Prospect Info: General Discussion of Prospects

[truthbluth]

I think they should keep collecting Czechs by using a late pick on Marcel Marcel. That lad is a large side of beef.

He’s also really good at pretending he has the puck when he doesn’t.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I think they should keep collecting Czechs by using a late pick on Marcel Marcel. That lad is a large side of beef.

I read that name in Bette Midler's voice a'la Rochelle Rochelle.

 

[Chainshot]

I thought at first you said Marcel Marceau and thought we needed to pick him because a mime is a terrible thing to waste.

Ivan Ivan made way for Marcel Marcel. It's a Czech U20 team traditional. Also, Marcel is 6'4" and the Gatineau team page lists him at 244 lbs now.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I thought at first you said Marcel Marceau and thought we needed to pick him because a mime is a terrible thing to waste.

 

[Chainshot]

Strong night for the unsigned prospects - Savoie with 2 assists, Levi won 4-3, Nadeau picked up a goal

 

[RefsIdeas]

Strong night for the unsigned prospects - Savoie with 2 assists, Levi won 4-3, Nadeau picked up a goal

Savoie and Nadeau are signed

 

[Chainshot]

Savoie and Nadeau are signed

Yes, yes. The non-pros. The guys not in Rochester.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Yes, yes. The non-pros. The guys not in Rochester.

You said SIGNED! Ha, but yes, all good to see. Thanks for the updates

 

[Djp]

Yeah definitely super early but it just seems like so far there isn’t much to get excited about league-wide after that top 10. Maybe Raty and that’s it.

And yeah, the top 10 is decent but when you compare to the years preceding it and coming up in 2023, it looks notably weak still.

the 21 draft will carry an asterisk because so many players didn’t play much the year before to evaluate them fully. Due to Covid with shut down seasons or teams playing limited schedule.

you will see some outliers come up where players out perform where they got drafted which might skew perception of draft success.

just look back at early prospect rankings right after the june draft in early July vs pre drafter rankings in May/ June ranking and where they get picked.

 

[Zman5778]

https://theathletic.com/4046339/2023/01/17/nhl-players-prospects-ranking-young/

1. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Buffalo

April 13, 2000 | 6-foot-3 | 202 pounds | Shoots left

Drafted: No. 1 in 2018

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Elite
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: NHL average

Aug. 2022 Ranking: 7

Analysis: Dahlin’s first half this season has been as good as you could have hoped for if you are a Sabres fan. He’s looked like the definition of a game breaker. His skill level is off the charts, showing the ability to make unique plays with the puck at a high rate. He’s a good enough skater to make those skilled plays with pace. Dahlin shows a lot of creativity as a playmaker and in how he activates into attacks. He’s more offensive tilted, but his defense has progressed well enough to make the most of his skill and make sure his team has the puck when he’s on the ice. The No. 1 pick from the 2018 draft has emerged as one of the premier defensemen and overall players in the league.

5. Dylan Cozens, C, Buffalo

Feb. 9, 2001 | 6-foot-3 | 195 pounds | Shoots right



Drafted: No. 7 in 2019

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average

Aug. 2022 Ranking: 13

Analysis: Cozens has had a breakout season for Buffalo, becoming a true two-way force down the middle, and giving the Sabres two No. 1 centers between him and Tage Thompson. Cozens is a handful at 6-3 with his speed and skill combined with a great compete level. He can overpower opponents to win pucks while also being able to beat them with skill. He’s gotten more offensive opportunities including running a PP1 flank at times to use his skill and shot. His emerging offense combined with strong defensive play makes him one of the best young players in the league and a potential Selke Trophy candidate further down the line of his career.

10. Owen Power, D, Buffalo

Nov. 22, 2002 | 6-foot-6 | 218 pounds | Shoots left

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Drafted: No. 1 in 2021

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: NHL average

Aug. 2022 Ranking: 20

Analysis: Power has looked excellent in his rookie NHL season, and every bit like a first-overall pick. His mobility given his length at 6-foot-6 is very impressive and despite not being overly physical, it allows him to break up so many plays. Dahlin is the offense guy on that blue line, but Power has offense too. He’s shown legit playmaking ability from both ends, and the skill and poise to make tough plays. He looks like an emerging star two-way defenseman and a blue line with him and Dahlin for the next decade will terrify opponents.

31. Jack Quinn, RW, Buffalo

Sept. 19, 2001 | 6-foot-1 | 185 pounds | Shoots right

Drafted: No. 8 in 2020

Skating: Below NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Aug. 2022 Ranking: 39

Analysis: Quinn has looked very good as a rookie NHLer, with the line of himself, Cozens and JJ Peterka clicking in the first half of the season. He’s got excellent hands and his stick handling in tight spaces stands out. Quinn makes a lot of tough passes and is a shot threat as well. His only knock is his pure footspeed, as I think his overall effort on and away from the puck is good too. He is trending to become a legit top-line winger.

47. Jiri Kulich, C/LW, Buffalo

April 14, 2004 | 5-foot-11 | 172 pounds | Shoots left

Drafted: No. 28 in 2022

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Aug. 2022 Ranking: 89

Analysis: Kulich’s development has been on a sharp upward trajectory over the last 18 months. He’s been excellent versus men this season as an 18-year-old, and just followed up his MVP performance at last year’s U18 worlds by being one of the better forwards at the world juniors. There’s nothing about his game that’s high end, but a lot of what Kulich does looks like an NHL player. He’s a fast, competitive, direct, skilled winger. He can make tough plays with the puck and has a great shot. Kulich gives an honest effort every game and has the puck game to create offense in the NHL.

48. Mattias Samuelsson, D, Buffalo

March 14, 2000 | 6-foot-4 | 231 pounds | Shoots left

Drafted: No. 32 in 2018

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Below NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: High-end

Aug. 2022 Ranking: Not Rated

Analysis: Samuelsson has quickly become a major part of the Sabres’ lineup as part of their top defense pairing. Samuelsson is a true shutdown defenseman. He’s got great length, skates very well for a big man, and is highly physical. He punishes opposing forwards regularly with his physical play and breaks up a lot of rushes. His offense will never be a selling point, but his outlets and sense are good enough.

52. John-Jason Peterka, LW, Buffalo

Jan. 14, 2002 | 6 feet | 189 pounds | Shoots left

Drafted: No. 34 in 2020

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Aug. 2022 Ranking: 68

Analysis: Peterka has been a part of that great kid line in Buffalo with Cozens and Quinn. Peterka has a lot of positive offensive elements. He’s a strong skater who plays fast. He has excellent puck skills and can make difficult plays at speed. He can both shoot the puck well and make plays. Peterka isn’t the biggest or most physical guy, but competes well enough to survive in the NHL. I don’t know if he’ll ever be ‘the guy’ on a scoring line, but he could be a very solid top six winger.

Krebs at 76, no writeup.
Savoie at 81, no writeup.
Ostlund at 141.
Rosen at 145
Levi at 151

 

[Chainshot]

Huglen-Johnson vs. Portillo on B10+ in 15 minutes.
North Bay and Bloom are tied 1-1 against Mississauga after 1. He was providing the screen as the bumper on Petrov's PP goal that tied it.
Levi's in net for NEU of course.
The Ice and Olympique are both off tonight.
Minnesota-Duluth takes on Costantini's North Dakota in a few minutes as well.

 

[Chainshot]

Minny-Michigan, Johnson blasts his check off the puck to his goalie's left, stretches it to Huglen up at the Michigan blueline who drives behind the net, forcing the puck out to Knies alone in front. And Knies hits the crossbar. Again. Same thing a few games ago from the same trio.

 

[Chainshot]

Knies makes up for it by beating Portillo on the PP in OT. Portillo with 44 saves in a 4-3 OT loss.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

https://theathletic.com/4046339/2023/01/17/nhl-players-prospects-ranking-young/

Krebs at 76, no writeup.
Savoie at 81, no writeup.
Ostlund at 141.
Rosen at 145
Levi at 151

 

[Chainshot]

Huglen tying it up for Minny at 2-2.

 

[Chainshot]

Levi with his usual level of goal support tonight.

It's 0-0 with 8 minutes left in the third.

 

[flashsabre]

Levi with his usual level of goal support tonight.

It's 0-0 with 8 minutes left in the third.

Last year’s Levi is here with a 1-0 win.

 

[Chainshot]

Huglen and Johnson I thought had a good game. Portillo gets the win but it's more of Michigan being not good at defense yet able to score their way out of trouble to get the OT win.

 

[Chainshot]

So I see Ostlund still on Djurgarden's first PP.

 

[Chainshot]

Also weird to see former Dev Camp invitee Kevin Hancock as an interview between periods (and in English because of course the Swedes speak flawless English too) in this game between Mora and Djurgarden.

He was just providing a screen in front on DIF's 2nd goal, I don't think he got a piece of it but it's fun to see him in those areas doing work.

 

[Chainshot]

Some good games out there for the prospects -

Levi and NEU are up 1-0 early against UCONN
Komarov and Quebec are up against the Armada.
Savoie and the Ice take on Brandon in about an hour.
Portillo and Michigan are taking on the hapless Wisconsin Badgers.

 

[Chainshot]

Make it 2-0 NEU...

 

[Chainshot]

UCONN wins it in OT over Levi with 8.2 seconds left in OT. Final 4-3... Levi faced 49 shots.

 

[Zman5778]

UCONN wins it in OT over Levi with 8.2 seconds left in OT. Final 4-3... Levi faced 49 shots.

And allowed 4 goals? Bust.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

And allowed 4 goals? Bust.

He's just acclimating to his projected lamp burns with the Sabres