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sureLoss · 01-23-2014, 06:18 PM

Pronman on Edmonton radio talking about his draft board (starts around the 25min mark):
https://soundcloud.com/lowdownwithlo...14-hour-1-alan

Ekblad, #1 on Pronman's list:

Watching Ekblad play in the OHL and WJC, physical dominance is not what makes Ekblad a really good player
Thinks Ekblad is a pretty good skater for his size
Has really developed his offensive game
on top of being a very good defensive player with size has shown he is a primary option on the powerplay
puck skills have gotten better, likes how he moves the puck, has elite hockey sense, thinks the game really well
can really see how 3 seasons in the CHL has made him responsible, makes good decisions, and is a true shutdown player
even with the risks in drafting defencemen has the best chance to be the best player in the draft
difference between Ekblad and Jones, Doughty, Hedman etc is that all those other top d men prospects have all been late birthdays. Ekblad has an extra year of CHL experience and is far more physically developed than the others.
think he has good to fair chance will be on NHL roster next season... may not have a good season though

Sam Reinhart:

doesn't have the agility that RNH has (in response to host trying to compare him to RNH)
hockey sense is just incredible, can dictate tempo, make creative plays and passes with the puck
he is an average skater
very good defensive player too, can kill penalties and take tough assignments
can play 20 minutes a game because he plays in all situations coupled with high end offensive capabilities

Sam Bennett:

very good all around prospect, but not in the same way as Reinhart (not as good defensively)
great skater, impressive puck skills, sees the game at a high level, physical, works very hard, commits himself to defense
even though only 6'0'', he doesn't seem to lose a battle
may not have been as hyped as Reinhart or Ekblad, but he hasn't come out of nowhere, has been a top prospect for many seasons
for those who have been following him for the last couple of years, not really a surprise he is being discussed being in a group with the other elite guys

Nylander:

has been up and down in Sweden (hasn't been getting consistent playing time)
probably biggest reason he hasn't done well in the Swedish men's leagues is because he is physically under developed.
fantastic skater, elite offensive capabilities, can make offensive plays others in this draft can't
production may not be where many would like to see it, but upside is as high as anyone in the 2014 draft

Leon Draisaitl:

probably the best power forward in the draft
big strong centerman that plays the game with a lot of grit
plays physical coupled with high end skill and one of the top playmakers in the draft
skating is not the best but brings offensive capability and grit
has him 6th overall

01-23-2014, 06:18 PM	#687
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Pronman on Edmonton radio talking about his draft board (starts around the 25min mark): https://soundcloud.com/lowdownwithlo...14-hour-1-alan Ekblad, #1 on Pronman's list: Watching Ekblad play in the OHL and WJC, physical dominance is not what makes Ekblad a really good player Thinks Ekblad is a pretty good skater for his size Has really developed his offensive game on top of being a very good defensive player with size has shown he is a primary option on the powerplay puck skills have gotten better, likes how he moves the puck, has elite hockey sense, thinks the game really well can really see how 3 seasons in the CHL has made him responsible, makes good decisions, and is a true shutdown player even with the risks in drafting defencemen has the best chance to be the best player in the draft difference between Ekblad and Jones, Doughty, Hedman etc is that all those other top d men prospects have all been late birthdays. Ekblad has an extra year of CHL experience and is far more physically developed than the others. think he has good to fair chance will be on NHL roster next season... may not have a good season though Sam Reinhart: doesn't have the agility that RNH has (in response to host trying to compare him to RNH) hockey sense is just incredible, can dictate tempo, make creative plays and passes with the puck he is an average skater very good defensive player too, can kill penalties and take tough assignments can play 20 minutes a game because he plays in all situations coupled with high end offensive capabilities Sam Bennett: very good all around prospect, but not in the same way as Reinhart (not as good defensively) great skater, impressive puck skills, sees the game at a high level, physical, works very hard, commits himself to defense even though only 6'0'', he doesn't seem to lose a battle may not have been as hyped as Reinhart or Ekblad, but he hasn't come out of nowhere, has been a top prospect for many seasons for those who have been following him for the last couple of years, not really a surprise he is being discussed being in a group with the other elite guys Nylander: has been up and down in Sweden (hasn't been getting consistent playing time) probably biggest reason he hasn't done well in the Swedish men's leagues is because he is physically under developed. fantastic skater, elite offensive capabilities, can make offensive plays others in this draft can't production may not be where many would like to see it, but upside is as high as anyone in the 2014 draft Leon Draisaitl: probably the best power forward in the draft big strong centerman that plays the game with a lot of grit plays physical coupled with high end skill and one of the top playmakers in the draft skating is not the best but brings offensive capability and grit has him 6th overall Last edited by sureLoss; 01-23-2014 at 06:29 PM.