Prospect Info: Is Jason Akeson still considered a prospect?

[FlyTimmo]

I am deciding wether to keep him in the poll or not.

The real question I want answered, is should I still have Akeson in as an option?

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[CutOnDime97]

Yes. Just turned 24 with only 8 games played in the NHL. I'd give him at least 1 more year before calling him a non-prospect.

 

[dats81]

Borderline.

Has yet to play a full NHL season but he is getting up there in age, his ELC is up and he is no longer exempt from waivers.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

technically I guess he still is but for the purpose of the prospect poll I don't know how I feel about putting him in there with the other recently drafted prospects.
I agree he is borderline and would likely pick other kids ahead of him.
Not because I don't like him. I do, I just think his time is up to be considered a prospect.

 

[Hockeypete49]

Yes. Just turned 24 with only 8 games played in the NHL. I'd give him at least 1 more year before calling him a non-prospect.

I agree.

 

[Patrick Division]

Sure...why not?

 

[Insulin]

I don't really consider him a prospect anymore so I will not be voting for him in the polls.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Yes; but likely not for long. He's just about at the point where he makes it or not.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I won't be voting for him personally. I don't care if others do or not. He's either an NHL player or an AHL player at this juncture. I'm not putting someone on my list who potentially might not even be with the organization come opening night.

 

[flyersfan018]

I don't really consider him a prospect anymore so I will not be voting for him in the polls.

I won't be voting for him personally. I don't care if others do or not. He's either an NHL player or an AHL player at this juncture. I'm not putting someone on my list who potentially might not even be with the organization come opening night.

It shouldn't be whether you agree with OP or not. If he's in the poll, he's an option. Otherwise you're skewing the results.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

It shouldn't be whether you agree with OP or not. If he's in the poll, he's an option. Otherwise you're skewing the results.

It's just a list for fun. The random votes for Parks & whatever other lesser prospects kind of prove this.

 

[Random Forest]

If he's not at prospect camp, he's not a prospect. He's 24 years old and an established professional hockey player. I'm a fan of his and think he should be given every opportunity to make the team, but once a player has played more than two pro seasons, I think the "prospect" label is removed.

 

[BleedOrange]

Will not make the flyers and will not be resigned next year.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Sure he is.

He's still a prospective Flyer who hasn't yet made the team for good. And he'd still qualify for rookie of the year.

 

[R3M1N1SC3]

He does not possess the physical tools to be "great". He is undersized and probably be limited to a 3rd-4th line role (maybe some PP time ).

He reminds me of Briere in a sense that he is not a burner but has good agility and can bury the puck when near the net. (See Brendan Gallagher) He has good hands and can provide a little offensive spark when needed.

Is he an NHL player? The answer is yes. If a guy comes in during the playoffs and is scoring points/goals he is an NHLer.

Is he a prospect? No. I think we can deduce what his ceiling is.

 

[flyersfan018]

It's just a list for fun. The random votes for Parks & whatever other lesser prospects kind of prove this.

Obviously it's just for fun. And the votes for Parks mean nothing because there's usually a clear winner anyway.

 

[FlyersFanz]

Maybe...at 24yrs old he's getting borderline, if he doesn't crack the Flyers roster this year he will be dealt.

 

[JustJim]

I voted yes....

He is still a prospect, and under the command of the Flyers coaching staff, he'll soar!

 

[Embiid]

Well if he is possibly Mike Maneluk material like Meltzer characterized him..then I guess not. I too wonder if he has the wherewithal to last through an 82 game season and be consistently productive. Great hands and all but I have my concerns...