Prospect Info: Prospect Rating #7 (2024 Version)

[steelcityassault]

Part of the reason I’m in no rush to vote Poulin is because I think it’s become clear this coach/staff doesn’t think highly of him therefore he’s never going to get a real chance.

They called up guys like Gruden, Koppanen and Johnstone over him. Signed Poolparty, traded for Bemstrom, claimed Harkins and Phillips over seeing what he could do. Puustinen officially leapfrogged him last year. He’s going to be 24 soon. He’s already missed out on a ton of crucial development time. I just don’t see it anymore here. His best chance is to get moved, and even then it may be too late.

Yea that Johnstone call-up was actually insane

 

[SomeDude]

Yea that Johnstone call-up was actually insane

Dubas feel good story. Obviously more important than icing the best roster possible.

 

[steelcityassault]

Dubas feel good story. Obviously more important than icing the best roster possible.

I'll go on record in saying that he was probably the worst player to suit for the Pens since maybe around the 1999-2000 days

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Nah. Poulin's got swagger and actual size he uses.

Time will tell, hope I’m wrong.

 

[Gurglesons]

Time will tell, hope I’m wrong.

Poulin put up better numbers last year than ZAR did in the AHL in similar games played.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Poulin put up better numbers last year than ZAR did in the AHL in similar games played.

eh not really apples to apples anymore as he was a vet on a team with a ton of prospects in the AHL.

ZAR AHL stats (age) coming off 63 pts in 38 NCAA games

D+5 (22)- 8 pts in 10 games
D+6 (23)- 29 pts in 41 games
D+7 (24)- 9 pts in 11 games

Poulin

D+4 (21, turned 22) - 4 pts in 15 games
D+5 (22, turned 23) - 31 points in 41 games.
D+6 - TBA

It’s pretty similar. I’m also more comparing stylistically. Poulin probably has better hands and slightly better skating but I don’t see a world where he’s this energy bottom 6er.

 

[Gurglesons]

eh not really apples to apples anymore as he was a vet on a team with a ton of prospects in the AHL.

ZAR AHL stats (age) coming off 63 pts in 38 NCAA games

D+5 (22)- 8 pts in 10 games
D+6 (23)- 29 pts in 41 games
D+7 (24)- 9 pts in 11 games

Poulin

D+4 (21, turned 22) - 4 pts in 15 games
D+5 (22, turned 23) - 31 points in 41 games.
D+6 - TBA

It’s pretty similar. I’m also more comparing stylistically. Poulin probably has better hands and slightly better skating but I don’t see a world where he’s this energy bottom 6er.

I just don't see the comparable personally.

People were saying ZAR had "Hornqvist" potential when he came over. But even in college ZAR was known for his defensive game.

Poulin if he ever makes it to the NHL is offensive oriented.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I'll probably close this one up tomorrow. Get your votes in now while you still can.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Typically I’m not a hot takey, speculative guy but here’s one

Lucius a flight risk IMO

I'd question the intelligence of Lucius if he stayed to be honest, haha. If you're looking at what is going on with the Penguins and want to have a strong career path to the NHL and remain in the NHL vs just landing the contract, getting paid and then fizzling out like a trivia answer like Bobby Butler.

The Penguins are not that team where Lucius would probably thrive in for his career if things remain the same in Management.

 

[steelcityassault]

Doesn't warrant a thread - Boomhower signs with the Devils organization

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Doesn't warrant a thread - Boomhower signs with the Devils organization

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[Randy Butternubs]

I'm surprised he's as high as 60.

 

[Al Smith]

Doesn't warrant a thread - Boomhower signs with the Devils organization

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Perhaps one of the best hockey names ever.

 

[Tom Hanks]

It’s going to be Broz because I’m the only one voting for him lol…I think that’s a mistake…hope he proves all of you wrong

Here is your consolation prize

https://x.com/i/web/status/1823865952615964678