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[DanielNegreanu]

Just got my issue and checked out the list of top 50 NHL prospects. Players like Anze Kopitar do not qualify, as they are already bona fide NHL stars. Of the top 50, I noticed several Cheap Thieves on the list. Curious if any other AHL team has more players on thier team:

8. Kyle Okposo, NYI.- the next Jarome Iginla
11. Bobby Ryan, ANA.- could be Cam Neely, or could be a bust.
18. T.J. Oshie, STL.- having a great season in college. Might be in the NHL next season.
20. Benoit Pouliot, MIN.- played three games with the Wild this season.
26. Kris Russell, CLB.- with be the team's PP point man next season.
33. Jack Skille, CHI.- super speed. Scouts say he's better suited to the NHL game than he is college.
45. Andrei Kostitsyn, MON.- playing in Montreal right now after dominating the AHL.
49. Nicklas Bergfors, NJ.- mature for his age, could crack the Devils lineup next season.

That's 8 prospects in the top 50. I'm actually not sure about this, but I can't imagine anyone else has more than that, especially since 9 of them are goalies. I have 8 of the top 41 player prospects according to THN. Funny thing is, from a purley offensive perspective, I have guys on my farm not on the list that are even better than these guys.

[ajs510]

Can you post the full list?

[serge]

Can you post the full list?

I believe Gruven posted this a little while ago..

Yeah yeah Prospects good..

young players...joy


Its like a violin

[DanielNegreanu]

I believe Gruven posted this a little while ago..

Yeah yeah Prospects good..

young players...joy
Its like a violin

It's like a violin? LOL, I don't even get it? Not only are my prospects excellent Serge, but my big team is already an excellent team that is much, much, much, better than yours. In three years from now, I'm seriously going to be at least 20 points better than you in the standings. Not only that, I can keep this team together for the next 10 years and still afford them.

Here was the top 10 prospects:

1. Erik Johnson
2. Jonathan Toews
3. Nicklas Backstrom
4. Jack Johnson
5. Carey Price
6. Marc Staal
7. Peter Meuller
8. Kyle Okposo
9. Luc Bourdon
10. Kris Letang

[serge]

I actually agree that you have a great future and you are the man to beat in the division...However with the recent Ghosts of Elvis drop off I am second in the division...pretty sure of that...

dont take this the wrong way but I dont want you to win your THIRD Championship just yet..I dont think we would ever hear the end of it..

THREE TIME CHAMPION CHEAP THIEVES..please no

[Zach6668]

Toews is gonna be sick.

[ajs510]

Toews is gonna be sick.

Yeah, my brother is a huge Chicago fan, and as such we've had many, many conversations about the future of the Hawks organization. They're finally, finally, FINALLY doing things the right way (cover your ears Serge) and holding onto their draft picks and prospects rather than trading them for immediate help as they've done so often for the past 20 years (Hasek, JP Dumont, etc...etc).

The Hawks are going to be a sick, sick team in about 2-3 years time if they hang in there and stay the course. Martin Havlat, Jonathan Toews, Jack Skille, Tuomo Ruutu, Cam Barker, Brent Seabrook, Rene Bourque, Duncan Keith, Dave Bolland, Michal Handzus, Justin Williams....

Remains to be seen if Corey Crawford is the real deal between the pipes or if Chicago will need a goaltender in the future, but aside from that they're primed to be an excellent team in the very near future.

[ajs510]

Found the list over at the Hockey's Future boards:

1.Erik Johnson Stl.
2.Jonathon Toews Chi
3.Nicklas Backstrom Wsh
4.Jack Johnson LA
5.Carey Price Mtl
6.Marc Staal Nyr
7.Peter Mueller Phx
8.Kyle Okposo Nyi
9.Luc Bourdon Van
10.Kris Letang Pit
11.Bobby Ryan Ana
12.Derick Brassard Clb
13.Cam Barker Chi
14.Tuuka Rask Bos
15.Leland Irving Cal
16.Steve Downie Phi
17.Drew Stafford Buf
18.T.J Oshie Stl
19.Michael Frolik Flo
20.Benoit Pouliot Min
21.Ryan Parent Nas
22.Eric Fehr Wsh
23.Jiri Tlusty Tor
24.Jonathon Bernier LA
25.Jakub Kindl Det
26. Kris Russel Clb
27.Cody Franson Nas
28.Justin Pogge Tor
29.Andrew Cogliano Edm
30.Martin Hanzal Phx
31.Brtan Little Atl
32.Bobby Sanguinetti Nyr
33.Jack Skille Chi
34.Dustin Boyd Cal
35.Blake Wheeler Phx
36.Simeon Varlamov Wsh
37.Chris Stewart Col
38.Cory Schneider Van
39.Matt Lashoff Bos
40.James Sheppard Min
41.Riku Helenius TB
42.Josh Harding Min
43.Marc-Antoine Pouliot Edm
44.Claude Giroux Phi
45.Andrei Kostitsyn Mtl
46.Nick Foligno Ott
47.Mark Stuart Bos
48.Noah Welch Pit
49.Nicklas Bergfors Nj
50.Keith Yandle Phx

[FCP Bob]

Toews is gonna be sick.

You mean Jonathan Toews of the Big M's

[WestcoastCanuck]

I had two of the top 10 prospects on my FCHL team and traded them both away.... woops :s.

[ajs510]

I had two of the top 10 prospects on my FCHL team and traded them both away.... woops :s.

The only true "prospect" I ever had was Jack Johnson, and I traded him for Brett Clark and a couple of draft picks.

Tough to keep your prospects this year, unless you fell out of the playoff race early on. It will get much smoother next year with the advent of the farm system.

[goose]

Canadian bias is the only reason Backstrom isn't #2.

[serge]

The only true "prospect" I ever had was Jack Johnson, and I traded him for Brett Clark and a couple of draft picks.

Tough to keep your prospects this year, unless you fell out of the playoff race early on. It will get much smoother next year with the advent of the farm system.

According to the experts I have NO PROSPECTS...However like i have said I prefer 23-25 year old guys producing in the NHL than prospects that wont make it..

For example for the sake of the AHL..A lot of these guys will enter our pool at a $3 contract...in 4 years contract will be maybe $6..

Meanwhile in 4 years Penner is $.75, Gionta $1, Afinogenov $2.75, Wellwood $4.25...And they can all be signed again for another 5 years..

however not with high level entry draft prospects....

My two cents..

Thanks

[ajs510]

However like i have said I prefer 23-25 year old guys

Film at 11?

I couldn't be less shocked.

[gruven]

Film at 11?

I couldn't be less shocked.

BURN! HIGH FIVE!!



lololololol....

[serge]

BURN! HIGH FIVE!!
lololololol....

nice..you guys are getting wittier with your comebacks in your old age..

[FCP Bob]

Canadian bias is the only reason Backstrom isn't #2.

No, the only reason he isn't #2 is because of Jonathan Toews superiority.

[digitalmonkey]

Toews is gonna be sick.

Yes, but not from a fantasy persepective.

[goose]

No, the only reason he isn't #2 is because of Jonathan Toews superiority.

Lies.

[Belanger25]

Hopefully they add this issue to the Online Digital Subscription some time soon. I'm waiting to read it.