Prospect Info: //#3 Tiebreaker// HFStars 2014 Top-20

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[TangoMcBride]

J-Dick

 

[TrillMike]

Oleksiak

 

[piqued]

Personally I'm the most concerned about Oleksiak's future as I have been since his draft. What I saw during the Calder Cup run didn't inspire tons of confidence, with the caveat that playing as much as he did on a championship team is an achievement in and of itself. Midway through the year he was in my top 3 but has since fallen out of my top 5. He's a real tough prospect to get a handle on, as he's not really following the path of being a defensive stalwart first and foremost. I swear when I watch him I see a player whose strengths veer toward the offensive side of the game even though the accompanying point production hasn't panned out yet either. Most of all I'm worried that his decision making in his own zone doesn't happen at NHL speeds.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Jason wins.

 

[Klockis]

Personally I'm the most concerned about Oleksiak's future as I have been since his draft. What I saw during the Calder Cup run didn't inspire tons of confidence, with the caveat that playing as much as he did on a championship team is an achievement in and of itself. Midway through the year he was in my top 3 but has since fallen out of my top 5. He's a real tough prospect to get a handle on, as he's not really following the path of being a defensive stalwart first and foremost. I swear when I watch him I see a player whose strengths veer toward the offensive side of the game even though the accompanying point production hasn't panned out yet either. Most of all I'm worried that his decision making in his own zone doesn't happen at NHL speeds.

Agree 100%.

 

[Rune Forumwalker]

Both seem very even, but going with Oleksiak just because he is closer to the NHL.

 

[Zrhutch]

Going with Dickinson based on gut, but by no means should anyone be down on Oleksiak. His development is right on track in regards to his size.

 

[Satan]

Dickinson. Complete package.

Not confident in Oleksiak.

 

[Primetimey*]

Devin Shore.

 

[Kipper 17]

I voted for Oleksiak the first rime around. After reading through everyones discussion about these two (especially Starry Knights comments about Dickinson) I'm changing my vote to Dickinson. He has high end skating, skill and two way ability which almost guarantees he will make an impact in the NHL. I believe he will be a very good top 6 player whether it be on the wing or at center.

 

[Starry Knight]

It seems I've been pumping Dickinson's tires too much. Vote Oleksiak, Dickinson sucks

 

[Ogi1Kenobi]

Dickinson is the full package.

 

[MetalGodAOD*]

Oleksiak stagnated last year, and he's going to drop some spots because of it. J-Dick all the way.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Yeah, I voted Dickinson. I've seen flashes of great play from Oleksiak, but I worry he'll never quite put it together. He lacks consistency and I'm not convinced he made big gains from last year.

 

[Hull Fan]

I couldn't vote in this poll but I wouldn't have voted for either here at #3. Dickinson is ahead of Oleksiak for me though.