Speculation: Is Bartchi #1?

[TheHudlinator]

Originally Posted by MVW

I think Gaudreau actually has the potential to be just as good as Sven. He has alot more to prove though due to his lack of size. He's putting up better numbers at higher rate than Kreider was last year so far. The question is, can he do it against bigger competition. Sven isn't the biggest guy either, I actually think they are quite comparable prospects.

I agree, I think Sven is much safer but I think JG has more natural talent it just depends on if he can translate it to the nhl.

[Savoie16]

Originally Posted by tfong

I thought he was a bit overhyped since he was a quick riser. Still good but u mean comparatively he was the 3rd pick.

He is good but for where he was draft i would have drafted someone else, heck i still think Philly should have been charged with robbery getting Couturier 8th Overall (we should have been charged also getting Sven at 13) but at the time of the draft for the Q league i had Couturier> Huberdeau

if we look at points Huberdeau had 105 in 67 (1.57ppg) and couts had 96 in 58 (1.66ppg) while battling Mono

May just be my bias since Couturier grew up in my hometown but i still see him as being the better player and Huberdeau being picked higher was only because of his Memorial Cup run being a success (once again on a stacked team) for an added kicker this year Huberdeau is a Minus player but thats more a team stat imo but its fun to look at hehe

[MVW]

Originally Posted by TheGleninator

I agree, I think Sven is much safer but I think JG has more natural talent it just depends on if he can translate it to the nhl.

Absolutely, I think there is something special and similar about the both of them that they are winners and are determined to be successful no matter what.

Once JG strengthens his legs and fills out a bit more, I think he and Sven will make up 2/3's of our top line and the very least they'll both in the top 6.

[Remember2004]

I was looking to get a Sven jersey does anyone know if he will stick to his number now for the rest of his pro career? I know most rookies drop their high number and switch but I don't want a rookie jersey now with 47 then he ends up changing.

[Dioned]

I don't think he'll change jersey numbers. There is so much hype around Sven, and so many of his jerseys have already sold at Fanattic with number 47. It would be a crappy move by the flames management to change his number, plus he has kept 47 in Abby so I really doubt it.

[Tim Erixons Dad]

Originally Posted by Dioned

I don't think he'll change jersey numbers. There is so much hype around Sven, and so many of his jerseys have already sold at Fanattic with number 47. It would be a crappy move by the flames management to change his number, plus he has kept 47 in Abby so I really doubt it.

I don't think Flames management cares, if he wants to change his number he will.

[Ashasx]

I already have his 47 jersey so I hope he doesn't change it.

[MessierII]

Oiler fan coming in peace. I think he's up there. Top 5 forwards forsure and top 10 overall. He's the real deal.