Prospect Info: Caps Top Prospects General Discussion Thread - 2024

[Holtbyisms]

 

[usiel]

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Not making the WJC team.

 

[ArmadilloThumb]

Its like a number for a goalie that had 5 goalies injured in front of him.

When I was a kid any NHL goalie who wasn't 1, 29, 30, or 35 was sus.

Same with any skater above 30.

 

[Vilica]

Schedule for the week:

Hershey - Wed 12/4, Sat 12/7, Sun 12/8

CHL:
Andrew Cristall Kelowna - Fri 12/6, Sat 12/7, Sun 12/8

Terik Parascak Prince George - Fri 12/6, Sat 12/7

Patrick Thomas Brantford - Tue 12/3, Fri 12/6, Sun 12/8

Ilya Protas Windsor - Sat 12/7, Sun 12/8

Cam Allen Guelph - Wed 12/4, Fri 12/6, Sun 12/8

Eriks Mateiko Saint John - Wed 12/4, Fri 12/6, Sun 12/8

College:
Ryan Leonard BC - Wed 12/4, Fri 12/6

Ryan Chesley Minn - Fri 12/6, Sat 12/7

Cole Hutson BU - Sat 12/7

 

[Langway]

Cameron Allen gets a shot. Twice captain at the U18 level internationally.

 

[Todos a la Calle]

Cristall's performance is pretty eye-popping so far. As someone who hasn't seen him play or know much about prospects, how should we read into this? what do we think he could become at the NHL level? Or is it just a product of not being able to go to the AHL and being too good for his league?

 

[Lou Sassole]

Some interesting guys missing from that roster.

 

[John Price]

 

[tycoonheart]

Cristall's performance is pretty eye-popping so far. As someone who hasn't seen him play or know much about prospects, how should we read into this? what do we think he could become at the NHL level? Or is it just a product of not being able to go to the AHL and being too good for his league?

I only watch his highlights, but did watch him in the preseason - he was one of our best forwards.

 

[Langway]

And Sikora for the Czechs.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Cristall's performance is pretty eye-popping so far. As someone who hasn't seen him play or know much about prospects, how should we read into this? what do we think he could become at the NHL level? Or is it just a product of not being able to go to the AHL and being too good for his league?

His play is certainly better than last year, due to improved skating and strength. They *really* worked on his skating this summer, and it’s been a major factor in his numbers.

I also DO think he’s too good for his league, and should absolutely be in Hershey.

And Sikora for the Czechs.

No, not THAT Petr Sykora.

The other one!

 

[Langway]

The other other one.

Leonard and Hutson named to the preliminary US roster, of course.

Back to Canada I'm surprised by the lack of Misa/Ravensbergen and so many early '24 first rounders. Bodes pretty well for both Caps vying for spots you'd think.

 

[DWGie26]

His play is certainly better than last year, due to improved skating and strength. They *really* worked on his skating this summer, and it’s been a major factor in his numbers.

I also DO think he’s too good for his league, and should absolutely be in Hershey.


No, not THAT Petr Sykora.

The other one!

yeah, he is much better but also this is his 4th season in CHL due to dumb rules. He has outgrown so kinda expect him to dominate. But what he is doing is beyond that and he should definitely be on this team. Might get snubbed because Canada hates the Caps.

In terms of the selection as a proxy for the NHL. Doesn’t work that way especially for an older player. Some will make it and some won’t. But he is an exciting talent but a lot of work on in terms of strength and two-way game. His skating definitely improved.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Im hoping Hutson has a good showing.
Did little Protas make his team?

 

[Holtbyisms]

Not making the WJC team.

The plot thickens.

 

[wickedwitch]

Did little Protas make his team?

Belarus isn't sending a team.

IIHF - Russia and Belarus not reincorporated into 2024/2025 IIHF Championship Season

Today, during one of its regularly scheduled meetings, the IIHF Council ...

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[Kazer]

The plot thickens.

Athletic's latest WJC prediction has Cristall on the top line with Catton and Ritchie. They do not have Cam Allen making it, but Wheeler gives him a shout out for his strong season thus far.