C Dylan Larkin (2014, 15th, DET)

[SimplySolace]

Larkin named HF's prospect of the year:

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articl...s-strong-ncaa-season-into-first-pro-contract/

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Stud.

 

[Silentjury]

Came away impressed every time I saw him play. Has the talent and the energy level to make him dangerous every shift.

I think he is one of the few players in which Red Berenson can't fault the kid for turning pro early. He's ready.

 

[LarKing]

He's ready? Awesome can't wait to see him play in 2017.

 

[Anchor Town*]

Damn impressive that he beat out guys like McDavid and Eichel

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Love his game, very well deserved.

 

[AD1066]

Damn impressive that he beat out guys like McDavid and Eichel

I'm guessing they're ineligible because they haven't been drafted yet, could be wrong though.

 

[Jtown]

johnson eichel larkin mathews conner

america is finally starting to get some very talented centers.

 

[Bonin21]

johnson eichel larkin mathews conner

america is finally starting to get some very talented centers.

Bjugstad

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Bjugstad

I don't think he's any better than the established guys (Kesler, Backes, Pavelski, Stepan). Guys like Eichel and Watson are likely to be a tier above, at least from an offensive standpoint.

 

[Bonin21]

I don't think he's any better than the established guys (Kesler, Backes, Pavelski, Stepan). Guys like Eichel and Watson are likely to be a tier above, at least from an offensive standpoint.

Austin Watson a tier over Bjugstad? What? Bjugstad will in the mix to replace those first three guys that are getting old.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

It's the definition of a prospect in hockey and all other sports that have drafts. Being drafted is a requirement to be considered a prospect by almost all if not all credible scouting services. The broader definition of "prospect" outside of sports is irrelevant.

Being drafted is a prerequisite of being a prospect of an NHL team. If you are a draft prospect, you are, by definition, undrafted.

 

[NTDP]

Alright nerds, let's get back to talking about Larkin...

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Austin Watson a tier over Bjugstad? What? Bjugstad will in the mix to replace those first three guys that are getting old.

I have no idea how I said Watson when I meant Matthews. lol

 

[obey86]

You guys are kidding yourselves if you think there's a chance Larkin leaves Michigan after this season. It's not happening.

 

[LarKing]

This is why speaking in absolutes is pretty dumb.

Anyway, for those interested, Larkin beating Zetterberg on the face-off then getting away from his coverage and scoring:

https://www.facebook.com/DETROITREDWINGS/videos/10153293597889139/

Now this isn't exactly full game pace but Z's definitely not gliding out there either

 

[UvBnDatsyuked]

This is why speaking in absolutes is pretty dumb.

Anyway, for those interested, Larkin beating Zetterberg on the face-off then getting away from his coverage and scoring:

https://www.facebook.com/DETROITREDWINGS/videos/10153293597889139/

Now this isn't exactly full game pace but Z's definitely not gliding out there either

Great to see. So glad he is a Wing

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

This is why speaking in absolutes is pretty dumb.

Anyway, for those interested, Larkin beating Zetterberg on the face-off then getting away from his coverage and scoring:

https://www.facebook.com/DETROITREDWINGS/videos/10153293597889139/

Now this isn't exactly full game pace but Z's definitely not gliding out there either

Kid is going to be a player. That speed and shot. He's like a Kesler / Parise hybrid.

 

[The Sweetness]

Damn, he can fly.

 

[RickyR]

Anyone know if he will likely play C or wing in the NHL?

 

[jimmyemery]

Anyone know if he will likely play C or wing in the NHL?

C.
Without a doubt.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Anyone know if he will likely play C or wing in the NHL?

Gotta imagine Detroit wants him at C. They certainly don't have any other young centerman with his upside, and Datsyuk is getting older.

 

[Henkka]

He has been C from the start.

 

[SimplySolace]

Gotta imagine Detroit wants him at C. They certainly don't have any other young centerman with his upside, and Datsyuk is getting older.

Svechnikov maybe, as he's been playing C lately. Not sure where they see him going forward though.

 

[Team Cozens]

Love Larkin.

From 2014 draft I rank him:

Ekblad

Bennett
Reinhart
Larkin
LD