2018-2019 CHL/NCAA/Euro Prospects Thread

[Redux91]

1 g and 2 a so far

Getting a lil scary here lol... getting a lil galchenyuk on sarnia circa 2012 here

 

[Adam Michaels]

HABS PROSPECTS WATCH
05/11/2018 - 11/11/2018

EUROPE THIS WEEK
Alexander Romanov (No games played - at CAN/RUS Series)
Jesse Ylönen (No games played - at 4 Nations Tournament)
Jacob Olofsson (No games played - at 4 Nations Tournament)
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Season Stats

PLAYER	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS
Alexander Romanov	CSKA Moscow (KHL)	21	0	1	1
Jesse Ylönen	Pelicans (Liiga)	18	4	2	6
Jacob Olofsson	Timra IK (SHL)	13	2	4	6

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

CHL THIS WEEK
Cameron Hillis (2 GP - 0G - 1A - 1 PTS)
Allan McShane (2 GP - 0G - 0A - 0 PTS)
Nick Suzuki (2 GP - 3G - 2A - 5 PTS)
Samuel Houde (3 GP - 0G - 0A - 0 PTS)
Joël Teasdale (2 GP - 0G - 2A - 2 PTS)
Cole Fonstad (1 GP - 0G - 0A - 0 PTS)
Josh Brook (1 GP - 0G - 1A - 1 PTS)
Scott Walford (2 GP - 1G - 1A - 2 PTS)
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Season Stats

PLAYER​	TEAM​	GP​	G​	A​	PTS​
Cameron Hillis​	Guelph Storm (OHL)​	19​	3​	8​	12​
Allan McShane​	Oshawa Generals (OHL)​	13​	3​	5​	8​
Nick Suzuki​	Owen Sound Attack (OHL)​	18​	16​	14​	30​
Samuel Houde​	Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)​	21​	5​	9​	14​
Joël Teasdale​	Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)​	20​	9​	13​	22​
Cole Fonstad​	Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)​	18​	5​	9​	14​
Josh Brook​	Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)​	13​	5​	11​	16​
Scott Walford​	Victoria Royals (WHL)​	14​	1​	6​	7​

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

COLLEGE THIS WEEK
Ryan Poehling (2 GP - 0G - 4A - 4 PTS)
Jack Gorniak (2 GP - 1G - 0A - 1 PTS)
Jordan Harris (2 GP - 0G - 0A - 0 PTS)
Brett Stapley (2 GP - 1G - 2A - 3 PTS)
Nikolas Koberstein (2 GP - 0G - 1A - 1 PTS)
Arvid Henrikson (2 GP - 0G- 0A - 0 PTS)
Cayden Primeau (2 GP - 2W)
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Season Stats

PLAYER​	TEAM​	GP​	G​	A​	PTS​
Ryan Poehling​	St. Cloud State Univ. (NCAA - NCHC)​	10​	3​	9​	12​
Jack Gorniak​	Univ. of Wisconsin (NCAA - Big Ten)​	10​	1​	1​	2​
Jordan Harris​	Northeastern Univ. (NCAA - Hockey East)​	10​	1​	2​	3​
Brett Stapley​	Denver University (NCAA - NCHC)​	8​	2​	6​	8​
Nikolas Koberstein​	Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks (NCAA - WCHC)​	10​	0​	1​	1​
Arvid Henrikson​	Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)​	13​	0​	0​	0​

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

PLAYER	TEAM	GP	RECORD	GAA	SV%
Cayden Primeau	Northeastern Univ. (NCAA - Hockey East)	10	6-3-1	2.68	.909

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

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[FrankMTL]

Getting a lil scary here lol... getting a lil galchenyuk on sarnia circa 2012 here

I was thinking the exact same thing, only difference being that Galchenyuk did it in D+1 and Suzuki is in his D+2 but still...it's to the point where I'm disappointed when he gets less than 2 points in game.

 

[Dongstoppable]

Good start for Stapely, anyone think we've got something there? Never seen him play, his BCHL numbers aren't amazing but maybe a hidden gem?

 

[Adam Michaels]

I was thinking the exact same thing, only difference being that Galchenyuk did it in D+1 and Suzuki is in his D+2 but still...it's to the point where I'm disappointed when he gets less than 2 points in game.

Suzuki's been doing this for three years straight. So he did it in his draft year, his D+1, and now continuing that in his D+2.

 

[Vachon23]

Someone watch Ylonen ? How his he doing ? His he a Collberg or a Lehkonen

 

[FrankMTL]

Suzuki's been doing this for three years straight. So he did it in his draft year, his D+1, and now continuing that in his D+2.

Ya I didn't express myself properly. I just meant that when I'm looking at the scores, just like after we drafted Galchenyuk, I'm disappointed when he gets less than 2 points.

I know he's been doing good since his draft year, but he seems to be bringing it to another level this year which is normally considering he's 19 and growing as a player

 

[Bacchus1]

I’m not so worried about Suzuki as with Chucky. I think we rushed Chucky, which was one issue. The otherside was that he had a bit of ego problems, but from what I’ve heard, Suzuki is well balanced. I think it also helps that we didn’t draft him. I’m hoping that Poehling and Suzuki get at least some time in the AHL, unless they pull a KK in the first 10 games of the season.

 

[canadiensnation]

Someone watch Ylonen ? How his he doing ? His he a Collberg or a Lehkonen

Neither, he has speed to kill, better vision and skills then both.

Good start for Stapely, anyone think we've got something there? Never seen him play, his BCHL numbers aren't amazing but maybe a hidden gem?

He's got some offensive flair, good playmaking ability but it's still too early to call at this point.

 

[montreal]

Good start for Stapely, anyone think we've got something there? Never seen him play, his BCHL numbers aren't amazing but maybe a hidden gem?

too early to say, he's off to a great start and I was impressed that he had such a good series against what may be the best team in the NCAA. He's clearly got offensive skills but needs to get stronger and work on his defensive game. He's at a top program so we'll see how it goes.

Someone watch Ylonen ? How his he doing ? His he a Collberg or a Lehkonen

saw him twice this year, 4 games last year and will watch 2 more this week. He does remind me a bit of Kristo, Collberg, he's got that speed and shot, wasn't too impressed with his IQ and defensive game but need to see more. Not saying he'll end up that way, but then again I thought both Kristo and Collberg would be NHLers as Kristo killed it in the NCAA, he had 97 pts in his last 2 years. Collberg is looking better this year, he's got the same amount of points that he had all of last year in less then half the games so maybe he's starting to put it together.

 

[Legend123]

We need our 2018 picks to start picking up the pace. No one is particularly doing great other than KK. Im thinking along the lines of Fonstad, Houde, McShane, and Hillis (esp him).

 

[Adam Michaels]

We need our 2018 picks to start picking up the pace. No one is particularly doing great other than KK. Im thinking along the lines of Fonstad, Houde, McShane, and Hillis (esp him).

McShane missed a bunch of games due to injury. He just returned this week, playing two games. I wouldn't be surprised if he needs a little bit of time before he starts putting up points again. Before he returned these last two games, he was at 8 points in 11 games. Not too bad.

Hillis has picked it up lately. After only putting up 4 points in his first 12 games, he has 8 points in his last 7 games. He did the same last season. He was off to slow start in terms of production before going for more than a PPG pace the final 45 or so games.

Fonstad's production may look decent overall as he has 14 points in 18 games. The issue is that he started off so hot and he's gotten really cold. Prince Albert is the best team in the CHL right now and they score a lot of goals. It's disappointing to see that Fonstad isn't a part of that game in game out.

Same for Houde. He had a real strong October going with 10 points in 11 games. So far in November, he has 2 points in 6 games. He's got skill as he's already had a few highlight reel goals. But like you, I'd like to see more consistency.

As for some of the Euro players from the 2018 class, I think some more context is needed for these players. For example, Romanov being an 18-year old rookie in the KHL and playing for the top team in the league and not looking out of place is a very good thing. Olofsson picked it up since coming back from injury. And Ylönen is slowly finding his way. Both Olofsson and Ylönen played in the second division last year so playing in the top league is even more of an adjustment.

 

[Legend123]

McShane missed a bunch of games due to injury. He just returned this week, playing two games. I wouldn't be surprised if he needs a little bit of time before he starts putting up points again. Before he returned these last two games, he was at 8 points in 11 games. Not too bad.

Hillis has picked it up lately. After only putting up 4 points in his first 12 games, he has 8 points in his last 7 games. He did the same last season. He was off to slow start in terms of production before going for more than a PPG pace the final 45 or so games.

Fonstad's production may look decent overall as he has 14 points in 18 games. The issue is that he started off so hot and he's gotten really cold. Prince Albert is the best team in the CHL right now and they score a lot of goals. It's disappointing to see that Fonstad isn't a part of that game in game out.

Same for Houde. He had a real strong October going with 10 points in 11 games. So far in November, he has 2 points in 6 games. He's got skill as he's already had a few highlight reel goals. But like you, I'd like to see more consistency.

As for some of the Euro players from the 2018 class, I think some more context is needed for these players. For example, Romanov being an 18-year old rookie in the KHL and playing for the top team in the league and not looking out of place is a very good thing. Olofsson picked it up since coming back from injury. And Ylönen is slowly finding his way. Both Olofsson and Ylönen played in the second division last year so playing in the top league is even more of an adjustment.

I agree with you that more patience is needed. I just wished we had picked Nordgren instead of Hillis and still not sure if Romanov was the right pick after Wilde was still on board.
Either way, lets hope they all start rolling and finish strong!

 

[Asamu]

I wanted to know if someone has any updates on Arvid Henrikson? I know that he's a defensive D so it won't help me to do follow his progression pointwise. Also, hockeydb says that he's 6'3, 178lbs while capfriendly says 6'5, 209lbs. Finally, have you guys seen any progression on his side? This pick is so intriguing...thx in advance!

 

[montreal]

We need our 2018 picks to start picking up the pace. No one is particularly doing great other than KK. Im thinking along the lines of Fonstad, Houde, McShane, and Hillis (esp him).

I'm not worried, Pronman loved our draft.

 

[Favster]

How has Cayden Primeau looked so far this year? I know it's a small sample size but his GAA and SV% seem to have taken a small dip? Has he looked as sharp?

 

[montreal]

How has Cayden Primeau looked so far this year? I know it's a small sample size but his GAA and SV% seem to have taken a small dip? Has he looked as sharp?

no he's struggled a bit

 

[greyboy67]

no he's struggled a bit

Hopefully, it's just a sophomore slump.

 

[canadiensnation]

How has Cayden Primeau looked so far this year? I know it's a small sample size but his GAA and SV% seem to have taken a small dip? Has he looked as sharp?

He's played alright, he had one lights out game and all the rest have been average or below average. Keep in mind they have a young defense core and not as much firepower upfront.

I wanted to know if someone has any updates on Arvid Henrikson? I know that he's a defensive D so it won't help me to do follow his progression pointwise. Also, hockeydb says that he's 6'3, 178lbs while capfriendly says 6'5, 209lbs. Finally, have you guys seen any progression on his side? This pick is so intriguing...thx in advance!

Physically he's in good shape, good skater for his size (6’-5”) but hasn't show much at all. I don't think he'll turn out to be a full time player but I also don't want to completely write him off . If anything he could become a depth AHL or full time ECHLer .

 

[canadiensnation]

Romanov showing off his strength..

 

[montreal]

Hopefully, it's just a sophomore slump.

it's early yet, but he's given up 15 goals in his last 4 games and the one game he let in only 2 was against a weaker UConn team. Some of it's been some bad rebounds, but a lot of it has been poor defensive play too, screening him, not picking up someone while on the PK. But he's near the bottom of the NCAA in goalie stats.

But we'll see how it goes for him this year, they don't need to rush him so another year in the NCAA wouldn't hurt. He's technically sound and seems very calm back there like Price in that he doesn't move around a lot, doesn't seem to show frustration. I still like him a good bit although I wanted to keep Hawkey as I said last season I thought he was our most underrate prospect and was going to have a big year. He's one of the top rated goalies so far this year.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Prospects in action today:

- Ylönen @ 11:30AM ET
- Olofsson @ 1PM ET

Coming out of their 4 Nations Tournament, we'll see if they play or are given some rest.

- Brook @ 8PM ET

- Romanov vs. Teasdale in the Russia vs. QMJHL @ 7PM ET

 

[Belial]

Romanov showing off his strength..

Kid is extremely solid on his skates and just seems to be built thick. Reminds of a guy like Bouillon, he was not big but strong as hell.

 

[WinterLion]

Romanov showing off his strength..

That should make some of those draft junkies happy! Not a lot of love for Noel around here last year if I remember correctly.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just to confirm, Ylönen is not in Pelicans' line-up today.

We'll see if Timra will give Olofsson a rest also or if they will play him.