Prospect Info: HF Bruins Top 25 Prospects: #1

[bob27]

Surprised that so far I'm the only one who voted for Steen.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Surprised that so far I'm the only one who voted for Steen.

I'm surprised Steen and Frederic have a vote for #1.

 

[PlayMakers]

Vaak.

Suggesting Swayman. I have Keyser in my top 3 and Swayman in my top 10.

 

[DKH]

wish he was signed to an NHL contract so we could find out. since he's not, we can't consider him a b's prospect yet.

Yesterday yes yesterday

I was discussing Zech with someone who watched every home game and works for Providence what do they think

The answer

 

[Blowfish]

Yesterday yes yesterday

I was discussing Zech with someone who watched every home game and works for Providence what do they think

The answer

I'm confused with the mini Z situation...is he or is he not a prospect? I recall a number of folk having good things to say about him.

 

[neelynugs]

I'm confused with the mini Z situation...is he or is he not a prospect? I recall a number of folk having good things to say about him.

he's legit. looks like a future bruin without question. but he's only signed to an AHL contract currently.

 

[UncleRico]

I went studnicka, but I really don’t think there is a wrong answer between him and Vaak. Those two are the clear cut top two prospects right now in the system.

 

[UncleRico]

I'm surprised Steen and Frederic have a vote for #1.

I’m honestly surprised anyone has frederic in their top 5, never mind #1. Not even a knock on frederic, just think there are noticeably better prospects than him. Which is a good thing for the organization.

 

[Lobster57]

Nugs, I don't think its fair to have just one goalie on the list at any one time. Ask 10 people to rank Vladar, Keyser and Swayman and you might get 10 different answers.

There will come a time that a goalie may be ranked ahead of the skater, but not necessarily the goalie you'd rank first if all of them are not available to vote on.

4 of them would have to be disobeying the laws of math

 

[neelynugs]

I’m honestly surprised anyone has frederic in their top 5, never mind #1. Not even a knock on frederic, just think there are noticeably better prospects than him. Which is a good thing for the organization.

i don't think it's a stretch at all for frederic to be top 5. IMO, anywhere from 3-13 in this
ranking is gonna be all over the place. not much gap between a lot of these guys.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Somewhat surprised by the gap between Studnicka and Vaakanainen. Figured it'd be closer. No issue with Vaakanainen being voted #1 though.

 

[DKH]

Somewhat surprised by the gap between Studnicka and Vaakanainen. Figured it'd be closer. No issue with Vaakanainen being voted #1 though.

When they drafted Vaakanainen my immediate reaction was ‘that’s a weird way to pronounce Vesalainen’

 

[DKH]

Here are 5 guys I think are regulars in the NHL and exceed the 246 criteria (3 full seasons)

Studnicka
Vaakanainen
Frederic
Beecher
Andersson

 

[Spooner st]

Starting 2019/20 I think Studnicka in general will improve more and become the #1 prospect in the Bruins organization.
Hence why i voted for him.

 

[Spooner st]

Here are 5 guys I think are regulars in the NHL and exceed the 246 criteria (3 full seasons)

Studnicka
Vaakanainen
Frederic
Beecher
Andersson

I'm really high on Andersson... he's ceiling are through the roof.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Here are 5 guys I think are regulars in the NHL and exceed the 246 criteria (3 full seasons)

Studnicka
Vaakanainen
Frederic
Beecher
Andersson

If he can stay healthy Lauzon is #6

 

[Dr Hook]

Double Post.

 

[Dr Hook]

If he can stay healthy Lauzon is #6

Agreed. He certainly looked like an NHL player when he came up last season. Whether there is a roster spot for him is another matter, but if not with the Bruins, I see him having a good career somewhere if he beats the injury bug.

 

[Chip off the Rohloff]

Went with Studs. A part of my vote was due to Vaaks injury woes. But, this kid just has that gamer attitude and a ton of intangibles that increase his ceiling for me. He likely would have played middle six in Providence last year if not for the NHL/CHL agreement.

I have a feeling Studnicka is in for a huge year in Providence with some time with the big club sprinkled in.

 

[NDiesel]

Vaak.

Suggesting Swayman. I have Keyser in my top 3 and Swayman in my top 10.

I wish I had more time to watch some of these prospects like some on here do. Having played as a skater my whole life I don't have the best eye for goaltenders. What are some of Keyser's strengths and how far away do you think he is from pushing for a backup or even starter role?

Gun to my head I think my top 5 would be:

Studnicka
Vaak
Beecher
Lauzon
Andersson

I value C/D highly, as do most people, which is why they dominate my rankings.

 

[Blowfish]

I've watched Studnicka many times and some of you are way overvaluing him. Not sure where this is coming from. Hope I'm wrong.

In the forward category I have him behind Beecher, Frederick, Steen, and Lauko....

Thinking Shen is going to surprise.

 

[UncleRico]

i don't think it's a stretch at all for frederic to be top 5. IMO, anywhere from 3-13 in this
ranking is gonna be all over the place. not much gap between a lot of these guys.

I think steen, lauzon, lauko and Beecher at bare minimum have far more upside than frederic does.

 

[PlayMakers]

I wish I had more time to watch some of these prospects like some on here do. Having played as a skater my whole life I don't have the best eye for goaltenders. What are some of Keyser's strengths and how far away do you think he is from pushing for a backup or even starter role?

Gun to my head I think my top 5 would be:

Studnicka
Vaak
Beecher
Lauzon
Andersson

I value C/D highly, as do most people, which is why they dominate my rankings.

Explosive, athletic, competitive, hard worker... In terms of style reminds me of a Quick or Bobrovsky in the way he’s able to move around the crease and splay both legs out to the side.

Best goalie in the OHL and arguably the best goalie in the CHL. Even if you know nothing about goalies, how many other prospects can say they’re the best player at their position in all of Canadian Jr hockey?

 

[NDiesel]

Explosive, athletic, competitive, hard worker... In terms of style reminds me of a Quick or Bobrovsky in the way he’s able to move around the crease and splay both legs out to the side.

Best goalie in the OHL and arguably the best goalie in the CHL. Even if you know nothing about goalies, how many other prospects can say they’re the best player at their position in all of Canadian Jr hockey?

Love the answer, I didn't realize he was THAT good compared to his peers. You don't really here as much about him as you do DiPietro or Scott for example. Thanks for the input!

 

[Saxon Eric]

I think steen, lauzon, lauko and Beecher at bare minimum have far more upside than frederic does.

Won't know for a while,they're all good and they're all different