Prospect Info: 2016 Leafs Board Prospect Ranking #21

[Once]

Voted GOAT. I really don't have any criteria at this point, I like Lindberg and Woll from what I saw at dev camp. But I definitely have more exposure to GOAT's game and I know what he can bring to the table.

GOAT
Lindberg
Woll
Dzierkals

My next three

 

[bobermay]

You suffer from one of the worst cases of shiny new toy syndrome I've seen on these boards.

Ummmm.... Literally, all I was doing was stating the two other prospects in our system that are 6'05" or taller. Thats it.

That said, if you look at previous poll rankings, its quite common for fans to underrate the 'Shiny new toys" rather than overrate.

That said, I'd like to hear your explanation on how I "suffer from one of the worst cases of shiny new toy syndrome I've seen on these boards". I have our first two rounds ranked in the top 10, 3 rounds in top 20, 4 rounds in top 30.

I really don't think having the following rankings is really overrating the prospects too much...:

1st: Matthews <---- Who would disagree with this?
7th: Korshkov <---- Hunter et al. are clearly high on this kid. Likely viewed him as a first round talent. Same Russian scout gave us the scoop on Soshnikov.
10th: Grundstrom <---- Elite SuperElit stats, played with men the past two seasons. Consensus top 40 by scouting agencies.
16th: Woll <---- Had quite the solid draft year. Big, Athletic.... has good potential.
17th: Greenway <---- Has the tools to be a VERY good NHL defensmen. Does he have the toolbox?
22nd: Brooks <---- 120 pt CHL scorer.... Enough said. I didn't even rank him in the top 20.
30th: Middleton <---- 6'06" toughest prospect drafted. I trust Hunter on this pick

 

[Magic Man]

Tobi Lindberg was the key piece in the Phaneuf deal. He was ranked pretty high in Ottawa's system and they're known for their draft prowess. I went with him.

 

[showtime8]

Went with Brooks on this one.

I think he's got a higher ceiling than Lindberg, but I believe that Lindberg could more of a consistent pro.

 

[MJ65]

Lindberg

 

[ChrisCall]

Jesper Lindgren.

After listening to the podcast with Button, i am reminded that this guy has the highest upside of all D-men taken in last years draft.

I also think Loov is getting forgot here just a bit ... he looked really good in his NHL stint last year, even though the sample size was small. That first pass of his is just stellar. Also like his work on the boards. And hey, bone crushing hits. Yeah.

 

[LeafGrief]

Voted for Greenway, he and Lindgren have great ceilings.

Loov deserves some love here too.

 

[bobermay]

Jesper Lindgren.

After listening to the podcast with Button, i am reminded that this guy has the highest upside of all D-men taken in last years draft.

I also think Loov is getting forgot here just a bit ... he looked really good in his NHL stint last year, even though the sample size was small. That first pass of his is just stellar. Also like his work on the boards. And hey, bone crushing hits. Yeah.

I'll admit, Loov has fallen off my radar a bit. I was very high on him last year, but he didn't have the season I was expecting. I really think this year will be a make or break season for Loov.

 

[bobermay]

Who is going to break the tie?? :p

 

[Clark4Ever]

We're into the 3rd tier of prospects in our system and there are still a few potential future NHLers. Not long ago, some of these kids may have been ranked in our top ten.

 

[Mr Hockey*]

Can you imagine this list if Hunter was picking since 2010?

 

[catgoldfish]

Can someone please correct Josh Levon to Josh Leivo. His name sounds like a bad Elton John song.

 

[MJ65]

Wow this one is so close - 3 way race

 

[Benttheknee]

Been voting Lindberg since 16 lol

Sens fan here, watching how the Sens effect is playing out here. Lindberg should have gone 7-10 picks earlier. He will play in the NHL for 10+ years, not much in the top 6, but in the bottom 6 for sure.

 

[Mr Hockey*]

Sens fan here, watching how the Sens effect is playing out here. Lindberg should have gone 7-10 picks earlier. He will play in the NHL for 10+ years, not much in the top 6, but in the bottom 6 for sure.

I like him and would put in the 10 -15 spot. He was a healthy scratch during the marlies playoff run though.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Lindberg

Lindberg.

 

[htpwn]

Sens fan here, watching how the Sens effect is playing out here. Lindberg should have gone 7-10 picks earlier. He will play in the NHL for 10+ years, not much in the top 6, but in the bottom 6 for sure.

I don't know if it's a Senators effect or just plain unfamiliarity. There's no way in my mind he should be in a neck-and-neck fight with Gauthier (and I like Gauthier). He's definitely on the Leipsic-Leivo level. Not sure he'd go as high as 11 or 14, since guys like Timashov and Neilsen had fantastic years, but yeah, he's being underrated IMO. If he has another strong year, I can see him being in the 10-12 range next year.

 

[Benttheknee]

I don't know if it's a Senators effect or just plain unfamiliarity. There's no way in my mind he should be in a neck-and-neck fight with Gauthier (and I like Gauthier). He's definitely on the Leipsic-Leivo level. Not sure he'd go as high as 11 or 14, since guys like Timashov and Neilsen had fantastic years, but yeah, he's being underrated IMO. If he has another strong year, I can see him being in the 10-12 range next year.

Toronto traded leftovers for Rychel. I guess name recognition won the day with him.

I admit that a few years ago I thought Leivo was a real steal, not now though. I didn't know Lindberg was cut during the playoffs though. I missed that.