Good list, i agree with the majority of it. Very excited for Poehling, I think he's closer that most think.
Over the next 1-2 years my guess is we see those d-men we drafted this year move up.
thanks. For sure I could see at least one of the blueliners we just picked move up as Brook looks the part and I have liked what i've seen from Tyszka if he can improve in his own end. The good part about the picks, all have size, skating, speed and mobility.
I really enjoy your posts. Lots of informative stuff and your are even keeled.
Thanks dude.
thanks, I try to see things from both sides and not get too high or low on things but it can be hard not to overrate or underrate someone.
I don't know what I saw in McCarron.
I was so impressed with him right after the draft at the U-20 summer tournament for Team USA, he started out great in the AHL and then gets called up too soon and has never looked right since. I really hate how this team handles it's youth, not saying that it's all on them, McCarron needs to figure out how to use his frame to his advantage and translate it into a set role. I think his bread and butter will be on the PP screening goalies. He does such a good job of it at the AHL level at least.
But everyone will have their misses. I remember when Ryder got sent to the ECHL for a 2nd time, I said he would never make the NHL. I gave up on Garon after a disappointing playoffs vs Hamilton and then the next season I thought he was a surefire starter for his play with Hamilton although that team was stacked like no other. Still can't believe they didn't win the cup that year.
Solid list as far as Im concerned.. You must be very high on Evans to rank him over guys like Juulsen Scherbak and Lindgren.. Personally Ive only saw him played once in a link Belial posted on the prospects thread and wasnt that impressed but it was only 1 game.. McCarron is where he should be IMO, his lack of progression is very concerning.. Great list nonetheless, keep on your good job!
He's crushing the NCAA on one of the youngest teams in the entire NCAA. He's smart, skilled and hard working while being the leader in face-offs in the NCAA. I think he needs to get stronger for sure and could stand to get quicker. Has gotten better and better every year since being drafted and for me that's huge, always look for that when they just keep improving as to me it's a great sign.
That said I thought for sure Danny Kristo would have been a solid RW for us after he crushed the NCAA, he was on the best line in the league and was likely the 2nd best player behind Johnny Hockey who went on to win the Hobey Baker. It's very hard to know how someone will do when they make the jump to pro hockey but Evans has the tools just needs some work on the physical aspects. Kristo had the tools but not the work ethic so hopefully Evans is a home run for Timmins and his staff.
