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united · 08-13-2019, 12:58 PM

At this point you have McKenna who isn't even Flames property but who has a chance at putting it all together (for the Flames or another team), Philp who dominated USports (is he Derek Ryan, Joel Ward, or countless players never heard from again), Valiev who is a solid but unexciting defenceman, Schneider who is unpredictable simply by being a goaltender, and then a bin of players with 0% chance of ever playing regularly in the NHL.

Jeremy McKenna
Whether he should be on the list is debatable, but I'm voting based on the players that appear on the list.

One dimensional goal scorer but scoring goals is the most difficult skill in hockey. Excellent at getting open and finding gaps in coverage which allows him to get his hard and accurate shot off. Also terrific on the powerplay. But, his defensive shortcomings significantly reduce his probability of success. Hockey is full of junior snipers who didn't pan out, but there are a few who have turned into mighty good scorers. Over 5 shots per game is insane.

Ceiling: 2nd line W
Probable: Tweener
Floor: Outright bust

The Pack

Luke Philp

Spoiler!

Rinat Valiev

Spoiler!

N/A
Nick Schneider

No hope
Spencer Foo
Mitchell Mattson
Linus Lindstrom
Andrew Nielsen
Justin Kirkland
Pavel Karnaukhov

08-13-2019, 12:58 PM	#15
united First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	At this point you have McKenna who isn't even Flames property but who has a chance at putting it all together (for the Flames or another team), Philp who dominated USports (is he Derek Ryan, Joel Ward, or countless players never heard from again), Valiev who is a solid but unexciting defenceman, Schneider who is unpredictable simply by being a goaltender, and then a bin of players with 0% chance of ever playing regularly in the NHL. Jeremy McKenna Whether he should be on the list is debatable, but I'm voting based on the players that appear on the list. One dimensional goal scorer but scoring goals is the most difficult skill in hockey. Excellent at getting open and finding gaps in coverage which allows him to get his hard and accurate shot off. Also terrific on the powerplay. But, his defensive shortcomings significantly reduce his probability of success. Hockey is full of junior snipers who didn't pan out, but there are a few who have turned into mighty good scorers. Over 5 shots per game is insane. Ceiling: 2nd line W Probable: Tweener Floor: Outright bust The Pack Luke Philp Spoiler! Very interested to see his first season of pro. Completely murdered a league filled with mid-range ex-WHLers/high-end ex-Tier 2 juniors. Likely a hard working journeyman but need some viewings. Rinat Valiev Spoiler! As expected in Stockton. No nonsense defenseman who can chip in on the powerplay in a pinch but is better suited at evens and killing penalties. Isn't exceptionally good or poor at any aspect of the game. Ceiling: #6 defenseman Probable: Journeyman/injury call-up Floor: Journeyman/injury call-up N/A Nick Schneider No hope Spencer Foo Mitchell Mattson Linus Lindstrom Andrew Nielsen Justin Kirkland Pavel Karnaukhov __________________ "I think the eye test is still good, but analytics can sure give you confirmation: what you see...is that what you really believe?" Scotty Bowman, 0 NHL games played "You ain't gotta like me. You're just mad 'cause I tell it how it is and you tell it how it might be."