2022 Prospect Poll #3

[tsujimoto74]

RESULTS SO FAR:

1. Owen Power, D (--): 86/103 votes (83.5%). Runner up: Jack Quinn (11 votes).
2. Jack Quinn, F (+2): 65/78 votes (83.3%). Runner up: Devon Levi (4 votes).

RULES: Each poll will remain open for 2 days. In the case of a tie within the top 10, I'll create a 1-day runoff poll to decide the winner. Ties outside of the top 10 will be left as ties. For each additional poll, I will add the most commented next to add prospect.

ELIGIBILITY: All players whose rights are held by the Buffalo Sabres and who are eligible to win the Calder Trophy for the 2022-23 season are eligible inclusion. That means a prospect is eligible if--

• He is under age 26 (as of September 15, 2022);
• He has played no more than 25 games in any single preceding season; and
• He has not played 6 or more games in each of any two or more preceding seasons.

NEXT TO ADD: Comment the player you want to see added to the next poll. The following players are eligible:

• Forwards: Viktor Neuchev, Olivier Nadeau, Prokhor Poltapov, Alexander Kisakov, Tyson Kozak, Filip Cederqvist, Linus Sjodin, Lukas Rousek, Matej Pekar, Linus Weissbach, Aaron Huglen, Matteo Costantini, Gustav Karlsson, Jake Richard, Joel Berndtsson, Stiven Sardaryan, Viljami Marjala, William von Barnekow, Jakub Konecny, Brett Murray, Vasili Glotov
• Defensemen: Nikita Novikov, Mats Lindgren, Oskari Laaksonen, Vsemolod Komarov, Albert Lyckasen, Philip Nyberg
• Goalies: Topias Leinonen

Bloom just narrowly edged out Poltapov, Novikov, Neuchev, Nadeau, and Kisakov in the last round.

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[Ace]

I’m voting Savoie because I’m weighing just pure unadulterated talent over development of players that have had more years….but I wouldn’t argue with anyone voting Peterka or Levi given what they’ve developed into. I just think Savoie in his draft plus 2 will be even further.

Add Poltapov

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Man this is tough between Savoie and JJP. I feel like I'm projecting Briere vs. Drury, stylistically. I don't expect either to be NHL centers.


Add Huglen.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Savoie easily. He's going to be Brayden Point.

 

[Zman5778]

Savoie here by a hair over JJP. Add Poltapov.

 

[allsilverdreams]

Voted Kulich again.

 

[Chainshot]

Savoie here. Add Kisakov.

 

[Dingo44]

Levi, add Lindgren.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Went Savoie by a coin flip. Add Novikov

 

[elchud]

I have a feeling that Levi is our next Ryan Miller. And absolutely love Peterka's game.

But the correct answer on this one is Savoie. Add Nadeau.

I'm gonna keep adding Nadeau cuz I think he has a better chance of making our roster as 3 or 4 RW then some of the other more talented players who might not have a niche.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Savoie based on talent and potential. Peterka is further along in his development and will be the more valuable player for the next 2-3 years. After that I expect Savoie to be a dynamic top-six scoring FW, while Peterka is a solid and reliable two-way middle-six W.

 

[truthbluth]

Peterka but it's close. Add Neuchev

 

[RhinoFan]

Here's where it gets interesting.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I have Peterka here, after that it’s probably 6K, Savoie and Levi (note that my voting is simply thinking who makes the NHL quickest, then who stays at it).

Add my boy Lindgren.

 

[Fly Boy]

Real close. JJ, add Nadeau

 

[Ace]

Look what’s gotten into Poltapov since he was passed over for Josh Bloom in being added to the poll.

For the sake of player safety do the right thing this time

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

Look what’s gotten into Poltapov since he was passed over for Josh Bloom in being added to the poll.

For the sake of player safety do the right thing this time

Jacob Trouba approves this very clean hit.

 

[LongWayDown37]

Savoie is our prospect with the greatest high-end potential. JJP is furthest along and surest bet (after Quinn & Power). Levi/UPL fill the biggest hole. I went with the high-end potential.

 

[Matt Ress]

I have a feeling that Levi is our next Ryan Miller. And absolutely love Peterka's game.

But the correct answer on this one is Savoie. Add Nadeau.

I'm gonna keep adding Nadeau cuz I think he has a better chance of making our roster as 3 or 4 RW then some of the other more talented players who might not have a niche.

Agree with all that. Not many Nadeau's in the stable.

Savoie add Nadeau

 

[elchud]

The only sure thing from here on out is Nyberg is last

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Savoie is our prospect with the greatest high-end potential. JJP is furthest along and surest bet (after Quinn & Power). Levi/UPL fill the biggest hole. I went with the high-end potential.

Pretty much exactly my thinking. Savoie's ceiling gives him the edge here.

Add Neuchev.

 

[stokes84]

I went with Peterka because the floor is already so high.

I’ll go with Leinonen again, mainly because I don’t know what to expect from the Russian guys.

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

JJP, add Huglen

 

[debaser66]

JJP, I went with the guy who will be a safe bet to reach his potential, showing already his ability to adapt in the AHL. One of our draft steals, much like Kulich this year.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I think power is that tier of his own, while Quinn/peterka/savoi/Levi are are universally agreed blue chip prospects. I think Quinn leads the group comfortably with his production and pedigree, but the next three are interchangeable


What a freaking top 5 prospect group