Prospect Info: Chicago Blackhawks Top Prospects - #4

[Sarava]

Went with Moore again.

Isn't Del Mastro one of our best defensive prospects?

 

[Sarava]

Went with Kaiser over Soderblom and Vlasic I think he'll be a solid 2nd pair NHLer.

Moore has the skating, size/frame, and work ethic, but since he dropped to 19 I scratching my head as to why and I'm going to guess there's something specific in his game he's going to be working on for a while which allowed him to fall. Nazar has bigger upside along with Moore, but today I think Kaiser is the better prospect in terms of performance floor especially.

A few things I think.

The deep draft was going to force a couple good ones to fall regardless. 4 teams going defense before the Hawks 19th pick was maybe more than expected. And finally, the last 2 forwards taken before 19 were from Calgary and Winnipeg, who probably don't want to waste a 1st round pick on an American who will likely be counting the days until they can leave.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Went with Moore again.

Isn't Del Mastro one of our best defensive prospects?

Yeah, is he in your top 10 though just because he's good defensively?

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Yeah, is he in your top 10 though just because he's good defensively?

Are you stopping this at top-10? Why not go top-20 or top-25 like in past polls?

I went with Moore although it's close with Nazar. I think most people will agree on the top-5 in some order - it's #6 where the opinions will start to diverge.

 

[Space umpire]

Yeah, is he in your top 10 though just because he's good defensively?

Yes, a shut down top pairing D is in the top 10.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Are you stopping this at top-10? Why not go top-20 or top-25 like in past polls?

I went with Moore although it's close with Nazar. I think most people will agree on the top-5 in some order - it's #6 where the opinions will start to diverge.

No, but I was only adding for sure top picks to start and adding anyone I forgot after. This is the first time that someone has mentioned to add them, so they can't be too high on anyones list.

Yes, a shut down top pairing D is in the top 10.

I highly doubt he will be in the top 10.

 

[Pertti]

Kaiser got my vote and still voting only those that I have seen playing.

Starter get my middle finger from timing cause started this fun when I was ill.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

A few things I think.

The deep draft was going to force a couple good ones to fall regardless. 4 teams going defense before the Hawks 19th pick was maybe more than expected. And finally, the last 2 forwards taken before 19 were from Calgary and Winnipeg, who probably don't want to waste a 1st round pick on an American who will likely be counting the days until they can leave.

Bolded is a good point that I hadn't really considered. It will be interesting to see if there is a "bias" going forward in the draft in this regard.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

I highly doubt he will be in the top 10.

Isn't it nice to have this many prospects who could truly end up as NHL players. I don't remember the last time that was the case - if ever.

 

[ploppsdman]

Went with Moore only because of the injury. If not for that I’d flip.

Same. A healthy and productive season is absolutely critical. Otherwise, he’s gonna drop out of the top five real quick.

 

[AmericanDream]

Can't forget about Nazar. KD was as excited to get him as Moore this year. Nazar is going have a huge role this year for the Wolverines and team USA.

 

[Space umpire]

No, but I was only adding for sure top picks to start and adding anyone I forgot after. This is the first time that someone has mentioned to add them, so they can't be too high on anyones list.


I highly doubt he will be in the top 10.

Because these rankings matter?