Prospect Info: General Prospect Discussion Thread 2019-20

[Minnesnota]

That would have been more of a reach than FJ last season.

Doubt.

 

[DANOZ28]

Beckman is better than Cozens

are we talking about the Beckman we drafted?

 

[Bazeek]

are we talking about the Beckman we drafted?

We are...

... but I'm not sure if we're being 100% serious or pointing out the danger of reading too much into a month and a half's worth of stats.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

We are...

... but I'm not sure if we're being 100% serious or pointing out the danger of reading too much into a month and a half's worth of stats.

The latter

Also, holy crap. Ryder Korczak is having an insane year and he’s not even eligible until 2021

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Menell with 1+1 tonight. 2+11 in 17 games so far this year as a 22 year old defenseman seems pretty good.

 

[57special]

Seems like kind of a Hunt clone. At this point we're swimming in smallish, offensive Dmen.

 

[Wabit]

Seems like kind of a Hunt clone. At this point we're swimming in smallish, offensive Dmen.

He's more of a lesser Spurgeon to me, in how he plays a smarter game. Hunt is more of a left hand PP specialist with his big shot.

 

[Goose312]

Looking at Iowa's last game I take a bit of sick satisfaction in how hard Tolvanen is flopping. I've never seen a prospect get so over hyped so fast with a highlight reel of plays with time, space, and failed defense that doesn't exist in the NHL.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Menell with 1+1 tonight. 2+11 in 17 games so far this year as a 22 year old defenseman seems pretty good.

#1 in points, #2 in points-per-game by AHL defenseman under 23 that have played at least 10 games.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Looking at Iowa's last game I take a bit of sick satisfaction in how hard Tolvanen is flopping. I've never seen a prospect get so over hyped so fast with a highlight reel of plays with time, space, and failed defense that doesn't exist in the NHL.

I know what you mean, but he is still extremely young with an offensive toolkit that’s high-end. He’s got a chance still

 

[Goose312]

I know what you mean, but he is still extremely young with an offensive toolkit that’s high-end. He’s got a chance still

Oh for sure, there's no doubt he's skilled enough. Just based on the KHL highlights he needed to start using those skills at an NHL pace and obviously hasn't gotten there yet.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Just looking at the Russia WJC thread, it looks like most believe that khovanov will center the first line with Dennisenko and either podkolzin or dorofeyev

 

[Al Lagoon]

Just looking at the Russia WJC thread, it looks like most believe that khovanov will center the first line with Dennisenko and either podkolzin or dorofeyev

At least we won't have to wait and see if this Russian will join the Wild.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

At least we won't have to wait and see if this Russian will join the Wild.

another point for Fenton

 

[Bazeek]

another point for Fenton

"So long and thanks for all the fi-...picks"

 

[thestonedkoala]

"So long and thanks for all the fi-...picks"

Of all the issues, Fenton was at least a decent drafter.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Not sure how much of a role each gm plays in drafting tbh. It might be more the scouts, but by all accounts, we’ve done well in the draft with his staff

 

[thestonedkoala]

Not sure how much of a role each gm plays in drafting tbh. It might be more the scouts, but by all accounts, we’ve done well in the draft with his staff

Well, they hire or fire scouts and probably shape the future of the roster by targeting certain things (for a while under Riser, Minnesota looked at big, physical players. Fletcher did as well).

 

[TaLoN]

Of all the issues, Fenton was at least a decent drafter.

Minus his first pick.

 

[Sarge58]

Has any of his draft picks made their NHL debut yet? If not lets wait and see how their game translates to the NHL first.

 

[Wild11MN]

I see Khovanov got a one-game suspension for that biting penalty.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Nice little curl and drag shot
Beckman 1 + 1

 

[thestonedkoala]

Iowa has taken a bit of a tumble. They are now 2nd, but have one less win than Manitoba (with a game in hand) and same wins as Grand Rapids. 22 points is good for 7th or 9th in the league.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

The Hockey News-Top 100 21 and under issue.

Boldy ranked 19th, ahead of the likes of... Svechnikov. Don’t agree with that.
Kaprizov 39th.

projects top players under 21 for what they’ll be when they’re 23

 

[DonatoisDaddy]

The Hockey News-Top 100 21 and under issue.

Boldy ranked 19th, ahead of the likes of... Svechnikov. Don’t agree with that.
Kaprizov 39th.

projects top players under 21 for what they’ll be when they’re 23

Is it Andrei or Yevgeny they are ranking behind Boldy?