Late first rounders

[monster_bertuzzi]

Where do you see these players ending up?

Cory Emmerton
Ben Maxwell
Mike Grabner
Parick Berglund
Ondrej Fiala
Mike Forney
Bobby Hughes

Cheers.

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[BobMarleyNYR]

Cory Emmerton - bottom 15
Ben Maxwell - late first to mid-second
Mike Grabner - late first, early second
Parick Berglund - mid-first to late second
Ondrej Fiala - top 15 to early second
Mike Forney - top 15 to mid second
Bobby Hughes - mid-second to early third

 

[burgundynblue]

Cory Emmerton - 16-20
Ben Maxwell - 20-40
Mike Grabner - 20-30
Parick Berglund - 16-25
Ondrej Fiala - 18-35
Mike Forney - 15-30
Bobby Hughes -

 

[Grizz MacArthur]

My opinion:

Cory Emmerton - 20-35
Ben Maxwell - 20-45
Mike Grabner - 20-35
Parick Berglund - 16-30
Ondrej Fiala - 20-40
Mike Forney - 15-25
Bobby Hughes - 30-60

 

[DarthSather99]

Where do you see these players ending up?

Cory Emmerton
Ben Maxwell
Mike Grabner
Parick Berglund
Ondrej Fiala
Mike Forney
Bobby Hughes

Cheers.

not sure but I believe the Rangers will be taking one of Berglund, Grabner, Fiala or Forney at 21 (or 20 if Edmonton wins the Cup).

 

[Bluenote13]

not sure but I believe the Rangers will be taking one of Berglund, Grabner, Fiala or Forney at 21 (or 20 if Edmonton wins the Cup).

Geez, I hope not, much better players available for the Rangers at #21.

 

[BobMarleyNYR]

Geez, I hope not, much better players available for the Rangers at #21.

I don't know... Forney is nothing to sneeze at. He's the next Blake Wheeler, but with a slightly more advanced game than Wheeler had going into the draft. If he cn be taught a new dimension of the game, say hello to a new Erik Cole in 6-7 years.

Berglund is more of a risk than I want to take. You could get a Swedish O. Jokinen or a Marcus Jonasen.

Grabner is attractive, but once you consider the big picture, we have snipers in Prucha and Dawes, but a scorer on the right side might be nice.

Fiala is a pass with Immonen, Dubinsky and Olver in the ranks... unless he can play RW.

 

[Bluenote13]

I don't know... Forney is nothing to sneeze at. He's the next Blake Wheeler, but with a slightly more advanced game than Wheeler had going into the draft. If he cn be taught a new dimension of the game, say hello to a new Erik Cole in 6-7 years.

Berglund is more of a risk than I want to take. You could get a Swedish O. Jokinen or a Marcus Jonasen.

Grabner is attractive, but once you consider the big picture, we have snipers in Prucha and Dawes, but a scorer on the right side might be nice.

Fiala is a pass with Immonen, Dubinsky and Olver in the ranks... unless he can play RW.

I saw Erik Cole at the same age, way more talented with the puck than Forney. From what i've heard Forney is soft. I'm guessing he'll go early 2nd round, I like a few others at #20/21.

 

[insider]

Cory Emmerton 15-20
Ben Maxwell 15-20
Mike Grabner 20-25
Parick Berglund 15-20
Ondrej Fiala 35-40
Mike Forney 10-30
Bobby Hughes 46

 

[BobMarleyNYR]

I saw Erik Cole at the same age, way more talented with the puck than Forney. From what i've heard Forney is soft. I'm guessing he'll go early 2nd round, I like a few others at #20/21.

That's why I say IF he can learn that element of the game. Easier said than done, so you're probably right.

 

[BobMarleyNYR]

Bobby Hughes 46

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[PuckFan01]

Forney is nothing to sneeze at. He's the next Blake Wheeler, but with a slightly more advanced game than Wheeler had going into the draft.

Having seen both of them play at the same stage of their life, Wheeler was a better player. He was much more gifted offensively and was a better skater considering his size.

 

[insider]

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Everything I read about him shouts out "Edmonton"

 

[USA!]

Having seen both of them play at the same stage of their life, Wheeler was a better player. He was much more gifted offensively and was a better skater considering his size.

Blake Wheeler sucks i sure hope Forney has a better freshman year then Blake im overrated Wheeler does you homer....

 

[PuckFan01]

Blake Wheeler sucks i sure hope Forney has a better freshman year then Blake im overrated Wheeler does you homer....

Maybe Forney will. Although I think he'll probably struggle next year. Especially since he has had his off-season training sidetracked to some extent due to healing from injuries.

Either way, it doesn't change the point which is Wheeler was more advanced a player at the same stage. Your homeristic response aside, most people who have seen both players play enough times would tell you the same thing.

 

[MS]

Where do you see these players ending up?

Cory Emmerton
Ben Maxwell
Mike Grabner
Parick Berglund
Ondrej Fiala
Mike Forney
Bobby Hughes

Cheers.

Fiala is a guy I see dropping, possibly a long way. If you're a late birthdate and have had an extra year of development, you'd better show it ... 35 points isn't exactly impressive. He has good size and is a smooth player, but I don't see a lot of dynamic upside there, and he's pretty soft. And scouts next-to-last memory of him this season - taken off on a stretcher, concussed, after being demolished by Brule - isn't good. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him slip to the 50-75 range.