W/C Mikko Rantanen (2015, 10th, COL) II

[teravaineSAROS]

He tends to fall down a lot. I'm horrible skater but I'd think it's a balance thing?

I reckon he's still growing into his body maybe? He had a late growth spurt

 

[Jarey Curry]

He's the real deal.

He's easily going to be better than Mack imo.

Elite Franchise center.

I hope he's the one who develops a good chemistry with Mac and elevates him to become that franchise center he was considered to be back in 13' draft.

 

[tucker3434]

He's the real deal.

He's easily going to be better than Mack imo.

Elite Franchise center.

Probably not on both counts. He's a much smarter player than MacKinnon, but lacks Mack's physical tools. It's too bad we can't combine the two of them together. That would make an elite franchise center.

But he has had a solid rookie year despite the tire fire of a team that he's on. If he keeps progressing, he should have no problem turning into a 50-60 point first line winger. Not bad for a 10th pick.

 

[tfong]

Probably not on both counts. He's a much smarter player than MacKinnon, but lacks Mack's physical tools. It's too bad we can't combine the two of them together. That would make an elite franchise center.

But he has had a solid rookie year despite the tire fire of a team that he's on. If he keeps progressing, he should have no problem turning into a 50-60 point first line winger. Not bad for a 10th pick.

If you ever figure out the fusion formula, I'd like to combine Monahan and Gaudreau.

Thanks.

 

[tigervixxxen]

He scored his 20th today, which tops the team. I know it doesn't sound a big deal when other rookies hit 40 but on this Avs team that was an accomplishment.

 

[Kardi]

Thats crazy, after missing a part of training camp with an injury and he still led his team in goals as a rook.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

If Avs ever get better, i think he can get 30 goals.

 

[JJTT]

If Avs ever get better, i think he can get 30 goals.

Rants scored 20 this year already after missing training camp and only playing 75 games. Could see him scoring 35+ in his prime.

His shot still seems pretty underrated here.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

20 goals in 75 games on that disastrous Avalanche team as a rookie is very impressive.
Mikko, Compher and Zadorov are easily the Avs 3 biggest positives this year.

 

[The Gloaming]

Personally, I think it would have been a good idea to keep any promising prospects away from the Avalanche his season, but he posted a very impressive rookie season, even without considering the circumstances of his team.

 

[Foppberg]

Personally, I think it would have been a good idea to keep any promising prospects away from the Avalanche his season, but he posted a very impressive rookie season, even without considering the circumstances of his team.

What, and have him stagnate in the AHL? The only way to fix the Avs is to get fresh, young blood onto the team.

 

[The Gloaming]

What, and have him stagnate in the AHL? The only way to fix the Avs is to get fresh, young blood onto the team.

Obviously there were some players who quit on the team this year, and I think it's better for a prospect to over-marinate in the AHL (Detroit has shown it's not that bad) rather than have them be in such an environment.

 

[AvsCOL]

Second to only MacKinnon in terms of most valuable player this year. Obviously not having the year some of the other rookies have had, but for this Colorado team, it's been a good year for him.

 

[cgf]

Obviously there were some players who quit on the team this year, and I think it's better for a prospect to over-marinate in the AHL (Detroit has shown it's not that bad) rather than have them be in such an environment.

You say that as though this phenomenon didn't occur in San Antonio as well.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Obviously there were some players who quit on the team this year, and I think it's better for a prospect to over-marinate in the AHL (Detroit has shown it's not that bad) rather than have them be in such an environment.

Are you aware that our AHL team is the same type of environment?

 

[Ricko Balboa]

Do you guys think that Rantanen will hit more than 60 points in his prime?

 

[Club]

do you guys think that rantanen will hit more than 60 points in his prime?

60-65

 

[Ricko Balboa]

60-65

I'm probably the only one who think he could hit 70+ points

 

[Megustaelhockey]

No longer a prospect.