Your Team's Top 10 Prospects

[Isaac Nootin]

Agree, personally like to use 82 NHL games (1 full season) or 25+ years old as prospect cutoff

I forget what HF considers a "prospect", is it Calder eligibility?

 

[Petterssonic]

Quinn Hughes
Thatcher Demko (if he still counts)
Olli Juolevi
Jett Woo
Tyler Madden
Zack MacEwan
Michael DiPietro
Kole Lind
Jack Rathbone
Jonah Gadjovich

I wouldn't count him as a prospect anymore.

 

[Petterssonic]

Canucks' Top 10

1. Quinn Hughes LHD

Blistering speed, incredible vision and crisp passing are some of the key traits of this offensive defenseman. Hughes uses his quick feet to skate the puck out of trouble and has the ability and awareness to make difficult passes seem easy and he does it at top speed consistently. He is a one-man breakout machine, which I'm sure you've heard before, but it couldn't be more accurate with Quinn; his mastery of transitioning the puck up the ice is truly special. He's very good at getting shots through but could use work on the power behind his wrist shot, and his slap shot needs a lot of work. Also needs to improve upon his reads in the defensive zone to stop the cycle, as he can look lost sometimes, especially at the end of a shift. His gap control and stick checking against the rush is quite strong however and he didn't get beat cleanly often in his short stint in the NHL.

2. Tyler Madden C/RW

An energetic and hard-nosed two-way centre with loads of skill and a high motor. Can take over shifts in the offensive zone with his strong board play and use of his teammates. Knows when and how to get open to unload a very good wrister which can beat goalies clean. He is still quite light, so he does get pushed away from pucks at times, but he's smart enough to keep those times very limited. His play in the defensive zone is very strong and refined which allowed him to take leading roles in both the NCAA and WJC this year. He hounds pucks and positions himself perfectly anytime he's in the defensive zone, just a beast on the PK. Was used as a C at Northeastern and a RW for USA and showed he has all the goods to play in a top 6 role in the NHL at either one.

3. Olli Juolevi LHD

His game is built on smooth skating and transition and he does both at a very high level. When he has the puck on his stick in his own end, he displays a variety of different tools which allow seamless breakouts anytime he's on the ice. He is great at throwing off defenders with no look passes that are always tape to tape, and if there isn't a pass available, he is more than competent at skating the puck into the zone and finding a teammate. He is also a fantastic at running a PP (IMO better than Hughes) with his hard and accurate wrist shot and innate ability to set up one-timers with no look passes. Needs a lot of work in the defensive zone, specifically his gap control on the rush, but it was improving before he had season-ending surgery.

4. Jett Woo RHD

Woo's game consists of strong two-way play and physical defense which comes with bone-crushing hits on a nightly basis. He is great at defending the rush with his positioning and firm stick checking and loves to lay the body if the opportunity presents itself, and it sure does seem to present itself a lot with Jett. While defending the cycle, his reads are usually always correct, and he can break up play and get it moving the other way quite well most of the time. There are times where he can look lost, but as the season wore on, it became harder and harder to pressure the Warriors in their own end whenever Woo was on the ice. His offensive game is decent, and he knows how to run a PP, but he does lack creativity which may limit his numbers at the next level.

5. Kole Lind RW

Despite a disappointing 2018-19 season in Utica, Lind's potential as a middle-6 scoring winger is still fairly high due to his work ethic and offensive tools. He is a playmaker who uses teammates very well to find open space and loves to utilize the give and go. His best tool would probably be his wrist shot and his prowess for unleashing it quickly to beat goalies before they can react. He is lacking strength and doesn't win as many puck battles as he should, but he's also smart in the way he shields the puck with body, and he draws lots of penalties because of it. Needs work on the defensive side of his game and he can get caught coasting at times, so he'll need to work on that if he wants to be a valuable player in the NHL.

6. Zack MacEwan RW/C

A late-bloomer who went undrafted and signed with the Canucks out of the QMJHL has been a revelation. Once thought of to be a waste of a contract by some, MacEwan has proved his doubters wrong and had another strong season of development in Utica in the AHL. He was also rewarded with a call up to the Canucks mid-season where he looked decent albeit a little behind the play. He plays a power forward type of game in the way he skates North-South and attacks the puck, although he isn't a very heavy hitter. The release on his wrist shot is quite impressive and should allow him to score in the NHL in a bottom 6 role. He's also quite adept in his own end which should give him a leg up in making the Canucks sooner rather than later.

7. Mikey DiPietro G

An undersized, but ultra-competitive goalie with incredible athleticism and work ethic who is seen as a leader wherever he goes due to his character and confident demeanor. In the net he is very aggressive as he must come out far to attack shooters to cut off all angles due to his 6'0" frame, but he has made it work for him. At the next level he will need to tighten up his game – with the right goalie coach and environment, I have no doubt he will be able to do just that and overcome his height deficiencies. Ended his 2018-19 season with an unfortunate injury but was 13-0 in playoffs for the 67's before he went down.

8. Jack Rathbone LHD

Rathbone is a super-quick offensive defensive with powerful acceleration and some great edge work that allows him to turn on a dime whenever the play asks for it. On the offensive side he is a very capable puck mover who can man the point on the PP and has a booming slap shot, something that is sorely missing in the Canucks system. He does a solid job of getting pucks through and hemming the opposition in with smart pinches, many of his shifts end with havoc in front of the other team's net. On the defensive side, he is quite strong at defending the front of his net as an undersized defender and uses his stick to consistently tie up opponents as well as tip shots out of play. He can get caught sometimes under pressure trying to move the puck from behind the net, but he is calm in putting himself in the right position to win it back. He could also be better in puck pursuit in his own end as he has the ability to win puck battles due to his competitiveness and skating ability, but he tends to be a bit hesitant at times, similar to Juolevi.

9. Guillaume Brisebois LHD

Brisebois is a steady, smooth skating, defender who looked good when playing for the Canucks this past season in a limited amount of time. He uses his big frame well while protecting his own net and is great at winning puck battles and finding the right outlet to exit the zone. He utilizes his D partner and forwards expertly in moving the puck up the ice and seldom gets caught making a bone-headed play. He has good offensive awareness in terms of moving the puck on the cycle, but he lacks the ability to thread passes or shots that consistently create scoring chances; this will most likely hamper his potential at the next level. However, in my opinion, he's a dark-horse candidate to become an everyday NHLer rather soon, even if it's just in a bottom pairing role for most of his career.

10. Will Lockwood RW

A firecracker on the wing, Lockwood brings a high level of speed and tenacity every shift and has some offensive upside too. Despite missing most of the 2017-18 season with shoulder injury, he was a key piece in Michigan's offense this past season, especially when Norris went down halfway through. He probably won't be a huge contributor at the next level but there is always room for a player like him in the bottom 6. He utilizes his quick feet to pressure opponents to make plays and loves to finish his checks. His knack for setting up his teammates then attacking the net should translate well as he moves into the AHL after his NCAA career is over. He is also good on the defensive side and a threat to score shorthanded due to his speed and finishing ability. Time will tell if he can provide enough offense to stick in an NHL lineup, but he has great character and work ethic which will help him – he'll play his senior year as Michigan's captain for the 2019-2020 season.

 

[Blame the referee]

Petterssonic for your write up

 

[CauZuki]

My top 10 for Montreal as of today (position):

Nick Suzuki (C/W)
Ryan Poehling (C)
Josh Brook (D)
Cayden Primeau (G)
Alexander Romanov (D)
Jesse Ylonen (W)
Joel Teasdale (W)
Cale Fleury (D)
Joni Ikonen (W)
Jake Evans (C)

Honerable Mentions (position):

Cole Fonstad (C)
Jacob Olofsson (C)
Cam Hillis (D)
Jordan Harris (D)
Michael McNiven (G)

Recently graduated (age):

Juulsen (22) , Mete (20), Kotkaniemi (19)

 

[neelynugs]

I would like to see one for columbus

seconded.

interested to see where texier, gavrikov, bemstrom, foudy, merzlikins all wound up

 

[Canada4Gold]

1. Sandin
2. Liljegren
3. Bracco
4. Woll
5. Scott
6. Korshkov
7. Rosen
8. Hollowell
9. Lindgren
10. Brooks

 

[Hfbsux]

1. Poehling (C)
2. Suzuki (C/RW)
3. Primeau (G)
4. Brook (D)
5. Romanov (D)
6. Ylonen (RW)
7. Fleury (D)
8. Harris (D)
9. Ikonen (C/W)
10. Teasdale (LW)

HM: Evans (C)

 

[AppsSyl]

Leafs Prospects

Top — U24 Prospects (5 years after draft year cut off)

1) Timothy Liljegren RHD

Probably in minority amongst Leaf fans ranking Liljegren ahead of Sandin (who I also really like, and thus far has shown more offensive upside), but since Liljegren has been completely healthy after the 2 ankle sprains that plagued 1/2 his season, his all around game has come leaps and bounds. He has worked hard in the gym putting on what looks like at least 10-15 pounds of muscle, which seems to have given him the extra strength needed to win the battles along the boards and in front of the net that he was being outmuscled on previous. He showed especially in the playoffs excellent decision making and poise, making the correct plays and not the risky ones, which people criticized him for previously. He showed he can play in all situations, regularly getting PK duty this season. His possession numbers are great, especially given the fact that he was starting more in the d-zone most games in the playoffs than any other Marlies D, and was tasked with the toughest match ups. He has also really improved his ability to close the gap at the blue line and break up the play. His greatest strengths are his ability to transition the puck out of the zone and move it up ice. This element I think will translate especially well to the Leafs whose style of played lends itself to this, and I believe there will be a spike in his offensive point production when he is utilizing this strength feeding the puck up ice to guys like Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander, etc.

2) Rasmus Sandin LHD
3) Jeremy Bracco RW
4) Joseph Woll G
5) Ian Scott G
6) Yegor Korshkov RW
7) Pierre Engvall C/W
8) Jesper Lindgren RHD
9) Mac Hollowell RHD
10) Adam Brooks C

Top 5 — 24-26 year old range (late bloomers with legit shot at NHL)

1) Trevor Moore C/W
2) Calle Rosen LHD
3) Ilya Mikheyev RW
4) Teemu Kivihalme LHD (turns 24 in July)
T5) Mason Marchment LW
T5) Andreas Bergman LHD (turns 24 in June)

 

[BH4991]

You're right, just wanted to add some insight in case OP or anyone else was interested.

Your post was my favorite part of the thread. Really enjoyed it buddy. Keep on sharing your insights.

 

[M88K]

#1. Jason Robertson
#2. Riley Damiani
#3. Tye Fellhaber
#4. Jake Oettinger
#5. Gavin Bayreuther
#6. Ben Gleason
#7. Joseph Cecconi
#8. Colton Point
#9. Ty Dellandrea
#10. Albin Eriksson /Adam Mascherin

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

NYI here, not including Dal Colle, Ho Sang or Toews as I consider them graduated

1. Noah Dobson
2. Ilya Sorokin
3. Bode Wilde
4. Oliver Wahlstrom
5. Kieffer Bellows
6. Sebastian Aho
7. Otto Koivula
8. Blade Jenkins
9. Ruslan Ishakov
10. Jakub Skarek

2019 first round pick should replace Skarek on the list.
2019 second round pick may or may not replace Ishakov.

 

[QJL]

Can we do this again in 4 weeks?

 

[thelittlecoon]

Canucks' Top 10

1. Quinn Hughes LHD

Blistering speed, incredible vision and crisp passing are some of the key traits of this offensive defenseman. Hughes uses his quick feet to skate the puck out of trouble and has the ability and awareness to make difficult passes seem easy and he does it at top speed consistently. He is a one-man breakout machine, which I'm sure you've heard before, but it couldn't be more accurate with Quinn; his mastery of transitioning the puck up the ice is truly special. He's very good at getting shots through but could use work on the power behind his wrist shot, and his slap shot needs a lot of work. Also needs to improve upon his reads in the defensive zone to stop the cycle, as he can look lost sometimes, especially at the end of a shift. His gap control and stick checking against the rush is quite strong however and he didn't get beat cleanly often in his short stint in the NHL.

2. Tyler Madden C/RW

An energetic and hard-nosed two-way centre with loads of skill and a high motor. Can take over shifts in the offensive zone with his strong board play and use of his teammates. Knows when and how to get open to unload a very good wrister which can beat goalies clean. He is still quite light, so he does get pushed away from pucks at times, but he's smart enough to keep those times very limited. His play in the defensive zone is very strong and refined which allowed him to take leading roles in both the NCAA and WJC this year. He hounds pucks and positions himself perfectly anytime he's in the defensive zone, just a beast on the PK. Was used as a C at Northeastern and a RW for USA and showed he has all the goods to play in a top 6 role in the NHL at either one.

3. Olli Juolevi LHD

His game is built on smooth skating and transition and he does both at a very high level. When he has the puck on his stick in his own end, he displays a variety of different tools which allow seamless breakouts anytime he's on the ice. He is great at throwing off defenders with no look passes that are always tape to tape, and if there isn't a pass available, he is more than competent at skating the puck into the zone and finding a teammate. He is also a fantastic at running a PP (IMO better than Hughes) with his hard and accurate wrist shot and innate ability to set up one-timers with no look passes. Needs a lot of work in the defensive zone, specifically his gap control on the rush, but it was improving before he had season-ending surgery.

4. Jett Woo RHD

Woo's game consists of strong two-way play and physical defense which comes with bone-crushing hits on a nightly basis. He is great at defending the rush with his positioning and firm stick checking and loves to lay the body if the opportunity presents itself, and it sure does seem to present itself a lot with Jett. While defending the cycle, his reads are usually always correct, and he can break up play and get it moving the other way quite well most of the time. There are times where he can look lost, but as the season wore on, it became harder and harder to pressure the Warriors in their own end whenever Woo was on the ice. His offensive game is decent, and he knows how to run a PP, but he does lack creativity which may limit his numbers at the next level.

5. Kole Lind RW

Despite a disappointing 2018-19 season in Utica, Lind's potential as a middle-6 scoring winger is still fairly high due to his work ethic and offensive tools. He is a playmaker who uses teammates very well to find open space and loves to utilize the give and go. His best tool would probably be his wrist shot and his prowess for unleashing it quickly to beat goalies before they can react. He is lacking strength and doesn't win as many puck battles as he should, but he's also smart in the way he shields the puck with body, and he draws lots of penalties because of it. Needs work on the defensive side of his game and he can get caught coasting at times, so he'll need to work on that if he wants to be a valuable player in the NHL.

6. Zack MacEwan RW/C

A late-bloomer who went undrafted and signed with the Canucks out of the QMJHL has been a revelation. Once thought of to be a waste of a contract by some, MacEwan has proved his doubters wrong and had another strong season of development in Utica in the AHL. He was also rewarded with a call up to the Canucks mid-season where he looked decent albeit a little behind the play. He plays a power forward type of game in the way he skates North-South and attacks the puck, although he isn't a very heavy hitter. The release on his wrist shot is quite impressive and should allow him to score in the NHL in a bottom 6 role. He's also quite adept in his own end which should give him a leg up in making the Canucks sooner rather than later.

7. Mikey DiPietro G

An undersized, but ultra-competitive goalie with incredible athleticism and work ethic who is seen as a leader wherever he goes due to his character and confident demeanor. In the net he is very aggressive as he must come out far to attack shooters to cut off all angles due to his 6'0" frame, but he has made it work for him. At the next level he will need to tighten up his game – with the right goalie coach and environment, I have no doubt he will be able to do just that and overcome his height deficiencies. Ended his 2018-19 season with an unfortunate injury but was 13-0 in playoffs for the 67's before he went down.

8. Jack Rathbone LHD

Rathbone is a super-quick offensive defensive with powerful acceleration and some great edge work that allows him to turn on a dime whenever the play asks for it. On the offensive side he is a very capable puck mover who can man the point on the PP and has a booming slap shot, something that is sorely missing in the Canucks system. He does a solid job of getting pucks through and hemming the opposition in with smart pinches, many of his shifts end with havoc in front of the other team's net. On the defensive side, he is quite strong at defending the front of his net as an undersized defender and uses his stick to consistently tie up opponents as well as tip shots out of play. He can get caught sometimes under pressure trying to move the puck from behind the net, but he is calm in putting himself in the right position to win it back. He could also be better in puck pursuit in his own end as he has the ability to win puck battles due to his competitiveness and skating ability, but he tends to be a bit hesitant at times, similar to Juolevi.

9. Guillaume Brisebois LHD

Brisebois is a steady, smooth skating, defender who looked good when playing for the Canucks this past season in a limited amount of time. He uses his big frame well while protecting his own net and is great at winning puck battles and finding the right outlet to exit the zone. He utilizes his D partner and forwards expertly in moving the puck up the ice and seldom gets caught making a bone-headed play. He has good offensive awareness in terms of moving the puck on the cycle, but he lacks the ability to thread passes or shots that consistently create scoring chances; this will most likely hamper his potential at the next level. However, in my opinion, he's a dark-horse candidate to become an everyday NHLer rather soon, even if it's just in a bottom pairing role for most of his career.

10. Will Lockwood RW

A firecracker on the wing, Lockwood brings a high level of speed and tenacity every shift and has some offensive upside too. Despite missing most of the 2017-18 season with shoulder injury, he was a key piece in Michigan's offense this past season, especially when Norris went down halfway through. He probably won't be a huge contributor at the next level but there is always room for a player like him in the bottom 6. He utilizes his quick feet to pressure opponents to make plays and loves to finish his checks. His knack for setting up his teammates then attacking the net should translate well as he moves into the AHL after his NCAA career is over. He is also good on the defensive side and a threat to score shorthanded due to his speed and finishing ability. Time will tell if he can provide enough offense to stick in an NHL lineup, but he has great character and work ethic which will help him – he'll play his senior year as Michigan's captain for the 2019-2020 season.

This is very accurate, nice post.

 

[Petterssonic]

Petterssonic for your write up

Your post was my favorite part of the thread. Really enjoyed it buddy. Keep on sharing your insights.

This is very accurate, nice post.

Thanks everyone, I really enjoyed writing it.

 

[Goldenhands]

Habs:

1-Cayden Primeau
2-Jesse Ylonen
3-Ryan Poehling
4-Nick Suzuki
5-Josh Brook
6-Alexander Romanov
7-Cale Fleury
8-Joni Ikonen
9-Jordan Harris
10-Joel Teasdale\Jacob Olofsson

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Cale Makar
Martin Kaut
Shane Bowers
Nicholas Meloche
AJ Greer
Vladislav Kamenev
Nikolai Kovalenko
Cam Morrison
Nick Henry
Adam Werner




I didnt include Connor Timmins because after missing an entire year due to a concussion I think he needs to prove his health first before anything. A healthy Timmins would have easily, easily been #2 on this list.


Avs will have a Top 5 pool after this years draft.

 

[Runner77]

Habs:

1-Cayden Primeau
2-Jesse Ylonen
3-Ryan Poehling
4-Nick Suzuki
5-Josh Brook
6-Alexander Romanov
7-Cale Fleury
8-Joni Ikonen
9-Jordan Harris
10-Joel Teasdale\Jacob Olofsson

Ylonen before Suzuki and Poehling? Interesting. How do you figure?

 

[57special]

I forget what HF considers a "prospect", is it Calder eligibility?

Under 65 NHL GP ( some say 50), or 25 yo.

 

[kevinismydaddy]

I would like to see one for columbus

seconded.

interested to see where texier, gavrikov, bemstrom, foudy, merzlikins all wound up

My list would go something like:

1. Alexandre Texier LW
2. Emil Bemström RW
3. Liam Foudy C
4. Elvis Merzlikins G
5. Vladislav Gavrikov LHD
6. Kirill Marchenko RW
7. Daniil Tarasov G
8. Gabriel Carlsson LHD
9. Andrew Peeke RHD
10. Veini Vehviläinen G

 

[Grizz MacArthur]

1. D - Erik Brannstrom
2. RW - Drake Batherson
3. C - Logan Brown
4. C - Josh Norris
5. D - Jacob Bernard-Docker
6. LW - Alex Formenton
7. D - Christian Wolanin
8. LW - Rudolfs Balcers
9. G - Filip Gustavsson
10. RW - Jonathan Davidsson

HM - Marcus Hogberg, Vitaly Abramov, Maxime Lajoie, Joey Daccord, Max Veronneau

Graduated - Tkachuk, Jaros

 

[Goldenhands]

Ylonen before Suzuki and Poehling? Interesting. How do you figure?

Prospect Info: - Habs top 10 prospects list post WJC

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

1. D. Fabbro
2. E. Tolvanen
3. G. Mismash
4. R. Pitlick
5. P. Harper
6. D. Farrance
7. J. Kondelik
8. A. Carrier
9. F. Allard
10. Y. Trenin

Yeah hopefully we can draft some good guys this year, this list is not good, past 1 and 2.

 

[Rebels57]

1- Morgan Frost

The Flyers top prospect spot is pretty much a toss up between Frost and Myers depending on which Flyers fan you ask, but I lean towards Frost. Absolutely destroyed the OHL in 18-19, yet again. Elite playmaker. Elite on the rush whether passing or shooting. Needs to work on playing with more pace instead of always trying to slow the play down. Has 1st line Center potential. Will have every opportunity to make Flyers in 19-20. Could start NHL career on the wing like Giroux.

2 - Philippe Myers

6'5 RHD defensemen that can skate like the wind and is effective in all 3 zones. Will be a mainstay in the Flyers 19-20 defense and has top pairing potential.

3 - Joel Farabee

Voted best NCAA Freshman for the 18-19 season. Plays a pro-style game already. Great north-south skater with terrific release on his shot. Also has a chance to make Flyers in 19-20.

4 - Isaac Ratcliffe

All he does is score goals. 65 in 18-19 including the playoffs, to be exact. At 6'6 and with filthy hands and shot release, he is a bit of a unicorn. Also has a shot to make Flyers in 19-20.

5 - Egor Zamula

Hextalls parting gift was finding another undrafted free agent gem of a defensemen. Zamula tore up the WHL in the 18-19 season, finishing 7th in PPG among all defensemen with 56 in 61 games. Fluid two-way defensemen with size, speed, and plus puck skills.

6 - German Rubstov
7 - Jay O'Brien
8 - Wade Allison
9 - Samuel Ersson
10 - Tanner Laczysnki

Recently Graduated: Carter Hart (though technically still a prospect by HF standards (less than 65 starts and under 25 years old).

 

[TatteredTornNFrayed]

Here is a stab at this I took a couple weeks ago. I tend to do these as kind of an estimate of current value, based upon overall potential, multiplied by the percentage estimate of their likelihood of reaching it.

Makar
Kaut
Kamenev - (I'm still higher on his potential than some are, but needs to stay healthy and prove his desire)
Bowers
Greer - (on the rise again, could make his way up soon or end up in a trade)
Timmins - (only falling this low due to concussion recovery concerns)
Meloche
Henry - (rising after bounce back healthy season)
Ranta
Kovalenko

#4OA will slot in behind Makar and take over the top of the list next year, and #16 if we keep it will probably be just above or below Kaut.