Byzantium
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Podkolzin was the best player for Russia tonight, but they looked like garbage. Peter Forsberg was in attendance
Boldy is really looking good but I don't think the Avs have what it takes to trade up to get him. I am going to assume he is gone between 7-10. I do not see a good fit for trading up.
I wonder if Foppa would ever come over to be involved with the Avs at some level. Seems like he's in attendance every now and then and has had some strong opinions over the years about the Avs.
Let's pump the brakes on Caufield. He plays on the most stacked team on arguably the most stacked line in the entire tournament. Nice showing but he isn't a top 5 prospect.Caufield is up to 11 goals in 4 games now in this tournament. 3 back of Ovys 14 that was the all time record In this tournament.
Would Edmonton do #8 + Russell for #16? Avs just immediately buyout Russell and then draft Turcotte and Caufield. Although seriously I dont think Caufield makes it to #8.
This kid is quickly approaching Top 5 levels.
Let's pump the brakes on Caufield. He plays on the most stacked team on arguably the most stacked line in the entire tournament. Nice showing but he isn't a top 5 prospect.
I know people will calm me a size queen but listed 5'7" is probably closer to 5'5". That might work in juniors when your highly skilled. But even players like Gaudreau are listed 5'9" and that's about as small as you see survive at the NHL level.
Even with eye popping numbers, I'd still be hesitant on a top 10 selection. He is one of those guys you don't know how well he'll handle the transition from smallish not as physical junior guys to NCAA/NHL stronger bigger more physical men.
Some small guys make it work, others don't. He could easily be the next Gaudreau but he could also turn into a Grimaldi, highly skilled but not physical enough to make a difference at the NHL level type.
Let's pump the brakes on Caufield. He plays on the most stacked team on arguably the most stacked line in the entire tournament. Nice showing but he isn't a top 5 prospect.
I know people will calm me a size queen but listed 5'7" is probably closer to 5'5". That might work in juniors when your highly skilled. But even players like Gaudreau are listed 5'9" and that's about as small as you see survive at the NHL level.
Even with eye popping numbers, I'd still be hesitant on a top 10 selection. He is one of those guys you don't know how well he'll handle the transition from smallish not as physical junior guys to NCAA/NHL stronger bigger more physical men.
Some small guys make it work, others don't. He could easily be the next Gaudreau but he could also turn into a Grimaldi, highly skilled but not physical enough to make a difference at the NHL level type.
I agree to some extent that you should be careful of players with good stats on bad teams, but I just want to say that I don't really see that as the case with Krebs.A big pinch of salt should be taken with numbers with a bad team... IMO a high end prospect is just as likely to pile up big junior numbers on a bad team as a good team. Reasoning... that high end prospect is getting all the good ice time. The top PP (sometimes both units) and getting 18-20 minutes of ES time. On a good team that PP time is cut down and ES time will be more around 16-17. More minutes equates to higher numbers. Beyond that, I don't see high end skill in Krebs. He has skill and projects nicely to a 2nd line level sort of player, but I don't see top end offense. The shot isn't there and the ability to attack at different paces is lacking... he isn't dynamic enough in other areas to make up for that. He's a good prospect, but a tier down IMO. Those that like him will have him on the end of the 3-9/10 tier.
Newhook's skating is the best part of his game, he is really explosive. It should not be a concern for him at the NHL level, definitely not like it is for Jost.Another guy who has impressed me a lot at this U18 tournament has been Newhook. I was a big skeptic of his the last couple of months because he didn't really seem to take off offensively in the BCHL like I had hoped. But he's having a strong U18 and playing with his piers has shown that he's definitely got a lot of talent. Skating is the big concern with him and whether it will be good enough to be a Center at the NHL level, like the concerns around Jost now. But he's another I wouldn't have much concern with taking at #16 at this point and could certainly see a team or two taking him in the #10 range of the draft.
Newhook's skating is the best part of his game, he is really explosive. It should not be a concern for him at the NHL level, definitely not like it is for Jost.
Let's say we move too low with our first and Knight (who I would like to take) is gone. At what point would it be no longer too far of a reach to select Nicholas Robertson? I'm really intrigued by this kid.
I keep wondering if the Avs will move up to take Knight. Traditionally they don't like to do this, but I can see them making an exception with how big a need it is to add a top notch goalie prospect prospect, and how unsuccessful they've been with the previous strategey.
Yeah....but my question about Robertson remains? At what point is he not a reach too far. I really like this kid.
This is assuming the AVs decide on a Goalie. I reviewed most of the top young Goalies and their timeline 4-5 years. It might be easier via trade or UFAs.
Anyways, how far does the AVs move up for Knight? There is no chance he's drafted inside the Top 10. So here are my projections:
10 - VAN (Demko/DiPetro)
11 - PHI (Carter)
12 - MIN (???)
13 - FL (Bob or Varly UFA)
14 - AZ (???)
15 - MTL (Price)
There are only 2 possible teams that might have interest. I suspect MIN would pursue a Forward as they would rather regroup faster.
AZ is the most likely team, although, I would still consider this doubtful to be drafted so high. They selected 2 goalies last draft and might consider another selection with their later selections rather using their only 1st.
AVs should stay with their pick if they want Knight or trade into the Top 10 to add another Forward.
Stop getting my hopes up! We all know they’re gonna walk away having taken Cozens at #4./r/hockey had an AMA with J.D. Burke from EliteProspects and he was asked about which player, does he think, has the highest upside after the big two and had the following to say :
Alex Turcotte. One scout I spoke to said that Turcotte reminds him a little bit of Patrice Bergeron, then went on to say how much he hates player comps, which, fair enough. His SEAL (Situational Era Age League) adjusted scoring rate is obscene. Those adjustments give him the second-highest adjusted points per game in the entire class. \*That information courtesy of Jeremy Davis of Next-Gen Hockey\*
Kind of interesting stuff.
Stop getting my hopes up! We all know they’re gonna walk away having taken Cozens at #4.