Whose draft stock rose the most at the Hlinka-Gretzky ?

[Andy Lehoux]

The Hlinka-Gretzky just finished and I was curious to know who you think increase the most their draft stock. The obvious answer for many will be Philip Broberg, but who else do you think had a better performance than expected ?

Here is my top 5 :
1) Philip Broberg
2) Vasili Podkolzin
3) Nicholas Robertson
4) Mike Koster
5) Ilya Nikolaev

I made a video explaining a bit my choice too.



But now I'm curious, who are the prospects that rose the most in your rankings from the Hlinka-Gretzky alone ?

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

Among those you didn't name:

Josh Williams, John Farinacci, Nic Robertson, Mike Koster, Daniil Gutik, Patrik Puistola, Sam Poulin

 

[McMozesmadness]

Tobias Bjornfot.

He was incredible.

 

[Tryamkin]

Among those you didn't name:

Josh Williams, John Farinacci, Nic Robertson, Mike Koster, Daniil Gutik, Patrik Puistola, Sam Poulin

He definitely mentioned Robertson as #3 and Koster at #4

 

[1972]

Broberg and Podkolzin are absolute stud in this years class.

 

[Tryamkin]

1. Vasili Podkolzin
2. Phillip Broberg
3. Josh Williams
4. Nicholas Robertson
5. Danil Gutik
6. Mike Koster
7. Samuel Poulin
8. John Farinacci
9. Yaroslav Likhachyov
10. Luke Toporowski

 

[Mathew Barzal]

With replies from this short lived thread (https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/ld-bowen-byram-vancouver-giants-whl-2019-draft.2417307/) and how little he's been talked about Byram seems like a good candidate.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

The Hlinka-Gretzky just finished and I was curious to know who you think increase the most their draft stock. The obvious answer for many will be Philip Broberg, but who else do you think had a better performance than expected ?

Here is my top 5 :
1) Philip Broberg
2) Vasili Podkolzin
3) Nicholas Robertson
4) Mike Koster
5) Ilya Nikolaev

I made a video explaining a bit my choice too.



But now I'm curious, who are the prospects that rose the most in your rankings from the Hlinka-Gretzky alone ?

I like the first 3 guys for sure .. they stood out to me.. only saw USA vs Canada and Russia vs Sweden one game ..so hard for me to gauge Koster and Nikolaev.
I thought Suzuki was good for the most part as well for Canada. He could be in the top half. Cozens was impressive .. I realize he is ranked high already..; his overall game, 3 zones, all situations.. really complete player. Would have liked to see him finish on a few more of his many chances,

Toporowski stood out to me as well for the US.
Mrazik stood out to me for the Slovaks.

 

[93LEAFS]

I feel Podkolzin entered the tournament as a top 10 guy on the better lists, and he may have pushed closer to top 5, but he was highly thought of. Broberg was by far the biggest riser.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He definitely mentioned Robertson as #3 and Koster at #4

I read that very poorly.

I thought Nic said Matthew, and I completely skipped over Koster for some reason.

 

[Tryamkin]

I read that very poorly.

I thought Nic said Matthew, and I completely skipped over Koster for some reason.

No worries, I do it all the time

 

[hockeynorth]

I think Suzuki's stock may have risen a bit as well. I had Murray ahead but now I'm not so sure.

 

[wasup]

Koster was out for way to many goals against like i mean most the last two games so i can't see his stock rising that much .

 

[93LEAFS]

I'd actually say Soderblom needs to be talked about a bit. Huge guy with good hands. Those players will always be valued.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Vasily Podkolzin definitely. Also Broberg and Cozens.

 

[Killerjas]

Broberg for sure

 

[VictorLustig]

Söderblom as mentioned earlier. Was also very impressed with Björnfot this tournament, his game is not sexy but I don't see many holes in his game. Looks like his skating has improved over the summer.

 

[Fogelhund]

I'd actually say Soderblom needs to be talked about a bit. Huge guy with good hands. Those players will always be valued.

and then Button put him in his top 30.....

 

[Habs76]

Personally:
1. Philip Broberg
2. Robert Mastrosimone
3. Hugo Has
4. Elmer Soderblom
5. Podkolzin
6. Yaroslav Likhachyov
7. Graeme Clarke
8. Patrik Puistola
9. Ville Heinola
10. Ilya Nikolayev
11. Ilya Mironov
12. Cade Webber

And some 2020s:
1. Lucas Raymond
2. Luke Reid
3. Mitchell Miller
4. Sam Colangelo
5. Simon Knak
6. Rodion Amirov
7. Cristoffer Sedoff

Not in any particular order

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Jeez there was a ton of risers, but the two that automatically come to mind are Podkolzin, and BROberg. Both guys could end up being Top 5 Picks if they continue to impress.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Patrik Puistola is probably only Finn who's draft stock rose a bit after Hlinka Gretzky tournament.
Hard to see guy like Mikko Kokkonen going TOP60 but Puistola can do that if he has good or very good season in Tappara's A juniors