Which prospect(s) are you not as high on?

[Dod93Cityt]

For me, it would be German Rubtsov and Robert Hagg.

Im just not seeing the potential that other people are seeing in these two.

To me, Robert Hagg looks like he'll be a bottom pair D at best. I was more excited about him than Morin at the 2013 draft, but I see where Morin can fit in as a permanent NHL D where Hagg looks like he's more replaceable.

And German Rubtsov, I dont really have anything bad to say about him. But from what I've seen from him (limited) and his production, I just cant imagine him getting to that level where he need to be to be a 2C in the nhl.

Let me know who you're not as high on. Or let me/others know why we should be excited about these prospects.

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[Hiesenberg]

That's a tough question. I guess Hagg & Morin jump out at me. I think they could be useful and they are definitely overshadowed by Provorov/Ghost/Myers/Sanheim now.

I'm trying to think of any Fs or Gs. For Forwards I say Laberge, but not really his fault, took a terrible concussion and I fully see why he'd tentative coming back.

 

[Fragmuffin]

Aube Kubel and Morin

 

[Rebels57]

In Rubstovs brief QMJHL stint, only one rookie scored at a better rate than him; Nico Hischier.

 

[Stizzle]

And German Rubtsov, I dont really have anything bad to say about him. But from what I've seen from him (limited) and his production, I just cant imagine him getting to that level where he need to be to be a 2C in the nhl.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

This is a tough question to ask because there's probably different levels of high for a first rounder as compared to a sixth rounder. Do you mean high as compared to others or high as compared to people on here or high as compared to their draft spot or high as compared to like the THN rankings or something?

 

[Philly Fanatik]

Scotty Laughton and Nicolas Aube -Kubel...
Picked 20th overall back in 2012,Scott has showed no upside and the coming out of junior,Holmgren saw a little bit of a Mike Richards type of player in him(too bad THAT never materialized)...
And Kubel was a decent scorer coming out of the QMJHL...Lets see if IF he can put up numbers in the next few years...
And in MY opinion...the Rubik Cube will break out of his box this year and be a dynamic scorer(Scoring title in the QMJHL...if he plays there all season and no injuries) while also playing his strong two way game!

 

[BringBackHakstol]

Not sure what there is to not like about Rubtsov, maybe other than slight injury problems this past season. Other than that, the guy looks like a slam dunk middle sixer at least.

For me the only guy that jumps to mind is Laberge. I haven't seen the hype even before his injury. I will admit I could very well be wrong about him though.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

I'll second Rubtsov and throw in Stolarz.

 

[David St Hubbins]

Laberge, NAK and Fazleev dropped on my list this year. Hagg and Morin dropped a little over time, although that is more that the level of competition has improved.

 

[dats81]

Laughton, Leier, Stolarz, Aube-Kubel are definitely on my list.

Morin is headed in that direction if he can't crack the roster this season. It's about time.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Morin. For a guy who went 11th overall & has a lot of hype, I don't see him as anything special. I'll be happy to have him as a bottom pairing defenseman; but I don't think he's nearly the stud many are hoping for.

 

[Embiid]

Tyrell Goulbourne

Actually Stolarz....

 

[Broad Street Elite]

Morin. For a guy who went 11th overall & has a lot of hype, I don't see him as anything special. I'll be happy to have him as a bottom pairing defenseman; but I don't think he's nearly the stud many are hoping for.

Same boat. I think he'll bring sound defensive play and grit (which has excellent value), but I haven't seen anything to suggest he's going to put up more then 15 or so points in his average season.

 

[FLYguy3911]

If you are looking for big point totals, yes you are going to be disappointed.

It's hard to put up much more than 15 points a year as a defenseman if you don't play on the powerplay. Look at Josh Manson. I think people would be pretty happy if Morin turns out like that.

 

[Rebels57]

It's hard to put up much more than 15 points a year as a defenseman if you don't play on the powerplay. Look at Josh Manson. I think people would be pretty happy if Morin turns out like that.

It is funny that HF Boards darlings like Slavin and Lindholm are 25-35 point defensemen that are considered #1's but people are worried about point production from a guy like Morin, who won't have to be anymore than a good #4 here.

 

[briererocks]

It is funny that HF Boards darlings like Slavin and Lindholm are 25-35 point defensemen that are considered #1's but people are worried about point production from a guy like Morin, who won't have to be anymore than a good #4 here.

I see Morin dragging down the Corsi of whomever he is playing with. I don't see that type of player as a #4.

 

[Embiid]

Yeah right now seems Morin is a third pairing D man IMO.....we'll see how he does in camp.

Hagg and Laughton are still enigmas to me as well.

Not sure who to tab an outright "enema"...

 

[Beef Invictus]

I've been a Laughton doubter for a long time.

 

[FLYguy3911]

I see Morin dragging down the Corsi of whomever he is playing with.I don't see that type of player as a #4.

I mean he might but you can't make a blanket statement like this without reasoning. The little data we do have on Morin suggests he has actually aided his partner in the possession department.

 

[Rebels57]

I see Morin dragging down the Corsi of whomever he is playing with. I don't see that type of player as a #4.

And I can see him regaining possession using his size, strength, and reach and moving pucks to forwards efficiently.

 

[Danko]

This is the last year i give Scott Laughton. Stolarz has been fine in his NHL appearences. I'd like to see NAK and Labarge improve

 

[BillDineen]

Probably NAK and Laberge. I am never as high on any goalie prospect as some are.

 

[Rebels57]

This is the last year i give Scott Laughton. Stolarz has been fine in his NHL appearences. I'd like to see NAK and Labarge improve

Same. He has to show something this year.

 

[briererocks]

I mean he might but you can't make a blanket statement like this without reasoning. The little data we do have on Morin suggests he has actually aided his partner in the possession department.

Watching him it is clear to me he is bad in the offensive zone and good in the neutral zone and pretty good in the defensive zone especially along the boards. That said, there is non definitive evidence supporting my contention that he will drag down the corsi of his partners. See link below.

https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2...25-under-25-prospects-analysis-lehigh-valley-