Prospect Info: Penguins #3 prospect

[Burgs]

Sprong wins the 3-way battle for second place, and thus takes over Kapanen's spot in this regard as well. Added Scott Wilson. I've decided not to consider Plotnikov as he's 25 and has six KHL seasons under his belt.

2015 poll results:
#1 Matt Murray (54.48%)
#2 Daniel Sprong (40.14%)

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[Black Label]

Sundqvist then Dumo.

 

[GFF]

Dumo again. Add Pavl....the big Russian guy!

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Does Sheary count? If so, add him. If not, uh... add McNeill?

 

[Shady Machine]

Dumo

 

[UnrealMachine]

Dumoulin. He has a higher probability of being a top-4 D than Sundqvist does of being a top-6 fwd, in my opinion.

 

[TNT87]

Sundqvist.

 

[Penguinator]

Dumoulin. He has a higher probability of being a top-4 D than Sundqvist does of being a top-6 fwd, in my opinion.

I voted Dumoulin but Sundqvist is expected to be a good, maybe very good 3rd liner. I'm still not sold out on Dumo going top 4 but i believe he can.

Really, a toss up between them.

 

[Vujtek]

Dumo again.

Add Sheary.

 

[Shady Machine]

It seems like Dumo's stock has fallen around here (or maybe it wasn't high to begin with).

 

[Waffle Fries]

I voted for Sundqvist, and I voted for him in the last poll, too. I understand the thought process behind voting for Dumoulin, but I think it comes down to what you value.

I think Dumo will be a solid, but unspectacular 4/5. Meanwhile I see Sundqvist as a strong 3C that brings good two-way play and a level of physicality that we need. Personally I value the latter over the former.

 

[Penguinator]

I voted for Sundqvist, and I voted for him in the last poll, too. I understand the thought process behind voting for Dumoulin, but I think it comes down to what you value.

I think Dumo will be a solid, but unspectacular 4/5. Meanwhile I see Sundqvist as a strong 3C that brings good two-way play and a level of physicality that we need. Personally I value the latter over the former.

It's so close that maybe it all comes down to what we need the most.

 

[Shady Machine]

I voted for Sundqvist, and I voted for him in the last poll, too. I understand the thought process behind voting for Dumoulin, but I think it comes down to what you value.

I think Dumo will be a solid, but unspectacular 4/5. Meanwhile I see Sundqvist as a strong 3C that brings good two-way play and a level of physicality that we need. Personally I value the latter over the former.

I think that's fair even if I disagree. I still think Dumo has 3/4 upside, but he likely will be a 4/5. That said, Sundqvist COULD be a strong 3C. He could also be a decent bottom 6er.

If Sundqvist hits his upside and Dumo doesn't, then yeah Sundqvist is more valuable. If neither do, I choose Dumo. Given age and NA game experience, I choose Dumo.

 

[alexfr]

Dumoulin. He has a higher probability of being a top-4 D than Sundqvist does of being a top-6 fwd, in my opinion.

Agreed, thats why I went Dumo as well but Sundqvist will be next

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

No brainer, its Sundqvist

 

[jmelm]

Dumoulin. He has a higher probability of being a top-4 D than Sundqvist does of being a top-6 fwd, in my opinion.

Exactly. Top 4 for sure, IMO, with perhaps upside to become a #2/3 down the road. Sunny probably tops out as a 3rd line guy.

It seems like Dumo's stock has fallen around here (or maybe it wasn't high to begin with).

He's always been underrated, but it's even more surprising now given the other D that are gone who have overshadowed him in the eyes of fans in the past.

 

[SEALBound]

I believe Dumoulin isn't really a "prospect" anymore. So I went with Sundqvist.

Can't wait til Zlobin claims top 6 time in 2 yrs...then where will you all be?

 

[Zen Arcade]

Exactly. Top 4 for sure, IMO, with perhaps upside to become a #2/3 down the road. Sunny probably tops out as a 3rd line guy.





He's always been underrated, but it's even more surprising now given the other D that are gone who have overshadowed him in the eyes of fans in the past.

People don't watch him play and he doesn't play a style that lends itself to YouTube highlights.

Here's to hoping he opens some eyes this year.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

I believe Dumoulin isn't really a "prospect" anymore. So I went with Sundqvist.

Can't wait til Zlobin claims top 6 time in 2 yrs...then where will you all be?

1 happy camper

Also 10110 or whatever ur post count is

 

[Liquid Gel]

Sundqvist

Add Sheary. He is on NHL contract and less than 25 right, so he qualifies as prospect.

 

[Jacob]

Sundqvist

Add Sheary. He is on NHL contract and less than 25 right, so he qualifies as prospect.

Yep. He's certainly more of a prospect than Zlobin, Bleuger or Archibald.

 

[Freeptop]

Dumoulin and Sundqvist are fairly similar. Dumoulin's likely to be somewhere around a 4/5 defenseman, and Sundqvist is likely to be a 3rd/4th line center. The difference for me is that Dumoulin already has NHL time under his belt (including playoff games), so his floor has already been shown to be higher. Sundqvist might potentially have a higher ceiling, but his floor might be lower. There's just more uncertainty involved with him.

Really, though, either one could be ranked here just as easily. Once this poll ends, the number 4 is likely to be incredibly obvious.

 

[Liquid Gel]

Yep. He's certainly more of a prospect than Zlobin, Bleuger or Archibald.

I was thinking the exact thing. I am glad you posted this follow-up

 

[Valarukar]

It's still early to write off Blueger. The kids still only 20

 

[Epic Neal Time]

Still feels so weird to have Dumo and not DP. DP was at prospect camp for goodness' sakes.

Anyways; I voted Sundqvist. Add Sheary (if he counts)

It's crazy how close 1-4 are. Complete toss up. Fifth spot should clearly be Jarry's.