo.

I'm so confused by these kind of statements. How has he gone stagnant? Last year he nearly made the Pens at 17/18, he's gone away for a year and done well in a poorly performing team and is still so young.

 

[Atomos2]

I'm so confused by these kind of statements. How has he gone stagnant? Last year he nearly made the Pens at 17/18, he's gone away for a year and done well in a poorly performing team and is still so young.

Maybe out of training camp, but as the year went on, he didn't impress. He had an underwhelming WJC. He didn't increase his stock. Maybe he had a few good games in the AHL, but that hardly gives him means to jump over the AHL rookie allstar in the poll.

 

[SprDaVE]

I love Brown but I think Kapanen has a higher ceiling, so he wins my vote.

 

[GBLeaf]

Maybe out of training camp, but as the year went on, he didn't impress. He had an underwhelming WJC. He didn't increase his stock. Maybe he had a few good games in the AHL, but that hardly gives him means to jump over the AHL rookie allstar in the poll.

I'm not saying he should jump Brown. I just thing saying he's had a stagnant year is perhaps harsh on him.

 

[BlueBaron]

I agree- Brownie is ahead of Kapanen easily - my argument is Bracco WILL be better than both - he's our number three prospect but this board likes the latest thing.

It is always so very special when you insult everyone who does not share your opinion, a true sign of maturity. Let's just pretend some people like the player for what he is and see things you do not, not to say you are wrong, but their opinions may be just as well thought out and valid.

 

[EXTRAS]

I voted for the 2014 SHL rookie of the year.


Andreas Johnson.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Those lists are a joke, just a popularity contest.

How are HF Futures a popularity contest?

 

[Stephen23]

Kasperi Kapanen.

 

[Bullseye]

It is always so very special when you insult everyone who does not share your opinion, a true sign of maturity. Let's just pretend some people like the player for what he is and see things you do not, not to say you are wrong, but their opinions may be just as well thought out and valid.

Omg. Lol thanks for that.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Kapanen starting to pull away.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

It's a wash between Kapanen and Brown at 3/4. Voted Brown because of the production in the AHL as a '94.

Think they both have 1b RW potential.

 

[BertCorbeau]

It's a wash between Kapanen and Brown at 3/4. Voted Brown because of the production in the AHL as a '94.

Think they both have 1b RW potential.

This ... It's basically a toss up for me but I like Kapanen's upside a bit more, although Brown's work ethic and determination is easily way better.

Hope both can be top 6 wingers in the future

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Lol. This is so ironic. Most of the people here haven't even seen Kapanen play and are picking him. Brown wins the OHL most outstanding player award, then wins in AHL rookie scoring and he's overrated?

Gimme a break.

"Shiny new toy". It's basically like a video game you've played for a few months. Then you decide to buy a new new game. Then you stop playing your old game for a while (even if you haven't finished it) to play the new game. Then you realize that the older game may have been more entertaining.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Picked Brown because I've never seen Kapenan play lol

 

[Stephen23]

"Shiny new toy". It's basically like a video game you've played for a few months. Then you decide to buy a new new game. Then you stop playing your old game for a while (even if you haven't finished it) to play the new game. Then you realize that the older game may have been more entertaining.

It's not like we are talking about a "throw in" shiny new toy that we just acquired, but more about being excited about Kasperi because of how good and skilled he is. There is a reason why Kapanen was ranked around Ehlers and Nylander in his draft year. He is really good. It's not a knock on Brown at all. If anything Brown being highly considered as our #3 prospect after Marner and Nylander tells us how good he (and Kapanen) are given the upgrades we are making in our prospect pool.

This is going to be the most i've had ranking our prospect board. Should be even more fun after next year's draft and the cupboard is stocked even more.

 

[Hero]

Right now, voting Kapi.

He put up 3 goals and 5 pts in 7 ahl playoff games as an 18 yr old. Brown put up 4 in 5 as a 21 yr old.

It's close and Brown would be higher if they were the same age and Brown was doing what he's doing, but giving it to Kapanen

 

[Hockey Crazy]

Right now, voting Kapi.

He put up 3 goals and 5 pts in 7 ahl playoff games as an 18 yr old. Brown put up 4 in 5 as a 21 yr old.

It's close and Brown would be higher if they were the same age and Brown was doing what he's doing, but giving it to Kapanen

That's fair...

Brown has overachieved at every level he's played at. I really like his determination and he never stops moving his legs. I think he will over achieve in the NHL as well, so I voted for him. Kapanen hasn't really proven as much yet... a great year in the AHL with Nylander could help though.

Another thing to note: Brown made the top 50 list of HF, while Kapanen did not. Obviously that's subjective, but I assume the writers of that list watch these guys more than I do.

 

[Lauro]

Kapanen, I hope he reaches his potential.

Agreed. Whoever comes in 2nd on this should be placed in the #4 position instead of wasting another day on a vote.

Could the loser just be given the 4th spot? I mean, there really is no need to have a vote for 4th when 3rd is between two players and the next guy is 40% less.

Makes as much sense as "The Mentalist" posting that the voting between Marner and Nylander should have been closer: none. All Kapanen-voters could have Gauthier or Percy ahead of Brown.

 

[e84*]

From what I've seen of Brown his skating seems like it will hold him back. Kapanen has a higher ceiling and is younger. I would honestly call it a tie between Kapanen and Bracco at number 3.

 

[ATBLeafsTyler]

That's fair...

Brown has overachieved at every level he's played at. I really like his determination and he never stops moving his legs. I think he will over achieve in the NHL as well, so I voted for him. Kapanen hasn't really proven as much yet... a great year in the AHL with Nylander could help though.

Another thing to note: Brown made the top 50 list of HF, while Kapanen did not. Obviously that's subjective, but I assume the writers of that list watch these guys more than I do.

Overachieved? Brown is one of the hardest workers I've seen. His determination is second to none.

I would say he's earned what he's achieved.

 

[Stephen23]

Overachieved? Brown is one of the hardest workers I've seen. His determination is second to none.

I would say he's earned what he's achieved.

I don't think he meant overachieved in a negative way. It's more of a way of complimenting Brown's accomplishments. He was taken late in his draft and has only worked extremely hard to be where he is at (including OHL scoring champion). So from where he was drafted and his initial projections, its accurate to state that he has overachieved. But this is a result of skill, hard work and determination.

 

[Duke16]

Overachieved? Brown is one of the hardest workers I've seen. His determination is second to none.

I would say he's earned what he's achieved.

He's referring to the fact that Brown has exceeded expectations at every level.