NHL-ready prospects

[Seiza]

For the Red Wings the only sure one is:

-Niklas Kronwall : Easily one of the most NHL-ready prospects out there. He should be able to step in and make an impact right away.

and the wildcard is:

-Igor Grigorenko: If he's recovered from his injuries, he will be able to jump in very soon. If not he could take longer still.

Maybe no prospect, but Johan Franzén hasn't played a single NHL game and is probably as NHL ready as they come.

 

[Fan.At]

I see that Malkin is up to 1.91 ... I could be wrong -but that has to be translated to about 215pds+, no?

1.91 would be the height, not the weight

check this out:
http://live82.ihwc.net/english/teams/roster.ihwc?team=RUS

 

[Habdominal]

For the Habs
Plekanec
Perezhogin
Higgins
Chipchura is probably one or two years away abut a lock for the future


For Dallas
Miettinen
Daley
Ott (Not really a propect anymore but I like him a lot so I had to mention him)


For the Flyers
Richards
Carter
Picard (love that kid)

Ruzicka and Beauchemin are great talent but still need at least one more year of seasoning IMO

 

[CREW99AW]

Isles-


Gervais(or Campoli).
Mapletoft-out of waiver options.Headed for the 4th line.
Godard-replaces Cairns as team enforcer.Headed for the 4th line.

 

[Habsfan 32]

Habs:
Perezhogin
Plekanec
Higgins
Maybe Danis in a back up role.

 

[John Flyers Fan]

For the Flyers:

Niittymanki is guaranteed a spot.

Jeff Carter is next to a lock.

Mike Richards will also likely be a Flyer next year, and if not him possibly R.J. Umberger.


As of today the Flyers expect Primeau, Handzus, Carter and Richards to be their four centers next year, with Roenick moving to the wing.

 

[Levitate]

Maxim Kondratiev
Jarkko Immonen
Henrik Lundqvist

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plus about 10 other prospects have a shot at making the team

pretty decent there if we can't include a guy like tjutin...i'll throw out a few more "possibles"

Dominic Moore - tailed off at the end of the season in the AHL and isn't having a great playoffs, but he's been good for most of the season and could get a look

Alexander Giroux - Wolfpack's leading scorer, has done a good job stepping up his consistancy and attracting the attention of the Rangers brass...could definatly get a look if he has a nice camp

Bryce Lampman - Another solid year with the Pack...won't be anything spectacular but is solid and probably the Pack's most consistant defender throughout the year. Almost made the Rangers out of camp in 2003 but got injured in the preseason. another strong camp could have him eyeing a spot on the roster

 

[Rabid Ranger]

For the Flyers:

Niittymanki is guaranteed a spot.

Jeff Carter is next to a lock.

Mike Richards will also likely be a Flyer next year, and if not him possibly R.J. Umberger.


As of today the Flyers expect Primeau, Handzus, Carter and Richards to be their four centers next year, with Roenick moving to the wing.

Do you think Umberger needs another year in the AHL, or is just a matter of no room for him in Philly?

 

[John Flyers Fan]

Do you think Umberger needs another year in the AHL, or is just a matter of no room for him in Philly?

I think he could play in the NHL next year, but there may not be a spot for him. eventually i think you'll see him move to the wing, as Patrick Sharp is currently doing.

Umberger is a very good playmaker, and after watching him in person during the first two playoff games, he's also very good along the wall and in the corners, much better than I expected.

 

[Big Deaner]

Ryan Stone-Pittsburgh
Ryan Getzlaf-Anaheim
Shea Weber-Nashville

 

[Marshall]

My guesses for Washington:

Alexander Ovechkin, LW
Jakub Cutta, D
Maxime Ouellet, G

 

[MePutPuckInNet]

Minnesota Wild:

uhmmm...

ok, nevermind....

 

[mooseOAK*]

Steen
Colaiacovo
Wellwood

 

[nomorekids]

I don't expect Shea Weber to make the team next year, though in the past he probably would have. Rather, depending on the situation, the only prospects I could see making the Preds' roster are Upshall and to a larger extent Suter.

But...we'll see. Nashville isn't rushing anyone.

 

[KILLger]

Minnesota Wild:

uhmmm...

ok, nevermind....

I'd say one of O'Sullivan or Koivu. Harding.

 

[HuskyFlames]

Calgary has only Phaneuf. No one else even comes close.

I disagree. I think Nystrom is more seasoned from his 4 years of college hockey for the NHL, than Phaneuf and no higher league league play other than the WHL.

 

[Spooky371*]

At Montreal:
Alexander Perezhogin
Tomas Plekanec (ready but not will play next year)
Chris Higgins
Ron Hainsey ?

 

[MLH]

Thomas Vanek
Derek Roy
Ryan Miller

 

[Habsfan 32]

I don't expect Shea Weber to make the team next year, though in the past he probably would have. Rather, depending on the situation, the only prospects I could see making the Preds' roster are Upshall and to a larger extent Suter.

But...we'll see. Nashville isn't rushing anyone.

Shishkanov?? Is he ready or not yet?

 

[A Good Flying Bird*]

For the Red Wings the only sure one is:

-Niklas Kronwall : Easily one of the most NHL-ready prospects out there. He should be able to step in and make an impact right away.

and the wildcard is:

-Igor Grigorenko: If he's recovered from his injuries, he will be able to jump in very soon. If not he could take longer still.

Agreed.

I believe Jiri Hudler could be ready for some NHL role, but that he's probably best suited in the AHL until he's ready for a scoring line role.

I also think Jari Tolsa and Johan Franzen are probably NHL ready, both being older and defensively responsible. Tomek Valtonen might also be capable of 4th line minutes.

WIth strength, Filppula is just about ready, And I

 

[wilka91*]

Kaigorodov and Perezhogin are ready for the NHL

 

[SmokeyClause]

Shishkanov?? Is he ready or not yet?

Trotz is real reluctant to put guys with his minimal experience and subpar defensive skills into top 2 line roles. And that's where he will need to be to succeed. Another year in the AHL probably wouldn't kill him. Despite being drafted 4 years ago, he's still only 21.

 

[Hockey Moose]

Los Angeles Will Have

Cammy's
Brown
Gleason

all locked for spots in my opinion

 

[Habsfan 32]

Trotz is real reluctant to put guys with his minimal experience and subpar defensive skills into top 2 line roles. And that's where he will need to be to succeed. Another year in the AHL probably wouldn't kill him. Despite being drafted 4 years ago, he's still only 21.

Thanks for the info.

 

[kremlin]

For Sharks:

Milan Michalek (if he ever recovers)
Marcel Goc
Mike Morris or Ryan Clowe