Which defensive prospect makes the team first???

Mr Irreverent · 04-28-2010, 07:48 PM

Who and Why???

Mr Irreverent · 04-28-2010, 07:52 PM

I think Voynov will be the guy and could be the compliment to Jack Johnson. Plus he's right handed.

Tonellisghost · 04-28-2010, 07:54 PM

It's got to be Voynov, if it isn't this season then we stand a good chance of him reinfecting himself back into the USSR league. He is too good to pass on.

After him I see it as a Hickey/Muzzin battle. Both need some time (or some more time in TH's case) in the AHL but I could see either or both of them up with the big club next season.

KopitarFAN · 04-28-2010, 08:06 PM

Voynov. Injuries have held back Hickey, Campbell sucks and Martinez is mediocre at best.

FrozenKing18 · 04-28-2010, 08:06 PM

I have never seen these guys play.

Cutty Sarkn3ss* · 04-28-2010, 08:08 PM

Voynov, 2 solid seasons in Manchester prove he's ready

silverstick · 04-28-2010, 08:10 PM

Voynov. and im sure on this one

motalar · 04-28-2010, 08:12 PM

I'd go with Voynov. Hopefully he has a good training camp because I feel it is his spot to lose.

Moses Doughty · 04-28-2010, 08:13 PM

Slava!!!!

**Sydor25** · 04-28-2010, 09:01 PM

Voynov

JMFJ 3 · 04-28-2010, 09:04 PM

Voinov makes it next year, he's already got 140 games in the AHL.

DAkings20 · 04-28-2010, 09:16 PM

Voynov all the way. DL always says he likes his players to play in the minors for 1 or 2 seasons, Voynov has done that and I think is ready. He's got offensive abilities while being sound defensively and after seeing that video of him owning some ***** in a fight I am drooling for him to make the team next season.

Plus with Frolov gone we need a token Russian

Johnny Utah · 04-28-2010, 10:43 PM

Where is the video of him owning the dude in the fight...?

NSX · 04-28-2010, 10:52 PM

Vyacheslav Voinov

4 years of pro experience

Two years in Russian Super League with Chelyabinsk
Two years in American Hockey League with Manchester

DAkings20 · 04-28-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Utah

Where is the video of him owning the dude in the fight...?

I saw it on the AHL websites video player, it was a game in March irrc but I forget who it was against.

DAkings20 · 04-28-2010, 10:58 PM

Found the fight

http://ahl.neulion.com/team/console.jsp

Look up Portland at Manchester from 3/19, starts 58 seconds into the highlights.

Ziggy Stardust · 04-28-2010, 11:06 PM

Voynov has paid his dues. One of Martinez or Campbell will earn the #7 spot if Drewiske isn't prepared.

AKAY47 · 04-28-2010, 11:25 PM

Doughty-Scuderi
Johnson-Hamhuis
Greene-Voynov
Drewiske

AKAY47 · 04-28-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Utah

Where is the video of him owning the dude in the fight...?

lmaoooo he beat on Paul Byron, the smallest guy on Portland, the dude is actually from Ottawa and I know him, funny to see Paul get his ass kicked

drugold · 04-28-2010, 11:29 PM

I hope its Slava. I want to see him in a Kings jersey. He deserves it before Hickey

hauspaint · 04-29-2010, 01:14 AM

voynov.. didn't he say he'll bounce if he doesn't get NHL time next season? Shouldn't be a factor but if he is ready, why not. How's his defense game? Hope we are not looking at RWTFJ v.2....

I like the discription for Hickey on the poll..

JMFJ 3 · 04-29-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AKAY47

Doughty-Scuderi
Johnson-Hamhuis
Greene-Voynov
Drewiske

That would be amazing, Hamhuis won't come cheap though.

DAkings20 · 04-29-2010, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKAY47

Doughty-Scuderi
Johnson-Hamhuis
Greene-Voynov
Drewiske

What! Where the heck is Randy!

I kid, I kid

BigBrown · 04-29-2010, 04:41 AM

I'm guessing Martinez based on seniority. He might not be the sexy pick but wasn't he on the starting lineup this season?

**kingsholygrail** · 04-29-2010, 06:52 AM

Martinez. He's already been up. He didn't get to stay, but he's got the most experience right now. Training camp will really determine what happens, but right now Martinez has the edge to at least replace Drewiske or Randy Jones.