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Da_Chief · 03-30-2015, 10:36 AM

My take on the mentioned interested teams: Future opportunity ~ within 3-5 years.

Edmonton - Opportunity will be there, he only has to beat out Brossoit in the minors and will be given a chance to supplement whatever trash at NHL level they're playing. Future Opportunity score: 90%

Ottawa - Anderson, Hammond, Lehner have all played for them this year. Anderson signed for another 3 years, Lehner signed for 2 more. Here he has to beat out 3 guys clearly already ahead of him on the depth chart. Future Opportunity score: 20%

Buffalo - Easiest place to get playing time right away. He could be there with his teammate Eichel or if they win the lottery with McDavid. It would be a challenge but seeing how the fans are treating the current losing team? I would be very shy. Future Opportunity score: 100%

Rangers - Unless the King falls right off, I don't see anything more then a backup place for him for next few years. They have some unknown G prospects but at least they've been in the system longer then him. Future Opportunity score: 10%

Vancouver - They have Miller signed for another 2 years. Lack has looked decent. They have Demko developing in the College ranks. At this point I'm sure even they've given up on Markstrom who sucks at the NHL level. I don't really see a spot for him here. Future Opportunity score: 30%

Calgary - With no clear cut starter for next year but prospects that are coming fast in Ortio, Gillies and MacDonald. If Ortio grabs a spot next and runs with it the opportunity quickly fizzles away with Flames having their own prospect they would want to play in the AHL. Future Opportunity score: 50%

Philadelphia - A good team with decent G currently in Mason. No decent backup and their best G prospect has struggled in transitioning from OHL to AHL so far. Future Opportunity score: 80%

If I was Connor and taking into consideration the current teams, future opportunity, fans etc. This is how I would rank them.

1. Philadelphia - Decent team, great fans, good city, only a Mason bad outing/injury away from starting.
2. Buffalo - Only knock is current losing culture but in their good times their fans are great.
3. Edmonton - The opportunity to start can potentially be there next season.
4. Calgary - He has to beat out Ortio and Gilies just to get a NHL spot.
5. Vancouver - 2 starters in place and a decent prospect so 3 goalies ahead of him.
6. Ottawa - Too many goalies ahead of him but Ottawa does attract a few of these UFA NCAA guys.
7. Rangers - Great team and best city but will spend a lot of time in the Minors imo.

There you go Connor, I've done your work for you.

03-30-2015, 10:36 AM	#74
Da_Chief Franchise Player Join Date: May 2007 Exp:	My take on the mentioned interested teams: Future opportunity ~ within 3-5 years. Edmonton - Opportunity will be there, he only has to beat out Brossoit in the minors and will be given a chance to supplement whatever trash at NHL level they're playing. Future Opportunity score: 90% Ottawa - Anderson, Hammond, Lehner have all played for them this year. Anderson signed for another 3 years, Lehner signed for 2 more. Here he has to beat out 3 guys clearly already ahead of him on the depth chart. Future Opportunity score: 20% Buffalo - Easiest place to get playing time right away. He could be there with his teammate Eichel or if they win the lottery with McDavid. It would be a challenge but seeing how the fans are treating the current losing team? I would be very shy. Future Opportunity score: 100% Rangers - Unless the King falls right off, I don't see anything more then a backup place for him for next few years. They have some unknown G prospects but at least they've been in the system longer then him. Future Opportunity score: 10% Vancouver - They have Miller signed for another 2 years. Lack has looked decent. They have Demko developing in the College ranks. At this point I'm sure even they've given up on Markstrom who sucks at the NHL level. I don't really see a spot for him here. Future Opportunity score: 30% Calgary - With no clear cut starter for next year but prospects that are coming fast in Ortio, Gillies and MacDonald. If Ortio grabs a spot next and runs with it the opportunity quickly fizzles away with Flames having their own prospect they would want to play in the AHL. Future Opportunity score: 50% Philadelphia - A good team with decent G currently in Mason. No decent backup and their best G prospect has struggled in transitioning from OHL to AHL so far. Future Opportunity score: 80% If I was Connor and taking into consideration the current teams, future opportunity, fans etc. This is how I would rank them. 1. Philadelphia - Decent team, great fans, good city, only a Mason bad outing/injury away from starting. 2. Buffalo - Only knock is current losing culture but in their good times their fans are great. 3. Edmonton - The opportunity to start can potentially be there next season. 4. Calgary - He has to beat out Ortio and Gilies just to get a NHL spot. 5. Vancouver - 2 starters in place and a decent prospect so 3 goalies ahead of him. 6. Ottawa - Too many goalies ahead of him but Ottawa does attract a few of these UFA NCAA guys. 7. Rangers - Great team and best city but will spend a lot of time in the Minors imo. There you go Connor, I've done your work for you.