Prospect Info: Devils Prospect Poll 2013- #4

[TheDarkSideOfThePuck]

Gelinas has the higher potential but Matteau is the safest bet to play in the NHL. So i went with Matteau

 

[apice3*]

I wouldn't sleep on Myles Bell. I think he could be a St.Louis-esque steal of a draft pick. The kid has such a high ceiling

Honestly, he might be a better prospect than Boucher. If he didn't have the accident, he was projected as a top 60 pick each of the last 2 drafts prior to this one, IIRC.

 

[Devilswede]

Honestly, he might be a better prospect than Boucher. If he didn't have the accident, he was projected as a top 60 pick each of the last 2 drafts prior to this one, IIRC.

But that was as a d-man. He's a converted forward now and the Devils drafted him to be a FW. It's gonna take a while before he learns how to play the position properly.

It's one thing to do it in Juniors, but a whole different story in pro leagues.

 

[Classic Devil]

But that was as a d-man. He's a converted forward now and the Devils drafted him to be a FW. It's gonna take a while before he learns how to play the position properly.

It's one thing to do it in Juniors, but a whole different story in pro leagues.

On the other hand, it's easier to go from defense to forward than the other way around.

 

[ghoti]

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[Billdo]

Gelinas, by a lot. Hes pro ready.

 

[Devilswede]

On the other hand, it's easier to go from defense to forward than the other way around.

Oh absolutely. I agree. But it's still a change after playing a different position your whole life up until this point. It's not easy and it will take some time.

 

[Zubrus Coffee Maker]

maybe i value pro-ready as more important than others on here, i've been voting Matteau since poll 2

 

[JimEIV]

Bell and Boucher in Albany are going to be interesting to keep an eye on this season ...

If either are for real, you'll know this year, or least get a very good indication.

 

[JimEIV]

The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to have to go catch a few A-Devil games this season. With the possibility of Severson, Bell, Boucher, Merrill, Gelinas, Urbom, Matteau and Wedgewood all being there I think that is a must this season.

 

[Classic Devil]

The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to have to go catch a few A-Devil games this season. With the possibility of Severson, Bell, Boucher, Merrill, Gelinas, Urbom, Matteau and Wedgewood all being there I think that is a must this season.

I don't think Severson will be there, sadly. The others all should (although one of Gelinas/Urbom will probably be in the NHL, I think).

Helgeson and Scarlett should both be in the AHL also, though, and I've NHL hopes for them both.

 

[ghoti]

maybe i value pro-ready as more important than others on here, i've been voting Matteau since poll 2

He didn't look NHL ready to me. He filled a spot because there wasn't much choice.

I think these defensemen are closer to being productive in the NHL than Matteau but the Devils didn't have the same opportunities for them as for forwards last season.

 

[JimEIV]

I don't think Severson will be there, sadly. The others all should (although one of Gelinas/Urbom will probably be in the NHL, I think).

Helgeson and Scarlett should both be in the AHL also, though, and I've NHL hopes for them both.

I thought he played out his junior eligibility?

 

[JimEIV]

Ahh he's not even 20 yet...my mistake.
Edit: wow he's really younger than I thought, he won't be 19 until next week.

 

[Classic Devil]

Ahh he's not even 20 yet...my mistake.
Edit: wow he's really younger than I thought, he won't be 19 until next week.

Yep. He's barely older than Seth Jones (who turns 19 at the beginning of October) and had a comparable statistical season (on a worse team).