Fitzy's annual preseason poll, year 4. Most successful rookie season?

[Fitzy]

So we've been pretty bad with our best rookie predictions for a few years running now.

In 16-17 the vote was close between Vesey and Buchnevich, but Skjei was clearly the best performer.
In 17-18 we didn't really have any impactful rookies except for Pionk. I don't remember who won that poll. I think it might have been Bereglazov
In 18-19 you all voted Chytil, though best season would almost certainly be taken by Georgiev.

This year we have an interesting situation since we have a clear star prospect in the making joining the team, but we have a couple other really high end prospects and there is uncertainty as to how quickly these players will adjust to the NHL game and reach their potential.

I'm only including the three options that I think are realistic. If you believe the honor should go to a Hajek or Rykov, feel free to write in, but the numbers wont be high enough to validate inclusion.

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[doomscroll]

This is not going to be close at all lol

 

[Fitzy]

This is not going to be close at all lol

Well, maybe we'll be right this year, for a change.

 

[Fugazy]

Kakkomania will run wild.

 

[nyr2k2]

2017 thread: Which rookie will have the most successful season?

Lots of votes for Bereglazov, some for guys like Gropp and Graves, also Pionk.

 

[nyr2k2]

I think Kakko will have "the best" year of those three in terms of pure production.

I think Fox might have the most important and significant year, in terms of establishing what he can do. He might exceed expectations more than anyone.

 

[kelsier]

Kaapo's too awwsum not to get the vote!

 

[LokiDog]

I said Fox

 

[Thirty One]

So we've been pretty bad with our best rookie predictions for a few years running now.

In 16-17 the vote was close between Vesey and Buchnevich, but Skjei was clearly the best performer.
In 17-18 we didn't really have any impactful rookies except for Pionk. I don't remember who won that poll. I think it might have been Bereglazov
In 18-19 you all voted Chytil, though best season would almost certainly be taken by Georgiev.

This year we have an interesting situation since we have a clear star prospect in the making joining the team, but we have a couple other really high end prospects and there is uncertainty as to how quickly these players will adjust to the NHL game and reach their potential.

I'm only including the three options that I think are realistic. If you believe the honor should go to a Hajek or Rykov, feel free to write in, but the numbers wont be high enough to validate inclusion.

Sounds like this is a JINX thread, so I voted for Hughes.

 

[aufheben]

I think Kakko will have "the best" year of those three in terms of pure production.

I think Fox might have the most important and significant year, in terms of establishing what he can do. He might exceed expectations more than anyone.

This is my think as well. Maybe lofty expectations but if Fox hits 35+ points and generally excels as 2RD, and Kakko hits 45-50, it could be an interesting discussion. The latter is probably the safer bet though.

 

[bernmeister]

close enough to be considered a 4 way tie between the 3 nominees and Hajek, barring injury.

Fox is already showing adequate + skill and real off the charts smarts and poise.

Hajek, as I have been saying, has top pair potential. I am assuming they will figure out the best fit, and to there. and not anchor him to Staal.

KK looks and no reason to think he is/will not continue to be, awesome. He could run away with this if he has right linemates steady, not constant line shifts different guys. There is no doubt he will overcome lack of experience to obtain fullest potential, only question is how fast does he hit on all cylinders. We knew he'd be a beast +, but the stickhandling etc is a pleasant surprise, esp this early.

Krav is, IMO, more or less a more talented version (overall) of Kreider. Not as much superspeed, but real high end if not elite stickhandling, passing, and while very early, shot seems adequate.
He has the speed to play well at an NHL size rink, he just isn't used to that, and needs to get comfy there so his brain can focus on immediate play without thought as to skating, which he is very fluid. He will make this adjustment, only ? is how fast.

 

[CasusBelli]

I said Fox

Same.