Prospect Info: General Prospect Discussion Thread 2021-22

[Nsjohnson]

Khovanov scores his first in the AHL. Was a snipe.

Didn't realize he was playing up in the AHL!

 

[57special]

Khovanov with his best game. Nice hands. Rossi not so much...lost FO after FO. Addison with careless turnover and undisciplined fight in OT that resulted in them being shorthanded and losing. Beckman...is ok. Defence gets walked on a regular basis.
After a very nice start, Iowa looks like crap right now. Can't seem to do the simplest thing on the ice. Missing Dewar, Shaw, Chaffee, and Boldy shouldn't matter so much.

Army has to start coaching ....it's starting to look like a trainwreck.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Haven’t watched St. Cloud much, but Peart’s season looks impressive statistically so far. Anyone have some insight as to how he looks?

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Haven’t watched St. Cloud much, but Peart’s season looks impressive statistically so far. Anyone have some insight as to how he looks?

Haven't watched either, did find Pat Micheletti talking about his play so far though, says he's been great, best defenseman on the team and he is shocked that team USA didn't take him for Jrs.

 

[57special]

After watching a lot of Iowa this year, I found this quote from the Athletic interesting,

"During Amirov’s spring stint with the Leafs’ development staff, Amirov spent time at Marlies forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s apartment, getting to know him and quizzing him on life in Toronto. Der-Arguchintsev has the kind of experience similar to Amirov so few players in the Leafs’ organization do. He spent last season on loan with Torpedo in the KHL before joining the Marlies.
“It’s going to be easier to play in the NHL for him than in the in the AHL,” said Der-Arguchintsev.
He argued the AHL is a more difficult league to play in than the KHL and the NHL because of the number of teams that play “unstructured.”
“And that’s what makes it difficult for some players. I see him being good in NHL. He’s good in the KHL. But when he comes here in the AHL, it will be really hard for him at first. He needs to adjust to it, I think,” said Der-Arguchintsev."

For some players, I think that the AHL might actually hold them back. Less skilled teammates can make skilled players look bad, unless they are the type of player that can go end to end themselves. Refs let a lot more go down there, and unless a young player is unusually strong or smart then they run more of a risk of cheap hits that you don't get in the "new NHL", and clutch and grab type play that promotes dump and chase rather than possession skills. I think that the AHL is a good place for Dmen to develop, for the most part...not so sure about goalies, and skilled forwards.

Maybe I am a bit sour on the AHL because Iowa's game has gone down the toilet, after a very strong start. They look off right now- would be worse if it wasn't for decent goaltending. I don't see what Rossi will be learning right now but bad habits.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

This Wallstedt kid is going to be special

 

[Minnewildsota]

After watching a lot of Iowa this year, I found this quote from the Athletic interesting,

"During Amirov’s spring stint with the Leafs’ development staff, Amirov spent time at Marlies forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s apartment, getting to know him and quizzing him on life in Toronto. Der-Arguchintsev has the kind of experience similar to Amirov so few players in the Leafs’ organization do. He spent last season on loan with Torpedo in the KHL before joining the Marlies.
“It’s going to be easier to play in the NHL for him than in the in the AHL,” said Der-Arguchintsev.
He argued the AHL is a more difficult league to play in than the KHL and the NHL because of the number of teams that play “unstructured.”
“And that’s what makes it difficult for some players. I see him being good in NHL. He’s good in the KHL. But when he comes here in the AHL, it will be really hard for him at first. He needs to adjust to it, I think,” said Der-Arguchintsev."

For some players, I think that the AHL might actually hold them back. Less skilled teammates can make skilled players look bad, unless they are the type of player that can go end to end themselves. Refs let a lot more go down there, and unless a young player is unusually strong or smart then they run more of a risk of cheap hits that you don't get in the "new NHL", and clutch and grab type play that promotes dump and chase rather than possession skills. I think that the AHL is a good place for Dmen to develop, for the most part...not so sure about goalies, and skilled forwards.

Maybe I am a bit sour on the AHL because Iowa's game has gone down the toilet, after a very strong start. They look off right now- would be worse if it wasn't for decent goaltending. I don't see what Rossi will be learning right now but bad habits.

I would imagine it varies from team to team.
Sounds like a good opportunity for Rossi, etc to get acclimated to the ups and downs of a season.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Rossi slap shot goal in the first period

 

[AKL]

After watching a lot of Iowa this year, I found this quote from the Athletic interesting,

"During Amirov’s spring stint with the Leafs’ development staff, Amirov spent time at Marlies forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s apartment, getting to know him and quizzing him on life in Toronto. Der-Arguchintsev has the kind of experience similar to Amirov so few players in the Leafs’ organization do. He spent last season on loan with Torpedo in the KHL before joining the Marlies.
“It’s going to be easier to play in the NHL for him than in the in the AHL,” said Der-Arguchintsev.
He argued the AHL is a more difficult league to play in than the KHL and the NHL because of the number of teams that play “unstructured.”
“And that’s what makes it difficult for some players. I see him being good in NHL. He’s good in the KHL. But when he comes here in the AHL, it will be really hard for him at first. He needs to adjust to it, I think,” said Der-Arguchintsev."

For some players, I think that the AHL might actually hold them back. Less skilled teammates can make skilled players look bad, unless they are the type of player that can go end to end themselves. Refs let a lot more go down there, and unless a young player is unusually strong or smart then they run more of a risk of cheap hits that you don't get in the "new NHL", and clutch and grab type play that promotes dump and chase rather than possession skills. I think that the AHL is a good place for Dmen to develop, for the most part...not so sure about goalies, and skilled forwards.

Maybe I am a bit sour on the AHL because Iowa's game has gone down the toilet, after a very strong start. They look off right now- would be worse if it wasn't for decent goaltending. I don't see what Rossi will be learning right now but bad habits.

I've definitely noticed the lack of proper reffing in the AHL, as well as the "less skilled players" part. I still wouldn't rush a guy like Rossi up yet, but there's no reason Boldy should be down there when he's heathy.

 

[57special]

Beckman with a nice finish on a partial breakaway. Casually flipped it over the goalies glove side high while at full speed. Looked like Kaprizov's SO move. I wonder if ...?

Beckman's feet are looking pretty good. He might not have the shot Sokolov had, but it's darn close, and he is MUCH more mobile, and appears to have a less limited game.

 

[57special]

Rossi slap shot goal in the first period

Assist by Addison and Beckman. Mishmash with a goal and assist for the Admirals...he was so good when he was young.

 

[AKL]

Maybe it's just smoke and mirrors, but Khovanov is renewing my faith in him being an NHL player with every game.

 

[Bazeek]

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Assist by Addison and Beckman. Mishmash with a goal and assist for the Admirals...he was so good when he was young.

I remember thinking mishmash was going to be a star

 

[57special]

Maybe it's just smoke and mirrors, but Khovanov is renewing my faith in him being an NHL player with every game.

He's clearly got puck skills, vision, decent skating, and while he isn't tall, has that squat, thick build like Kaprizov. Something to build on, but not getting my hopes up yet.

 

[57special]

I remember thinking mishmash was going to be a star

I remember running the bench for Peewee tryouts and he scared the shit out me with his speed and shot. He was almost full grown then...part of some cobbled together "Wisconsin Fire" team that skirted the rules because it wasn't in MN so they could play other teams in season. He, Phillips, Walker, Copeland, maybe Miller(?), Reedy, and few others were on that team.

 

[57special]

You can see Hunt , ROR, and Lambos here LIVE: Exhibition - Team Canada vs. USport All-Stars . 2nd starts in 5 minutes.

 

[TaLoN]

Gotta love the call creativity on that Rossi goal... "With the vaporizing blast!"

 

[57special]

Team Canada scrimmage featuring ROR (14), Hunt(33), and Lambos(42) starts in a few minutes.
Video

 

[Minnewildsota]

Team Canada scrimmage featuring ROR (14), Hunt(33), and Lambos(42) starts in a few minutes.
Video

In the bit I've watched, ROR looks the best out of the 3 D prospects. Skating is so smooth.

 

[57special]

In the bit I've watched, ROR looks the best out of the 3 D prospects. Skating is so smooth.

I actually think that Lambos and Hunt are the better skaters, not that ROR is bad. Lambos had a goal on a nice shot, ROR broke up a 2 0n 1, Hunt was sort of unnoticeable, but not in a bad way. All three are very nice D prospects for the future, with nice size and two way ability. ROR might make it a as a PK/Defensive specialist. Lambos was always going to have to really show well because he is a year younger, but that goal and the rest of his play has them thinking. Hunt is apparently a favorite of Team Canada's... size, skating, defense, and can handle the puck.

Once these guys fill out I see them all playing in the NHL, as their skating is good to better than good.

 

[Minnewildsota]

I actually think that Lambos and Hunt are the better skaters, not that ROR is bad. Lambos had a goal on a nice shot, ROR broke up a 2 0n 1, Hunt was sort of unnoticeable, but not in a bad way. All three are very nice D prospects for the future, with nice size and two way ability. ROR might make it a as a PK/Defensive specialist. Lambos was always going to have to really show well because he is a year younger, but that goal and the rest of his play has them thinking. Hunt is apparently a favorite of Team Canada's... size, skating, defense, and can handle the puck.

Once these guys fill out I see them all playing in the NHL, as their skating is good to better than good.

Nice write up. I had only been watching about 5-10 minutes at the time of the post.

 

[57special]

Nice write up. I had only been watching about 5-10 minutes at the time of the post.

Together with Peart, that makes for an exceptionally strong LHD talent pool for the team. One of those players might be an attractive add on in a trade. I don't think I'd want to trade Lambos, but I could lose one of the other three.

 

[57special]

Lambos has a flat, firm, pro level pass every time I've seen him. One of my pet peeves is seeing "flip" passes that are not only hard to handle, but set up the receiver to get hammered because they take too long to get there. I would imagine that he puts some spin on the puck to make it sit.

 

[keppel146]

Looks like Lambos and O’Rourke are making team Canada