Prospect Info: Coyotes Top Prospects 2016 - #3

[BlazingBlueAnt]

DeAngelo has the skill set to be a top 5 offensive Dman. Question is if he can put things together and not be a moron.

Value for 37 is incredible

 

[RABBIT]

DeAngelo has the skill set to be a top 5 offensive Dman. Question is if he can put things together and not be a moron.

Value for 37 is incredible

He's #77 now.

 

[BlazingBlueAnt]

He's #77 now.

I meant we traded pick #37

 

[hbk]

Well, your opinion is encouraging.

Keep in mind that there was a time where I would gladly pay money just to watch David Tanabe skate. Certain players draw your eye to them; especially skilled D.

 

[Jakey53]

Ah. Yes. DeAngelo. He's up there for sure.

I'm thinking...

1. Strome
2. Dvorak
3. Chychrun
4. Keller
5/6. Fischer/DeAngelo
7. Perlini
8. MacInnis
9. Dineen
10. Samuelsson
11. Merkley
12. Wood

This list is pretty close to what I would have, but really this exercise is like pinning the tail on the donkey, as a couple of players have not been to a pro camp to be evaluated for us hfboards GM's.

 

[Jakey53]

Keep in mind that there was a time where I would gladly pay money just to watch David Tanabe skate. Certain players draw your eye to them; especially skilled D.

How true. I hope Chychy proves you wrong.

 

[PhoPhan]

I'll second hbk's assessment of Deangelo's skill. He's a mesmerizing player with the puck. If he can get his defensive play into respectable shape and grow into an adult off the ice, there's no reason he can't be a top unit powerplay QB and an imposing second pairing guy at even strength. It's a steep hill for him to climb aside from offense, though, so I've got Chychrun ahead of him for now, but Deangelo has the higher upside for sure.

 

[hbk]

3rd Coyote to win CHL D man of the year. Other Coyote D to win that award: Keith Yandle and Chris Pronger.

 

[hbk]

How true. I hope Chychy proves you wrong.

As do I. I don't hate the player. I just thought he'd drop in the draft after his U18 and given knocks against his hockey sense and there were better options at F that were worth pursuing. hes still a great skating physical top 4D with some upside.

 

[ck26]

Holy cow there are 58 votes!

This forum is growing!!! So many Coyotes fans!!! All of the Coyotes fans!!!

 

[Gwyddbwyll]

3rd Coyote to win CHL D man of the year. Other Coyote D to win that award: Keith Yandle and Chris Pronger.

Brendan Bell too..

Had a quick look and former Coyotes Bryan Berard and Drake Berehowsky are on the list too
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHL_Defenceman_of_the_Year

edit - Berard's playing history doesnt show the Coyotes but Im sure I remember something about him..

 

[rt]

I don't believe Berard ever played here.