Bedard vs Celebrini vs Hagens vs McKenna

[HawksDub89]

McKenna/Bedard, then the rest, not even close. How is that a discussion.

Agreed

 

[HawksDub89]

Celebrini is a great example of the shiny new toy concept.

He’s not in the same tier as Bedard/McKenna, and I think there’s a good sized gap. I don’t think he has 100 point upside.

I actually like Leo Carlsson more than him.

Celebrini is closer to Fantilli for me.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Celebrini is a great example of the shiny new toy concept.

He’s not in the same tier as Bedard/McKenna, and I think there’s a good sized gap. I don’t think he has 100 point upside.

I actually like Leo Carlsson more than him.

Celebrini is closer to Fantilli for me.

My brother in Christ, McKenna and Hagens are literally the definition of “shiny new toy”. Celebrini is old news because 31 franchises know they aren’t going to draft him.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I always cringe when teens who never set foot on NHL ice are called all-around players.

You know what, we'll see. If some of these guys do end up making an NHL roster at Bedard's age, I bet they will have a rough time too.

In the case of Hagens it's true, but it seems like only one or two people have seen him play.

 

[one2gamble]

Celebrini is a great example of the shiny new toy concept.

This is an amazing statement

 

[ORRFForever]

This is why I'm super excited for next year... McKenna's junior career is just about to be directly comparable to Bedard.

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So many stats in 2024.

 

[ORRFForever]

Poster's opinion of McKenna is all over the map.

 

[Boy Hedican]

Bedard or Celebrini. Think Celebrini might end up better based on his overall game though those two will be close. Hagens or McKenna not sure but need another year or two to determine so uncertain.

Good dog

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

McKenna may very well surpass Celebrini’s profile when his draft is here, but I’m certainly not betting on that. Right now I would have it

Bedard
Celebrini
McKenna
Hagens

 

[frontsfan67]

We seem to be in a bit of a renaissance of sorts with the quality of the prospects getting spit out last year and for the next three. All four of these guys have elite superstar potential.

Predict how the four will be ranked at the end of their careers.

Bedard
McKenna
Celebrini
Hagens

1 Bedard
2 Mckenna
3 Hagens
4 Celebrini

 

[ORRFForever]

There is ZERO consensus. Not sure I've seen that before.

 

[pvr]

The

There is ZERO consensus. Not sure I've seen that before.

The only real concensus is Bedard at the top for the heavy majority of voters.

 

[MNRube]

Bedard
McKenna
Michkov
Celebrini
Hagens

Odds are at least one European joins the party, and I’m a Michkov man

 

[ORRFForever]

The

The only real concensus is Bedard at the top for the heavy majority of voters.

Sometimes we don't even have that.

I want @Dominance to offer his 2 cents.

 

[Jumptheshark]

My question is which McKenna are people talking about.

As for James Hagens, I have him being 5-9 or 5-10. Unless he get another inch or two-I do not think he will be a main guy on the team,

Also, Bedard is just considered one step down from a generational player and Celebrini above average player

 

[one2gamble]

Celebrini
McKenna
Bedard
Hagens

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

My question is which McKenna are people talking about.

As for James Hagens, I have him being 5-9 or 5-10. Unless he get another inch or two-I do not think he will be a main guy on the team,

Also, Bedard is just considered one step down from a generational player and Celebrini above average player

Hagens has consistently been listed at 5'10 for like two years. Not sure where you're getting 5'9 from. He's much more likely 5'11 or 6'0 now than 5'9.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

There is ZERO consensus. Not sure I've seen that before.

I think if this poll were made last summer, it'd be 100% Bedard. But all 3 of Hagens, Mckenna, and Celebrini had really nice breakout seasons, while I think Bedard struggled a bit more than people anticipated (especially with his 200 foot game, and he had a really poor WC).

 

[Dominance]

Sometimes we don't even have that.

I want @Dominance to offer his 2 cents.

Bedard
McKenna



Celebrini/Hagens

 

[ORRFForever]

Bedard
McKenna



Celebrini/Hagens

I thought that, too, but, again, the rankings are all over the map in this thread.

 

[JotAlan]

Floor:
1 Celebrini
2 Bedard
3 Hagens
4 McKenna

Roof:
1 Hagens
2 Bedard
3 McKenna
4 Celebrini

My bet:
1 Bedard
2 McKenna
3 Hagens
4 Celebrini

 

[McNuge]

Bedard is currently the best and it's not close. Slightly undersized forward on one of the worst teams in the league and still shinning.

McKenna is #2, nearly a 100 points at 16. Absolute insanity.

The other 2 are franchising changing players regardless. No team is going to be upset with any of them

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

fun exercise and I’ll say it won’t be clear who was best after careers are finished

Gun to my head at this very second- I take Bedard for my team since he’s the only one who’s played in the NHL. Too safe, he’s had success and you’re getting a likely HOFer.

but long term career? I’m going off the board and saying

1. Hagens
2. McKenna
3. Bedard
4. Celebrini

Bonus:
Bedard- most goals
McKenna- most points

 

[ORRFForever]

McKenna is #2, nearly a 100 points at 16. Absolute insanity.

I agree so why are people downplaying him?

 

[Bombshell11]

There is ZERO consensus. Not sure I've seen that before.

Celebrini was not even considered a generational talent and people are already asking if he's better than Bedard...

I am really curious to know, now that the dust a settled what is the consensus on Bedard, is he still considered Gen or has he fallen category