Prospect Info: HFAvs Prospect Ranking Poll 2021 #5

[McMetal]

Oskar Olausson debuts at the #4 spot after being drafted in the first round.

1) Bowen Byram
2) Alex Newhook
3) Justin Barron
4) Oskar Olausson

Added Colby Ambrosio and Mikhail Maltsev.

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[McMetal]

I'm going with Foudy now. Really like his upside, and his season as a pro in Loveland really boosted his stock in my eyes. He's a little ways away still, but he's as close to a surefire NHLer that you can get in this tier, IMO.

Kaut is close but I think the coaching staff just doesn't care for him very much. He NEEDS to break into the NHL next season, the earlier the better.

 

[henchman21]

Behrens... highest upside left and I think he'll be a NHL player.

Add Bowers and Leivermann

 

[Richard88]

Helleson again for the same reasons as last time. Strong WJC as USA's top shutdown Dman, and is easy to project to an NHL role due to his size, skating, and overall solid game. Admittedly there are guys with higher ceilings like Behrens and Foudy, but I'll stick with Helleson as he's closer to NHL ready. I wouldn't argue with anyone voting for any of Kaut/Ranta/Foudy/Behrens here as a pretty good case can be made for any of them at 5.

 

[Perratrooper]

Helleson again for the same reasons as last time. Strong WJC as USA's top shutdown Dman, and is easy to project to an NHL role due to his size, skating, and overall solid game. Admittedly there are guys with higher ceilings like Behrens and Foudy, but I'll stick with Helleson as he's closer to NHL ready. I wouldn't argue with anyone voting for any of Kaut/Ranta/Foudy/Behrens here as a pretty good case can be made for any of them at 5.

I’m in the same boat, I believe Helleson is the correct pick at #5 as I think his passing ability combined with his ability to skate and play defense make him almost the perfect RHD behind Makar. He saw a substantial jump in points last year that imo suggests he won’t be an absolute black hole offensively. I think he has higher upside than Kaut and Ranta, who I think both have a high chance of making it as NHL players in some capacity.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I’m going Ranta again. The fact they were willing to play him in the NHL so quickly gives him the opportunity nod plus the upside. Foudy had a great season and Kaut could be a regular NHL player tomorrow are the other two I’d consider here.

Helleson doesn’t have the upside nor the production to put him above pros including two guys who have played in the NHL.

Add Bowers and Kovalenko

 

[Pokecheque]

Voted Kaut again. Maybe you could make a case for Ranta but I think this is Kaut's until he's on the team or out of the organization.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Kaut for the same reasons as before. I don’t really love him all that much but I think he’s a regular NHL’er in many organizations.

 

[RockyMtnRedhawk]

Add ABC and Bowers

 

[shadow1]

Helleson. I almost went with him last time, but I feel the upside is a lower than OO.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Foudy again.


I would have had Olausson at 5 and Foudy 4 otherwise that would be my Top 5 with Ranta at 6

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Behrens again.

Add Beaucage and Bowers.

 

[Richard88]

Add Bowers and Kovalenko.

 

[Richard88]

Behrens... highest upside left and I think he'll be a NHL player.

Add Bowers and Leivermann

Leivermann, there's an interesting nomination at this stage. I take it that you see some potential in him?

 

[Metallo]

I still believe in The Kaut.

 

[Bonzai12]

I’m going Ranta again. The fact they were willing to play him in the NHL so quickly gives him the opportunity nod plus the upside. Foudy had a great season and Kaut could be a regular NHL player tomorrow are the other two I’d consider here.

Helleson doesn’t have the upside nor the production to put him above pros including two guys who have played in the NHL.

Add Bowers and Kovalenko

Tiger’s convinced me of Ranta too. The org obviously believes he can and will contribute. You don’t put a fringe NHLer into a tough playoff series like Vegas. The other guys at this point are maybes.

 

[Belgican]

Voted against Kaut, love Ranta, Helleson and Behrens more than him.

add Bowers and Beaucage

 

[McMetal]

For me, add Beaucage and Wingerli. Like Maltsev, Wingerli counts for one season as a prospect.

 

[henchman21]

Leivermann, there's an interesting nomination at this stage. I take it that you see some potential in him?

I like the kid... he's got skill and he's a worker. Not sure if his size/skating combo will be enough to actually make the NHL. I'll probably cycle around nominating guys like him, Weiss, Wingerli, Booya, and Zhura. All long shots, but each have things I like about them.

 

[Pokecheque]

Definitely add Beaucage

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I think Maltsev will carve out a role for himself, so I’ll have to start considering him soon.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Also, I would add Bowers and Kovalenko here

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Behrens again.
Add Bowers and Kovalenko.

 

[Hasbro]

 

[MaKarter]

Beaucage and Kovalenko