I think Kovalenko has him beat for being so projectable to the NHL, but IMO Werner should be next after him. The flash he showed in Winnipeg is promising, even if it's only a flash. Making his NHL debut and pitching a shutout should bump him up the rankings at least a little bit.The lack of love for Werner here is disappointing. IMO after Foudy he should be the next player in the rankings.
I really like Kovy. He has a pretty high floor but his ceiling is 2nd line and IMO I'm generous here.I think Kovalenko has him beat for being so projectable to the NHL, but IMO Werner should be next after him. The flash he showed in Winnipeg is promising, even if it's only a flash. Making his NHL debut and pitching a shutout should bump him up the rankings at least a little bit.
But that Edmonton game happened, which the team totally hung him out to dry in but the Avs have done everything in their power after that to not play him. I don’t think the Avs take Werner serious as a NHL option and I’m not sure if they are even comfortable with him as their #3 at this point. He’s in this general tier but I’m not voting for him before Kovy and Ranta.I think Kovalenko has him beat for being so projectable to the NHL, but IMO Werner should be next after him. The flash he showed in Winnipeg is promising, even if it's only a flash. Making his NHL debut and pitching a shutout should bump him up the rankings at least a little bit.