HFAvs Prospect Ranking Poll #7

[Bone Breaker]

Meloche will be next on my list tho I think his time to become an impact player for the Avs has passed. He might get a cup of coffee at some point but he’s not in any plans sadly.

I hope you are wrong here and they give Meloche a long look sometime during this season. freaking Duncan Siemens got more than 20 games during his stay, so giving up on Meloche before he even plays ONE game would be pretty depressing.

 

[Makar to MacK]

I went Kam but I'm kinda high and both Weiss and Saigeon but obviously not this high. I think I have Kovalenko, Helleson, and Ranta before those 2 but def top 10ish. Jmo

 

[missionAvs]

Kam now. Next up is old and new Meloche in that order. Add whoever at this point.

 

[FreshFitted67]

How in the world did Timmins (who missed all year with a concussion) pass Kaut (who had a middling but decent AHL professional season) on our top prospect list???

Sumting no mak cents 2 me

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Helleson.

Add Annunen (2018 - 64th overall)

 

[tigervixxxen]

@tigervixxxen What makes you think they are done with Meloche? He always was a more long-term prospect and I think he's been good in the AHL? You watch more AHL games, how would you describe his previous season? Stagnant or just lacking opportunity?

The track record of those who don’t even get a game by second year pro is not good. Bednar listed pretty much every pro D but him as going to get a shot this fall. Meloche has performed fine, they just don’t favor him and now it’s gonna take a miracle to get him on track. Siemens got his games in his 5th year which was a nice parting gift.

I like Ranta, he has NHL level talent. I know the IQ isn’t high but not all NHL players are geniuses. If he just puts even a little bit of his game together he could contribute because he’s like the perfect athlete. The size, skating, shot, athleticism package is too good for the Avs to ignore.

 

[RockyMtnRedhawk]

Meloche, add Henry and Werner

 

[S E P H]

What?

A third line center is definitely more important that a bottom pairing D.

I was talking about generic players. You can absolutely have elite third line players just like you can have elite bottom 3 defenders. Whatever the case is, I suggest that Meloche is better than a bottom-pairing defender. He's prospect which has solid #4 potential.

5-6 defenders > 3rd LW, 3rd RW, 4th C, 4th, LW, and 4th RW.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I was talking about generic players. You can absolutely have elite third line players just like you can have elite bottom 3 defenders. Whatever the case is, I suggest that Meloche is better than a bottom-pairing defender. He's prospect which has solid #4 potential.

5-6 defenders > 3rd LW, 3rd RW, 4th C, 4th, LW, and 4th RW.

Ok that makes more sense. I think Kam has 3C potential with his FO ability and two-way play.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Meloche.
Add Shvy and Werner.

 

[Patagonia]

Kamenev.

Freak injuries stalled his career. I think he'll surprise playing Wing or 4C on the lower lines. He had some very good AHL numbers, so there is skill and talent. Meloche is next the choice. I believe he had an excellent Training Camp and was among the final cuts, so he might have an opportunity with all the injuries on the 3rd Line.

Add: Saigeon. Scored 92 points @ 68 Games in the OHL. A higher pace than Byram and played solid Defense.

 

[Jayevs]

Add Shvyrev, and Henry/Weiss

 

[UncleRisto]

How in the world did Timmins (who missed all year with a concussion) pass Kaut (who had a middling but decent AHL professional season) on our top prospect list???

Sumting no mak cents 2 me

People are expecting him to make the NHL any minute now, while Kaut showed he's not ready yet. Kaut's ceiling has always been questionable as well. Meanwhile, Timmins has always enjoyed plenty of media hype having played with the Soo, so his name comes up a lot. The Avs also clearly love Timmins and are going to give him every chance.

 

[Nzap]

Kamenev here for me.
Add Werner and Annunen

 

[Foppberg]

The track record of those who don’t even get a game by second year pro is not good. Bednar listed pretty much every pro D but him as going to get a shot this fall. Meloche has performed fine, they just don’t favor him and now it’s gonna take a miracle to get him on track. Siemens got his games in his 5th year which was a nice parting gift.

I like Ranta, he has NHL level talent. I know the IQ isn’t high but not all NHL players are geniuses. If he just puts even a little bit of his game together he could contribute because he’s like the perfect athlete. The size, skating, shot, athleticism package is too good for the Avs to ignore.

@cgf is going to be crushed

 

[cgf]

@cgf is going to be crushed

Nah, I came to terms with this organization not appreciating what they've got in French Nic, last season.

 

[Freudian]

I want to vote Helleson, but it seems getting excited about second rounders around here often leads to disappointment.

 

[TatteredTornNFrayed]

Add Henry
Add Annunen

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I want to vote Helleson, but it seems getting excited about second rounders around here often leads to disappointment.

The guy you voted for, Kamenev, was also a 2nd round pick.

 

[Barklez]

The guy you voted for, Kamenev, was also a 2nd round pick.

I find it much easier to be optimistic about 2nd rounders from other organizations.

 

[Tweaky]

Kam, though Meloche is close.

Add Shyv and Annunen.

 

[Congo Jack]

Kam. Add Shyv and Morrison

 

[Avsavsavsavsavs]

Kovalenko is an actual stud, a shame that we have no clue on if he ever plays in the NHL or not.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Kovalenko is an actual stud, a shame that we have no clue on if he ever plays in the NHL or not.

I’m really not that worried. You never know until they sign but he’s near obsessed with following his father’s path. I’m not sure you can follow it closer than playing for the NHL team his father started with.

 

[Chiarelli]

Seems like most of the khl guys just want to come over to a competitive team in a decent market and get playing time. Can’t really blame them. I think we can offer all these things and therefore am not overly worried