Don't forget to vote who should be added this round and mention why you are voting for the guy you are voting for.
TOP PROSPECTS
1. D Michael Del Zotto
2. C Artem Anisimov
3. LW Evgeny Grachev
4. C Derek Stepan
5. D Bobby Sanguinetti
6. D Ryan McDonagh
7. LW Chris Kreider
8. D Matt Gilroy
9. C Ethan Werek
10. G Chad Johnson
SECOND TIER
11. Ilkka Heikkinen
12. Michael Sauer
2007-08 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 71 4 7 11 80
2008-09 New York Rangers NHL 3 0 0 0 0
2008-09 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 64 6 17 23 35
2009-10 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 37 3 8 11 41
Hagelin's numbers in the NCAA are impressive enough to warrant his choosing over the remainder of prospects on the list who, outside of Bourque, have not much of a potential upside past the third line.
Again going with Hagelin and now he seems like a slam dunk pick. There are no NHL-ready prospects like Heineken and Sauer left. Bourque hasn't done anything of note in QMJHL and wasn't that phenomenal in the WJC. Dale Weise is the only one whom I would consider, but while he's more ready, Weise also has less potential to be on the top two lines.
Is it just me, or does anyone else not follow these prospects whatsoever?
I couldn't give a care in the world unless they're playing with the Rangers...
Is it just me, or does anyone else not follow these prospects whatsoever?
I couldn't give a care in the world unless they're playing with the Rangers...
Again going with Hagelin and now he seems like a slam dunk pick. There are no NHL-ready prospects like Heineken and Sauer left. Bourque hasn't done anything of note in QMJHL and wasn't that phenomenal in the WJC. Dale Weise is the only one whom I would consider, but while he's more ready, Weise also has less potential to be on the top two lines.
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Originally Posted by nyr2k2
Hagelin. Our most under-appreciated prospect.
Add Roman Horak. Having a very nice rookie season in the WHL.
Weise
He and Byers are similar, probably 4th liners/3rd line upside. Weise gets the edge due to age. Great year at 21 in the A against men.
Byers next
Then Hagelin
Hagelin should win this round hands down. I just don't see his upside beyond the 3rd line, hope I'm wrong. Having a strong year at UM, still need to see him in the A.
Add Gaulton. I get to see him play regularly and he's made a lot of progress this year. He's playing pretty well and Erie is using him in all situations. His slapper is back to its former awesomeness. Made a great recovery from his surgery.
Add Gaulton. I get to see him play regularly and he's made a lot of progress this year. He's playing pretty well and Erie is using him in all situations. His slapper is back to its former awesomeness. Made a great recovery from his surgery.
Yup, Gaulton should definitely be up there very soon. The kid was a first round talent that slipped because of a major injury. Maybe his progress stalled as a result, but he's a solid prospect. If someone told me that a year from now he'll be in our top-10, I wouldn't be shocked.
Add Gaulton. I get to see him play regularly and he's made a lot of progress this year. He's playing pretty well and Erie is using him in all situations. His slapper is back to its former awesomeness. Made a great recovery from his surgery.
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Originally Posted by BrooklynHockey99
Yup, Gaulton should definitely be up there very soon. The kid was a first round talent that slipped because of a major injury. Maybe his progress stalled as a result, but he's a solid prospect. If someone told me that a year from now he'll be in our top-10, I wouldn't be shocked.
Add Gaulton.
I was a big fan of the pick and followed him closely last year, but his performance was somewhat disappointing. Then again, if I'm not mistaken, it was Tommy John surgery he was recovering from and that can take 18 months even under ideal circumstances. I'd be thrilled if he's living back up to his junior draft potential - can I get a little more detail on how he's been doing recently?
I've seen him play a few times this year, and he's been pretty good as of late. He's lost weight (from his usual 210 to 190) which is good for him, he's never been under 200 and is in extremely good shape. Over the summer expect this kid to be as strong as hell, he'll be training under one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in North America.
His defensive game is great, he knows where to be and how to break up a play. Every rush I saw steered away from him, as every time it did go near him, he broke it up or tied up the player.
