Update to the Flames' Top 20 Prospects

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I'm really interested in watching Ferland and Arnold over the next few years.

Ferland had some major breakdowns caused by a lack of maturity. If he can find that with his on ice mind set and size he could be a sleeper

Arnold is a smart steady player with a good understanding of the game and good skating skills.

I agree, plus both guys already have NHL size and could still physically mature even more.

I really hope some of these "under the radar" prospects we have in the system find their way. This organization is in desperate need of it.

[GreenLantern]

One thing I don't like about that article is how they rag on Granlund for his production dropping off without his brother..

4 less points in 3 more games ? I have no experience with this kid outside of the World Juniors, but he seems to still be doing well in Finland and had a great WJ's.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

One thing I don't like about that article is how they rag on Granlund for his production dropping off without his brother..

4 less points in 3 more games ? I have no experience with this kid outside of the World Juniors, but he seems to still be doing well in Finland and had a great WJ's.

He struggled to start the year and from what I have read his ice-time was down quite a bit and he was playing the wing before the WJC. The majority of his production I believe is post WJC, which I believe is promising as that is when he was moved to center from what I gather.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Granlund blew my mind with his performance during the WJC. I still think back and can't believe he put up the goals and points that he did.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

I'd have Jankowksi ahead of Reinhart.

I'd have Gillies higher.

Wouldn't even have Howse on the list.

Not a bad effort.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Jankowski still being underrated by a lot of people it seems like. He is fitting right in as a college rookie and seems to be on track.

I feel Gillies is going to be the ace up our sleeves in a few years.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I was thinking the exact same thing. Jankowski still being underrated by a lot of people it seems like. He is fitting right in as a college rookie and seems to be on track.

I feel Gillies is going to be the ace up our sleeves in a few years.

While I agree on Jankowski, part of the rating is how close they are to the NHL. Jankowski has lots of potential but is still a project.

Gillies should be way higher. I think he is the real deal.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if, after owning the WJC next year, he goes pro after the season. And is the Flames starter the next year.

Book it!

[Alberta_Beef]

yeah its difficult to rate prospects because everyone values different things at different levels. In a way I think HF the right type of rating system since it estimates both top end potential and probability of making the NHL, perhaps a 3rd rating based on how soon they are ready would be nice as well. (maybe use stoplight colors; green is nhl ready, amber 1-2 years away, red 3 or more years away)

So for example I would rate Gaudreau 8.5D-red but Baertschi 8.5B-grean

Or you could have 3 number ratings and weight them based on importance.

I dunno, just spitballing.