Marlies, Cyclones, and Prospect Discussion
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With Minten, and Grebenkin out, there's definitely less to look forward to on this prospect pool. I hate to say it, but we're likely bottom 3 in the league now.
Outside of Cowan, the goalies (Akhtyamov & Hildeby) and Danford there isn't much screaming out at me.
I do think we've had a lot of guys step in the right direction..
Prospect Risers:
The issue is - I think more players are trending poorly, then in the right direction.
Prospect Fallers:
Outside of Cowan, the goalies (Akhtyamov & Hildeby) and Danford there isn't much screaming out at me.
I do think we've had a lot of guys step in the right direction..
Prospect Risers:
- Victor Johansson: An absolute offensive explosion from him. This is tiny, but man can he skate. Would love to see him marinate next year in the SHL, then we can bring him over.
- Sam Mccue: Really nice step forward in production. He's physical, he agitates and he can score. I've really liked what I've seen from him and I think we should see him getting an ELC very shortly.
- William Villeneuve: Honestly, last year I was starting to right him off. But he's been playing pretty well this year. His skating seems to be less of a problem.
- Alex Steeves: Look he's 24, but I think there's something there. He looked good in his call-up, and he's been arguably the best forward in the AHL.
- Noah Chadwick: Another good season, almost made team Canada. Will be interested to see how he fairs in the A next year.
The issue is - I think more players are trending poorly, then in the right direction.
Prospect Fallers:
- Ty Voit: Injuries have set him back immensely. At this point, I'm pretty much writing him off, abysmal stats for an offensive forward. Yes Cincinnati sucks, but he's gotta be doing better at this stage.
- Ryan Tverberg: Huge step backwards. Has all the intangibles to be a good bottom 6er, but man has he stepped backwards.
- Topi Niemela: I still like this kid, but we're now on year 3 and he still hasn't put on the weight, and his production has taken a big step backwards.
- Nick Moldenhauer: At this point, I'd expect more from him as a sophomore. Probably not even worth signing to a contract.
- Roni Hirvonen: Expected more from him. He does things really well, but it's just again, limited progression by year 3, is disappointing.
Was at the 67s-Gens game last night. Thought Danford played pretty well, struck me as someone with gold intuition/read of where the puck was going to go Everytime he was on the ice. Also seems to have better offensive instincts than his numbers suggest, but no idea if that will ever translate into output
Simon Wang also seems like he's going to be an incredibly fascinating guy to keep track of. Guys got a massive wing span, and looks like he's got a ton of raw talent but has a ways to go in shaping it. Would love it if the Leafs could find a way to grab him at the draft (though seems like he's going to be a firm 1st rounder?)
Simon Wang also seems like he's going to be an incredibly fascinating guy to keep track of. Guys got a massive wing span, and looks like he's got a ton of raw talent but has a ways to go in shaping it. Would love it if the Leafs could find a way to grab him at the draft (though seems like he's going to be a firm 1st rounder?)
