Prospect Info: 2017-18 Flyers Prospects - Top 30 SKATERS, #15

[Curufinwe]

1. Patrick, Nolan ~ C - 98%
2. Sanheim, Travis ~ LHD - 74%
3. Lindblom, Oskar ~ LW/RW - 64%
4. Myers, Phil ~ RHD - 80%
5. Rubtsov, German ~ C/W - 53%
6. Morin, Sam ~ LHD - 78%
7. Frost, Morgan ~ C/LW - 50%
8. Allison, Wade ~ RW - 35%
9. Hagg, Robert ~ LHD - 38%
10. Vorobyev, Mikhail ~ C - 51%
11. Ratcliffe, Isaac ~ LW - 51%
12. Laczynski, Tanner ~ C - 37%
13. Friedman, Mark ~ RHD - 42%
14. Laberge, Pascal ~ C/RW - 69%


Amorosa, Terrance ~ LHD
Aube-Kubel, Nicolas ~ RW/LW
Bardreau, Cole ~ C
Bernhardt, David ~ LHD
Bunnaman, Connor ~ C/LW
Cates, Noah ~ LW
Drake, David ~ LHD
Fazleev, Radel ~ C
Goulbourne, Tyrell ~ LW
Hogberg, Linus ~ LHD
Kalynuk, Wyatt ~ LHD
Kase, David ~ W/C
Leier, Taylor ~ LW
Lycksell, Olle ~ C
Marody, Cooper ~ C
Martel, Danick ~ LW/RW
Salinitri, Anthony ~ C
Strome, Matthew ~ LW
Sushko, Maxim ~ RW
Twarynski, Carson ~ LW
Vecchione, Mike ~ C
Warren, Brendan ~ LW
Willcox, Reece ~ RHD

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[Chinatown88]

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[Tripod]

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I think he has a big year this year.

 

[Rebels57]

Went with NAK this round

Hoping he gets top 6 minutes this season

 

[Striiker]

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I think he has a big year this year.

I don't see anyone named Wilbur on this list...

 

[Chinatown88]

I don't see anyone named Wilbur on this list...

I don't see a Babe either.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

I went Strome. I was thinking Leier or NAK but Strome seems to have a higher ceiling.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

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I think he has a big year this year.

Strome?

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Strome?

So it wasn't just me.

 

[David St Hubbins]

Really? NAK over Bunny? I am depressed

 

[Stizzle]

I went with Linus Hogberg even though I've never even seen him play. That should change in a couple weeks once the WJ Summer Showcase airs on TSN. He's still only 18 and has a year of SHL play under his belt. The reports seem to indicate raw talent and he was our scouts sleeper pick last draft.

I think there are a lot of super reasonable choices left. The one choice I am critical of is Vecchione. He's turning 25 this season and unless Hextall makes a trade, Vecchione is destined for the AHL. He doesn't have much appeal for me considering how many intriguing young guys are still on the board. In all honesty, I'd even rather throw my vote to an unknown kid with upside like Cates or Lycksell than vote Vecchione. I'd consider them a more valuable prospect.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I went with Linus Hogberg even though I've never even seen him play. That should change in a couple weeks once the WJ Summer Showcase airs on TSN. He's still only 18 and has a year of SHL play under his belt. The reports seem to indicate raw talent and he was our scouts sleeper pick last draft.

I think there are a lot of super reasonable choices left. The one choice I am critical of is Vecchione. He's turning 25 this season and unless Hextall makes a trade, Vecchione is destined for the AHL. He doesn't have much appeal for me considering how many intriguing young guys are still on the board. In all honesty, I'd even rather throw my vote to an unknown kid with upside like Cates or Lycksell than vote Vecchione. I'd consider them a more valuable prospect.

I 100% agree with both points, except that I would have Bunny first, then Actual Hog (not Strome).

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Really? NAK over Bunny? I am depressed

I'm furious. I'm sh**ting roasted carrots.

 

[GapToothedWonder]

Not to crap on Bunnyman but AK had 2 38 goal seasons has a good motor and a decent 2 way game no? I think his numbers from his first AHL season have made people forget how excited we were for him as a junior

 

[Rebels57]

Not to crap on Bunnyman but AK had 2 38 goal seasons has a good motor and a decent 2 way game no? I think his numbers from his first AHL season have made people forget how excited we were for him as a junior

Hes still a solid prospect. He just needs the opportunity to shine. If Gordon doesnt give him (and other 2nd year Phantoms prospects) more responsibility then Hextall needs to step in and cut out the tumor.

 

[Patrick Division]

Kosorenkov, Ivan ~ RW

 

[Jray42]

Wow, so far this poll is a lot closer than I thought it would be. Count me in for team NAK

 

[tymed]

Strome for me here easily. He's got too many unteachable tools. If he can get his skating to improve, which I'm fine betting on, then he flies up the list.

His upside is higher than NAK imo but I can understand voting on him.

The Bunnaman votes make no sense at all though, unless people are just joking around at this point I guess.

 

[deadhead]

Tough, Bunny Man had nice numbers, but AK had two 38 goal seasons post-draft. Last year was learning to play NHL defense. Could go either way. But AK has two solid post-draft seasons as a scorer and his AHL year shouldn't count against him. This could easily flip flop next year.

I'll go NAK because I think he's better than he looked in the AHL, paid his dues and should shine. Bunny Man has a solid tool kit, but he'd be chasing AK all night.

 

[Alex91]

I went with Linus Hogberg even though I've never even seen him play. That should change in a couple weeks once the WJ Summer Showcase airs on TSN. He's still only 18 and has a year of SHL play under his belt. The reports seem to indicate raw talent and he was our scouts sleeper pick last draft.

I think there are a lot of super reasonable choices left. The one choice I am critical of is Vecchione. He's turning 25 this season and unless Hextall makes a trade, Vecchione is destined for the AHL. He doesn't have much appeal for me considering how many intriguing young guys are still on the board. In all honesty, I'd even rather throw my vote to an unknown kid with upside like Cates or Lycksell than vote Vecchione. I'd consider them a more valuable prospect.

I think their is a high possibility that Vecchione has the greatest odds to make some type of an impact at the NHL level then anyone left. His ceiling isn't high, but he isn't far off from being a 4C who can win draws with good forechecking skills for his size and a possible scoring touch.

Highest ceiling wise, id prob go with Strome. He is a step away from a top 6 prospect imo.

 

[Flyerfan13]

I voted for bunny man we r at #15 on our prospect board and we r talking about top 6 potential. #future is bright

 

[FlyTimmo]

AK vs. Bunnyman at #15. The depth is incredible.

Also the B.Schenn trade is growing on me by the day. We can give our young prospects more opportunities and we add Frost + a 1st in what looks like a deep draft.

 

[Magua]

I think there are a lot of super reasonable choices left. The one choice I am critical of is Vecchione. He's turning 25 this season and unless Hextall makes a trade, Vecchione is destined for the AHL. He doesn't have much appeal for me considering how many intriguing young guys are still on the board. In all honesty, I'd even rather throw my vote to an unknown kid with upside like Cates or Lycksell than vote Vecchione. I'd consider them a more valuable prospect.

I think I have at least 6 more players before I'd vote for Vecchione: NAK, Bunnaman, Hogberg, Strome, Cates, probably Kase.....maybe Lycksell because I'm a sucker for Grundberg sleeper picks. I could probably think of another prospect or two tbh. Vecchione probably gets my vote when I don't see anyone jumping out at me.

It's hard to ignore he's turning 25 this season, and his ceiling is pretty capped on this team and perhaps otherwise. He's not getting beyond 4C or perhaps 3W. His ceiling is probably "versatile bottom 6," more likely a 4th liner, not that there's anything wrong with that. But Vecchione is the same age as Couturier......and he's always played above age at various competition levels, which padded his stats. We'll get an understanding of him this year against pros. I look at a guy like Leier, who is 1 year younger and has proven more as a pro, and think his profile is pretty similar, and I don't think he's much beyond a 4th liner. And I wouldn't vote for him anywhere near here. I think Vecchione has that new car smell compared to some guys.

Kosorenkov, Ivan ~ RW

I'd be curious where he'd go if the Flyers drafted him, or if we knew he signed. Wonder if he'd squeak into the top 20.

 

[dats81]

David Kase for me based on skill and upside.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I went with NAK like I have for a few picks now. It looks like he's going to likely win this one.

I got Bunnaman next. A big body who knows how to get the danger areas & use his size/hands/shot to score goals. He plays a responsible game off the puck & could have a shot sticking down the middle going forward.