Rangers Prospect Poll (Summer 2023) - #3 Prospect
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Harbour Dog
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Sykora. Kid has the kind of drive that you dream for every prospect to have; it's hard to see him not carving out an NHL career. And on top of that, he's already shown us a level of skill that I don't feel he was being credited with pre-draft.
For me, the gap between Perreault/Othmann and Sykora is about the same as the gap between Sykora and #4.
Add BMB.
For me, the gap between Perreault/Othmann and Sykora is about the same as the gap between Sykora and #4.
Add BMB.
Shesterkybomb
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If he's as inept in his own end as tda he probably should be moved before someone finds out.
Shesterkybomb
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Garand has the potential to be a #1 goalie, the forwards in this pick are bottom six players. Jones seems like he might be too slight for the nhl so far.
apoptygma
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Cuylle, should be a valuable middle 6 winger. Believe Sykora should as well, but with a few more questionmarks due to age. Garand have the higher upside, but been dissapointed by young goalies so many times now, so hard to rank them high unless they are young players like Shest after his KHL career.
Add BMB, will be very interesting to see if he can build on his good season last season.
Add BMB, will be very interesting to see if he can build on his good season last season.
gravey9
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Sykora's motor can't be ignored. He's getting stronger. He's got middle six swiss army knife puck retriever written all over him. Cuylle is closest to making an impact but upside goes to Sykora for me right now.
Kinda torn on this one. I feel like Jones and Berard have the most upside, but for someone like Jones he fits the mold of a number of other defenders in the league now that need a very specified role to cater toward their strengths and cover for their weakness. Much like DeAngelo here, lots of offensive usage, key PP minutes, sheltered defensive usage.
Little off topic, but that's my hangup with Jones on this team. I think he's a fantastic prospect, he has the tools to be a good offensive player but he likely won't have a prominent PP role with Fox here. At that size if you cant defend well you need to be a dynamic offensive player. And if they're not a key part of the PP and they're a liability on D its just not a good fit. That being said, if he can improve a little in terms of D and physicality and still move the puck effectively at this level he can be a good piece to have in a sheltered role. Sometimes those smallish offensive defenders take a little time too. Tony was 23 when he went full time. Gostisbehere turned 23 during his first full season, Ryan Ellis as well. Cam York (22), Callen Addison (23), Nils Lundkvist (22) are all essentially in the same boat this past year. All very similar sort of players. Undersized, skilled, questionable defense.
Berard honestly if he built off his prior season it would've made it a much easier choice. He's one of a few guys that we have now where his tenacity gives him a solid floor. He's got real skill as well. Middle 6 upside, I think its fair to assign him that, although I don't think there's ever going to be an opportunity for him to get 2nd line minutes here, but who knows...
Sýkora it's hard for me to say exactly what his offensive upside is. He's so damn young, has played pro hockey since he was 16. Like people have said before, he might be our prospect with the highest NHL certainty based on his work ethic and 2-way play alone. It'll be interesting to see how much his offensive skills develop
Cuylle is tough, he can score and he's got a little skill here and there. Another one thats hard to play against. Wonder if maybe he can be a bit of a Troy Brouwer. I'd say he has a real chance at making the 4th line this year.
Can't go wrong with any of them
Little off topic, but that's my hangup with Jones on this team. I think he's a fantastic prospect, he has the tools to be a good offensive player but he likely won't have a prominent PP role with Fox here. At that size if you cant defend well you need to be a dynamic offensive player. And if they're not a key part of the PP and they're a liability on D its just not a good fit. That being said, if he can improve a little in terms of D and physicality and still move the puck effectively at this level he can be a good piece to have in a sheltered role. Sometimes those smallish offensive defenders take a little time too. Tony was 23 when he went full time. Gostisbehere turned 23 during his first full season, Ryan Ellis as well. Cam York (22), Callen Addison (23), Nils Lundkvist (22) are all essentially in the same boat this past year. All very similar sort of players. Undersized, skilled, questionable defense.
Berard honestly if he built off his prior season it would've made it a much easier choice. He's one of a few guys that we have now where his tenacity gives him a solid floor. He's got real skill as well. Middle 6 upside, I think its fair to assign him that, although I don't think there's ever going to be an opportunity for him to get 2nd line minutes here, but who knows...
Sýkora it's hard for me to say exactly what his offensive upside is. He's so damn young, has played pro hockey since he was 16. Like people have said before, he might be our prospect with the highest NHL certainty based on his work ethic and 2-way play alone. It'll be interesting to see how much his offensive skills develop
Cuylle is tough, he can score and he's got a little skill here and there. Another one thats hard to play against. Wonder if maybe he can be a bit of a Troy Brouwer. I'd say he has a real chance at making the 4th line this year.
Can't go wrong with any of them
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First tier break (obviously). I actually think Cullye has a little more upside than perceived. I like him to be a solid middle-sixer, and maybe even become a fixture on a second line adding a little grit with some scoring touch. Don't see the ceiling higher than that but I like his game and like him to hit it.
Add BMB who we all seem to have a crush on. Excited for his year coming up.
Add BMB who we all seem to have a crush on. Excited for his year coming up.
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