spikelechien
Registered User
Big Z and Puempel for me.
Me too!!! Here is my 2 cents on unlikely top 10's who could surprise.
1. Zibanejad, Mika - C/RW - 6’2 192 R - Djurgårdens SWE Elite - 26-5-4-9-2
This guy just keeps getting better and better. A strong U18 could see him even push the top 8. I am probably a little ahead of the pack at this stage at 9.
2. Puempel, Matthew - LW - 6’0 198 L - Peterborough OHL - 55-34-35-69-49-(-33)
A real darkhorse for top 10, not because of his skills but because of a season ending serious injury. For me, maybe the best pure goal scorer of the draft, always a reason to think high. I have him at 12.
3. Armia, Joel - RW - 6’4 192 R - Ässät FIN Elite - 48-18-11-29-24
Probably needs a big U18 to make it but 6’4 guys who can score can always demand a premium and this guy is already playing against men. I have him at 13.
4. Oleksiak, Jamieson - D - 6’7 242 L - Northeastern HE - 36-4-9-13-55-(+14)
This year’s probable winner of the Dylan McGrath award for being the player drafted most above his perceived abilities. It is the dreams of “Zdeno Chara†that could do it. I have him at 20.
5. Jaskin, Dmitri - LW/RW - 6’1 196 R - HC Slavia Praha CZE E - 33-3-7-10-16
A most unlikely choice but “girls†this guy is a stud. He is listed @ 6’1 196 but looks like 6’3 210-220 and is very good down low. The lack of elite skating is likely to hold him back. I currently have him at 21 but many have him in the 2nd because of the skating issue.
I haven’t listed Tyler Biggs and Duncan Siemens because many have them in their top 10 already.