Prospect Info: NYR Prospect Poll: #7

[NYR Viper]

I wouldn't put Lindberg in the top 10 at this point. He has not improved in his second, AHL season. I also have Graves considerably ahead of McIlrath who like Lindberg, has also regressed this year.

Uh huh, another person who is stat surfing

 

[QJL]

Not to ruin everyone's day around here, but McIlrath is the last player I take on that list right now.

 

[mti79]

Undertaker. Add Nejezchleb

 

[Raspewtin]

I wouldn't put Lindberg in the top 10 at this point. He has not improved in his second, AHL season. I also have Graves considerably ahead of McIlrath who like Lindberg, has also regressed this year.

You're off to a great start posting.

 

[eco's bones]

I like Lindberg. He's not huge but he has good size. He competes. He's a well rounded player. A good face-off man. If he doesn't go back to Sweden I expect he'll eventually become at least a decent 3rd/4th line NHL player. I really don't see him as a top 6 guy. Maybe a career comparable to Dominic Moore--though he's a larger player. IMO he's our best forward prospect in Hartford.

But sometimes I get the idea that some people think even our 3rd and 4th liners should be 30-30-60 guys. It would be great but its not going to happen. You do need forwards who are rounded.

 

[Joey Bones]

McIlrath add Hrivik

 

[Charlie Conway]

I've been really impressed by Graves. For me, this one was between 'Taker, Shesty, and Graves, but I went with Graves this time around. I feel like he's stepped up each time the opportunity was available, and while he is still a bit away from the pros, you have to like what he's shown so far.

Add Hrivik.

 

[E-Train]

McI, add Skapper

 

[Beer League Sniper]

The only thing that bothers me about Lindberg's game is that he "plays small."

If you asked me to quantify that statement, I wouldn't be able to do a very good job. When I watch him play, I would never believe he's 6'1".

He's a smart player for sure, but not someone who's going to make space for his line mates or win a ton of physical battles.

I could be way off base since I don't watch more than a handful of Pack games, but that's what I see when I do.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

The only thing that bothers me about Lindberg's game is that he "plays small."

If you asked me to quantify that statement, I wouldn't be able to do a very good job. When I watch him play, I would never believe he's 6'1".

He's a smart player for sure, but not someone who's going to make space for his line mates or win a ton of physical battles.

I could be way off base since I don't watch more than a handful of Pack games, but that's what I see when I do.

Understood and I know exactly what you mean, but that's been part of the same transition that Fast has made. Hopefully Lindberg can do the same. We'll know in a year or so.

 

[Gardner McKay]

McIlrath. Add Skapski. It is good to see that we have some goaltending depth in our system.

 

[Beer League Sniper]

Looks like McIlrath has #7 locked down. New poll?

 

[Beacon]

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