Winnipeg Jets Top 20 Prospects 2015 - #11

[Hank Chinaski]

1. Nikolaj Ehlers, RW/LW, Halifax (QMJHL)

84.8% of vote (Petan 9.5%, Hellebuyck 3.8%)

2. Connor Hellebuyck, G, St. John's (AHL)

29.1% of vote (Petan 26.0%, Connor 22.0%)

3. Josh Morrissey, D, Kelowna (WHL)

Won tiebreaker (59.3% of vote) vs. Nic Petan

4. Nic Petan, C/LW, Portland (WHL)

Lost tiebreaker (40.7% of vote) vs. Josh Morrissey

5. Kyle Connor, C, Youngstown (USHL)

86.6% of vote (Armia 11.3%)

6. Joel Armia, RW, St. John's (AHL)

65.2% of vote (Roslovic 13.4%, Chiarot 4.5%)

7. Jack Roslovic, C/RW, U.S. National U18 Team (USDP)

41.5% of vote (Chiarot 15.3%, Harkins 11.9%)

8. Jansen Harkins, C, Prince George (WHL)

35.0% of vote (Comrie 19.0%, Lemieux 15.0%)

9. Eric Comrie, G, Tri-City (WHL)

33.9% of vote (Chiarot 30.4%, Lemieux 17.0%)

10. Ben Chiarot, D, Winnipeg (NHL)

51.9% of vote (Lemieux 16.0%, Copp 13.2%)

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[StronGeer]

Where's the poll?@??!

Edit: when a PPG NHL player isn't in your top 10, your team is deep

Copp.

 

[mcpw]

At this point, safety wins.
Copp.

Add Kichton.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Kosmachuk!!!

Add Foley.

 

[rehf]

I'm torn between Copp and Kosmachuk.

Edit: After thinking, it's Kosmachuk. Already proven he can put up points in the AHL.

Add Foley.

 

[Inflict]

Kossy. Add Lodge.

 

[Jetabre]

Copp.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

I'll be a sad panda if Lemieux is in the top 14 picks.

Add Glover.

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

I'll be a sad panda if Lemieux is in the top 14 picks.

Add Glover.

I have never seen a Panda smile............

On that note ........ I see 5-6 prospects ahead of Lemieux

 

[JJ McCubbin]

Nominating Foley.

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

I am voting Copp.........


I think it is funny ........ that people think so and so will be so and so..... when certain prospects have proven they can be this and possible more.......

Expieriencce> more than ..................potential

 

[Sweech]

Copp

Add Foley

 

[Jets4Life]

Kostalek.

Add Erik Foley.

 

[truck]

Top Copp

 

[Holden Caulfield]

I am voting Copp.........


I think it is funny ........ that people think so and so will be so and so..... when certain prospects have proven they can be this and possible more.......

Expieriencce> more than ..................potential

If you want to talk straight experience than you have Chiarot >>>>>>> Ehlers. It's not the only thing to consider, IMO.

I agree with your 5-6 prospects ahead of Lemieux statement though. I didn't mind Lemieux in his draft year but as time goes on I've been more concerned about his character and skill limitations. Not a huge fan. I'd have him closer to 20 than 10, probably in the 15-19 range for Jets prospects.

 

[theamazingchris]

Spacek's still my guy. Add Lodge.

 

[ps241]

I am voting Copp.........


I think it is funny ........ that people think so and so will be so and so..... when certain prospects have proven they can be this and possible more.......

Expieriencce> more than ..................potential

But projecting is a balancing act no?

I assume you don't mean Chiarot > Ehlers?

Edit ok should have read to the bottom before posting seems like Holden covered this point

 

[buggs]

Voted Kosmachuk but don't think he wins for a while. Was out in St. John's where most here didn't pay any attention. Not a great team in terms of winz and not a lot of news on him throughout the past year. He's not a shiny bauble any longer.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Voted Kosmachuk but don't think he wins for a while. Was out in St. John's where most here didn't pay any attention. Not a great team in terms of winz and not a lot of news on him throughout the past year. He's not a shiny bauble any longer.

He's my pick for the next round of voting. I still have hopes for him as a 3rd or 4th line mucker, who has some scoring touch. I've always liked him as a player, and I thought he started to find his game at the mid-way point of last year.

 

[ps241]

He's my pick for the next round of voting. I still have hopes for him as a 3rd or 4th line mucker, who has some scoring touch. I've always liked him as a player, and I thought he started to find his game at the mid-way point of last year.

I think Kosmo could have a big year especially if Petan starts in the AHL. I haven't given up on him yet either.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

I think Kosmo could have a big year especially if Petan starts in the AHL.

For sure: he's the kind of "gritty" player I want, if we have to have a gritty player in the line-up. Skates well, isn't afraid to go into the corners, and has very good finish. He and Petan could be a nice pairing on a line.

It would certainly be an annoying line to play against: both are quite "pesky" and chippy, in addition to having skill.

 

[scelaton]

Let me make the case for Spacek, vs Copp and Lemieux.
Spacek is relatively unknown but has top-end offensive skills and vision. He was rated #5 (#4 earlier in the year) among European skaters. Previous #5s:
2012-Tomas Hertl-1st Rounder
2013-Alexander Wennberg-1st Rounder
2014-David Pastrnak-1st Rounder

Did Europe stop making good hockey players or was this a great value pick?

Spacek has Mathieu Perreault upside IMO, whereas Copp and Lemieux do not.

 

[jetman]

I voted Spacek... But really at this point you could make a pretty decent case for 5 or 6 guys.

 

[jetsforever]

Copp over Kosmo because of Kosmo's not amazing AHL season - hope I'm wrong though - plu Copp has proven to be able to put up NHL points

Add Glover I guess, Phillips/Foley soon as well

 

[Hammer Slammer]

For sure: he's the kind of "gritty" player I want, if we have to have a gritty player in the line-up. Skates well, isn't afraid to go into the corners, and has very good finish. He and Petan could be a nice pairing on a line.

It would certainly be an annoying line to play against: both are quite "pesky" and chippy, in addition to having skill.

Agree with you guys. I think he took some time to adjust to the pro game and should have a nice season coming up. If he can adapt his gritty scoring game from the juniors into the pros I will be ecstatic. We'll see.

I voted for Kossy and add Phillips!