Prospect Info: Bruins top 20 prospects (pre-draft).

[Beesfan]

The chances of Lohrei, Bussi, Lysell, Poitras and Merkulov not being NHL players are virtually nil.

Been following prospects a long time. I've seen quite a few sure shots never make it. Just look at recent guys like Studnicka, Vaakanainen, JFK, Senyshyn, etc. Those names were considered better prospects at the same age than many on your list. At the same time, sometimes prospects further down the chart turn into stars, like Marchand, Krejci and Lucic.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Poitras will be number 1 very shortly.

I hope so, we’ll have to see how his game translates to the pros. That playmaking ability he showed last year has me excited to see what he can do in a year or two.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Been following prospects a long time. I've seen quite a few sure shots never make it. Just look at recent guys like Studnicka, Vaakanainen, JFK, Senyshyn, etc. Those names were considered better prospects at the same age than many on your list. At the same time, sometimes prospects further down the chart turn into stars, like Marchand, Krejci and Lucic.

Oh yeah, I learned my lesson thinking Spooner was the next Savard, then Koko was the next Savard. Seen too many promising prospects over the years fail to make it in the NHL. Doesn’t stop me from getting excited about them but who knows what they’ll turn out to be.

 

[EverettMike]

Poitras will be number 1 very shortly.

If you keep saying this about every Bruins center prospect as you always do eventually you'll be right. So far it hasn't worked out (at all!), but another 20 or 30 years of trying and the odds will turn in your favor.

 

[The don godfather]

If you keep saying this about every Bruins center prospect as you always do eventually you'll be right. So far it hasn't worked out (at all!), but another 20 or 30 years of trying and the odds will turn in your favor.

Kids looking good put up 95 points in the ohl. I'm excited about him .

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Been following prospects a long time. I've seen quite a few sure shots never make it. Just look at recent guys like Studnicka, Vaakanainen, JFK, Senyshyn, etc. Those names were considered better prospects at the same age than many on your list. At the same time, sometimes prospects further down the chart turn into stars, like Marchand, Krejci and Lucic.

Ok but why select Beecher and Lauko then?

 

[Beesfan]

Ok but why select Beecher and Lauko then?

Fair question. Lauko has showed to me that he can play in the NHL. Beecher has too much size and speed not to be able to play on a 4th line somewhere in the NHL.

 

[LouJersey]

Poitras will be number 1 very shortly.

That's like being a 5th grader and best player on the team when the rest are 3rd graders.

What's your top20 prospect list look like?

1 Lohrei
2 Lysell
3 Poitras
4 Merkulov
5 Bussi
6 Locmelis
7 Brunet
8 Gasseau
9 Jellvik
10 Lauko
11 Toporowski
12 McLaughlin
13 Beecher
14 Duran
15 Harrison
16 Kuntar
17 Myrenberg
18 Gallagher
19 Edward
20 Callahan

Bolded means guys who will carve out some sort of NHL career. Mast as well who was missing for some reason,

 

[JOKER 192]

The chances of Lohrei, Bussi, Lysell, Poitras and Merkulov not being NHL players are virtually nil.

Literally all of those could end up not being NHL players.And I'd bet it won't be more than 2 at best.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Literally all of those could end up not being NHL players.And I'd bet it won't be more than 2 at best.

I’d take that bet all day every day. How much?

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I’d take that bet all day every day. How much?

Hmmmmm….. What constitutes an “NHL” player? Has to play one game at least? I’d take it too.

 

[Kegs]

I wonder if anyone will make if hard to cut out of training camp….

 

[Beesfan]

Hmmmmm….. What constitutes an “NHL” player? Has to play one game at least? I’d take it too.

I'd say a player that either plays a complete NHL season (including IR) OR earns a one way NHL contract at any point is an NHL player.

 

[finchster]

Literally all of those could end up not being NHL players.And I'd bet it won't be more than 2 at best.

I've been on this site for 17 years, and the one thing that doesn't change is how prospects are overvalued, and fans have unrealistic projections regarding how many of the team's prospects will make it.

Out of 20 prospects, 5-6 becoming NHL players is realistic, and 7-8 would be good.

If you take any team's top-five prospects, It is almost a guarantee that 2 of them will bust and more likely 3 unless they had many first round picks.

 

[JOKER 192]

I've been on this site for 17 years, and the one thing that doesn't change is how prospects are overvalued, and fans have unrealistic projections regarding how many of the team's prospects will make it.

Out of 20 prospects, 5-6 becoming NHL players is realistic, and 7-8 would be good.

If you take any team's top-five prospects, It is almost a guarantee that 2 of them will bust and more likely 3 unless they had many first round picks.

No kidding. Haven't we been through this enough times to know by now. Prospects are just that, they are something when they are something. It's such a thin line. Sadly most prospects are busts.

 

[Ratty]

Do we add Alec Regula to the list or has he outlived prospect status?

 

[Blowfish]

Very curious where the new guys would fit in the bruins top 15...

 

[PlayMakers]

Do we add Alec Regula to the list or has he outlived prospect status?

He’s 22, just like Lohrei, Merkulov...

I was reading some stuff on him on the Hawks board and he had a few vocal supporters for being in their top 10, fwiw.

 

[LouJersey]

Very curious where the new guys would fit in the bruins top 15...

Reilly Walsh easily top 10. Regula prob too

 

[UConn126]

Locmelis may be my #1 right now. He continues to contribute on the international stage for a Latvian team that is making some noise. Hopefully he can turn into a solid middle 6 guy.

Lysell seems like a high bust-potential prospect. He's not there yet but he's not a lock to pan out the way we all hope.

Lorhei is promising but assuming will take some time to adjust to the pro game.

I haven't followed Poitras at all but given how high everyone in this thread seems to be I oughta go take a look.

 

[DKH]

I’d take that bet all day every day. How much?

Yah easy bet to win do the chariry thing- if got the Salem Animal Shelter donations over the years with bets I’ve made - and everyone was gracious in paying up here

Classy members HF

 

[rocketdan9]

What's your top20 prospect list look like?

1 Lohrei
2 Lysell
3 Poitras
4 Merkulov
5 Bussi
6 Locmelis
7 Brunet
8 Gasseau
9 Jellvik
10 Lauko
11 Toporowski
12 McLaughlin
13 Beecher
14 Duran
15 Harrison
16 Kuntar
17 Myrenberg
18 Gallagher
19 Edward
20 Callahan

Nice list

My list

1. Bussi
2. Lohrei
3. Lysell
4. Poitras
5. Lauko
6. Merkulov
7. Beecher
8. Brunet
9. Locmelis
10. Svedback
11. Walsh
12. Harrison
13. Toporowski
14. Gasseau
15. Kuntar
16. Gallagher
17. Duran
18. Jellvik
19. Edward
20. Mclaughlin

 

[DKH]

Sweeney got Kevan Miller, Krug as college UFA and point guy on Clifton

All three players picked up I wanted for my SIm team in drafts and pretty familiar with all

I’ll be stunned if he doesn’t hit big on one of these guys

Nice list

My list

1. Bussi
2. Lohrei
3. Lysell
4. Poitras
5. Lauko
6. Merkulov
7. Beecher
8. Brunet
9. Locmelis
10. Svedback
11. Walsh
12. Harrison
13. Toporowski
14. Gasseau
15. Kuntar
16. Gallagher
17. Duran
18. Jellvik
19. Edward
20. Mclaughlin

Bruins top 6 legit