Okay, how about these two? Who has more potential to be a productive star in he NHL? I know both are pretty highly touted.
Also, thanks for the opinions on the Hudler/Mueller debate.
Also, thanks for the opinions on the Hudler/Mueller debate.
Tough call. O'Sullivan has been plain dynamic at the AHL level but some question if that will translate to the NHL. I think he needs a little more seasoning, but the offensive talent is there. I'm really hoping O'Sullivan gets his act together. He's a pretty rough story and it would be great for him to have success.
Ladd simply needs AHL time and i'm not sure, aside from lack of organizational depth at forward, why he's not getting it. He plays a style that you can tell will one day lead to success for him, but he's not strong enough to pull it off yet. I think he needs to learn the finer points against AHL competition until he's strong enough to play the push around game with the big boys.
carolina doesnt like having their top prospects develope in minor leagues do they? staal, ladd, JJ off the top of my head
Andrew Ladd = future Chad Kilger
I love Kilger, I never said it was a bad thing, he is one of my favourite Leafs, hits, scores, forechecks. A very good 3rd liner IMO.kilger's been a solid guy for over 10 years. you could do a lot worse than that. i know people will say a top 5 pick shouldnt be a kilger - but top 5 picks bomb all the time. i think if you get a guy who becomes a regular for a decade, you cant be pissed.
im defending kilger more than ladd here, i think ladd can be a better scorer than kilger. kilger deserves more credit, no one said he was going to score 100 pts a year. he was just supposed to be a power center. ditto neidermayer.