Prospect Info: '24-'25 Prospects Thread: Generation Z

[Jag68Sid87]

Isn't Hallander a little young for a Mike Sullivan team? Does he expect to suddenly push aside a Matt Nieto? I believe more seasoning is required, young fella.

 

[KareemTrustfund]

Melvin Doo has had a better D+1 season in Sweden than recent first round picks like Lekkermaki, Ostlund and Ohgren.

 

[Jacob]

Here’s a goal from earlier in the year.

 

[Darren McCord]

Melvin Doo has had a better D+1 season in Sweden than recent first round picks like Lekkermaki, Ostlund and Ohgren.

At least its fun to have some prospect in top leagues two watch now like him and Ilyin

 

[Pancakes]

Here’s a goal from earlier in the year.

Definitely an NHL caliber release

 

[Empoleon8771]

Yeah like I said in the trade thread, he reminds me of Martin Frk as a prospect. Just hope he pans out better than Frk did.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Interesting discussion, probably more suited for this off-season: what do the Penguins do with Howe next year? Since he was born in November 2025, he's eligible to go to the AHL in his draft+2 year next year. But considering he's been kinda underwhelming this year in juniors, do you send him back for another year in the WHL?

The CHL allows players up to age 21 to play in any of the leagues, so Howe does have the ability to play another year in juniors. He will have 4 full seasons completed in the WHL by next year, so maybe you can argue there's nothing else for him to do there, but the production is super underwhelming for a guy coming into the AHL.

 

[Darren McCord]

Interesting discussion, probably more suited for this off-season: what do the Penguins do with Howe next year? Since he was born in November 2025, he's eligible to go to the AHL in his draft+2 year next year. But considering he's been kinda underwhelming this year in juniors, do you send him back for another year in the WHL?

The CHL allows players up to age 21 to play in any of the leagues, so Howe does have the ability to play another year in juniors. He will have 4 full seasons completed in the WHL by next year, so maybe you can argue there's nothing else for him to do there, but the production is super underwhelming for a guy coming into the AHL.

Bring him in 100%. You have a lot of good young players that can help him along and he won't be asked to do much. Heck even wheeling has been doing a good job winning and developing players like Calvert and Beck. It is better for development for players to be in the organization.

 

[PenguinSuitedUp]

Interesting discussion, probably more suited for this off-season: what do the Penguins do with Howe next year? Since he was born in November 2025, he's eligible to go to the AHL in his draft+2 year next year. But considering he's been kinda underwhelming this year in juniors, do you send him back for another year in the WHL?

The CHL allows players up to age 21 to play in any of the leagues, so Howe does have the ability to play another year in juniors. He will have 4 full seasons completed in the WHL by next year, so maybe you can argue there's nothing else for him to do there, but the production is super underwhelming for a guy coming into the AHL.

I think Howe will benefit from AHL time. He’s going to be a role player more than a top player on any team. So he needs the challenge of increased competition while finding out how to be an impactful 2nd/3rd line role player.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Unfortunately, the site won't let me load just the second picture, which is about Ilyin. It's an interesting read.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Unfortunately, the site won't let me load just the second picture, which is about Ilyin. It's an interesting read.

"It cannot be understated just how intelligent Mikhail Ilyin is. Every puck touch feels so valuable with him, regardless of his position on the ice, because his play-reading skill is elite. You can see how much he pre-scans before getting the puck and by the time an opponent looked to pressure him, the puck was gone and off to set up a play. There's so much chemistry on this Severstal top unit, Ilyin being the baby of the group is almost hard to believe because he looks like he's been playing at this level for a decade. He's involved heavily with transitions and uses his sense both with the puck and without it just as well. His routes are effective for panicking the defence. Into the offensive zone, he's more of a perimeter player due to his possession skill and inside vision. Having the ability to consistently make one-touch passes to set up chances or secondary chances is incredibly valuable and it's perfect for this system where it feels like every goal that's scored is overshadowed by the buildup play. The question still remains if he's just a really good fit for this team or if there's legit NHL potential. He still isn't a toolsy player, but the sense and motor are at such high levels that I don't think he'll need to be making more difficult plays in open ice. I could see a middle-six, complementary winger with him. Defensive work rate is solid and he positions himself to make plays often, pressures the point well, and provides good neutral zone support. Combining that with his innate ability to make fantastic plays with the puck barely staying on his stick seems like it could just work in the NHL. Getting him out of Cherepovets may prove difficult, though."

 

[Andy99]

"It cannot be understated just how intelligent Mikhail Ilyin is. Every puck touch feels so valuable with him, regardless of his position on the ice, because his play-reading skill is elite. You can see how much he pre-scans before getting the puck and by the time an opponent looked to pressure him, the puck was gone and off to set up a play. There's so much chemistry on this Severstal top unit, Ilyin being the baby of the group is almost hard to believe because he looks like he's been playing at this level for a decade. He's involved heavily with transitions and uses his sense both with the puck and without it just as well. His routes are effective for panicking the defence. Into the offensive zone, he's more of a perimeter player due to his possession skill and inside vision. Having the ability to consistently make one-touch passes to set up chances or secondary chances is incredibly valuable and it's perfect for this system where it feels like every goal that's scored is overshadowed by the buildup play. The question still remains if he's just a really good fit for this team or if there's legit NHL potential. He still isn't a toolsy player, but the sense and motor are at such high levels that I don't think he'll need to be making more difficult plays in open ice. I could see a middle-six, complementary winger with him. Defensive work rate is solid and he positions himself to make plays often, pressures the point well, and provides good neutral zone support. Combining that with his innate ability to make fantastic plays with the puck barely staying on his stick seems like it could just work in the NHL. Getting him out of Cherepovets may prove difficult, though."

He’ll get 8 min on L4 under Sullivan, assuming he PKs, and he’ll love it lol…