1. Thomson has the most potential and he is the most skilled d after Chabot in the system
2. Brannstrom - very close to Thomson in potential
3, Norris - a dark horse, who could be a number one center on this team this season, a powerful skater, good array of shots, good passer, better then white in every category. Will make a powerful duo with Tkachuk
4. JBD - a future top four d
5. Wolanin - a solid bottom d, could be top four.
6. Brown - a floater, who will have a hard time in NHL has skills to die for, but not work ethic. Will be a Senator.
7. Davidsson - many questions marks
8. Balcers - the same
9. Batherson - still did not make NHL as an overager. did not have a good junior career in a weaker league. huge question mark
10. Chlapik - looks like will not make NHL as a regular, a ticket to Europe
11. Gustavsson - a second string goalie at best
12. Jaros - will struggle to stay in NHL, probably will go to Europe very soon
13. Veronneau - nothing special at all
14. Abramov - could be a surprise, but doubtful, will go to KHL in 2 years
15. Formenton - will not even make NHL, absolutely no tools for NHL, if not for an outstanding skating ability
After my top 6, there is a huge drop in potential. How can people justify Batherson is beyond me, to be in top 6.