Prospect Info: Blues Top 20 Prospect List #8

[Bluesnatic27]

Jake Walman takes the #7 spot with a 31 vote lead. He might have had a tough first professional year, but his offensive potential is still rather high with his excellent skating ability and shot. If the last poll was any indicator, this vote should be between Blais, Mikkola, and Foley. But there might be a surprise candidate, so let's find out.

Edit: Niko Mikko... Ugh.

Blues Prospect List:
1) Robert Thomas (92.1%)
2) Jordan Kyrou (87.4%)
3) Ville Husso (56.4%)
4) Klim Kostin (52.0%)
5) Dominik Bokk (73.4%)
6) Jordan Schmaltz (36.8%)
7) Jake Walman (49.0%)

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[Majorityof1]

Hmmmm......decisions, decisions. Who to vote for? I know, the guy I voted for the last 3 polls. <click>

 

[stl76]

Between Foley and "Mikko" for me. Went with Foley, but I could see an argument for Mikkola, Sanford, Blais, Stevens, Perunovich, Fitzpatrick, etc.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Between Foley and Mikkola for me...but leaning towards the guy where it would be fitting to use the below musical instrument to announce his name.

 

[Frenzy31]

I went with Mikkola.

 

[Stealth JD]

Between Foley and Mikkola for me...but leaning towards the guy where it would be fitting to use the below musical instrument to announce his name.

Fun fact:

That is a photo of Blues' prospect and recent 2nd-rounder Scott Perunovich!


Voted Blay

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Fun fact:

That is a photo of Blues' prospect and recent 2nd-rounder Scott Perunovich!


Voted Blay

You can tell because the instrument he’s holding is actually the size of a clarinet.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

Coin flip between Blais and Mikkola for me.

 

[TheBluePenguin]

Hmmmm......decisions, decisions. Who to vote for? I know, the guy I voted for the last 3 polls. <click>

I voted for the same guy for the third time also, Hes going to be chosen one of these damn times

 

[Stealth JD]

At 27:30 of the Rampage show they say Blais was clearly the best player (aside from Husso) on last year's team.
RWtH Live: Mid-Summer Update Extravaganza (It’s a Working Title)

 

[Blanick]

My list from last thread

My next 10 would be.
1.Fitzpatrick (Great season, great camp)

2.Walman (was amazing at prospect camp last year, struggled this year in difficult situation)

3.Blais (Already a NHL tweener IMO)

4.Mikkola (Could leapfrog Walman next year with a strong year in AHL)

5.Toropchenko (Everyone knows how I feel about him, still a long way to go though)

6.Foley (Up and down camp, definitely see the potential though, safe bet to be a bottom 6 NHLer)

7.Reinke (Liked his camp and would be comfortable with him being a bottom pairing injury fill in this year)

8.Sanford (I have never been very high on Sanford, his return from injury last year was very lackluster)

9.Perunovich (Made me a believer in one day at prospect camp, limited viewing stops him from being higher)

10.McGing (Very raw still but showed fantastic instincts during scrimmages, very high hockey IQ)

 

[Blueston]

At 27:30 of the Rampage show they say Blais was clearly the best player (aside from Husso) on last year's team.
RWtH Live: Mid-Summer Update Extravaganza (It’s a Working Title)

Wasn't much else to choose from.

 

[STL fan in MN]

My list from last thread

Agree with Fitz needing to be in the discussion in this tier. I have Foley higher than you but that’s fine.

I’m no goalie expert but of what I’ve seen of Fitz, his tools are very good but he was just clunky and inconsistent. Then the 2 times I saw him in the Memorial Cup, his positioning was way better. I don’t know what happened but if he can continue to refine his game, he certainly has NHL #1 reflexes and skills. No idea on his mental game (which is supremely important for a goalie) but no reason to question it either at this point.

 

[Ranksu]

Voted Niko Mikkola


Where Adam Musil stand out. I haven't see about him since at WJC. He liked a lot of him on that tournament, he looked Center who got good 2-way sense.

But now he isn't Even discussed? What happened to him?

Late bloomer?

 

[converseman54]

Just noticed this but Binnington isn't on the list. Isn't he above Fitzpatrick on the depth chart?

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Just noticed this but Binnington isn't on the list. Isn't he above Fitzpatrick on the depth chart?

I honestly just forgot to put him in.

I’ll put him in next poll.

 

[converseman54]

I honestly just forgot to put him in.

I’ll put him in next poll.

Speaking of Binnington vs Fitzpatrick, who makes the Rampage as Husso's backup next year?

 

[BlueDream]

I ask myself, "who do I have more confidence in having a long career as a bottom 6'er in the NHL between Foley and Blais?"

Foley without a doubt.

 

[LGB51]

Perunovich.

 

[simon IC]

Niki Mikk again for me. Love this prospect!

 

[Novacain]

Speaking of Binnington vs Fitzpatrick, who makes the Rampage as Husso's backup next year?

Binnington was one of the best goalies in the AHL last year, so him.

 

[Klank Loves You]

Misclicked Sanford, wanted Mikkola.

 

[The Note in MI]

Misclicked Sanford, wanted Mikkola.

You can change a vote

 

[Mike Liut]

Blais looks like a career minor leaguer to me. I went Foley over Mikkola. Foley, Mikkola,Sanford for me

 

[wannabebluesplayer]

I went with Fitzpatrick. I think the kid is the real deal in goal. He'll likely challenge Husso or make Husso expendable soon. Foley is nipping at Fitz's heals though. I think he's going to be a decent 3rd line power forward in the NHL soon.