Kulich was arguably the best player at this years WJC not named Bedard. He was phenomenal against his peers. He would go top 5 if they redrafted 2022. Instead of being mad about people thinking he jumped Savoie, maybe be thrilled that it looks like we hit an absolute home run with the 28th pick.
Oh, I can't wait to read these debates tomorrow. Kulich really showed a lot in the playoffs. Should be an interesting read!
It is a protest voting for not having Poltapov in the poll initially.
Tuning in for Kulich is how I first saw Strbak, playing for the opposition. I thought MS had a decent showing throughout the games and was noticeable in a good way. Kind of glad the Sabres have both of them.
You don't take into account the probability of the player hitting their ceiling?
I think we all internally drop the ceiling rating because of past inefficiency to help prospects succeed. Those days appear to be over but the memory is a legacy to ineptitude.
No, why would you? Everyone's curve is different, no one path is completely linear even tho a lot of posters like to use those arguments. I leave guesswork out and just look at a players ceiling. If they were to hit it, what player would they resemble past and present in the NHL and what was that player to the team.
Care to share who wins and the %'s?
I've been playing around in my head lately with the old circa 2005 Hockey's Future rating system of: realistic potential rating (1-10) and the player's realistic chances of actually achieving their potential (A-F). Ex: in fall 2005, Vanek was an 8.0A, Roy was a 7.0B, and Patrick Kaleta was a 6.0B.
Both of these kids are going to score some goals. And we're not clamoring to push them up because we need to fill their spots in the lineup. It's a good time to enjoy the Sabres.
Why? There seems to be a "proven" vs "ceiling" discussion going on.
Kulich was best player of tournament except Bedard and he had historical ahl season as rookie while being rochester's top goalscorer, its not even close really. He could even be n1 from what he accomplished so far.
Just judging by the conversation around here the past year -- people are very high on Kulich, and some seem to feel that Savoie brings somewhat of a redundant skillset in comparison.
