Washington Capitals 2012 Prospect Poll - #2

Carlzner · 07-11-2012, 10:27 AM

I will add one prospect each poll, so post who I should add in Poll #2, and comment with who you voted.

#1 - Evgeny Kuznetsov (61.11%)
#2 -

NOTE: Braden Holtby and Dmitry Orlov still count as Prospects.

Poll will end in 2 days.

Ovechkins Wodka · 07-11-2012, 10:29 AM

holtby tho hard to view #1 goalie going into the season as a prospect

Carlzner · 07-11-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ovechkins Wodka

holtby tho hard to view #1 goalie going into the season as a prospect

After Varly's first playoffs he wasn't our #1 Goalie and he was still a Prospect.

brs03 · 07-11-2012, 10:33 AM

Based on HF's criteria? Holtby (my vote).

Based on sensible criteria? Forsberg

Add Grubauer.

Liberati0n · 07-11-2012, 10:37 AM

What B. Ron Swanson III said, although I can't actually vote.

IkeaMonkey* · 07-11-2012, 10:42 AM

Forsberg is the answer...I really think people are getting a little overexcited about Holtby.

Koized · 07-11-2012, 10:46 AM

Orlov. Has all the tools to be a top-pairing defenseman. If he was drafted at the top of the first round instead of being a second round pick people would rank him higher.

Mystlyfe · 07-11-2012, 10:49 AM

Forsberg

Add Wey

Liberati0n · 07-11-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamoAO

Forsberg is the answer...I really think people are getting a little overexcited about Holtby.

They definitely are, but it's hard to argue with the fact that he's played at a high level (not as high as some people think) in the NHL playoffs already. His potential to be an impactful NHLer is more clear than Forsberg's at this point. I had to consider it for a minute though. I think Orlov has a case for #2 as well.

Liberati0n · 07-11-2012, 10:51 AM

Oh and add Schilling.

exwhaler · 07-11-2012, 11:09 AM

Add Wey.

Ref9 · 07-11-2012, 12:00 PM

Holtby and add Schillwey our defensive pair for the 2014/15 season.

Carlson - Alzner
Schilling - Wey

The only question is if it will be Orlov or Green in the other pairing and who they might be paired with in two years.

Mystlyfe · 07-11-2012, 12:05 PM

The simple answer is:

Alzner - Carlson
Wey - Green
Schilling - Orlov

Ref9 · 07-11-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystlyfe

The simple answer is:

Alzner - Carlson
Wey - Green
Schilling - Orlov

Hey Kundratek got what 5 games with the Caps last season. Wouldn't mind seeing Schilling get a taste and see if there's any chemistry between him and Orlov.

Devil Dancer · 07-11-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamoAO

Forsberg is the answer...I really think people are getting a little overexcited about Holtby.

What's not to get excited about? Obviously a small sample size, but look at his career so far:

Regular Season: 21gp, 14-4-3, 2.02gaa, .929%, 3so.
Playoffs: 14gp, 7-7-0, 1.95gaa, .935% 0so.

My only concern is that his NHL numbers are better than his AHL numbers (107gp, 62-33-6, 2.42. .914, 10), which still aren't bad.

Dr John Carlson · 07-11-2012, 01:09 PM

Holtby, add Schilling.

IkeaMonkey* · 07-11-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Devil Dancer

What's not to get excited about? Obviously a small sample size, but look at his career so far:

Regular Season: 21gp, 14-4-3, 2.02gaa, .929%, 3so.
Playoffs: 14gp, 7-7-0, 1.95gaa, .935% 0so.

My only concern is that his NHL numbers are better than his AHL numbers (107gp, 62-33-6, 2.42. .914, 10), which still aren't bad.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=13060

brs03 · 07-11-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamoAO

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=13060

Only relevant if Holtby is making his hay stopping 20 shots per game.

ChibiPooky · 07-11-2012, 01:19 PM

Right. One guy flamed out, so let's change our stance on every prospect at his position. Got it.

Jim Carey has nothing to do with Braden Holtby, Michael Neuvirth, Steffen Soberg, Brandon Anderson, or whatever other name you want to throw in there.

RandyHolt · 07-11-2012, 01:42 PM

Voted forlove

Long live Maxime... err oulet!

fedfed · 07-11-2012, 02:16 PM

Forsberg.
Add one of Wey/Schilling.

**Backstrom #19** · 07-11-2012, 04:48 PM

Holtby.

Add Grubauer

Devil Dancer · 07-11-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiPooky

Right. One guy flamed out, so let's change our stance on every prospect at his position. Got it.

Jim Carey has nothing to do with Braden Holtby, Michael Neuvirth, Steffen Soberg, Brandon Anderson, or whatever other name you want to throw in there.

Seriously. What a fraking Debbie Downer.

brs03 · 07-11-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Devil Dancer

Seriously. What a fraking Debbie Downer.

Just for that we need to get Haar on the ballot asap.

Mystlyfe · 07-11-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiPooky

Right. One guy flamed out, so let's change our stance on every prospect at his position. Got it.

Jim Carey has nothing to do with Braden Holtby, Michael Neuvirth, Steffen Soberg, Brandon Anderson, or whatever other name you want to throw in there.

Andrew Raycroft, Steve Mason, David Aebischer, etc.

It's not just Jim Carey. Don't trust stats from young goaltenders, they're almost meaningless in predicting how the goalie's career will go. Holtby is definitely still a "prospect" and people are way overhyping the numbers he's had in limited NHL action.