Prospect Info: San Jose's #6 prospect

[Gecklund]

Not going to be around later so posted this one a little early.

1) Mirco Mueller-40.57%
2) Nikolai Goldobin-70.15%
3) Chris Tierney-52.70%
4) Konrad Abelthauser-68.00%
5) Julius Bergman-46.67%

Again, if anyone feels I have missed a prospect, please tell me and I will add him to the next poll.

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[SnarkAttack]

It's pretty bad when I'm uncomfortable voting anyone at #6

 

[Episkey]

I went with Hamilton... but yeah, yikes.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Dan O'Regan for me.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Voted for Brodz. I like his offensive game.

 

[hohosaregood]

We're hitting the boom or bust region now

 

[Gene Parmesan]

We're hitting the boom or bust region now

And the unknowns. I haven't seen much of these guys outside of the NCAA kids.

 

[Timo Time]

Kyle Bronzer.

 

[SnarkAttack]

We're hitting the boom or bust region now

Not sure about the boom part... like 3rd line or bust

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Not sure about the boom part... like 3rd line or bust

Not true, both Brodzinski and Varnier have pretty good upside and potential.

 

[hohosaregood]

Not sure about the boom part... like 3rd line or bust

O'Regan is basically a top 6 or bust kind of guy in my eyes. Then there's a bunch of guys who could be high end in their roles like Rod.

 

[Juxtaposer]

O'Regan is basically a top 6 or bust kind of guy in my eyes. Then there's a bunch of guys who could be high end in their roles like Rod.

Rod doesn't have high upside.

 

[Grave]

Daniel O'Regan based off what the other prospects have shown recently.

 

[sr228]

Not sure about the boom part... like 3rd line or bust

Varnier, Brodzinski, Chartier, O'Regan, Boudreau all have good (top 6 / top 4) upside if things go right...they also all come with quite a bit of risk.

 

[KarlssonsGroin]

Went with Vanier, if he improves his skating he could be a solid 4-6 that can be the trigger on the Pp

 

[puppydog]

I guess I am the only person who has seen Hamilton play!

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I guess I am the only person who has seen Hamilton play!

Pretty sure we all have. He's just doesn't project very highly.

 

[SactoShark]

Yeah, Hamilton makes Benn Ferriero seem flashy.

 

[ScottyDont]

Didn't Tye McGinn have a better showing at the NHL level then Hamilton? Surprised he isn't getting more love.

 

[Episkey]

Didn't Tye McGinn have a better showing at the NHL level then Hamilton? Surprised he isn't getting more love.

Probably because he's new to the team and people haven't seen or heard too much about him. I will be voting for him in the next one though.

 

[CanadienShark]

Dan O'Regan for me.

I know nothing about O'Regan, so could you explain a little?

 

[Juxtaposer]

I know nothing about O'Regan, so could you explain a little?

Small skilled playmaker with a high motor. Has shown high-end skill but had a bad last year due to playing through some serious injury (or so I hear). Drafted as a center but could make a very good winger. I think he's pretty clearly the most skilled player on this list.

 

[CanadienShark]

Small skilled playmaker with a high motor. Has shown high-end skill but had a bad last year due to playing through some serious injury (or so I hear). Drafted as a center but could make a very good winger. I think he's pretty clearly the most skilled player on this list.

I like the sound of that. We need more playmaking wingers. How's his defensive play?

 

[whlscowt]

I like the sound of that. We need more playmaking wingers. How's his defensive play?

This year it was a little rough for him (in all respects really, but chalk that up to contstant injuries and a new coach) but the year before he displayed better than average defensive prowess. He took a lot of zone start faceoffs, played in all situations, and despite his size handled bigger players fairly well. I'd probably give O'Regan the edge in terms of positioning, and just defensive skill when comparing him to Nieto--at least in 12-13 when they were teammates. Not that Nieto is the pinnacle of defense, but that should give you an idea of his potential--that is unless he's on a major decline.

 

[juicyrebound]

If I'm correct he got benched for a game with some other players too... I don't remember hearing a reason but I'll assume he likes to party.