Prospect Info: Kings Prospects in the CHL/College Part II

[redcard]

Unpopular opinion because I think this will get taken the wrong way but I feel like Akil Thomas will be Trevor Lewis +5 points. Nothing about him screams prolific top six scorer, but he's good at everything, has good vision and IQ, can get around the ice, and is a high character dude. Kinda the same with JAD--they're both high-skill junior players, but nothing to write home about at an NHL level. But if you have guys that smart and mobile cruising around your bottom six, life's ok.

Thomas has that feel of the guy you name captain over the star players and then have to explain to every other team's fans why.

 

[ru4reals]

Looks like Mayor's Manor prospect rankings are down to the last 6 spots:

(note: they did goalies separate and why you do not see any here...when you consider the 3 of: Petersen, Ingham and Parik, the top 20 prospects
are truly impressive. Jordan Spence did not make the list and he's already called the best defenseman in the QMJHL!)

2020 LA KINGS MIDSEASON PROSPECT RANKINGS
15. Kim Nousiainen
14. Cole Hults
13. Sean Durzi
12. Aidan Dudas
11. Samuel Fagemo
10. Jaret Anderson-Dolan
9. Akil Thomas
8. Cale Clague
7. Mikey Anderson

So...the top 6 are obviously: Kupari, Bjornfot, Madden, Kaliyev, Vilardi and Turcotte.

Here's how I would rank them. Let's put our top 6 and see how they compare to Mayor's top 6.

6. Kupari too bad about his injury. still have high hopes for him. he was acclimating better late by December in the AHL.
5. Bjornfot tough call between him and Madden for me here. Bjornfot is a lock as #1 LHD or #2 LHD.
4. Madden elite skill, close to elite skating. the 155 lbs worry me, but if he gets to 170, with more strength, should be fine. 170 is still light, but many in NHL now at that size.
3. Kaliyev. Honeslty, Madden or Bjornfot may end up being better. I give Kaliyev the edge, as his goal scoring prowess is elite. His vision and playmaking underrated too.
2. Vilardi I am giving Turcotte the edge, mainly due to Turcotte's skating. Vilardi is the real deal! Skating will not hold him back, but he's not going to skate by any defenseman.
1. Turcotte. I do not see any weaknesses to his game and he plays 200 feet. is he a 60 pt, 2nd center, or 80 pt, 1st center? I'd be happy with either, but 1st ctr is better.

How about adding this as well:

1. Name 2 outside of the top 7, that may be better than 1 or more in the top 7? ( I think Mikey Anderson will be a stud and #2 LHD) So let's say beyond top 7.
I am going with Thomas and Fagemo
2. Who is your favorite prospect? I'm going with Turcotte. He's so driven. May not end up being the best of the group, but the one I'm most excited about. Vilardi close second, with all he has had to overcome.

Good list agree with everything except I take Madden out of my top six and put Fagemo in. I really like Fagemo's game and he's proven it against men Winning a title last year and lead the World Juniors just this year in Scoring. Here's my top six.

6. Kupari
5. Kaliyev
4. Fagemo
3. Bjornfot
2. Turcott
1. Vilardi

Honorable Mention
Our 1st round pick this year,
Alexis Lafreniere

 

[jfont]

No Madden?

 

[TruKingFan]

I'm hoping Madden would morph into the next gen MRichards.

 

[Rorschach]

Unpopular opinion because I think this will get taken the wrong way but I feel like Akil Thomas will be Trevor Lewis +5 points. Nothing about him screams prolific top six scorer, but he's good at everything, has good vision and IQ, can get around the ice, and is a high character dude. Kinda the same with JAD--they're both high-skill junior players, but nothing to write home about at an NHL level. But if you have guys that smart and mobile cruising around your bottom six, life's ok.

I'm hoping he's more like Jarret Stoll +10 goals...and -1 drug bust.

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

I'm hoping Madden would morph into the next gen MRichards.

Madden is going to be the next Tyler Johnson.. I can't wait

 

[dman3474]

Hults looks like a beast. It'll be fun to see where he will fit in, in a season or two

 

[LAKings88]

Who I’m excited to see more so than maybe a top ranked list.

1. Vilardi
2. Turcotte
3. Kaliyev
4. Bjornfot
5. Anderson
6. Fagemo
7. Madden
8. Thomas
9. Grundstrom
10. JAD
11. Clague
12. Hults
13. Morverare
14. Durzi
15. Dudas


One of: Lafreniere/Drysdale/Stutzle

 

[Nickster]

Who I’m excited to see more so than maybe a top ranked list.

1. Vilardi
2. Turcotte
3. Kaliyev
4. Bjornfot
5. Anderson
6. Fagemo
7. Madden
8. Thomas
9. Grundstrom
10. JAD
11. Clague
12. Hults
13. Morverare
14. Durzi
15. Dudas


One of: Lafreniere/Drysdale/Stutzle

No love for Kupari...

 

[LAKings88]

No love for Kupari...

Forgot about him to be honest.

Think he is on par with Madden/Thomas

 

[Nickster]

Forgot about him to be honest.

Think he is on par with Madden/Thomas

Watching him in Ontario, I think that is a fair outlook. He reminds me of a less aggressive Kempe, but slightly better skills/potential. Hopefully the injury doesn't set him back too much.

 

[regulate]

Who I’m excited to see more so than maybe a top ranked list.

1. Vilardi
2. Turcotte
3. Kaliyev
4. Bjornfot
5. Anderson
6. Fagemo
7. Madden
8. Thomas
9. Grundstrom
10. JAD
11. Clague
12. Hults
13. Morverare
14. Durzi
15. Dudas


One of: Lafreniere/Drysdale/Stutzle

I think Vilardi, Anderson and Grundstrom are a lock for the opening day NHL roster next season. Other players with a decent chance are Bjornfot, Clague and JAD. Everyone else is a long shot (especially the players lacking pro experience) , but certainly not completely ruled out.

 

[LAKings88]

I think Vilardi, Anderson and Grundstrom are a lock for the opening day NHL roster next season. Other players with a decent chance are Bjornfot, Clague and JAD. Everyone else is a long shot (especially the players lacking pro experience) , but certainly not completely ruled out.

Agreed, I think Madden and Turcotte have shots but won’t be rushed. They need to earn it.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Agreed, I think Madden and Turcotte have shots but won’t be rushed. They need to earn it.

Since Blake has been very open to bringing up players to get their cup of coffee with LA, I expect to see these guys get 2-4 games in (if they’ve earned it). It gives players a great incentive to work hard and be ready for their shot.

 

[lumbergh]

Who I’m excited to see more so than maybe a top ranked list.

1. Vilardi
2. Turcotte
3. Kaliyev
4. Bjornfot
5. Anderson
6. Fagemo
7. Madden
8. Thomas
9. Grundstrom
10. JAD
11. Clague
12. Hults
13. Morverare
14. Durzi
15. Dudas


One of: Lafreniere/Drysdale/Stutzle

I’m curious and excited to see Kaliyev. He will make things very interesting if he comes in and lights it up.

 

[ru4reals]

Definitely haven't been this excited about our prospects in a long time but I think the only locks are Vilardi and Mikey Anderson. Everyone else is going to be part of the learning curve. Kaliyev will need some time how much I love this kid and his scoring ability he will struggle a bit with his skating in my opinion and will need time in the A. But I'm hoping he'll be Luc Robitaille right away.

 

[Sparky206]

Definitely haven't been this excited about our prospects in a long time but I think the only locks are Vilardi and Mikey Anderson. Everyone else is going to be part of the learning curve. Kaliyev will need some time how much I love this kid and his scoring ability he will struggle a bit with his skating in my opinion and will need time in the A. But I'm hoping he Luc Robitaille right away.

Bjornfoot is also a lock, he was capable of Nhl this year but development preference away from the tank and triggering his Elc kept him away. Had we been a contender then he's already an Nhl regular

 

[BallPointHammer]

When's the Mayor going to continue is top prospects list?

 

[King'sPawn]

When's the Mayor going to continue is top prospects list?

I haven't asked him for details, but hopefully soon. There was a delay on my end regarding information on the next two to be released.

 

[BallPointHammer]

Ok. No problem.

 

[dman3474]

Cole Hults, Big ten player and defensive player of the year!!

Cole Hults Sweeps B1G Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Honors - Penn State University Athletics

Hockey Postseason Honors Announced

 

[ru4reals]

Cole Hults, Big ten player and defensive player of the year!!

Cole Hults Sweeps B1G Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Honors - Penn State University Athletics

Hockey Postseason Honors Announced

Dang all these awards for our prospects left and right man is this even real. All I want is just one or two to live up to the hype and I'd be ecstatic. Cuz all these hardware and no one even sniff the big club is going to be a bit depressing for me.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Jacob Ingham, Markus Phillips and Aidan Dudas all turn pro.

 

[ru4reals]

Kids got some Quick in him wow.