Prospect Info: General Prospect Discussion Thread 2019-20 - Part III

[16thOverallSaveUs]

If you think about it, we are in a decent spot for Prospects when showing nothing in the first round.

‘13—nothing
‘14–nothing
‘15–wish we had konecny
‘16–meh
‘17–nothing
‘18–nothing

In Fenton we trust

 

[2Pair]

Sandin would’ve been a real nice pickup these days

If you want to go down that road, Romanov is the guy you want.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

If you want to go down that road, Romanov is the guy you want.

I haven’t seen a ton of him is the hype worth it?

 

[2Pair]

I haven’t seen a ton of him is the hype worth it?

I thought he was the best player in the WJC this winter

 

[BagHead]

Alexander Romanov is a time traveling RW/D who has played 11 years in the KHL spread over two stints: '08-09 to '16-17 as a right wing and then '18-19 to '19-20 as a defenseman. We're currently seeing the younger version of him play, as his time travels have made him aware that he'll never make the NHL as a RW. Word is he's a fantastic skater and has a great hockey IQ, especially defensively. There is question about his offensive upside, which shouldn't be too surprising since he'll only put up 22 KHL points as a career high in '08-09.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I wish Khovanov would get a look higher in the lineup

 

[57special]

ehh, doesn't really matter. Main thing is that he gets a taste of pro hockey. Grown men playing for money is a completely different thing.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Is he the youngest forward in the lineup?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Is he the youngest forward in the lineup?

Voronkov, the 3C, is younger. He was a 4th round pick by Columbus in 2019. He did play in the KHL last year, though. He was the 2C on the WJC team last winter

 

[DeagleJenkins]

I wonder if they are just keeping him on the fourth line so they can build their team and be comfortable with losing him as a 4c rather than higher so for now he is just a boost and then once he comes back to us next season it’s not as big a hole to fill.

 

[AKL]

I wonder if they are just keeping him on the fourth line so they can build their team and be comfortable with losing him as a 4c rather than higher so for now he is just a boost and then once he comes back to us next season it’s not as big a hole to fill.

That's likely part of it. Also being the rookie of the team and still only 20 years old. It would be nice if he got some bigger minutes, but I wasn't expecting much more than this.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Are they a rebuilding team? Because Burmistrov as top line center and can barely push 10 goals is concerning. If Khovanov and Voronkov don't make some noise next year, I'd be concerned.

 

[Wild11MN]

The KHL is already starting back up? Did they resume their playoffs or cancel?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

The KHL is already starting back up? Did they resume their playoffs or cancel?

Canceled.

 

[AKL]

Maybe Filip Johansson will accidentally get a few more points this season playing with Raymond this season.

 

[keppel146]

Menell leaving for KHL, that sucks

 

[thestonedkoala]

Menell leaving for KHL, that sucks

Why? The AHL may not have a season. Why not have Menell continue developing?

 

[HotDish]

Why? The AHL may not have a season. Why not have Menell continue developing?

Doesn't sound like Menell will be coming back.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Doesn't sound like Menell will be coming back.

He signed a one-year deal. I mean anything can happen in the future, but from what I understand, Minnesota will retain his rights.

 

[keppel146]

I just don’t get why Russo would say he’s most likely gone

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I just don’t get why Russo would say he’s most likely gone

Because he's just vacating a spot for Addison to seize. Without trading Dumba, there is no room for him to come back to unless Addison isn't a player.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Because he's just vacating a spot for Addison to seize. Without trading Dumba, there is no room for him to come back to unless Addison isn't a player.

Addison is going to need some time to acclimate to the AHL. Menell may have had a spot in the NHL if he pushed Hunt out of that 7th spot (which shouldn't be too hard). Even if he returns back to the AHL, Menell would be top 4.

I don't know if Belpedio or Addison can play off-hand...

 

[grN1g]

There was a whole russo talk when we finally got belpeido resigned awhile back that he actually doesn't mind or might even be better at LD.

As for Menell having to "push" the likes of hunt or bart after what we saw of them is kind of insulting. Think he's likely gone means he wants out of the org and is forcing a move of his rights. Which I get at this point if I were him.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Menell for Borgstrom? Akil Thomas?

 

[AKL]

Menell for Borgstrom?

Not sure if Menell is a need for Florida but I think the value would be fine