Prospect Info: Phantoms (AHL), Reading Royals (ECHL), NCAA, Jrs., Int'l, etc.

[Oskar Man]

Buns is my gf's nickname.

Yes, she's constantly turning heads. Blessing and a curse.

No, it's a blessing

 

[FlyguyOX]

No, it's a blessing

you right you right

 

[CapnZin]

Ratty reminds me of a Nick Bjugstad.

Completely overhyped because of size? Not very physical for his size? Odd skater, yet somehow effective?

I don’t see that. The Rat has better hands, skating, and an actual use for his size. Doesn’t mean he needs to put up high PIM, but he does most things efficiently... just needs more seasoning.

 

[FlyguyOX]

pics or it didn't happen

yeahhh nahhhh

 

[GapToothedWonder]

yeahhh nahhhh

Then no one believes friend.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Then no one believes friend.

That's ok with me buddy

 

[Appleyard]

Taking stock of the Flyers’ 2018-19 European-based...

My season review for each of the European based prospects... around 400 words on each of them with how their season went, the situation next year, and what to expect down the line.

 

[BernieParent]

My Fellow Flyers enthusiasts. I’ve been on this site a long time. Been talking to lots of you guys for years.

Met Appleyard on here years ago. And now he’s killing it for the Athletic.

I’m proud to say, I made the jump and now have full press box, locker room, and press conference access to the Flyers, representing Philadelphia Sports Network. I’ve already written a good amount of stuff for them this season, but now I’m moving onto video.

I know how dedicated these boards are and the passion we all have for this team. So in many ways you guys are the inspiration for this content.

I’ll be doing content on everything Flyers, but for now I’m starting with prospects. Hope you guys enjoy and I’ll be making more in the very near future. A new video is already on its way on more prospects. Over time my equipment will get better and so will the quality. Hope you guys enjoy.

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Way to go, HOH! Congratulations!

 

[BernieParent]

Taking stock of the Flyers’ 2018-19 European-based...

My season review for each of the European based prospects... around 400 words on each of them with how their season went, the situation next year, and what to expect down the line.

Great read, as always, Apple.

 

[HighOFFHockey]

Way to go, HOH! Congratulations!

Thanks man! It’s been a fun ride for sure.

My first game to cover in person was Carter Hart’s first game...it was awesome to be in the locker room with him in that moment of history. The back of my head made the web episode lol..(pictured below)

 

[CapnZin]

My Fellow Flyers enthusiasts. I’ve been on this site a long time. Been talking to lots of you guys for years.

Met Appleyard on here years ago. And now he’s killing it for the Athletic.

I’m proud to say, I made the jump and now have full press box, locker room, and press conference access to the Flyers, representing Philadelphia Sports Network. I’ve already written a good amount of stuff for them this season, but now I’m moving onto video.

I know how dedicated these boards are and the passion we all have for this team. So in many ways you guys are the inspiration for this content.

I’ll be doing content on everything Flyers, but for now I’m starting with prospects. Hope you guys enjoy and I’ll be making more in the very near future. A new video is already on its way on more prospects. Over time my equipment will get better and so will the quality. Hope you guys enjoy.

Subscribe please
Follow me on Twitter.

Congrats!

 

[BernieParent]

The biggest fame-by-association through a fan board for me was when Jonah Keri moderated the Expos board I frequented.

 

[Doodootheclown]

That's ok with me buddy

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Ratcliffe scored a goal last night. Guelph won 5-2. The series is at 2-1 Saginaw now.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Just curious, from previous players with similar play styles and builds like Ratcliffe, does he have a similar trajectory to any other players? I mean... could he be someone like Wheeler as a ceiling or more like a winger version of Boyle? I love how much the kid scores, but I'm just curious since I haven't looked much past the surface for him.

 

[Stizzle]

Just curious, from previous players with similar play styles and builds like Ratcliffe, does he have a similar trajectory to any other players? I mean... could he be someone like Wheeler as a ceiling or more like a winger version of Boyle? I love how much the kid scores, but I'm just curious since I haven't looked much past the surface for him.

A heck of a lot closer to Boyle than Wheeler.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Ratcliffe’s not going to be Wheeler. Ratcliffe’s probably going to be a Cy Young type of stat line guy with his goal totals. Wheeler’s one of the best playmakers/passers in the NHL which Ratcliffe hasn’t even really shown average ability on that end to this point at the lower levels.

 

[Curufinwe]

Just curious, from previous players with similar play styles and builds like Ratcliffe, does he have a similar trajectory to any other players? I mean... could he be someone like Wheeler as a ceiling or more like a winger version of Boyle? I love how much the kid scores, but I'm just curious since I haven't looked much past the surface for him.

Taller JVR is his ceiling.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Taller JVR is his ceiling.

30-30 as a ceiling for a 2nd rounder? I'm certainly okay with that.

 

[Stizzle]

Taller JVR is his ceiling.

30-30 as a ceiling for a 2nd rounder? I'm certainly okay with that.

That's really, really wishful thinking. We need to pump the brakes a bit on Ratcliffe. I like the kid but he plays on a stacked team, and a stacked line. Seriously, like half the players on Guelph are drafted. He's going to be useful, but has limitations. JVR might be a fair ceiling, but the likelyhood of hitting that is pretty small imo.

 

[Curufinwe]

Yes, ceiling as in the best you could ever hope him to be.

30 point 3rd liner is much more likely.

 

[deadhead]

I think Ratcliffe has more upside than Hartman!

We won't know for a couple years, even Wheeler didn't start until he was 22, and didn't have his breakout season until 25.
So I expect Ratcliffe to spend at least one season in the AHL, maybe 2.

 

[Larry44]

That's really, really wishful thinking. We need to pump the brakes a bit on Ratcliffe. I like the kid but he plays on a stacked team, and a stacked line. Seriously, like half the players on Guelph are drafted. He's going to be useful, but has limitations. JVR might be a fair ceiling, but the likelyhood of hitting that is pretty small imo.

Ratcliffe's line only got stacked at the deadline, he was scoring at a very healthy clip before that. He's a very large man who skates better than his size would suggest. He's not Wheeler fast, but he's not Boyle slow either. He's got tremendous hands for finishing and has some bite to his game. As he fills out, he'll end up being a monster. I'd say his chances of being an NHL regular 3 years from now is in excess of 90%, health willing. Fingers crossed, we'll see.

 

[Stizzle]

Ratcliffe's line only got stacked at the deadline, he was scoring at a very healthy clip before that. He's a very large man who skates better than his size would suggest. He's not Wheeler fast, but he's not Boyle slow either. He's got tremendous hands for finishing and has some bite to his game. As he fills out, he'll end up being a monster. I'd say his chances of being an NHL regular 3 years from now is in excess of 90%, health willing. Fingers crossed, we'll see.

I agree with everything you say, except my excitement level is toned down a peg or two. He will be in the NHL, but don't see a monster. I like him on the PP and PK more than 5 on 5.

 

[Magua]

That's really, really wishful thinking. We need to pump the brakes a bit on Ratcliffe. I like the kid but he plays on a stacked team, and a stacked line. Seriously, like half the players on Guelph are drafted. He's going to be useful, but has limitations. JVR might be a fair ceiling, but the likelyhood of hitting that is pretty small imo.