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sureLoss · 05-16-2014, 12:47 PM

Corey Pronman was on TSN 1260 today talking about his latest rankings:

biggest movers in the 2nd half was Ehlers, Fiala, and Sanheim
Fiala was a fringe 1st rounder and has moved into a top 10 pick
Sanheim wasn't a top 2 round prospect, but now would be suprised if he fell out of the top 45

Aaron Ekblad

took extra time to address the defensive side of game into his rankings
tough to assign defensive value to prospects as the data is not readily available (e.g. Quality of Competition/ Offensive or Defensive zone starts, etc)
it was evident that Ekblad wasn't as highly skilled, isn't as dynamic with the puck as for example Drew Doughty
from closely watching and talking to scouts, Pronman does think Ekblad is a dynamic defensive player to go with very good but not dynamic offensive capabilities
thinks Ekblad is the "moderately" clear #1 pick in this draft (but wouldn't say clear cut)
if Ekblad and Jones were in the same draft year who would he take first? Pronman leans towards Jones but it is not a clear cut decision
main reason he leans towards Jones is Jones still has room to grow, but both are very close as prospects

Sam Bennett

ranked #2 by Pronman
is an incredible all round talent (speed, skill, intangebiles, how he handles the physical game)
only 2nd year in the CHL
given the spike seen in this year's development there is even more room to grow into even higher level and an even more complete player than Sam Reinhart

William Nylander

top tier going into this season was Ekblad, Reinhart, Bennett and Nylander
towards January thought Nylander was going to drop out of the top tier
from January onwards was just incredible in Sweden
set records in Sweden's 2nd division, went to play in Modo and was one of the best 17 year old perfromances in the SHL, was arguably the best player at the u18s
thinks he is a top 4 pick in this year's draft but not sure if Nylander will go there
in terms of offensive upside he is the best player in the draft class

Leon Draisaitl

Would he consider it a reach for the Oilers to take Draisaitl at #3? Pronman wouldn't advise it
in terms of tiers has Ekblad alone at the top, than Bennett, Nylander and Reinhart on the next tier, Draisaitl is located in the 5-9 tier
think you could reasonably argue taking Draisaitl at 5
if Reinhart or Bennett were still on the board, Pronman would advise going after them instead of Draisaitl
Reinhart and Bennett have more potential offensively and defensively over Draisaitl

Robby Fabbri

slightly undersized but does so much well
works hard and that helps him overcome his physical deficincies
great skater, very skilled, understands how to make plays in all parts of the ice
can make a very good case for him to go top 20
lots of variance as to where he will go according to scouts (some say he is a possible top 10 pick)

05-16-2014, 12:47 PM	#4804
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Corey Pronman was on TSN 1260 today talking about his latest rankings: biggest movers in the 2nd half was Ehlers, Fiala, and Sanheim Fiala was a fringe 1st rounder and has moved into a top 10 pick Sanheim wasn't a top 2 round prospect, but now would be suprised if he fell out of the top 45 Aaron Ekblad took extra time to address the defensive side of game into his rankings tough to assign defensive value to prospects as the data is not readily available (e.g. Quality of Competition/ Offensive or Defensive zone starts, etc) it was evident that Ekblad wasn't as highly skilled, isn't as dynamic with the puck as for example Drew Doughty from closely watching and talking to scouts, Pronman does think Ekblad is a dynamic defensive player to go with very good but not dynamic offensive capabilities thinks Ekblad is the "moderately" clear #1 pick in this draft (but wouldn't say clear cut) if Ekblad and Jones were in the same draft year who would he take first? Pronman leans towards Jones but it is not a clear cut decision main reason he leans towards Jones is Jones still has room to grow, but both are very close as prospects Sam Bennett ranked #2 by Pronman is an incredible all round talent (speed, skill, intangebiles, how he handles the physical game) only 2nd year in the CHL given the spike seen in this year's development there is even more room to grow into even higher level and an even more complete player than Sam Reinhart William Nylander top tier going into this season was Ekblad, Reinhart, Bennett and Nylander towards January thought Nylander was going to drop out of the top tier from January onwards was just incredible in Sweden set records in Sweden's 2nd division, went to play in Modo and was one of the best 17 year old perfromances in the SHL, was arguably the best player at the u18s thinks he is a top 4 pick in this year's draft but not sure if Nylander will go there in terms of offensive upside he is the best player in the draft class Leon Draisaitl Would he consider it a reach for the Oilers to take Draisaitl at #3? Pronman wouldn't advise it in terms of tiers has Ekblad alone at the top, than Bennett, Nylander and Reinhart on the next tier, Draisaitl is located in the 5-9 tier think you could reasonably argue taking Draisaitl at 5 if Reinhart or Bennett were still on the board, Pronman would advise going after them instead of Draisaitl Reinhart and Bennett have more potential offensively and defensively over Draisaitl Robby Fabbri slightly undersized but does so much well works hard and that helps him overcome his physical deficincies great skater, very skilled, understands how to make plays in all parts of the ice can make a very good case for him to go top 20 lots of variance as to where he will go according to scouts (some say he is a possible top 10 pick) Last edited by sureLoss; 05-16-2014 at 12:51 PM.