Ask and you shall receive. I didn't give them a ranking 1-10 because that tends to be very subjective. Mcclement is closer to the NHL the Zakharov, but I would say that Zakharov has more potential, so who would you rank higher
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1. Sejna - had a tough first year, given too much too soon, but according to the 'Cats fans he really came on, ready to contribute.
2. Alexi Shkotov - Had one of the best point/game ave. in the Q. Will be w/ the 'Cats next year.
3. Khonstantin Zakharov - Very good rookie year w/ Moncton - ask Montreal. Another who will be w/ the 'Cats next season.
4. Jay McClement - Will be a good shutdown, face off Center, 3rd liner Injury call up.
5. Trevor Byrne - Free agent pickup, w/ size, Offense and solid D. Will be w/ the 'Cats another year (St. Louis takes it's time w/ D men) but should be a 3 or 4 and may get an injury call up next year.
6. Carl Soderberg - Forward drafted in the 2nd round this year Top 6 potential.
7. David Backes - Had a good year last season in College. He could be a decent PF. Needs more time.
8. Viktor Alexandrov - Skilled forward drafted in the 3rd round. Top 6 Potential.
9. John Pohl - may not be what who others would put here, but he had a great rookie year in the AHL and an slow start last season, but came on in the 2nd half. At best a 2nd line Center, but a lot would depend on this season. I think we will see him called up if injuries occur (provided we have a season).
10. Alexandre Bolduc - Good 2 way center in the Q. Again, this is my pick and others may put someone else here. (Like Hemmingway????)
Notables:
Mike Glumac - UFA signing w/ a great rookie season last year, big body w/ good hands.
Robin Johnnson - Decent year back from having Cancer (Top 4 Dman)
Blake Evans (4th line Center)
Gregg Black - Energy type
Wideman - but Buffalo fans could speak more for him
Hole mess of other guys here....
Goalies:
1. Schwartz, Barulin (Based on Hype and potential)
2. Nissinin, Cash, Sanford (Played more closer to the NHL)
Notes: Goalie situation is set for about the next 100 years... No Blue chip elite level forwards, but solid depth - found a few diamonds in the later rounds - good size. No top pairing dman in the system - but do have some top 4 guys and lot of 5-6 that are ready to contribute now - Pollock/Stuart.