Prospect Info: 4 Amigos: Ranking your Bruins prospects

[DominicT]

I'm sure there will be some disagreements here. Heck, it wasn't even unanimous among the 4 of us.

This isn't like the other prospect rankings you read where one person looks at every team's prospects and ranks the teams from 1-31. This is a ranking of Bruins prospects only and was done by 4 guys who actually have eyes on the targets. When a decision wasn't unanimous, we discussed/debated for hours and came up with a consensus.

2021 Season Bruins Prospects Ranking- Updated | scoutingpost

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[Saxon Eric]

Good read, lots of good info and at this point if people are still complaining about the Lohrei pick they're not being honest with themselves

 

[FREDERIC82FAN]

Too bad roster # 24 is no longer available for Frederic.

 

[ODAAT]

I'm sure there will be some disagreements here. Heck, it wasn't even unanimous among the 4 of us.

This isn't like the other prospect rankings you read where one person looks at every team's prospects and ranks the teams from 1-31. This is a ranking of Bruins prospects only and was done by 4 guys who actually have eyes on the targets. When a decision wasn't unanimous, we discussed/debated for hours and came up with a consensus.

2021 Season Bruins Prospects Ranking- Updated | scoutingpost

thx as always Dom, can`t wait to listen to it soon

 

[member 96824]

Mason Lohrei projects as a top-pair defender with a comparison to Dougie Hamilton.

Not high-end best-case scenario ceiling, but projects...as in if he continues his path that's where he'll end up.

Interesting.

 

[Kegs]

I’m surprised zboril is so far down that list after watching him play. I don’t watch prospects play tho. Just catch highlights here when you guys post. But zboril looking like top 4 nhl defender. Any ways thanks for the list. U would know better then me that’s for sure. If those 4 guys are better then zboril I’d be super surprised. Louzon has some nasty to his game but I really do prefer zboril game. He seems faster and smarter. And his outlet passes are nice. It’s only been two games and I’m sure we will see some growing pains. But to the eye test he looks better then Louzon. I saw some highlights of zboril hammering slap shots too. He fanned on the only slap shot I saw him take at the nhl level. Any ways. Don’t mean to be critical u would know better then me for sure. I’m just bored at home during covid and nothing better to do then offer my opinions.

 

[Blowfish]

Cameron Hughes at 8. Good to see him get some recognition. Curious how the amigos arrived at this decision?

BTW great work Amigos.

 

[DominicT]

Cameron Hughes at 8. Good to see him get some recognition. Curious how the amigos arrived at this decision?

BTW great work Amigos.

Each of us prepared our own list. Where there wasn't an agreement then we would debate it and try and sell each other on our guy. Much like NHL scouts sell their GM on who to draft.

I can tell you there were only 2 players that were unanimous at there respective positional rankings: Jack Studnicka and Kyle Keyser.

I think the greatest debate was over Swayman and Vladar rankings. The vote was split but I think the ultimate tie breaker was that Swayman is better at tracking pucks and plays where as Vladar sometimes loses site and then positioning.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Mason Lohrei projects as a top-pair defender with a comparison to Dougie Hamilton.

Not high-end best-case scenario ceiling, but projects...as in if he continues his path that's where he'll end up.

Interesting.

Lohrei has looked good since being drafted but this is a stretch to me. I mean he's already older than Dougie was when he broke into the NHL and that's before he has even played an NCAA game.

 

[UncleRico]

Would people who have seen more of Beecher play kind of compare him to a more rugged Benoit pulpit type of guy?

 

[DominicT]

I’m surprised zboril is so far down that list after watching him play. I don’t watch prospects play tho. Just catch highlights here when you guys post. But zboril looking like top 4 nhl defender. Any ways thanks for the list. U would know better then me that’s for sure. If those 4 guys are better then zboril I’d be super surprised. Louzon has some nasty to his game but I really do prefer zboril game. He seems faster and smarter. And his outlet passes are nice. It’s only been two games and I’m sure we will see some growing pains. But to the eye test he looks better then Louzon. I saw some highlights of zboril hammering slap shots too. He fanned on the only slap shot I saw him take at the nhl level. Any ways. Don’t mean to be critical u would know better then me for sure. I’m just bored at home during covid and nothing better to do then offer my opinions.

It all came down to what their potential is and what they could become at the NHL level should they reach it.

The question about Zboril has always been his hockey IQ. Sometimes he looks like a genius out there and other times he reverts back to making dumb mistakes. Lauzon has been more consistent in the "playing smart department."

This wasn't based on NHL games, it was based on their complete body of work going back to their draft. You mentioned Zboril's shot. Lauzon has a tremendous shot as well. But he doesn't always use it and tends to go to his repertoire based on what's going on. You look at the last game, he had 4 shots on net. None of them were intended to beat the goaltender but were shot's with a purpose, either to create a rebound or be deflected.

Since Zboril is paired with Miller, his purpose is to transition and help create offense from the backend whereas for Lauzon, he's paired with McAvoy and his job is to let McAvoy look after the offense and he's to take care of the defence.

And Lauzon's offensive abilities are severely underrated. He and Zboril have followed the same path. In the 3 seasons together in the QMJHL, Lauzon has outproduced Zboril at .78 PPG to .65 PPG. Zboril takes the lead in the AHL with .31 PPG to .25 PPG but playing in different roles.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Lohrei has looked good since being drafted but this is a stretch to me. I mean he's already older than Dougie was when he broke into the NHL and that's before he has even played an NCAA game.

I mean, I did explicitly say he’s not Dougie Hamilton, rather he shares similar attributes and packages of skill. I didn’t say anything about his age or path in comparison, either.

 

[Kegs]

It all came down to what their potential is and what they could become at the NHL level should they reach it.

The question about Zboril has always been his hockey IQ. Sometimes he looks like a genius out there and other times he reverts back to making dumb mistakes. Lauzon has been more consistent in the "playing smart department."

This wasn't based on NHL games, it was based on their complete body of work going back to their draft. You mentioned Zboril's shot. Lauzon has a tremendous shot as well. But he doesn't always use it and tends to go to his repertoire based on what's going on. You look at the last game, he had 4 shots on net. None of them were intended to beat the goaltender but were shot's with a purpose, either to create a rebound or be deflected.

Since Zboril is paired with Miller, his purpose is to transition and help create offense from the backend whereas for Lauzon, he's paired with McAvoy and his job is to let McAvoy look after the offense and he's to take care of the defence.

And Lauzon's offensive abilities are severely underrated. He and Zboril have followed the same path. In the 3 seasons together in the QMJHL, Lauzon has outproduced Zboril at .78 PPG to .65 PPG. Zboril takes the lead in the AHL with .31 PPG to .25 PPG but playing in different roles.

Fair. I’ve only seen him play like four games I think. I like zboril more then louzon and vaakananain so far. But it’s super early. I love Louzons game too. They actually both have some nastiness to their game. Sweeney is a master at finding defence at the draft. His forwards not so much IMO. He seems to love 3rd and fourth line forwards at the draft.

 

[mikelvl]

Mason Lohrei projects as a top-pair defender with a comparison to Dougie Hamilton.

Not high-end best-case scenario ceiling, but projects...as in if he continues his path that's where he'll end up.

Interesting.

Does that mean he'll be hypersensitive and demand a trade after Year 3?

 

[Saxon Eric]

Does that mean he'll be hypersensitive and demand a trade after Year 3?

Better draft his brother..

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Thanks for taking the time to do this four Amigos. I am glad to hear that Keyser is still highly thought of. Hope he stays healthy. The defence looks pretty good.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I mean, I did explicitly say he’s not Dougie Hamilton, rather he shares similar attributes and packages of skill. I didn’t say anything about his age or path in comparison, either.

yeah, sorry I was just replying based on how it was characterized in Brad's post. I wasn't able to read the article yet b/c it's blocked at my job.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

yeah, sorry I was just replying based on how it was characterized in Brad's post. I wasn't able to read the article yet b/c it's blocked at my job.

No worries at all, just adding some content and will happily answer or discuss further!

 

[chizzler]

It all came down to what their potential is and what they could become at the NHL level should they reach it.

The question about Zboril has always been his hockey IQ. Sometimes he looks like a genius out there and other times he reverts back to making dumb mistakes. Lauzon has been more consistent in the "playing smart department."

This wasn't based on NHL games, it was based on their complete body of work going back to their draft. You mentioned Zboril's shot. Lauzon has a tremendous shot as well. But he doesn't always use it and tends to go to his repertoire based on what's going on. You look at the last game, he had 4 shots on net. None of them were intended to beat the goaltender but were shot's with a purpose, either to create a rebound or be deflected.

Since Zboril is paired with Miller, his purpose is to transition and help create offense from the backend whereas for Lauzon, he's paired with McAvoy and his job is to let McAvoy look after the offense and he's to take care of the defence.

And Lauzon's offensive abilities are severely underrated. He and Zboril have followed the same path. In the 3 seasons together in the QMJHL, Lauzon has outproduced Zboril at .78 PPG to .65 PPG. Zboril takes the lead in the AHL with .31 PPG to .25 PPG but playing in different roles.

I remember keeping tabs on his offense. That’s why I was waiting for some numbers in Providence. Good write up.

 

[Blowfish]

Thinking Swayman Lohrei Beecher and Zboril will be excellent for the bruins. Other than that I'm not really excited about any of the other prospects. Studnicka and Lauzon would be next on my list.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

We as a board are very lucky to have such a committed and passionate group of Amigos.

Thank you for all you guys do, I enjoy it very much. I may not agree with everything but thats what makes this place great.

 

[KnightofBoston]

did you amigos mean to skip a few prospects in the blurbs below the lists?


I didnt know anything about Mason Lorhei until now and you can categorize me as very excited.

 

[DominicT]

did you amigos mean to skip a few prospects in the blurbs below the lists?


I didnt know anything about Mason Lorhei until now and you can categorize me as very excited.

Yes. It was already too long and we had to edit what we already had or you'd still be reading it.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Yes. It was already too long and we had to edit what we already had or you'd still be reading it.

Yes and also not on the list is Cooper Zech, though if he were on an NHL contract rather than AHL, he likely would have made it.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Yes and also not on the list is Cooper Zech, though if he were on an NHL contract rather than AHL, he likely would have made it.

Ahcan is what I hope Zech becomes