Prospect Info: Leafs Board Prospect Ranking #2

[thewave]

Goat is my pick here, Finn next. Colborne after because the way I see it Colborne should be a player by now and these two kids have higher potential.

 

[Hurt]

Voted for Finn.

 

[7even]

Finn just because I'm a massive fanboy

Should be Colborne here, over Gauthier. Remember he's a PPG guy in the AHL when healthy. Pretty impressive.

 

[hdtrax]

Gauthier. This is about 2nd best prospect right now.

6'5, finalist for defensive player of the year in the Q in his first season, understands the physics of the game very well, active stick, relentless on the PK and underrated offensive ability (fatigue contributing at the end of the season leading to 8 points in 18 games, IIRC). His defensive ability is outstanding and indicative of, at the very least, a very good shutdown center. I foresee him as a very good 55-65 point Bergeron/J. Staal/Zajac-type center

It's close between him and Colborne right now, if you ask me. Big Joe has more pro experience and is closer to the NHL but Gauther is much further along than Colborne was at his age.

 

[Remuskokafication]

I don't understand the parameters, is it most ready to jump into NHL or most valuable asset for the team?

 

[Leafs at Knight]

I don't understand the parameters, is it most ready to jump into NHL or most valuable asset for the team?

I think it's highest potential , but it could be the latter also ...

I guess Colborne here.

 

[Duffman955]

I don't understand the parameters, is it most ready to jump into NHL or most valuable asset for the team?

Combination of potential and likelihood of playing in the NHL

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

Matt Finn

Colborne was drafted in 2008 and hasn't yet cracked and NHL roster. If he wasn't a 1st rounder he would've been an afterthought already.

 

[bradbirtch]

Matt Finn

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Matt Finn. Think Duncan Keith, just with less sexist comments and more mono.

 

[7even]

Matt Finn. Think Duncan Keith, just with less sexist comments and more mono.

Stoked to see if he makes the junior team. He should, IMO.

 

[Warden of the North]

Gauthier. Add Nilsson

 

[Hurt]

Matt Finn's going to be a special player. Everyone's hyped about MoRiles (rightfully so) but Finn's going to surprise a lot of people in a year or 2.

 

[FlareKnight]

Suppose I'll give Gauthier the nod here.

 

[Duffman955]

Matt Finn. Think Duncan Keith, just with less sexist comments and more mono.

I see more of a hamhuis in him.

 

[Beleafer4]

Gauthier>>>> Colborne. Colborne may have better hands but gauthier is ahead in terms of skating and IQ.

 

[Hero]

Joe Colborne <3

 

[Duffman955]

I honestly think Finn is going to be one of the best defensemen from his draft, over players like Dumba, Rienhart,... etc.

 

[Kessely Snipes]

I'd say Colborne

 

[Schenn]

This better not be tied by this time tomorrow, or I am going to be pissed.

 

[topched]

Are people really this high on Colborne? Dude is 23... Barely a prospect and shows no signs of being more than a third liner. There are 4-5 guys on this list who project to be more impactful players

 

[Dangles McGavin]

Hipster vote for D'Amigo.

Add Bolborne again.

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

Are people really this high on Colborne? Dude is 23... Barely a prospect and shows no signs of being more than a third liner. There are 4-5 guys on this list who project to be more impactful players

My line of thinking as well. I'd have Rielly, Finn, Gauthier, Leivo, Percy, Granberg, and maybe Biggs above him at this point.

Hipster vote for D'Amigo.

Add Bolborne again.

D'Amigo is solid but some guys are above him just based on potential imo. He's a safe bet to become a bottom-6 NHLer though.

 

[Sonny21]

I see more of a hamhuis in him.

That's a better example then Keith, as he doesn't even TOUCH Keith when it comes to skating/speed/acceleration/mobility.

 

[Grant]

Add Loov!