LastWordArmy
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Rankings and Scouting Reports of the top 10 Kings prospects, plus one sleeper.
TSP: Top Los Angeles Kings Prospects - Last Word on Hockey
TSP: Top Los Angeles Kings Prospects - Last Word on Hockey
Definitely dont think Dergy is the Kings 10th best prospect by a long shot.
Definitely dont think Dergy is the Kings 10th best prospect by a long shot.
Some internal dissension on the Kings staff whether they even want to sign him or bring him over. Austin Wagner (even with all of the holes in his game) is a 100X more likely to see NHL ice someday than Dergachyov. Wagner, Hults, Roy, Walker and even Lintuniemi would be a better choice at #10 right now. Amadio is underrated still too. He will be an NHL regular in my book.
Pretty decent list. Some minor quibbles as I think Petersen is ahead of JAD and Thomas. I personally don't really consider Amadio a prospect anymore and as others have said we don't see Dergachev as a top 10 prospect. Maybe someone like Wagner in that spot.
I agree. My list I posted on the main boards is (I am adding tiers to show how close some are):
1. Gabriel Vilardi (C)
2. Cal Petersen (G)
3. Kale Clague (D)
4. Jaret Anderson-Dolan (C)
5. Rasmus Kupari (RW/C)
6. Daniel Brickley (D)
7. Mikey Anderson (D)
8. Akil Thomas (RW/C)
9. Bulat Shafigullin (RW/LW)
10. Austin Wagner (LW)
Keep in mind I did not consider Amadio a prospect and so I didn't list him.
I think if they could've got him over here and maybe playing juniors he could've made it eventually as an NHLer, now I dont see it happening.I posted this two months ago I think here as well as on the main board, pretty close:
"1. Vilardi
2.Peterson
3.Clague
4. Kupari
5. JAD
6. Thomas
7. Brickley
8. Anderson
9. Shafigullin
10. Eyssimont
Also very eager to see what happens with Cole Hults, Austin Strand, Rymsha. "
Seems like I just gave an extra bump for wildcard 'ceilings', like I think JAD is going to be a solid middle sixer at least, where Kupari definitely more boom or bust but has some elite tools.
I'm actually higher on Dergachyov than most but time is running out to get him across because he's just flat out not developing over in Russia. I'm pretty sure Kings drafted him seeing him as a big (emphasis on big) ball of clay, sort of like a high-end Auger, but they haven't even had a chance to mold him.
That is a very acceptable list 1 through 7, IMHO. Interesting that all seven have been drafted or signed later than 2016.I posted this two months ago I think here as well as on the main board, pretty close:
"1. Vilardi
2.Peterson
3.Clague
4. Kupari
5. JAD
6. Thomas
7. Brickley
8. Anderson
9. Shafigullin
10. Eyssimont
Shafigullin
I know everyone likes Clague's skillset but I think he is going to be average in the NHL if he makes it. He is a smaller Dman that struggles with physical play. My hope is he turns to like a Nick Leddy and less so of a Thomas Hickey. How does everyone else see him turning out?
Where are you getting this info/knowledge from, RJ? Serious questionI'm right with you on Clague. He hasn't shown any signs of figuring out the dzone, even when dominant at the junior level. I trust our development staff, but it's like the defensive IQ isn't there. Leddy/Krug would be optimistic but I see him more as a #4 offensive specialist than a top-pairing offensive guy.
I'm right with you on Clague. He hasn't shown any signs of figuring out the dzone, even when dominant at the junior level. I trust our development staff, but it's like the defensive IQ isn't there. Leddy/Krug would be optimistic but I see him more as a #4 offensive specialist than a top-pairing offensive guy.
I can't disagree more I have read several scouting reports and seen hilites of his play and his stick is always in the right spot to deaden passes in the defensive zone and makes great break out passes I see him playing with Drew as a top pairing defense man. Yes he may need some work in the defensive zone but he has shown the defensive awareness as much as any jr player i have seen. A year in the ahl and he should be just fine. I think most people are over rating a goalie prospect Clague is easily our 2nd best prospect behind Valardi and most will be surprised as i see him getting a call up near the deadline Allowing a trade of Muzzin or Marinez for a young scoring wingerI'm right with you on Clague. He hasn't shown any signs of figuring out the dzone, even when dominant at the junior level. I trust our development staff, but it's like the defensive IQ isn't there. Leddy/Krug would be optimistic but I see him more as a #4 offensive specialist than a top-pairing offensive guy.
I'm right with you on Clague. He hasn't shown any signs of figuring out the dzone, even when dominant at the junior level. I trust our development staff, but it's like the defensive IQ isn't there. Leddy/Krug would be optimistic but I see him more as a #4 offensive specialist than a top-pairing offensive guy.
Where is all this coming from? Did I miss some recent article(s), or have you guys been watching Clague?He does get lost at times, and that's only going to get worse if he doesn't figure that out. How quickly he adjusts and reacts will be key for him. I think with his offensive instincts he could turn into something like a Yandle-lite. Solid offense, but struggles with the defensive side of things. Put Clague on a young, growing team where he gets top minutes, I could see him getting 35-40 points a season. Put him on a decent team with defensive structure (like the Kings), maybe 20-30 points.
We'll see what Stutts can do with him this year, how much progress he makes will be pretty telling given how he dominated juniors.
Something with the foot/ankle and blocking a shot right?Wasn't Clague injured the first game at the WJC? Disagree with holding that against him