Elaborate please
he was top 10 till a injury slowed him down last year he will have many 4/5 point games this season
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he was top 10 till a injury slowed him down last year he will have many 4/5 point games this season
R S
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St. Croix won't lead the league in scoring.
One guy I think has a great shot at it is Brendan Gallagher from Vancouver. Now that kid could realistically do it.
DangerMan
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I was very impressed by Ryan Pulock. Such poise for a 16yo (soon to be 17). He has really filled out nicely, he looks like a manchild out there. If he was draft eligible this year, I'd probably have him ahead of Rielly.
Renegade... what do you think of Marek Tvrdon? I'm curious about another swede late pick by the Wings that could develop into a good player I think
newfy
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Hes slovakian.
But yeah I was gonna say that too. Some had him pegged as a potenital first rounder last year before he was hurt and the wings scooped him up in the fourth round I believe?
Big kid with some edge to his game and a nose for the net from most reports, picked up a goal in his first game.
What do you think about him renegade?
I liked what I saw out of Nic Petan last night in Portland's opener. He's got great hockey sense. Probably a good young rookie to look out for. Also interested in seeing Troy Bourke a few times this season. Had pretty good stats for a decent PG team last year, would like to see his game a bit more to make a better eval.
R S
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Really like Pulock. Seemed to just come out of nowhere last season. Should be a very high pick in 2013.
To be honest I haven't seen enough of him to give you a good report. Sorry.
newfy
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Well if you ever get the chance to get a good look at him and give a report it would be appreciated. Hes a pretty intriguing prospect
BondraTime
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Sorest of them all
Nothing against St. Croix ... in fact, I pumped him up quite a bit in our pre-draft rankings last year. There are simply much higher scoring players, on better teams. St. Croix simply won't lead the league in scoring - it's not a knock on him or his skill, it's more of an honest view on the Edmonton Oil Kings.
As was mentioned already, a guy like Brendan Gallagher could do it, or a guy like Brenden Shinnimin, Sven Baertschi (if he returns) ... they aren't necessarily better players, just higher scoring players.
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Some 16 year olds that looked good to me early
Carter Hansen - Budding Power forward once his body catches up to his mind he will be a force
Morgan Klimchuk - All kinds of skill
I think Mark Stone will lead the league in scoring this year. He looks like he gained a step and he is really physically dominate
Carter Hansen - Budding Power forward once his body catches up to his mind he will be a force
Morgan Klimchuk - All kinds of skill
I think Mark Stone will lead the league in scoring this year. He looks like he gained a step and he is really physically dominate
Slippin Jimmy
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If he dosen't make the Habs out of camp
. He's been great in the Pre-season IMO.
Jamie Benn
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Steven Hoghes has been superb every time i've seen him.
I expect him if he keeps up this pace, for his draft stock to go up for sure.
I expect him if he keeps up this pace, for his draft stock to go up for sure.
R S
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Haven't seen Klimchuk live yet but I've watched Hansen twice now. Man is he good for a 16 year old. Big, strong and quick.
Rankin with a big game tonight including 2 goals like 9 seconds apart.
Late birthday so he is 2013 eligible, otherwise would be one of the top WHL prospects in my book. He's got size, speed and hands. Still not sure who he reminds me of but he's one to watch for sure.
Late birthday so he is 2013 eligible, otherwise would be one of the top WHL prospects in my book. He's got size, speed and hands. Still not sure who he reminds me of but he's one to watch for sure.
DangerMan
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Nice game for Rankin. He scored three in a row in under 2 minutes.
In other news, Ty Rattie looks like he is ready roll putting up 6 pts in 2 games.
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I really was surprised at how Rattie slipped a bit in the draft, I think he is a legit prospect that will shine playing a bigger role in Portland.
PenguinTommy
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Definitely Joe Morrow from Pens/Winterhawks .. he would make the team if we don't have that depth ...
He's clicked with Letang perfectly, his vision, skating ability, first-pass, good slap-shot and mostly his confidence with and without the puck. Joe's been the biggest surprise so far on Pens roster hands down.
I wouldn't be surprised if he get 9 games at all, before he will be sent back to Portland, and then he can dominate in the WHL and be dark horse on Team Canada in World Juniors.
He's clicked with Letang perfectly, his vision, skating ability, first-pass, good slap-shot and mostly his confidence with and without the puck. Joe's been the biggest surprise so far on Pens roster hands down.
I wouldn't be surprised if he get 9 games at all, before he will be sent back to Portland, and then he can dominate in the WHL and be dark horse on Team Canada in World Juniors.
leoleo3535
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Definitely Marek Tvrdon, 6'2 212 lbs, put up a PPG as a 17 year old last year until getting hurt. Dropped from the 1st to the 4th round cause of his injury
Jamie Benn
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Not sure why someone didn't take a chance on him at least in the third, his blend of size and skill is very hard to find, especially outside the 1st round.
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