Prospect Info: Tampa Bay Lightning prospect rankings 2015 - #13

[Necropolis]

The winner of poll #12 - Jonathan Marchessault

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect rankings 2015
1. Andrei Vasilevskiy (85.71%)
2. Anthony DeAngelo (73.81%)
3. Slater Koekkoek (70.59%)
4. Adam Erne (82.86%)
5. Nikita Nesterov (40.00%)
6. Brayden Point (56.67%)
7. Matthew Peca (41.94%)
8. Mitchell Stephens (38.71%)
9. Adam Wilcox (33.33%)
10. Dennis Yan (33.33%)
11. Kristers Gudlevskis (26.09%)
12. Jonathan Marchessault (28.57%)

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[Necropolis]

Just realized that I hadn't added Witkowski yet, even though he would've deserved to be there above many of the guys.

Also, how long do you want to keep going on here? Last year we went up to #25.

 

[newham89]

No love for KHL All Star Gusev?!

 

[Stamper]

I think people don't vote for Gusev is because he's not likely to ever play for us :|

 

[chasespace]

I think people don't vote for Gusev is because he's not likely to ever play for us :|

Pretty much. And if he did he's one of those players you're unsure will translate due his size.

 

[Werewolf]

Pretty much. And if he did he's one of those players you're unsure will translate due his size.

Wont translate because of size? ...as a TBL fan you should know better.

I've never seen him play he has never come over for development camp...can't rate him.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Wont translate because of size? ...as a TBL fan you should know better.

I've never seen him play he has never come over for development camp...can't rate him.

Doubt he comes over for us. I can only imagine he'd want to come over if he can step into a top-6 scenario right away.

 

[HoseEmDown]

If Gusev comes over it will most likely be after his ELC eligibility is up and could get a better contract with any team.

How is Witkowski getting any votes? Dude is tapped out potential wise and is a #6 at best most likely a #7. Spencer is the shiny new toy, Blujus was a similar prospect a few years back but is much closer to being in the show. Spencer still needs work on his game to be considered a top 4 D, same as Masin who I can't see crack the top 4 with Hedman and Koekkoek ahead of him.

 

[chasespace]

Wont translate because of size? ...as a TBL fan you should know better.

I've never seen him play he has never come over for development camp...can't rate him.

If you're referring to our other midgets I'd like you to look closer. MSL and Johnson are built like tree trunks, they're solid on the puck and Johnson has speed to burn. Drouin is known for his skating and ability to avoid getting trapped. Gusev is a sniper with average skating; while his shot is outstanding he is the kind of player who wouldn't be able to create separation in the NHL unless he changes up his game.