NHL Power Forwards of the Future (under-23)

[HockeyVirus]

Ya oh no, its a physical game, and players get angry when certain events take place in a game.
That’s why it’s the new “modern” PF
There’s only a few PF’s (not modern PF’s)

In todays NHL a power forward is someone who is strong enough and willing enough to use their size and get to areas of the ice otherwise not there. Also, they should be strong on boards and finish hits (and maybe have the odd scrap).

Old days it was a much rougher game so they had to do more. Today, the above qualities are highly sought after and most contending teams can only hope to get 1 or 2 guys with that ability.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

I've seen maybe a handful of power forwards in the entire league in the last 10 years.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

is there another noesen i don't know about who's not 46 years old? did you read the thread title?

You're really confrontational about a random criterion you created so that it fits Will Cuylle.

 

[noncents]

You're really confrontational about a random criterion you created so that it fits Will Cuylle.

i mean it's about young, up and coming players of a certain style. plenty of people seem to have grokked that. you're correct though that Steven Noesen does not fit the profile.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Next one coming up in the Caps system is Ryan Leonard. Should be a good one from what I’ve seen.

Protas has the size and strength to be a PWF, but he’s not aggressive or physical enough to be one IMO.

 

[tarheelhockey]

is there another noesen i don't know about who's not 46 years old? did you read the thread title?

Sorry for replying to your thread. I won’t make that mistake again.

 

[Finnen]

what's this?

The point? They the best young forwards.

 

[noncents]

Sorry for replying to your thread. I won’t make that mistake again.

what a wild response - are you offended?

 

[BobbyShehan]

Keep an eye on Luke Tuch with the AHL Habs team.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

I've been waiting for a Cuylle thread, took longer than expected.

Talk about the Rangers did well here considering we drafted a bust 7th overall then we traded him for the pick which we used to draft Cuylle.

Does Oliver Wahlstrom count? Technically his birth date makes him 24 but mentally he's not close. If he ever mentally catches up to his physical age the Isles could have quite a player on the hands!

Isn't Wahlstrom more of a sniper than a powerforward?

I've seen maybe a handful of power forwards in the entire league in the last 10 years.

Sad but true.

Keep an eye on Luke Tuch with the AHL Habs team.

Never seen him play. What about him? Who does he compare to? What's his ceiling?

 

[Dueling Banjos]

what's this?

Powerpuff forwards

 

[maroon 6]

Not the tallest but Jake Neighbours

I’m still a believer in Podkolzin as well

 

[bud12]

I've been waiting for a Cuylle thread, took longer than expected.

Talk about the Rangers did well here considering we drafted a bust 7th overall then we traded him for the pick which we used to draft Cuylle.


Isn't Wahlstrom more of a sniper than a powerforward?


Sad but true.


Never seen him play. What about him? Who does he compare to? What's his ceiling?

Bottom 6. Play a heavygame. Need to develop his fighting skill since he's a college kid but could become a M.Foligno type

 

[RangersFan1994]

Do any of them drop the gloves,
Best PF usually has skill, hits and fights

But “modern” power forward, seems doesn’t include the fighting aspect.

Yes he does

Will Cuylle (LW) | HockeyFights He is smart about it. He does not take much penalties for a guy that fights. He will fight when he has too like to defend himself, change momentum or defend a teammate. Not a dirty player.