Top Defensive Forward Prospects?
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Jason MacIsaac
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Maybe Olesz, but Weiss...comon. I think Nokelainen could be a similar player to P.J. Axellson. I don't see Peca's open ice hitting in him, but I could be wrong.PanthersRule said:
Alex Steen lacks the strength/grit/intensity at this point to be a top notch defensive center IMO. I like his offensive skills though...he makes some sick behind the back passes and dekes.
Maxim Lapierre has the intangibles to be a super pest someday.
Maxim Lapierre has the intangibles to be a super pest someday.
turnbuckle said:
Steens quality is that he's good both ways, and not dominant on either side. He's very reliable in both aspects, which is what gives him value. He is not a dominant defensive forward, however if Quinn chooses to play him in a defensive line role, he'd likely develop into a Selke contending type player. Maybe never a winner, but he'd have to be considered one of the better young defensive forwards around.
He's a guy who you have no fears screwing up in his own end compared to others.
Mike Richards
Ryan Kesler
Milan Michalek
these 3 prospects were strongly scouted as solid 2 way players.
Ryan Kesler
Milan Michalek
these 3 prospects were strongly scouted as solid 2 way players.
Going by the thread originator's criteria, I would think Ovechkin and Staal take this one rather easily.
theredmile said:
I'd be surprised if Colliton even turns out to be the best defensive forward on his team. Which is no way meant as disrespect as I really like his game. But with Nokie, O'Marra, Bergenheim and Comeau, the competition will be tough.
This is the one and only category where it's good to be an Isles fan when it comes to prospects.
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As for the best in the Sabres system:
Derek Roy, C
Daniel Paille, LW
Drew Stafford, RW
Clarke MacArthur, LW
Paul Gaustad, C
Chris Thorburn, C
All these guys are solid defensively, it seems that Regier has had enough disappointments with strictly offensive players in the draft, and over the past few years has taken a safer approach with these type of prospects. My favourites are obviously Roy and Paille (Draper and Maltby)...if all goes well
Derek Roy, C
Daniel Paille, LW
Drew Stafford, RW
Clarke MacArthur, LW
Paul Gaustad, C
Chris Thorburn, C
All these guys are solid defensively, it seems that Regier has had enough disappointments with strictly offensive players in the draft, and over the past few years has taken a safer approach with these type of prospects. My favourites are obviously Roy and Paille (Draper and Maltby)...if all goes well
Ajacied
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The Stars might have a trio whom might form the Stars 4th line at times of injuries/suspensions..
Jaroslav Svoboda - Yared Hagos - Mattias Tjärnqvist
Jaroslav Svoboda - Yared Hagos - Mattias Tjärnqvist
I think we are going a little bit of the boards there. Wasnt the question about the top defensive forward with SELKE's potential???
I doubt there's about 30+ young players under 22 with that kind of potential.
I'd like to know which 5 from all the ones that have been mentionned above would be the top 5 picks there. anyone?
I doubt there's about 30+ young players under 22 with that kind of potential.
I'd like to know which 5 from all the ones that have been mentionned above would be the top 5 picks there. anyone?
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Anksun said:
Derek Roy has that potential. Although I think Paille will be one helluva 2 way player aswell.
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hockeyman28 said:
Agreed he will make a long NHL career off of his defensive capabilities and his grit.
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Ryan Callahan seems like a solid two way player, and hes a leader. I really like him. He was on the USA junior team last season too and played well.
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