Prospect Info: Who is the Blues #13 Prospect?

[EastonBlues22]

1) Allen 53%
2) Fabbri 45%
3) Jaskin 39%
4) Rattie 61%
5) Barbashev 86%
6) Schmaltz 79%
7) Parayko 33%
8) Lindbohm 40%
9) Binnington 48%
10) Vannelli 66%
11) Letunov 27%
12) Husso 38%

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[Robb_K]

It was a tough choice between Walman, who may become a very good 2-way defenceman, and Edmundson, who has developed well towards being a solid stay-at-home defenceman. I had to go with Edmundson, as being well on the way towards NHL development is better on average, than averaging the risk of being a bust in with upper level of potential. I don't think Walman will be a bust, but when a young player is far away, we must also factor in the possibility of a career-ending injury, even before ever reaching The NHL.

 

[gumption]

went with tesink. i really think he's a hardworking player and i like his style of play.

 

[Frenzy31]

I went way off board and picked Poganski.

It was between him and Edmundson. I wonder if Edmundson will make it beyond an AHLer that bounces up and down between the NHL for injury call ups. (Al la Tyson Stratchen). I am concerned about his skating and limited ability to move the puck.

Poganski was at the US WJC camp and got a look - nothing special, but he wasn't a 1 and done..... Which for the talent on that team is no small thing. He is further away at this point and has a bigger bust potentail, but I think he may have more up side then Edmundson.

Not a fan of Tesink. I don't think he will stick with the Wolves this year and wind up in the ECHL.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I think Edmundson and Hakanpaa are interchangeable here. In my opinion, Edmundson gets the nod adding a much needed element of toughness that we lack on defense. Hopefully, he gives us a much improved version of Matt Walker capable of playing a 4 to 6 role. His skillset is such that it isn't out of the realm of possibility. I think Mackenzie MacEachern needs to not be overlooked. 8 goals for a freshman is really not a bad first year considering their leading scorer only had 13. They play a strong defensive game. From the games I watched, he was very visible on both ends of the ice whether he had the puck or not. Michigan State is an excellent program that has produced many quality NHL players including Rod Brind A'mour.

 

[LGB51]

Edmunson.

 

[CoMoBlues]

I think Edmundson and Hakanpaa are interchangeable here. In my opinion, Edmundson gets the nod adding a much needed element of toughness that we lack on defense. Hopefully, he gives us a much improved version of Matt Walker capable of playing a 4 to 6 role. His skillset is such that it isn't out of the realm of possibility. I think Mackenzie MacEachern needs to not be overlooked. 8 goals for a freshman is really not a bad first year considering their leading scorer only had 13. They play a strong defensive game. From the games I watched, he was very visible on both ends of the ice whether he had the puck or not. Michigan State is an excellent program that has produced many quality NHL players including Rod Brind A'mour.

I agree with all you've said, but reached a different conclusion, and went with Hakanpaa here for the same reasoning. I agree that him and Edmundson are interchangeable.