Top 50 forward - 2014 NHL Draft

[Shawn Heins 44]

Kevin Fiala is clearly missing, but as you mentioned some players from Europe didn't make it yet.

 

[Lucky7]

Kevin Fiala is clearly missing, but as you mentioned some players from Europe didn't make it yet.

Exact, I will pay attention but I have him in my files. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Screaming Eagle]

few thoughts I had

too low:
Perlini
Ehlers
Point
Baillie

too high:
Hawryluk
Yazkov
Quenneville
Labanc

should be listed:
Bukarts
Bishop
Nantel
Lemieux
MacMaster

also like that you listed Highmore and Fazleyev, both seem like good sleeper picks to me.

I think Maxim Lazarev shouldn't be on this list. He hasn't even played yet, just like, midget hockey and stuff. Maybe hold off until Cape Breton decides to dress him or something. Besides, is there anything for us to judge him by? I can't even find a highlight video of him. The same goes for any other people who played zero junior games on this list. Just wait a few months then maybe rewrite it.

 

[zjh]

Not sure that Sherbak is better than Point, Baillie, and De Leo, but he's had a good start to his Major Junior career in Saskatoon.

 

[Lucky7]

I think Maxim Lazarev shouldn't be on this list. He hasn't even played yet, just like, midget hockey and stuff. Maybe hold off until Cape Breton decides to dress him or something. Besides, is there anything for us to judge him by? I can't even find a highlight video of him. The same goes for any other people who played zero junior games on this list. Just wait a few months then maybe rewrite it.

Decide to dress him ? He's hurt and will play soon.
Is there anything for us to judge him by ? Yes, I see him last year and I was very optimist about him, I ranked him lower because he is injured.
Highlights ? I don't care of highlight, I saw him live and that's it.
Other who didn't play junior hockey ? Lazarev is the only one to not have played yet this year. Others have play in euro, ushl, or U17 last year.

I don't know who you are, but please, before doing a comments like this, think a little bit more.

Not sure that Sherbak is better than Point, Baillie, and De Leo, but he's had a good start to his Major Junior career in Saskatoon.

I am high on Scherbak. Sorry. Maybe it will change, but surely it will be because I will be more optimist on the others, because I know Point, Baillie and De Leo can rise the chart.

 

[zjh]

^^

I liked Sherbak in my viewing also. Good raw talent. Can really fly. Reminds me of a more skilled Graham Black

 

[stayinalive]

I think Maxim Lazarev shouldn't be on this list. He hasn't even played yet, just like, midget hockey and stuff. Maybe hold off until Cape Breton decides to dress him or something. Besides, is there anything for us to judge him by? I can't even find a highlight video of him. The same goes for any other people who played zero junior games on this list. Just wait a few months then maybe rewrite it.

He lead Russia in scoring at the Ivan Hlinka Tournament. Whole Russian Team was not very good, but he showed some flashes(especially on the PP).

 

[Lucky7]

I didn't include the undrafted players too. I have some names that I like so far:

Stephen Harper
Sam Povorozniouk
Hunter Garlent
Lucas Wallmark
David Kampf
Juuso Ikonen
Aleksi Mustonen
Filip Sandberg
Joose Antonen
Evan Allen
Tyler Kelleher
Tyler Hill
Vincent Praplan
Jaedon Descheneau
Anthony DeLuca
....

 

[czechcanadian]

Tomasek is one of my sleepers. I actually didn't think he got enough ice the times I have viewed him.

Great mix of size, skating, skill - just think it may take half a year for him to pick up the pace.

No way Perlini is lower than 10 - he's not just putting up points randomly. He's an elite winger.

Just watched him play. Hes very good... But barely got any icetime!!! Was probably the 2nd least played player! UNREAL! He's better then majority of the team... Feel bad for the kid. He deserves a lot more time on ice. Dont know what this coach is thinking....

 

[Number 57]

Missing Vanier, Leblanc, Bishop, Nantel and McDonald from the Q. But I understand there are players from other leagues.

Good list. I think Ehlers will rise into the top-20 though.

 

[7even]

Missing Vanier, Leblanc, Bishop, Nantel and McDonald from the Q. But I understand there are players from other leagues.

Good list. I think Ehlers will rise into the top-20 though.

Isn't Vanier a defenseman?

 

[Sartorial]

^^

I liked Sherbak in my viewing also. Good raw talent. Can really fly. Reminds me of a more skilled Graham Black

Great comparison.

 

[Almember]

Who's gonna be the next big power forward for this draft class ?

Nick Ritchie would be one it come on my mind, but other one ?

 

[tony d]

Thanks for posting. I'd have Leon Dranistil higher than 4th though.