2023 Prospect Poll #2
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CowbellConray
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Voted Benson. I love Kulich as a pure goal scorer, but I think Benson is a level or two above him. Benson - Savoie - Kulich - Ostlund are my next 4.
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I mean.....Adams and Forton both said that when they and scouts went to watch Savoie play, they came away thinking that Benson was the best player on the ice.
But yeah, shiny new object syndrome.
tsujimoto74
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Personally, for me it’s Savoie. What Kulich was able to do in the AHL last year is very impressive, but I think Savoie just has more tools in his toolbox.
I didn't realize ranking prospects was based on who is currently the better player. This would be the only explanation Kulich gets a single vote. Savoie still has a significantly higher ceiling than Benson.
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I disagree. I think Benson has the higher ceiling....I don't think it's significant....but I do think Benson does have the higher ceiling.
The NHL is littered with players without high-end physical traits such as speed/shot that are always near the top of the points leaderboards. There’s a lot more to the story.
If speed/shot were all that matter in determining ceiling, Isak Rosen would pretty clearly be our top prospect.
I didn't say that. Benson and Savoie are both elite prospects with similar size speed and skill. I just think Savoie gets the edge overall due to those traits.
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Yep.
If you think Savoie has more potential as a goal scorer…ok. But we’re talking about the potential better player aren’t we? Which involves a hell of a lot more.
Who has more potential? Shane Wright or the better skating, far better shooting Joakim Kemell?
Beerz
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Who was the better player.. Tyler Ennis or Jason Pominville? Kulich is more than just a shot. Kid put up incredible numbers up against men. The other two still have a lot to prove as we saw with Savoie with his stint with Amerks. It's not just about who has the highest ceiling.
Are you really going to base it off two game stint in the middle of the playoffs against the Bears?
This is not a playmaking vs scoring argument. Savoie has an excellent motor and playmaking abilities as well. Two prospects are neck and neck. The only edge I give Benson is passing. I am not even convinced at that size, he is fast enough to even excel in the NHL.
Beerz
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On two games. That is your sample size for Savoie in the AHL. Not even enough time to adjust.
Anyways I will just say I told everyone so in 3 years when Savoie is a 80-100 point winger.
HOOats
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The list of first round busts is also littered with players without high-end traits. It's a tricky thing that can go either way.
Ummm...
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Voted Benson. Will vote Savoie next round. Rationale: I like the skill set and the way Savoie works his angles and sneaks that shot in, and his work in motion. Good vision on this one and a hard worker.
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I voted Benson and was coming to post about Savoie vs Kulich, but I'll also save it. I'll just say, for me, #3 will not be a tough choice.
Benson would have been my #1, but can't really argue with Levi, given that he plays a premium position and has already had some success at the top level.
