Prospect Info: Caps Top Prospects General Discussion Thread Vol. 2 - 2021-22

[neelynugs]

Might change my mind but what I got is:

Lappy (speedy 2nd line center potential)
Miro
Iorio
Protas
Chesly
AA

Its that point I get stuck.

maybe a better question is - who's your favorite guy from the rest of the group?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I think our new toy 2nd rounder is our best D pick since Alnzer

 

[usiel]

maybe a better question is - who's your favorite guy from the rest of the group?

Probably Leeson. Just needs to finish better but liked how he can get shots on net and in on the fore check and wins battles on the boards.

 

[Silky mitts]

I think our new toy 2nd rounder is our best D pick since Alnzer

The strength of the classes varies but the way I remember it, Carlson was ranked around 24 averaging rankings, Chelsey around 27, AA around 29, Fever 45ish, want to say Lujo early 30s, every knock on Chesley in his thread was comparing him to guys that went top 10, should really be 3rd in our rankings

 

[usiel]

The strength of the classes varies but the way I remember it, Carlson was ranked around 24 averaging rankings, Chelsey around 27, AA around 29, Fever 45ish, want to say Lujo early 30s, every knock on Chesley in his thread was comparing him to guys that went top 10, should really be 3rd in our rankings

I'm pretty bullish on just drafted dmen kinda need to go year by year and see how they are projecting dev wise.

 

[DWGie26]

Chelsey should be a winner for us and playing in NHL in 2-3 years. I am almost as excited about Iorio though. Good size, RHD who just seems to say the right things, competes well, and is improving. I could see him getting a callup for a game as soon as this year and a regular within 2-3 years.

In forward ranks, Lapierre will be a beast but needs a season with men which lines up well with our expiring contracts at end of 22-23. Protas is ready for spot duty again this year and a full-time role next year. And assuming we don’t risk Leason on waivers this year, I think he becomes 4RW next year and we let Hathaway walk.

 

[Capsman]

I think our new toy 2nd rounder is our best D pick since Alnzer

Dimitri Orlov says “hello”. And he was drafted in the 2nd round, Alzner was 5th overall. I’d say we got more value with Orlov.

Wait, wasn’t Carlson also drafted after Alzner? And later in the first round?

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Dimitri Orlov says “hello”. And he was drafted in the 2nd round, Alzner was 5th overall. I’d say we got more value with Orlov.

Wait, wasn’t Carlson also drafted after Alzner? And later in the first round?

Carlson was 27th overall, taken with the pick that Philly gave us for 30 games of Steve Eminger. It ended up being one of the best trades in franchise history.

 

[Silky mitts]

Dimitri Orlov says “hello”. And he was drafted in the 2nd round, Alzner was 5th overall. I’d say we got more value with Orlov.

Wait, wasn’t Carlson also drafted after Alzner? And later in the first round?

Carlson's draft was so stacked with D he could have gone 10-15 picks earlier another year

 

[YippieKaey]

Watching the dev camp game. I love the name "Crookshank". And nice that he scored too.

 

[Marshall]

I believe Hakon Hanelt is playing with German's Hlinka team. There's coverage today at 11:30 am on NHL Network.

 

[Langway]

Huzzah for summer hockey.

Hlinka is U18. It's the summer WJC that starts in a little over a week that he made. I guess Magnusson is the only other prospect competing. Doesn't seem like Chesley will make the US team.

 

[neelynugs]

what's the story with mitchell gibson? he still high on your radar?

 

[Langway]

I don't know about being very high on the radar. He's in the mix with Stevenson & Bjorklund for the time being but we'll see if they sign him. Chase Clark looked like the most intriguing of the lot at their recent development camp. As far as under the radar types it's mainly the mid-to-late picks from the last two drafts: Clark, Hanelt, Lemay, Hofer & Gucciardi that stand out most.

 

[Cush]

Is it Henry, or is it Henrik? An interview with Caps prospect Henry Rybinski

How did Henry Rybinski, a right-shot center/wing, end up in Washington after Florida drafted him? And what about his name?

theathletic.com

 

[Langway]

On tap. From what I've seen Yager & Allen have been very impressive. The goaltender Ratzlaff as well.

 

[Silky mitts]

Seems like the only 22 pick is Cooley

 

[Langway]

Scott Wheeler's preseason top 32 prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler gives us his preseason ranking of the 32 best draft-eligible prospects for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

theathletic.com

Early on it looks to be a pretty spectacular draft class. Ethan Gauthier for me is a first rounder all day and Ratzlaff deserves at least an honorable mention. I think he's probably a first round talent. Wood I'm not quite as high on, though the upside is big. Lindstein should be higher and should somewhat benefit from a thin pool of higher-end D. It's tracking very well early on with the potential to be an incredibly deep draft in addition to the headliners.

 

[um]

I think our new toy 2nd rounder is our best D pick since Alnzer

Better than future Hall of Famer Fehervary?

 

[Langway]

Hanelt taking on the US tonight.

 

[Calicaps]

Seems like the only 22 pick is Cooley

Red Savage is either a great hockey name or an '80s espionage film.

 

[Marshall]

ErmahGHERD it is nice to have competitive hockey to watch.

(Pssst. Latvia. Competitive.)

 

[usiel]

Hanelt taking on the US tonight.

Damn I wish there are some legal stream options if you don't have the NHL Network, sigh.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Red Savage is either a great hockey name or an '80s espionage film.

I was thinking a 90’s porn star — with bright Orange hair

 

[Calicaps]

Damn I wish there are some legal stream options if you don't have the NHL Network, sigh.

yup. such good biz sense to cut off a huge slice of your potential audience