Blues Prospects Thread 2020-2021

[Majorityof1]

No it’s not. We have eight drafted forwards there, one defenseman and one goalie.

The top 6 point scorers for the Thundderbirds are Perunovich and 5 guys we didn't draft (Peca, Walker, Brown, Todd, Anas). All 9 guys we drafted minus Perunovich have less points than those 5 by a good margin (53-42). That doesn't include the 9 other guys we didn't draft that I didn't mention. We've gone hunting for some solid AHL talent over the past several years in order to build a competitive environment for our prospects. We don't really have the prospects outside of a couple to push to be amongst the top of those guys yet.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

The top 6 point scorers for the Thundderbirds are Perunovich and 5 guys we didn't draft (Peca, Walker, Brown, Todd, Anas). All 9 guys we drafted minus Perunovich have less points than those 5 by a good margin (53-42). That doesn't include the 9 other guys we didn't draft that I didn't mention. We've gone hunting for some solid AHL talent over the past several years in order to build a competitive environment for our prospects. We don't really have the prospects outside of a couple to push to be amongst the top of those guys yet.

Fair enough. I see that. There are "prospects" in Springfield, but nothing to write home to Mom about, except Hofer.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

The point being, it’s nice that we have most of the control of our minor league team for the first time in awhile and our prospects are actually playing

 

[Majorityof1]

Fair enough. I see that. There are "prospects" in Springfield, but nothing to write home to Mom about, except Hofer.

I believe Tucker is doing well also. He is a defensive defenseman, so he doesn't have the points. He has the highest +/- of anybody who has played every game. I have heard good things about his D and his leadership. He may be a good Scandella replacement when Scandella hits UFA, assuming we dont trade Scandella first.

 

[simon IC]

I believe Tucker is doing well also. He is a defensive defenseman, so he doesn't have the points. He has the highest +/- of anybody who has played every game. I have heard good things about his D and his leadership. He may be a good Scandella replacement when Scandella hits UFA, assuming we dont trade Scandella first.

So glad to hear this! How is his skating? Is he NHL level yet?

 

[ezcreepin]

So glad to hear this! How is his skating? Is he NHL level yet?

Skating isn't great, but I haven't seen him play in person or on tv. Hopefully he can improve his edgework or work with Perunovich to figure out some finer details, but I'm more interested in his ability to defend. He's shown a good ability to move the puck, maybe more so than Scandella, so there's that.

 

[Majorityof1]

So glad to hear this! How is his skating? Is he NHL level yet?

I haven't had a chance to watch myself unfortunately. That is why I qualified it with "I believe" and "I have heard". Its all second hand info. I can't even remember the source, so take it with a huge grain of salt. His skating was decent though when I did see him in the past. I'd say average to a little below average for an NHL player, but maybe average to a little above-average for a guy his size.

 

[execwrite1]

There are good signs from Washkarauk, Toropchenko and Alexandrov also. Could be a few sleepers that emerge.

 

[execwrite1]

Looks like Cody Beach does have a shot at the NHL. Talk about a late bloomer (not as planned).

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I believe Tucker is doing well also. He is a defensive defenseman, so he doesn't have the points. He has the highest +/- of anybody who has played every game. I have heard good things about his D and his leadership. He may be a good Scandella replacement when Scandella hits UFA, assuming we dont trade Scandella first.

We are going to need Tyler Tucker at some point.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Long term overdramatic projection. Leo Loof is going to be a quality NHL defensemen.

 

[joe galiba]

Long term overdramatic projection. Leo Loof is going to be a quality NHL defensemen.

Hope he makes it for the name alone

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Hope he makes it for the name alone

I think he's going to be a Strong 3rd pairing, maybe even creep into the 2nd pairing defensive defensemen.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Long term overdramatic projection. Leo Loof is going to be a quality NHL defensemen.

I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being best out of all our D prospects not currently in NHL (i.e. excluding Peru).

 

[ezcreepin]

Long term overdramatic projection. Leo Loof is going to be a quality NHL defensemen.

Honestly, I'm feeling this too. He's not playing super tough minutes, but he's excelling right now and still really young.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

The Blues need at least one of Tucker, Loof and Galloway to be a full-time NHLer at some point.

We need to keep an eye on Galloway.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Long term overdramatic projection. Leo Loof is going to be a quality NHL defensemen.

What’s his style? Is he more d-oriented, offense oriented, both? I haven’t kept up.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

What’s his style? Is he more d-oriented, offense oriented, both? I haven’t kept up.

Defensive and physical.

 

[Blueswin]

I just want to give a shout out to Tage Thompson who scored his 7th of the year tonight. I was at the game when he got his 1st NHL goal when the Blues were in Edmonton.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I just want to give a shout out to Tage Thompson who scored his 7th of the year tonight. I was at the game when he got his 1st NHL goal when the Blues were in Edmonton.

Well....someone has to score some goals in Buffalo. Seriously, though, good for Tage.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Well....someone has to score some goals in Buffalo. Seriously, though, good for Tage.

Has 2 tonight. Up to 8 on year, equaling career high.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Has 2 tonight. Up to 8 on year, equaling career high.

He is progressively scoring at a higher rate.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

I'm happy for Tage. At least someone that was traded in the RoR trade is doing well.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Tage could turn into a perineal 40 goal scorer and that trade would still be worth it

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Tage could turn into a perineal 40 goal scorer and that trade would still be worth it

Flags fly forever.