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- Apr 17, 2017
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2017 yielded no blue chippers?No. Dahlin and Svechnikov are the only blue chippers in this draft at this point.
2017 yielded no blue chippers?
I agree with that definition.“Blue chip” has such a variability in definition from individual to individual. I don’t think that there can only be a certain number of prospect that qualify as blue chip types, since the age at which prospects are groomed to the professional level has decreased as training has been optimized. If a forward prospect can reasonably step into a top-six role or a defenseman into a team’s top-four without skipping a beat, I would say that they qualify for the designation of a blue chip. Most teams, excepting rare, exceptional pipelines, will likely only have, if any, just one real blue chip prospect who can fit into my specific definition, but that doesn’t necessarily mean other people don’t scale their definitions differently.
That being said, I don’t think Kotkaniemi is a blue chip prospect at this moment, but there is a good chance he could be next season.
I take it to mean an absolute can't-miss.What is the official definition of "blue chip prospect"? I've never understood it. I know it means a good prospect, but how good?
What is the official definition of "blue chip prospect"? I've never understood it. I know it means a good prospect, but how good?
Well than we better be adding Zadina with the other two mentioned.“Blue chip” has such a variability in definition from individual to individual. I don’t think that there can only be a certain number of prospect that qualify as blue chip types, since the age at which prospects are groomed to the professional level has decreased as training has been optimized. If a forward prospect can reasonably step into a top-six role or a defenseman into a team’s top-four without skipping a beat, I would say that they qualify for the designation of a blue chip. Most teams, excepting rare, exceptional pipelines, will likely only have, if any, just one real blue chip prospect who can fit into my specific definition, but that doesn’t necessarily mean other people don’t scale their definitions differently.
That being said, I don’t think Kotkaniemi is a blue chip prospect at this moment, but there is a good chance he could be next season.
And Zadina.No. Dahlin and Svechnikov are the only blue chippers in this draft at this point.
Wait who considers Rasmussen a blue chip?Most definitely yes. If we're considering Rasmussen a blue chipper Koki is definitely a blue chipper as well.
I do. He might play a top 6 role next season. Very good scorer. I consider any prospect that can play an elite top 9 forward role or top 6 role their rookie or second season a blue chip prospect.Wait who considers Rasmussen a blue chip?
Are you talking nhl?I do. He might play a top 6 role next season. Very good scorer. I consider any prospect that can play an elite top 9 forward role or top 6 role their rookie or second season.
Not skill-wise because they both play different roles. His game-type is more nhl ready imo. If I were to pick one over the other, I'd pick vilardi. It is close in how valuable they are though because vilardi has has skating issues. Rasmussen is a rare commodity to come by. Guys that are that skilled in net front presence doesn't come around too often.Are you talking nhl?
If so, you think he's better than Vilardi?
"Blue Chip" to me means top 5 at that position.
Is he top 5 after the draft??
Pettersson
Strome
Glass
Necas
Thomas
Vilardi
I dont think he is better than any of those guys.