Canuck Luck
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Today they released the Canucks top 20 prospects.
While the list itself in order of 1-20 was not overly bad until it reached the last 5ish prospects, the ratings were just out right horrible and the reasoning for some were even worse!
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/13243/hodgson_still_tops_in_vancouver_prospect_pool/
Now HF describes a 6.5 defense-man to be a 5-6 defense-man at best. Is it just me or was Tanev not already just that last season? If not worse they put a B as in he may drop one grade to a #7 dman. Tanev has definately already been a #7 dman in his rookie year so are they saying he won't improve at all from his rookie year and we've seen the best out of him already?
Again the writer shows he knows nothing as Honzik is very raw. The Canucks have a Hobey Baker finalist goaltender ranked 19th who is said to have NHL potentail ranked 19th when he is much more polished than Honzik.
Really? Just really? why talk about him being spotted around here when justifying where he is ranked?!?
On top of that no Canuck fan argues that, most see he has a slim to none chance of ever making the NHL.
Also since when does Rai lack foot speed? This just proves this writer just made stuff up as Rai is known for his speediness LOL!
Once again HF proves that a 12 year old could do a better job evaluating their favorite team's prospects than they can! To not even do 10 seconds worth of re-seach to realize 1 guy has already reached the potential given to him, another is very raw and not polished, and the last has amazing foot speed but lacks a drive
While the list itself in order of 1-20 was not overly bad until it reached the last 5ish prospects, the ratings were just out right horrible and the reasoning for some were even worse!
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/13243/hodgson_still_tops_in_vancouver_prospect_pool/
3. (7) Chris Tanev, D, 6.5B
Acquired as free agent, May 31st, 2010
Like Hodgson, Tanev gained some valuable NHL experience in 2010-11, with 29 regular season and five playoff games, and did not look out of place. In Manitoba, he registered one goal and eight assists in 39 regular season games, and was plus-16. In 14 playoff games, he notched a goal and two helpers.
Tanev is not spectacular in any regard, but he is always smart with the puck and makes great decisions in all situations. He projects as a third pairing defenseman in the NHL and his solid game and hockey smarts indicate he is a sure bet to reach that potential.
Now HF describes a 6.5 defense-man to be a 5-6 defense-man at best. Is it just me or was Tanev not already just that last season? If not worse they put a B as in he may drop one grade to a #7 dman. Tanev has definately already been a #7 dman in his rookie year so are they saying he won't improve at all from his rookie year and we've seen the best out of him already?
11. (NR) David Honzik, G, 7.0D
Drafted 3rd round, 71st overall, 2011
This big Czech goaltender, like Jensen, might have been a nice value pick where he fell to the Canucks. Some draft speculators had him going in the second round. Honzik has the size, athleticism and technique that would indicate an NHL future. A pure butterfly goaltender, Honzik is fairly well-polished and shows good rebound control.
His stats in 36 games at Victoriaville (3.54 goals against average, .884 save percentage) will not inspire greatness. However, one must remember this was Honzik's first year in North America, and also a great year for offense in the QMJHL. His 17-12-1 record better demonstrates his general effectiveness.
Again the writer shows he knows nothing as Honzik is very raw. The Canucks have a Hobey Baker finalist goaltender ranked 19th who is said to have NHL potentail ranked 19th when he is much more polished than Honzik.
20. (15) Prab Rai, C, 6.5D
Drafted 5th round, 131st overall, 2008
At the tail end of a strong overage junior season in Seattle (WHL) in 2009-10, the Canucks signed Rai to a 3-year pro contract. He then suffered a serious back injury and missed all of the 2010-11 season.
Rai was born in Surrey, BC and is often spotted driving around Vancouver. He is also a subject of a great deal of debate among Vancouver fans, is he a legitimate prospect or a high-scoring junior player who lacks the foot speed to succeed in the pros? A healthy 2011-12 should provide some answers.
Really? Just really? why talk about him being spotted around here when justifying where he is ranked?!?
On top of that no Canuck fan argues that, most see he has a slim to none chance of ever making the NHL.
Also since when does Rai lack foot speed? This just proves this writer just made stuff up as Rai is known for his speediness LOL!
Once again HF proves that a 12 year old could do a better job evaluating their favorite team's prospects than they can! To not even do 10 seconds worth of re-seach to realize 1 guy has already reached the potential given to him, another is very raw and not polished, and the last has amazing foot speed but lacks a drive