Prospect Info: All-Purpose Prospect Thread v16.0

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Been pumping his tires for what feels like forever but Slaggert is a dog and the puck is his bone. Him signing here will make a lot of guys unfamiliar with his game become converts really fast.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

The KHL isn't what it used to be but a teenager playing against professionals and producing anything is a positive.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Been pumping his tires for what feels like forever but Slaggert is a dog and the puck is his bone. Him signing here will make a lot of guys unfamiliar with his game become converts really fast.

Yeah I've said it before, but everyone who loved Hagel will also love Slaggert

 

[ello]

Yeah I've said it before, but everyone who loved Hagel will also love Slaggert

Does he have the same offense?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Does he have the same offense?

The safe bet would be no

But Hagel also didn't have Hagel offense until he did

Like at the same age Hagel put up 24 points in 52 games, which was good but not the level he's playing at now

Maybe playing with Bedard, Slaggert takes his game to another level but I don't know

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I said it three years ago before McDavid turned Hyman into a ppg guy but that's always been my comp. If you put him with Bedard and another really talented player Slaggert will put up points totals he shouldn't.

 

[Mrfenn92]

 

[TheFridge]

I said it three years ago before McDavid turned Hyman into a ppg guy but that's always been my comp. If you put him with Bedard and another really talented player Slaggert will put up points totals he shouldn't.

I think you're underselling Hyman as a player by quite a bit and the dude is a horse compared to Slaggert.

 

[TLEH]

Hyman was not even better than Slaggert until his final year at Michigan, and that Michigan team he was on had crazy talent. Slaggert has never had anyone close to that good at ND.

Hyman is probably best case scenario but if he can be 85% of Hyman offensively, but 100% of his forecheck and effort, you're looking at a player. I think he'll surprise some people.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I think you're underselling Hyman as a player by quite a bit and the dude is a horse compared to Slaggert.

Hyman is one of my favorite players. Love his game.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Yeah I've said it before, but everyone who loved Hagel will also love Slaggert

Unless Slaggert improved his skating considerably over the past 2 years - he may have the same dogged spirit as Hagel but he won't affect the game in the same way because he doesn't skate a well as Hagel.

 

[wladyslaw]

Yeah I've said it before, but everyone who loved Hagel will also love Slaggert

I am/was big Hagel fan... b4 Hawks traded Hagel... I was on other sites suggesting exactly the type of deal KD did with Hagel

I have watched Slaggert several times (mostly last year)... Came away --underwhelmed -- IMO-- he is much closer to a Kopecky versus a Hagel-- Hagel much better IQ/Instincts (like a Bolland)

I hope I am completely wrong about Slaggert-- But --imo-

 

[Idionym]

I am/was big Hagel fan... b4 Hawks traded Hagel... I was on other sites suggesting exactly the type of deal KD did with Hagel

I have watched Slaggert several times (mostly last year)... Came away --underwhelmed -- IMO-- he is much closer to a Kopecky versus a Hagel-- Hagel much better IQ/Instincts (like a Bolland)

I hope I am completely wrong about Slaggert-- But --imo-

Does your girlfriend go to a different school so we wouldn't know her, too?

 

[Putt Pirate]

We need a couple Kopeckys too. I am fine with that.

 

[TLEH]

 

[CallMeShaft]

Great moves from him.

His recent play since being traded has got me hyped for a Hayes for the first time in a very long time.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Hayes has been a beast since getting traded. His underlyings were excellent on a bad Flint team and he's showing what he can do on a great team right now.

Matriculating Forward Prospects into Pro Ranks Next Year:

For sure:
Paul Ludwinski (04 - OHL)
Gavin Hayes (04 - OHL)
Samuel Savoie (04 - QMJHL)

99 % Sure:
Landon Slaggert (02 - NCAA... on reserve list until August 15, 2024 but all indications will sign)
Martin Misiak (04 - OHL... on reserve list until June 1, 2025, would be rare to not sign and just give up on a 2nd round pick this quick)

Could be:
Victor Stjernborg (03 - SHL... on reserve list until June 1, 2025... could sign and loan back to Sweden)
Milton Oscarsson (03 - SHL... on reserve list until June 1, 2025... less coveted than Stjenborg)
Frank Nazar (04 - NCAA.... on reserve list until August 15, 2026... seems ready to me)
Oliver Moore (05 - NCAA.. on reserve list until August 15, 2027... I think probably another year of NCAA)

Unlikely:
Aidan Thompson (02 - NCAA... on reserve list until August 15, 2026, age-wise says perhaps but less urgency to sign given time)
Dominic James (02 - NCAA... on reserve list until August 15, 2025.. timing normally says yes, but seems unlikely as he's been injured all season)

May be a good thing that Kantserov re-upped in the KHL for a bit. It's about to get pretty crowded in Rockford with prospects.

 

[Larmer83]

Hayes has been a beast since getting traded. His underlyings were excellent on a bad Flint team and he's showing what he can do on a great team right now.

Matriculating Forward Prospects into Pro Ranks Next Year:

For sure:
Paul Ludwinski (04 - OHL)
Gavin Hayes (04 - OHL)
Samuel Savoie (04 - QMJHL)

99 % Sure:
Landon Slaggert (02 - NCAA... on reserve list until August 15, 2024 but all indications will sign)
Martin Misiak (04 - OHL... on reserve list until June 1, 2025, would be rare to not sign and just give up on a 2nd round pick this quick)

Could be:
Victor Stjernborg (03 - SHL... on reserve list until June 1, 2025... could sign and loan back to Sweden)
Milton Oscarsson (03 - SHL... on reserve list until June 1, 2025... less coveted than Stjenborg)
Frank Nazar (04 - NCAA.... on reserve list until August 15, 2026... seems ready to me)
Oliver Moore (05 - NCAA.. on reserve list until August 15, 2027... I think probably another year of NCAA)

Unlikely:
Aidan Thompson (02 - NCAA... on reserve list until August 15, 2026, age-wise says perhaps but less urgency to sign given time)
Dominic James (02 - NCAA... on reserve list until August 15, 2025.. timing normally says yes, but seems unlikely as he's been injured all season)

May be a good thing that Kantserov re-upped in the KHL for a bit. It's about to get pretty crowded in Rockford with prospects.

Ryan Greene?

 

[WarriorofTime]

Ryan Greene?

Totally overlooked, my bad. In the "maybe, but lean yes" pile. 03 - NCAA... Reserve List until August 15, 2026. So not running up against a clock to get signed but age and level of play would justify the opportunity to get him on board.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

We need a couple Kopeckys too. I am fine with that.

I am/was big Hagel fan... b4 Hawks traded Hagel... I was on other sites suggesting exactly the type of deal KD did with Hagel

I have watched Slaggert several times (mostly last year)... Came away --underwhelmed -- IMO-- he is much closer to a Kopecky versus a Hagel-- Hagel much better IQ/Instincts (like a Bolland)

I hope I am completely wrong about Slaggert-- But --imo-

I won't stand for this Kopecky slander.

 

[Hawkster]

It's highly unlikely to happen, but Artur Kayumov's KHL deal runs out this summer. If ever there was a time to sign a one year entry level deal with a real chance to make the NHL roster, this is it.

 

[TLEH]

Think that ship has sailed

 

[Hawkster]

Very probably.

 

[WarriorofTime]

It's highly unlikely to happen, but Artur Kayumov's KHL deal runs out this summer. If ever there was a time to sign a one year entry level deal with a real chance to make the NHL roster, this is it.

How old? 26? It’s not the worst idea, just stick him in the bottom six and see what happens if he wants a go at it.. but probably not that relevant.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Sign Kayumov and Shalunov