Prospect Info: 2021-22 Prospect Thread PART II(CHL, NCAA, Europe)

[UncleRisto]

What happened to Bowers' production with the Eagles? Is he injured or just done?

 

[tigervixxxen]

He played on the 4th line. He did have 4 points in 4 playoff games when they let him play after Sherwood got suspended tho.

 

[Gruyeriev]

He played on the 4th line. He did have 4 points in 4 playoff games when they let him play after Sherwood got suspended tho.

Did they let him walk?

 

[AvsFan2123]

Did they let him walk?

He got his Qualifying Offer but there hasn’t been any news past that yet. He’s their only remaining RFA that was qualified who hasn’t signed yet. Just gotta wait and see.

 

[Richard88]

Behrens' on the top pair:

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Scott Wheeler just dropped his top 32 draft prospects and thinks the Avs are taking Theo Lindstein.

2023 NHL Draft top 32 prospects; Scott Wheeler's preseason rankings

32. Theo Lindstein — LHD, Brynäs IF, 6-feet​

Lindstein is a well-rounded defenceman who has already played SHL games. The statistical profile isn’t particularly strong but his numbers are also reflective of a Brynas J20 team that struggled to score on the whole last year. Lindstein is a two-way type who skates well, plays with a great deal of poise and control, and does a good job managing the play in possession (whether that’s leading exits and outlets or patrolling the line) and picking his spots to attack. He’s also just solid defensively, with a good stick and strong positioning in man-to-man situations. I know they think the world of him with Brynas.​

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I might've made up the part about him thinking the Avs are taking Theo....but we are drafting from the 32 spot again right?

 

[The Kingslayer]

Scott Wheeler just dropped his top 32 draft prospects and thinks the Avs are taking Theo Lindstein.

2023 NHL Draft top 32 prospects; Scott Wheeler's preseason rankings

32. Theo Lindstein — LHD, Brynäs IF, 6-feet​

Lindstein is a well-rounded defenceman who has already played SHL games. The statistical profile isn’t particularly strong but his numbers are also reflective of a Brynas J20 team that struggled to score on the whole last year. Lindstein is a two-way type who skates well, plays with a great deal of poise and control, and does a good job managing the play in possession (whether that’s leading exits and outlets or patrolling the line) and picking his spots to attack. He’s also just solid defensively, with a good stick and strong positioning in man-to-man situations. I know they think the world of him with Brynas.​

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I might've made up the part about him thinking the Avs are taking Theo....but we are drafting from the 32 spot again right?

Avs might be picking #1 with Georgiev as starter and Compher as 2C and EVERYONE else hung over until March.

 

[dmac7719]

Scott Wheeler just dropped his top 32 draft prospects and thinks the Avs are taking Theo Lindstein.

2023 NHL Draft top 32 prospects; Scott Wheeler's preseason rankings

32. Theo Lindstein — LHD, Brynäs IF, 6-feet​

Lindstein is a well-rounded defenceman who has already played SHL games. The statistical profile isn’t particularly strong but his numbers are also reflective of a Brynas J20 team that struggled to score on the whole last year. Lindstein is a two-way type who skates well, plays with a great deal of poise and control, and does a good job managing the play in possession (whether that’s leading exits and outlets or patrolling the line) and picking his spots to attack. He’s also just solid defensively, with a good stick and strong positioning in man-to-man situations. I know they think the world of him with Brynas.​

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I might've made up the part about him thinking the Avs are taking Theo....but we are drafting from the 32 spot again right?

Doubt the Avs draft in the first round for this draft. Fully expect the 1st to be moved at some point before the draft to upgrade the team now

 

[The Kingslayer]

Doubt the Avs draft in the first round for this draft. Fully expect the 1st to be moved at some point before the draft to upgrade the team now

Avs would be wise to hold onto the 1st this year or at the very least have it Top 10 protected.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I actually think the Avs keep that pick. Burning a first at the deadline is something Sakic hasn’t done, don’t think they start now.

 

[McMetal]

2023 is going to be a really deep draft, I think '23 1sts are going to be harder to find on the table than usual at next year's deadline. I wouldn't put it past them to move it, but I think they hesitate more than usual.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Avs might be picking #1 with Georgiev as starter and Compher as 2C and EVERYONE else hung over until March.

Avs would be wise to hold onto the 1st this year or at the very least have it Top 10 protected.

I actually think the Avs keep that pick. Burning a first at the deadline is something Sakic hasn’t done, don’t think they start now.

I whole-heartedly agree. The Avs absolutely need to keep a first to spend at some point soon to try and get a little higher talent level player back into the prospect pool. In order to have cheap ELC depth players, you need to have quality players in the pipeline.

@The Kingslayer You know I love ya brother. I only pick on people I like. I ignore the rest. But we are picking 32 next summer.

 

[Gruyeriev]

You’ve got to throw Wade a bone. You can’t promote him and give him a 5th and a 7th every year. Good young players on ELCs would go a long way to balance out our top heavy roster.

 

[The Kingslayer]

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I whole-heartedly agree. The Avs absolutely need to keep a first to spend at some point soon to try and get a little higher talent level player back into the prospect pool. In order to have cheap ELC depth players, you need to have quality players in the pipeline.

@The Kingslayer You know I love ya brother. I only pick on people I like. I ignore the rest. But we are picking 32 next summer.

We will see lol I have no faith in Georgiev and Compher/Rantanen/Newhook as 2C. They should make the playoffs if healthy but thats about it. Figure it out after this season and make another run.

 

[Richard88]

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I whole-heartedly agree. The Avs absolutely need to keep a first to spend at some point soon to try and get a little higher talent level player back into the prospect pool. In order to have cheap ELC depth players, you need to have quality players in the pipeline.

@The Kingslayer You know I love ya brother. I only pick on people I like. I ignore the rest. But we are picking 32 next summer.

If the Avs are picking 32nd that must mean that they'll be sellers at the deadline and acquire Tampa's 2023 1st.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I'm thinking @Sea Eagles needs to come in here and spread a little sunshine for y'all.

Seriously, CMac will do something before the deadline to shore up the center position if necessary. Most likely via trade in season.

Lehk-Newhook-Rants

That line should theoretically work. Newhook certainly doesn't have to do everything by himself with those two. And he is crafty/sneaky with some of his passing which these two should be able to capitalize on at a much higher clip than his normal linemates. Although, you certainly don't want to go into the post-season without having this proven so give it a go, try different combos if it doesn't work. Give JTC, Meyers and Rants a chance. If something clicks, great! If not, then at least we tried to solve it internally and CMac will just have to make a trade to get a better option for the playoffs. Hopefully a fairly big deal for an RFA with term or an expiring RFA we can guarantee re-signing.

 

[CalderKing21]

Avs might be picking #1 with Georgiev as starter and Compher as 2C and EVERYONE else hung over until March.

That would require damn near every star on the Avs to miss the entire season. C'mon now.

 

[Iceberg]

Avs might be picking #1 with Georgiev as starter and Compher as 2C and EVERYONE else hung over until March.

You can now include MacKinnon being traded.

 

[UnkleKraker]

I'm thinking @Sea Eagles needs to come in here and spread a little sunshine for y'all.

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Seriously, CMac will do something before the deadline to shore up the center position if necessary. Most likely via trade in season.

Lehk-Newhook-Rants

That line should theoretically work. Newhook certainly doesn't have to do everything by himself with those two. And he is crafty/sneaky with some of his passing which these two should be able to capitalize on at a much higher clip than his normal linemates. Although, you certainly don't want to go into the post-season without having this proven so give it a go, try different combos if it doesn't work. Give JTC, Meyers and Rants a chance. If something clicks, great! If not, then at least we tried to solve it internally and CMac will just have to make a trade to get a better option for the playoffs. Hopefully a fairly big deal for an RFA with term or an expiring RFA we can guarantee re-signing.

People forget that Newhook certainly flashed at times.

 

[The Kingslayer]

That would require damn near every star on the Avs to miss the entire season. C'mon now.

Its the Avs. That can happen.

People forget that Newhook certainly flashed at times.

For sure. I really hope he put in time refining his skating. I didnt understand what @henchman24 was harping on about when it came to his skating until I actually watched him this season.

 

[Balthazar]

 

[Cypher]

Is Behrens not good enough to crack the top7 D?

 

[Sea Eagles]

I'm thinking @Sea Eagles needs to come in here and spread a little sunshine for y'all.

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Seriously, CMac will do something before the deadline to shore up the center position if necessary. Most likely via trade in season.

Lehk-Newhook-Rants

That line should theoretically work. Newhook certainly doesn't have to do everything by himself with those two. And he is crafty/sneaky with some of his passing which these two should be able to capitalize on at a much higher clip than his normal linemates. Although, you certainly don't want to go into the post-season without having this proven so give it a go, try different combos if it doesn't work. Give JTC, Meyers and Rants a chance. If something clicks, great! If not, then at least we tried to solve it internally and CMac will just have to make a trade to get a better option for the playoffs. Hopefully a fairly big deal for an RFA with term or an expiring RFA we can guarantee re-signing.

Firstly, I'll say I want Kadri to come back for us. But what I will say is this: Kadri was injured for an eight straight game stretch at one point this past season, and we went:

WIN: 3-2 vs. Penguins
WIN: 6-4 vs. Penguins
WIN: 5-4 vs. Jets
WIN: 2-1 vs. Oilers
WIN: 9-3 vs. Kings
WIN: 3-1 vs. Devils
WIN: 7-4 vs. Hurricanes
LOSS: 3-2 vs. Capitals

He THEN missed 4 playoff games with his thumb, and we went

WIN: 6-5 vs. Oilers
WIN: 4-3 vs. Lightning
WIN: 7-0 vs. Lightning
LOSS: 6-2 vs. Lightning

He also missed a further two games (but I "think" we won those as well. )

Therefore, it appears our team does have the ability to win without his presence (in fact going 12-2-0 against some of the best teams in the league). I wouldn't stress about our ability to dominate with who we have covering 2C - the stats above don't lie.

Extrapolate that out, that's a 141 point season, and we are easily winning the presidents trophy.

Also, get ready for AVS to go back-to-back (bank it !!)

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

There are still a lot of unsigned UFAs out there, and several trade candidates that haven't been moved. Avs have $3.9M in cap space to work with, and I don't expect CMac/Joe to just sit on that with a glaring hole at 2C, even with the potential bonus monies to be paid Newhook and Byram.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]