Also for fun since this is supposed to be a positivity thread... here is what it thinks about our prospects:
Tier 1: The "Grand Slam" Tracks (Stars in the Making)
These players are hitting elite benchmarks relative to their age and league.
Zayne Parekh (RD) | Calgary Flames (NHL)
Stats: 11 GP, 1 Pt
Context: Sheltered. Do not let the low points fool you. He is playing ~15 mins/night in a sheltered offensive role. His underlying play-driving metrics are elite (90th percentile), but the team is struggling to finish his setups.
Verdict: On Track.
Cole Reschny (C) | North Dakota (NCAA)
Stats: 12 GP, 11 Pts
Context: Powerhouse Team. North Dakota is ranked #6 nationally. While the team is great, Reschny is driving his own line as a freshman. Nearly a point-per-game at 18 in the NCAA is the "Star Center" benchmark.
Verdict: Elite.
Kirill Zarubin (G) | AKM Tula (MHL)
Stats: .929 SV%
Context: Russian Voodoo. He is dominating the top Russian junior league. Goalie stats are volatile, but a .930 SV% usually indicates he is too good for this level.
Verdict: Future Starter.
Matvei Gridin (RW) | Wranglers (AHL)
Stats: 15 GP, 15 Pts
Context: League Split. He has played 4 NHL games (1 Goal) and is over a point-per-game in the AHL. For a 19-year-old winger, dominating the AHL immediately is a massive green flag.
Verdict: Top 6 Lock.
Tier 2: The "Risers" (Outperforming Expectations)
These players are popping, often overcoming bad team situations.
Trevor Hoskin (RW) | Merrimack (NCAA)
Stats: 10 GP, 12 Pts
Context: Carrying a Struggling Team. Merrimack is unranked and struggling (5-6 record), yet Hoskin is scoring at an elite clip. He is generating offense despite his team, not because of it. This is the most impressive stat line in the system.
Verdict: Legit Top 6 Upside.
Hunter Brzustewicz (RD) | Wranglers (AHL)
Stats: 19 GP, 11 Pts
Context: PP Specialist. He is running the AHL power play effectively. His defensive game at 5v5 is still raw (sheltered minutes), but the offensive production translates.
Verdict: NHL PP Quarterback.
Eric Jamieson (LD) | Denver (NCAA)
Stats: 13 GP, 9 Pts
Context: The "Denver Bump." Denver is the #3 team in the country. Jamieson's stats are slightly inflated by playing on a juggernaut, but as a defensive defenseman, 9 points is still excellent.
Verdict: Solid NHL #4/5.
Cullen Potter (C) | Arizona State (NCAA)
Stats: 12 GP, 8 Pts
Context: Weak Team / Heavy Usage. ASU is mediocre (5-8-1 record). Potter is being asked to do everything as a freshman. 8 points is respectable given he has very little help.
Verdict: Middle 6 Dynamic Center.
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