Prospect Info: Leafs Board Prospect Ranking #3

[GoodNewfieBoy]

Top 3 D potential >>> top 9 wing potential this shouldn’t even be close

 

[93LEAFS]

Top 3 D potential >>> top 9 wing potential this shouldn’t even be close

Except you need to factor in likely hood of making it. Sandin comes with significantly more risk.

 

[Swedish Gretzky]

Borgman needs to br added to the list

 

[Isaac Nootin]

This is interesting as it’s higher upside vs. a little less upside, but more of a sure thing. Doesn’t surprise me it’s pretty much 50/50 at the moment.

Not sure either is really considered high upside. Sandin was more of a safe/sure thing pick than a boom/bust.

Both project to safely be quality NHLers, IMO.

 

[AppsSyl]

Add Borgman, Lindgren, Ozhiganov or Marchment

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Tough call between Sandin and Grundstrom. I think Sandin has the higher upside but Grundy has been great and really took a big step this season. Was not expecting him to be ready by age 20. Gonna go with him here.

 

[Stephen]

That Swedish pipeline is overflowing!

Organizationally, it's Nylander, Liljegren, Johnsson, Sandin, Grundstrom, Engvall, Timashov, Borgman, Rosen, Lindgren...

 

[Stephen]

Is Aaltonen still Leaf property?

 

[hockeynorth]

Is Aaltonen still Leaf property?

Technically yes, however he should probably be taken off

 

[Green Snow Storm]

Not sure either is really considered high upside. Sandin was more of a safe/sure thing pick than a boom/bust.

Both project to safely be quality NHLers, IMO.

I’d say he has top 3 defencemen upside. Higher than Grundstrom imo, but yeah neither are likely to be stars.

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Grundstrom.

Shiny new toy syndrome in full effect so far

 

[deletethis]

It was between Sandin and Grundstrom. And I took Grundstrom. Add Lindgren.

 

[Walshy7]

I’d say he has top 3 defencemen upside. Higher than Grundstrom imo, but yeah neither are likely to be stars.

he absolutely has top3 upside almost every place has said that. Button said it on the US draft feed and i think Sportsnet said it too. A top3 dman is very high upside, Sandin doesnt have any glaring issues to stop him from achieving that. Im not saying he will but he is a good skater (not fast but good edges etc) good offense and good defence

 

[Morgs]

Borgman needs to br added to the list

He's not calder eligible.

 

[showtime8]

Grundstrom.

Shiny new toy syndrome in full effect so far

In your opinion, where do you see Grundstrom fitting in the line-up? Do you think he's a top line guy or somewhere between 2 & 3?

This is where I think people will differ in opinion.

I think he's good as a complimentary piece, but I don't think that he could drive a line like Marner could. I see him more as a 2nd line winger at most but perfect on the 3rd line for that agitating role with the ability of some offensive upside.

 

[Field of Dreams]

This should be a tie realistically

 

[Zybalto]

Pretty much 3a and 3b on this one.

 

[Northernguy10]

If two guys are relatively close , I'll always take the D over the winger.

 

[MattySnipes]

wow this poll is SOOOO close.

 

[MattySnipes]

does a tie go to the vet?

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Grundstrom, followed by Sandin

 

[Once]

Kind of a toss up. I chose Grundstrom because of his transition and recent success with the Marlies. Guy looks like the type of forward our Leafs squad is missing. Can play with grit, up-and-down the lineup, defensively responsible, and puts up points to boot.

Sandin next for his ceiling.... he will be top 3 next year imo.

 

[Once]

In your opinion, where do you see Grundstrom fitting in the line-up? Do you think he's a top line guy or somewhere between 2 & 3?

This is where I think people will differ in opinion.

I think he's good as a complimentary piece, but I don't think that he could drive a line like Marner could. I see him more as a 2nd line winger at most but perfect on the 3rd line for that agitating role with the ability of some offensive upside.

Can play throughout the lineup. Could be a flank on Kadri's wing or a similar role to Hyman on AM's wing.

 

[ChrisCall]

I voted Grundstrom. He's a great pick.

The reason I put Sandin one slot behind, personally, is because he's not the sure thing blue-chipper that top of the round picks are. He's like anyone usually picked in the 20-30 range. High potential that is still unclear. Grundstrom has made himself perfectly clear.

 

[GardinerTheForward]

Top 3 D potential >>> top 9 wing potential this shouldn’t even be close

on a babcock coached team grundstrom is a top 6 maybe even ...dare I say... Zach babcock caliber player