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OHL Prospects: Final Media/Scout Poll for the 2018 NHL Draft
The NHL draft is now only a few weeks away, so it's time to conclude our yearly media/scout poll.
For comparison's sake, here are the preliminary (from November) and the midseason (from February) consensus lists.
http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2016/11/preliminary-mediascout-poll-for-2017.html
Preliminary List
Midseason List
It's always interesting to note some of the major changes/trends from the beginning of the year to the end. Ryan McLeod and Ryan Merkley are the two most notable "fallers" from the beginning of the year. Both started the season in the consensus top 3 from the OHL, but now find themselves ranked 8th and 9th (respectively). Meanwhile, Rasmus Sandin has seen himself rise from 10th, to 8th, to the top 5 as scouts have grown to appreciate his mistake free game. Additionally, Liam Foudy is a massive riser, as he climbs into the top 10 after not receiving a single vote in the preliminary or midseason polls.
At this point, the number of OHL players taken in the first round remains a total mystery. I could see as many as 9, or as little as 5 going on the first day. And, as always, the depth is strong which should see the OHL with close to, or over 40 players taken.
As always, it's important to note the contributors, as without them and their terrific insight, this article does not exist. For the final list, the following helped out:
Corey Pronman - NHL Prospects Writer for TheAthletic (@coreypronman)
Dominic Tiano - Writer for The OHL Writers (@dominictiano)
Dylan Galloway - OHL Scout for Future Considerations (@dylangalloway_)
Peter Kneulman - Provides OHL coverage at OHL Writer (@PeterKneulman)
Mike Morreale - Staff writer for NHL.com (@mikemorrealeNHL)
Ryan Kennedy - Associate Senior Writer for The Hockey News(@THNRyanKennedy)
Peter Harling - Managing Editor of Dobber Prospects (@pharling)
Scott Wheeler - NHL Prospects Writer for TheAthletic (@scottcwheeler)
Steve Kournianos - Founder of The Draft Analyst(@TheDraftAnalyst)
Mark Scheig - OHL writer for The Hockey Writers (@THWMark)
Tony Ambrogio - PA Announcer for the Mississauga Steelheads & TSN editor (@Tony_Ambrogio)
Chris Peters - NHL Prospects Writer for ESPN (@chrismpeters)
Grant McCagg - President of Recrutes Hockey (@grantmccagg)
Steve Clark - Play by play voice of the Niagara IceDogs (@ClarkPlaybyPlay)
Mark Seidel - Scouting Director for NACS Hockey (@MarkSeidel)
Cam Robinson - Writer/Scout for Dobber Prospects (@CrazyJoeDavola3)
Two Anonymous OHL Scouts
and of course...myself (@BrockOtten)
Here's the list. Check the link above for all the goodies (aka comments), in addition to all the HM's.
1. Andrei Svechnikov
2. Evan Bouchard
3. Barrett Hayton
4. Rasmus Sandin
5. Akil Thomas
6. Serron Noel
7. Ty Dellandrea
8. Ryan McLeod
9. Ryan Merkley
10. Liam Foudy
Happy to answer any questions.
The NHL draft is now only a few weeks away, so it's time to conclude our yearly media/scout poll.
For comparison's sake, here are the preliminary (from November) and the midseason (from February) consensus lists.
http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2016/11/preliminary-mediascout-poll-for-2017.html
Preliminary List
Midseason List
It's always interesting to note some of the major changes/trends from the beginning of the year to the end. Ryan McLeod and Ryan Merkley are the two most notable "fallers" from the beginning of the year. Both started the season in the consensus top 3 from the OHL, but now find themselves ranked 8th and 9th (respectively). Meanwhile, Rasmus Sandin has seen himself rise from 10th, to 8th, to the top 5 as scouts have grown to appreciate his mistake free game. Additionally, Liam Foudy is a massive riser, as he climbs into the top 10 after not receiving a single vote in the preliminary or midseason polls.
At this point, the number of OHL players taken in the first round remains a total mystery. I could see as many as 9, or as little as 5 going on the first day. And, as always, the depth is strong which should see the OHL with close to, or over 40 players taken.
As always, it's important to note the contributors, as without them and their terrific insight, this article does not exist. For the final list, the following helped out:
Corey Pronman - NHL Prospects Writer for TheAthletic (@coreypronman)
Dominic Tiano - Writer for The OHL Writers (@dominictiano)
Dylan Galloway - OHL Scout for Future Considerations (@dylangalloway_)
Peter Kneulman - Provides OHL coverage at OHL Writer (@PeterKneulman)
Mike Morreale - Staff writer for NHL.com (@mikemorrealeNHL)
Ryan Kennedy - Associate Senior Writer for The Hockey News(@THNRyanKennedy)
Peter Harling - Managing Editor of Dobber Prospects (@pharling)
Scott Wheeler - NHL Prospects Writer for TheAthletic (@scottcwheeler)
Steve Kournianos - Founder of The Draft Analyst(@TheDraftAnalyst)
Mark Scheig - OHL writer for The Hockey Writers (@THWMark)
Tony Ambrogio - PA Announcer for the Mississauga Steelheads & TSN editor (@Tony_Ambrogio)
Chris Peters - NHL Prospects Writer for ESPN (@chrismpeters)
Grant McCagg - President of Recrutes Hockey (@grantmccagg)
Steve Clark - Play by play voice of the Niagara IceDogs (@ClarkPlaybyPlay)
Mark Seidel - Scouting Director for NACS Hockey (@MarkSeidel)
Cam Robinson - Writer/Scout for Dobber Prospects (@CrazyJoeDavola3)
Two Anonymous OHL Scouts
and of course...myself (@BrockOtten)
Here's the list. Check the link above for all the goodies (aka comments), in addition to all the HM's.
1. Andrei Svechnikov
2. Evan Bouchard
3. Barrett Hayton
4. Rasmus Sandin
5. Akil Thomas
6. Serron Noel
7. Ty Dellandrea
8. Ryan McLeod
9. Ryan Merkley
10. Liam Foudy
Happy to answer any questions.