Prospect Info: 2019 Capitals Top Prospect #1

[tenken00]

With the 2019 draft and development camp done and finished, what do you think the Caps prospect rankings should be this year? Part of an ongoing series.

Admittedly, I'm not familiar with a lot of them, so it'll be interesting to read what you guys think.

I took this initial list from another site, so feel free to request an add of another prospect!

The requirement is U25, and less than 25 NHL games played.

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[Corby78]

Samsonov due to the fact he has the best chance at becoming all star caliber

 

[twabby]

Voted Samsonov due to his ceiling but I really hate putting him as #1 because while his ceiling is highest, his floor is much lower IMO than Alexeyev and McMichael who look to surely be solid NHL players in the near future.

 

[Stan Galiev]

Def Samsonov. All-Star potential .

 

[Ridley Simon]

I had to say Samsonov. I thought about AA, but he’s really done nothing at the higher levels. IS dominated the AHL for half a season (the most recent half) after he got acclimated. I also thought about VV, but because IS’s ceiling is higher, I went with him.

It’ll be interesting once we get to 3-8. Will be a wide open board, I think (VV, CM, MF, BL, LJ, etc etc)

 

[Bananas]

SamSOnov ainec

 

[Silky mitts]

If it's close I always vote against the goalie

 

[TheFountainhead]

The best goalie prospect in the world of course.

 

[Hivemind]

The best goalie prospect in the world of course.

What does Carter Hart have to do with this poll?

 

[Hivemind]

Voted Samsonov due to his ceiling but I really hate putting him as #1 because while his ceiling is highest, his floor is much lower IMO than Alexeyev and McMichael who look to surely be solid NHL players in the near future.

I don’t really believe there’s such a thing as a “high floor” prospect anymore.

 

[twabby]

I don’t really believe there’s such a thing as a “high floor” prospect anymore.

Maybe not a high floor in absolute terms but in probabilistic terms I think Samsonov's floor is lower than other top prospects in the organization. I could see Samsonov flaming out of the NHL completely based solely on the fact that Samsonov is a goaltender and they are notoriously difficult to project, even the higher end prospects. I think it's far less likely that prospects like Alexeyev or McMichael can't carve out a depth role somewhere in the NHL.

Of course on the flip side it wouldn't shock me to see Samsonov win a Vezina someday due to his physical talent-level but I would be floored if either McMichael or Alexeyev approach something close to MVP status.

That being said I admit I don't follow prospects very closely and could be completely wrong on everything I just typed.

 

[TheFountainhead]

What does Carter Hart have to do with this poll?

Hart’s graduated from prospect status imo, but even comparing the two I think that Samsonov is the more physically gifted tender. That’s obviously not the only thing that defines a goalie, but I’d bet on the upside if it was my choice. Hart’s great too though.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Samsonov, mainly because of Alexeyev's health.

I think Fehervary will be #1 on this list at this time next year, if he isn't already graduated by then.

 

[francaisvolantsparis]

With the 2019 draft and development camp done and finished, what do you think the Caps prospect rankings should be this year? Part of an ongoing series.

Admittedly, I'm not familiar with a lot of them, so it'll be interesting to read what you guys think.

I took this initial list from another site, so feel free to request an add of another prospect!

The requirement is U25, and less than 25 NHL games played.

Thank you for the polls! Voted for Fehervary. Becose why not!

Please,

Add:

Kody Clark (!)
Mitchell Gibson
Joe Snively (!!!)
Bobby Nardella (!!)
Martin Hugo Has
Sebastian Walfridsson

Remove:

Tyler Lewington
Liam O'Brien

Who is that Alexyev guy?

 

[tenken00]

Who is that Alexyev guy?

And I actually wanted to be extra cautious to add 3 e's too

Morning >> me

By the time I realized, it was already too late and you can't change/delete options on the poll. Only add.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

It better be f***ing Samsonov....

 

[racingmoose]

Using prospect to mean potential to be an elite player at their position in the NHL, gotta pick Samsonov at the moment. AA is close.

If we'd be talking most likely to have a solid NHL career, may be a different answer....

 

[hb12xchamps]

Did AJF find HF and vote for himself

 

[AtNightWeFly]

Did AJF find HF and vote for himself

Someone beat me to it and I think it was Sam Spade.

 

[Sam Spade]

Hey, I voted Samsonov.



But I like AJF and would have him around five/six. The things he needs to learn can be taught. 3rd/4th liner with great PK ability. I'll take that out of a 5th rounder.

 

[Silky mitts]

Hey, I voted Samsonov.

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But I like AJF and would have him around five/six. The things he needs to learn can be taught. 3rd/4th liner with great PK ability. I'll take that out of a 5th rounder.

You were gushing about Alexeyev a couple weeks ago, got me hyped, thought you’d go AA.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Did AJF find HF and vote for himself

I bet it was a girl or a folicly challenged man.

 

[Sam Spade]

You were gushing about Alexeyev a couple weeks ago, got me hyped, thought you’d go AA.

Samsonov than AA for me. I do love Alexeyev though, I hope I'm right about him.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

I bet it was a girl or a folicly challenged man.

Or a folicly challenged girl.

 

[francaisvolantsparis]

I'd like to underline that on July 2019 I was one of only two to place Fehervary top prospect. Over Samsonov and Alexeyev.