he looks like he could come in and score 40+ points as a rookie defenseman.
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Seen Stamkos?
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Lane Hutson is like an uber-Quinn Hughes right? Even smaller and even worse defensively? It's nice for young hockey players, and for the NHL in general, if players like them can become buzzworthy, and scale the heights of notoriety that Hughes just did and Hutson may be poised to? This is good for the game.
If he keeps it up, what do Habs do though? We already have 5 Centers, so it's either Laval or back to SHL. I would rather see him get plenty of ice time in Sweden and develop another year.Almost forgot this was a general prospects thread as I was reading it
Another Habs fan chiming in, besides Hutson, Oliver Kapanen has looked incredible in his first game. The guy was imo the best player on the ice (better than Hutson), super impressive how poised he was in his first game on the smaller North American ice. His SHL coach (Olli Jokinen) says he'd be among the top SHL players if he didn't make the Habs but he doesn't expect him to be coming back, he's too good for that league.
Us Habs fans practically forgot about the guy, he had a really impressive progression in the past year.
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Kapanen's contract precludes an assignment in the AHL.
So this season, it's either NHL or back to Europe for him. No in-between possible.
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In an ideal world? Cast Dvorak into the setting sun. Genuinely the most forgettable player I've ever seen play hockey.
Agreed. Seems like a while since the Canucks have had several rookies knocking on the door like this and Willander isn’t even at camp. Lekkerimaki and Raty have really stood out throughout camp and were the best players in the first exhibition game. It’s easy to forget that Raty is only 21. He’s taken a big step in his skating and looks like he’s developed into a strong two way bottom six center. Lekk could very well stick in a top 6 role at least to start the season. As you said he’s much more than just a sniper as his playmaking looks very good too as he had assists on two of the three goals.
I’d add Silovs to the list of impressive rookies. Going to be a tough decision when Demko is ready to go as Laniken is a legit backup as well.
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Through his rookie tourney games and 1 preseason game I've liked what I've seen from Yegor Sidorov and Rodwin Dionicio.
I don't think Dionicio is quite as good a skater or as efficient in his play as guys like Mintyukov, Zellweger, or Luneau (who also has shone as Anaheim's best prospect but he hasn't played since I last commented on him); that said he has good vision and skill with the puck. He's pretty adept at making moves under pressure to create space for himself to advance the puck along and could be useful on the powerplay if he improves his shot. I can see him as a second pair defenseman in the NHL if he works on his defensive game, his shot, and his footspeed.
Sidorov is an easy guy for more casual prospect trackers to get hyped for given his insane juniors performance he had last season, but given he was an overager it was hard not to think of other Ducks forward prospects who shined in juniors and sputtered out in attempting to transition to the NHL (Steel, Pastujov, and Perreault as a few examples). I think the concern was how well he could adapt his game for the two way needs of the NHL and his ability to effectuate his skill with less time and space in the NHL. I don't think the kid has a place on this team today, but I've liked what I've seen. He brings high energy, he executed on his skill plays more than I might've expected, and he was pretty engaged if not tremendously effective on the forechecking. I can see him becoming a solid second liner if everything goes right with his development. Outside chance of a lesser first liner if he really dedicated himself and doesn't have developmental set backs.
I don't think Dionicio is quite as good a skater or as efficient in his play as guys like Mintyukov, Zellweger, or Luneau (who also has shone as Anaheim's best prospect but he hasn't played since I last commented on him); that said he has good vision and skill with the puck. He's pretty adept at making moves under pressure to create space for himself to advance the puck along and could be useful on the powerplay if he improves his shot. I can see him as a second pair defenseman in the NHL if he works on his defensive game, his shot, and his footspeed.
Sidorov is an easy guy for more casual prospect trackers to get hyped for given his insane juniors performance he had last season, but given he was an overager it was hard not to think of other Ducks forward prospects who shined in juniors and sputtered out in attempting to transition to the NHL (Steel, Pastujov, and Perreault as a few examples). I think the concern was how well he could adapt his game for the two way needs of the NHL and his ability to effectuate his skill with less time and space in the NHL. I don't think the kid has a place on this team today, but I've liked what I've seen. He brings high energy, he executed on his skill plays more than I might've expected, and he was pretty engaged if not tremendously effective on the forechecking. I can see him becoming a solid second liner if everything goes right with his development. Outside chance of a lesser first liner if he really dedicated himself and doesn't have developmental set backs.
Raty and Lekkerimaki have impressed so far. Silovs as well. The kid is just acrobatic as hell.
Particularly impressed with Raty’s 200ft game and his faceoff prowess at 21. One of the most incredibly smart and two way player I’ve seen at his age.
Particularly impressed with Raty’s 200ft game and his faceoff prowess at 21. One of the most incredibly smart and two way player I’ve seen at his age.
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Adam Edstrom. He has to make the NHL team. He’s been our best rookie in the prospect showcase and training camp. Had a goal and an assist last night, played physical, and was PK’ing. All that for a 6’7 center who can skate. We’re hoping he becomes a Brian Boyle.
Rempe looks good. Better than last season. Was getting PK time last night and had some good offense shifts. I don’t think it’s an either/or thing with Rempe and Edstrom. But I think Rempe’s roster spot is safe.
Mancini has been good on defense. Had a goal and an assist in the first preseason game and was our best defensemen in the prospect showcase. He’s not going to make the team because they won’t carry four right shots and he’d only be the 7D, but I think he’ll get NHL games this season and replace Trouba next season.
Garand looked good. Back to the AHL for another year. I think though he might be the #3 now over Domingue, which isn’t nothing. Domingue is a veteran #3 that has been a #2 for a lot of time in the league.
Othmann and Berard have both been okay. Probably need better to make the team. I think both will go back to the AHL.
Rempe looks good. Better than last season. Was getting PK time last night and had some good offense shifts. I don’t think it’s an either/or thing with Rempe and Edstrom. But I think Rempe’s roster spot is safe.
Mancini has been good on defense. Had a goal and an assist in the first preseason game and was our best defensemen in the prospect showcase. He’s not going to make the team because they won’t carry four right shots and he’d only be the 7D, but I think he’ll get NHL games this season and replace Trouba next season.
Garand looked good. Back to the AHL for another year. I think though he might be the #3 now over Domingue, which isn’t nothing. Domingue is a veteran #3 that has been a #2 for a lot of time in the league.
Othmann and Berard have both been okay. Probably need better to make the team. I think both will go back to the AHL.
Fully Agree, but he would still only be the 4th center behind Suzuki, Dach and Newhook. Would rather see him get 1/2 Center role in Sweden. Although I'm not yet sold on Newhook either.
Jett Luchanko has looked outstanding in Flyers camp. When you mix elite speed with elite compete, you’re always going to standout
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I keep expecting to see some glimmer of something good from Savoie, but he just never feel to impresses for continual shifts. He’s a less tenacious Yamamoto that seems to shy away from any physicality.
Emberson has looked pretty good, makes the odd mistake but has a lot of good fundamentals
Emberson has looked pretty good, makes the odd mistake but has a lot of good fundamentals
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Casey's been the devils best defenseman again tonight.
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Lambert looking like Eichel out there
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Keep seeing that Seamus Casey has been deadly with NJD so far and is really winning over coaching staff there
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What lists don't have Luchanko in the top 50, that's ridiculous lol. I was not happy about the pick, but I knew he had potential, and he's looked great so far through camp, seems like a good kid too.
