DanielNegreanu 141 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 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 Iginla11. 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. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Can you post the full list? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Can you post the full list?I believe Gruven posted this a little while ago..Yeah yeah Prospects good..young players...joyIts like a violin Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 I believe Gruven posted this a little while ago..Yeah yeah Prospects good..young players...joyIts 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 Johnson2. Jonathan Toews3. Nicklas Backstrom4. Jack Johnson5. Carey Price6. Marc Staal7. Peter Meuller8. Kyle Okposo9. Luc Bourdon10. Kris Letang Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Toews is gonna be sick. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 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. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 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 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Toews is gonna be sick.You mean Jonathan Toews of the Big M's B) Link to post Share on other sites
WestcoastCanuck 0 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I had two of the top 10 prospects on my FCHL team and traded them both away.... woops :s. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 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. Link to post Share on other sites
goose 0 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Canadian bias is the only reason Backstrom isn't #2. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 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 Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 However like i have said I prefer 23-25 year old guysFilm at 11?I couldn't be less shocked. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Film at 11?I couldn't be less shocked.BURN! HIGH FIVE!!lololololol.... Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 BURN! HIGH FIVE!!lololololol....nice..you guys are getting wittier with your comebacks in your old age.. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,323 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Canadian bias is the only reason Backstrom isn't #2.No, the only reason he isn't #2 is because of Jonathan Toews superiority. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Toews is gonna be sick.Yes, but not from a fantasy persepective. Link to post Share on other sites
goose 0 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 No, the only reason he isn't #2 is because of Jonathan Toews superiority.Lies. Link to post Share on other sites
Belanger25 3 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Hopefully they add this issue to the Online Digital Subscription some time soon. I'm waiting to read it. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 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, Justinason Williams, Troy Brouwer.... 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. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Meant that, I did. Link to post Share on other sites
7s7c 0 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Canadian bias is the only reason Backstrom isn't #2.He is gonna be ridiculous out the gate me thinks. A pure playmaker wise beyond his years on an Ovechkin line orly? Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 He is gonna be ridiculous out the gate me thinks. A pure playmaker wise beyond his years on an Ovechkin line orly?Yeah, I hate to really sing the kid's praises before he takes a single NHL faceoff, but everything I've heard says he's the real deal, and he'll be stepping into a Spezza-like situation last year (being stuck between Heatley and Alfie = Mad Points). If Washington takes the step of having Ovechkin and Semin bookending Backstrom, I don't see how the kid can fail to score 70+ in his first season. Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Yeah, I hate to really sing the kid's praises before he takes a single NHL faceoff, but everything I've heard says he's the real deal, and he'll be stepping into a Spezza-like situation last year (being stuck between Heatley and Alfie = Mad Points). If Washington takes the step of having Ovechkin and Semin bookending Backstrom, I don't see how the kid can fail to score 70+ in his first season. Those three will all be on the PP, but Ovechkin and Semin won't ever play on the same line together. They are both left wingers and seperating frees both of them up essentially. You need to spread your firepower out a little bit otherwise all they'll ever see if their opponent's best checking line. Semin scoring as much as he has this season actually has a lot to do with the fact that Ovechkin's line gets so much attention, so Semin is free to run buck wild on lesser defenders. Link to post Share on other sites
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