yelleforpres said:
Hey guys, this is a list of my prospects in an FHL sim league and I was wanting some help from you guys to put them into a top 20 list like Hockeysfuture.com does list for NHL teams. This is what I ranked them as. Can some of you rerank them in the order you see it?
1. Henrik Lundqvist
2. Benoit Pouliot-Very high ceiling, not as proven as others, Will be absolutely deadly on the power play.
3. Thomas Vanek- Rare goal-scoring talent, but not as good as Pouliot. Is obviously more proven than Pouliot.
4. Mike Richards-Looks like a sure-fire first liner, but lacks elite potential. Simply better overall than Steen. Future captain material?
5. Alexander Steen-Still lacks strength, but cannot doubt his offensive prowess and two-way ability. Is consistent, like Mats Sundin. Can do anything in the offensive zone but isn't elite in one thing. Maybe Sundin's replacement? Shouldn't he have gotten more seasoning in the AHL?
6. Devin Setoguchi- Has very high offensive potential, but is less proven than Richards. Good work ethic and strong character. While better than Steen in certain areas, he lacks Steen's versatility.
7. Robbie Schremp-Attitude problems? Is lacking defensively, but has corrected other deficiences. Lacks the intangibles of Setoguchi.
8. Kevin Klein- PP specialist who needs to bulk up. His development will probably mirror Christian Ehrhoff's.
9. Marc Antoine Pouliot- Exceptional playmaker who has underrated speed. Has answered a lot of doubts about him. Very versatile, but lacks top end potential.
10. Lauri Tukonen-Superior second line forward.
11. Jakub Kindl- Detriot should develop him properly. Has lots to prove. Pointwise has improved tremendously; has improved his game. Could go the way of Lukas Kaspar.
12. Maxime Talbot-Has excellent work ethic. Lacks top offensive talent, but scores in key situations. A "glue guy." Every team needs players like him. Is shifty in the offensive zone. Looks like Joe Sakic out there sometimes.
13. Sami Lepisto- I was upset when San Jose didn't draft this guy. Very similar to Kevin Klein. Shows confidence with the puck but is reckless in the offensive zone. Has many skills one cannot teach. Lacks skating speed and needs to muscle up. Needs to shoot more. Rarely gets rattled because of his strong self-confidence.
14. Lukas Kaspar- Has enough potential to be near the top of this list, but little chance he will achieve it. Has improved only marginally since being drafted. Has not corrected the flaws in his game. My view of him may be biased, as I see him frequently, and his errors may stick out more in my mind. I will gladly eat my words on him.
15. Sasha Pokulok- 6'5. Huge defenseman who is reminiscent of Mike Rathje. Probably won't be an offensive contributor at NHL level. Picks his spots very well. Will be in the NHL sooner rather than later.
Feel free to disagree. 2-7 and 8-15 can be acceptably ranked in many ways.
Don't know enough to rank:
Ryan Potulny-Good prospect, lacks top potential.
Tyler Plante- Various posters thought he was a steal. Has great stats, but how will that translate to NHL play?
Michal Sersen- Was noticeable for mistakes on the ice...project pick?
Kristopher Letang- Played poorly when I saw him. Can skate well, and has a good shot. Future Andy Delmore or Dick Tarnstrom? Need to see him more
Clarke Macarthur-who?