Pick 10 first rounders from this year's draft who won't take a regular shift

[Gottokeeponrisin]

We are no longer the laughing stock of the NHL, they gotta find something against us.

That honor belongs to The New York Islanders

 

[wabwat]

Jonathan Bernier will not see the NHL for a while, and i seriously doubt Trevor Lewis will even take ONE shift with the Kings this season.

 

[190Octane]

I think a lot of people don't understand what he is trying to do with this post.

All he is saying is pick 10 players from this past first round that YOU THINK will never be NHL regulars. He's not saying that he thinks these people won't, he's just picking the top 10 most likely and asking you all to do the same.

I hate having to defend a Kings fan, it sickens me that I had to in this case, but some people need to be less sensitive and read a little closer.

 

[Skroob*]

Wow, holy insecurity Batman.

No, we just get tired of everyone being so jealous of us living in the center of the world, and always getting the attention we deserve.

 

[Bam Beet*]

Erik Johnson.

 

[loadie]

No, we just get tired of everyone being so jealous of us living in the center of the world, and always getting the attention we deserve.

Didn't know you lived in Toronto.

 

[Live in the Now]

Everybody craps on Sanguinetti it seems, is it because he is a ranger now?

Everyone was crapping on him before the draft.

 

[CH Wizard]

Tlusty's two game does impress me. I've been impressed by him at the u-18's...and his downside isn't that horrid.

I say Lewis, Bernier.

 

[rt]

Ten is a big number. I have no real knowledge on the subject, so I'll just guess:

1. Varlamov
2. Lewis
3. Frolik
4. Fischer
5. Bernier
6. Brassard
7. Berglund
8. ah
9. crap
10. this is hard

 

[Bruwinz37]

Darkhorse: Kessel

What would you care to wager?

 

[Bruwinz37]

Everyone was crapping on him before the draft.

I heard of at least one team's scout say that they wouldnt take him in the second round. Just what I heard....I have never seen the lad play myself.

 

[West]

10 Flo Michael Frolik C Kladno (Czech)
11 LAs Jonathan Bernier G Lewiston MAINEiacs (QMJHL)
14 Van Michael Grabner R Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
17 LAs Trevor Lewis C Des-Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
19 Anh Mark Mitera D U. of Michigan (NCAA)
22 Phi Claude Giroux R Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
25 StL Patrik Berglund C Vasteras [Sweden]
27 Dal Ivan Vishnevskiy D Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
29 Pho Chris Summers D US National Under-18 Team
30 NJy Matt Corrente D Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

Ivan Vishnevskiy would be my lock not to make it. A little surprised but I guess I really didn't like LA's draft.

 

[haelwho]

I think a lot of people don't understand what he is trying to do with this post.

All he is saying is pick 10 players from this past first round that YOU THINK will never be NHL regulars. He's not saying that he thinks these people won't, he's just picking the top 10 most likely and asking you all to do the same.

I hate having to defend a Kings fan, it sickens me that I had to in this case, but some people need to be less sensitive and read a little closer.

Exactly, and I hate having to have you defend me too.

It's funny how insecure some people are on here about their prospects.

Try making a list by the way guys, it's harder than it looks.

 

[Rookie Chargers]

Jonathan Bernier
Riku Helenius
Semen Varlamov
Leland Irving

Goalies don't take shifts.

Won't dress as backup.

 

[C-Saku Koivu MTL]

Everybody craps on Sanguinetti it seems, is it because he is a ranger now?

Imagine if he'd be a habs .

And it came close.

 

[inferno98]

10 Flo Michael Frolik C Kladno (Czech)
11 LAs Jonathan Bernier G Lewiston MAINEiacs (QMJHL)
14 Van Michael Grabner R Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
17 LAs Trevor Lewis C Des-Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
19 Anh Mark Mitera D U. of Michigan (NCAA)
22 Phi Claude Giroux R Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
25 StL Patrik Berglund C Vasteras [Sweden]
27 Dal Ivan Vishnevskiy D Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
29 Pho Chris Summers D US National Under-18 Team
30 NJy Matt Corrente D Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

Ivan Vishnevskiy would be my lock not to make it. A little surprised but I guess I really didn't like LA's draft.

My list is very similar but I wouldnt throw Bernier in or Giroux, I would put Fischer there along with Brassard, I think he will have plenty of injury problems

 

[gars59]

Jonathan Bernier
Michael Frolik
Jiri Tlusty
Trevor Lewis
Mark Mitera
Bob Sanguinetti
Claude Giroux
Patrik Berglund
Chris Summers
Matt Corrente

 

[BigE]

Michael Grabner was one of the best goalscorers in the WHL last season. He has the speed and talent to play in the NHL.

From a purely statistical standpoint, so was Pavel Brendl...we all know how that ended up.

The thread is futile but funny to read the bickering none the less.

 

[Entrancemperium]

From a purely statistical standpoint, so was Pavel Brendl...we all know how that ended up.

The thread is futile but funny to read the bickering none the less.

Oh god no don't bring up Brendl, that punk could have really been something but oh oh too many donuts and too little effort

 

[firstroundbust]

The thread is futile but funny to read the bickering none the less.

ya, it kinda deteriorates into a 2nd grade schoolyard pissing match

 

[Marmax]

10 Flo Michael Frolik C Kladno (Czech)
11 LAs Jonathan Bernier G Lewiston MAINEiacs (QMJHL)
14 Van Michael Grabner R Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
17 LAs Trevor Lewis C Des-Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
19 Anh Mark Mitera D U. of Michigan (NCAA)
22 Phi Claude Giroux R Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
25 StL Patrik Berglund C Vasteras [Sweden]
27 Dal Ivan Vishnevskiy D Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
29 Pho Chris Summers D US National Under-18 Team
30 NJy Matt Corrente D Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

Ivan Vishnevskiy would be my lock not to make it. A little surprised but I guess I really didn't like LA's draft.

solid list, best so far.

By the way those who think that Fischer will not make it should take a strong look at him. I agree that he was a kind of offboard pick but from what I have seen at the Canadian developement camp I think the habs got a player. He is not nearly ready but he has some serious hockey sense/ hands/size/ skating combo. I have been usually a good judge for hands and this guy have some hands that you can't buy. If he can developp his size/ hockey sense/ agility further more watch out.

 

[EagleBelfour]

10 FLO Michael Frolik C
11 LA Jonathan Bernier G
15 TB Riku Helenius G
17 LA Trevor Lewis C
20 MTL David Fischer D
21 NYR Bobby Sanguinetti D
22 PHI Claude Giroux RW
23 WAS Semen Varlamov G
25 STL Patrik Berglund C
27 DAL Ivan Vishnevskiy D
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But from this list, I only except 3 or 4 to not play regulary in the NHL. Alot won't live to their potential, but just like some have said before, guys like Okposo, Stewart, Tlustly, Mitera will play in the NHL. We only don't know if it's gonna be on a scoring line, defensive line or checking line or 1st/2nd/3rd pairing D

 

[Subzero]

Evgeny Malkin

 

[avs_19*]

People get Chris Stewart off of your lists this guy is going to be a star....well dont know about star but he will be a solid 2nd liner and if he works hard he could very well be a 1st liner.

 

[HFNHL Canadiens]

Kyle Okposo
Jiri Tlusty
Michael Grabner
Riku Helenius
Mark Mitera
Patrik Berglund
Chris Summers
Matthew Corrente
David Fischer
Dennis Persson