Calgarypuck Prospect Ranking 2022 - The List

[Bingo]

As per usual a quick discussion on who to include and who not to include.

The list by last name

Beck, Jack
Bell, Parker
Boltmann, Jake
Chechelev, Daniil
Ciona, Lucas
Coronato, Matthew
Duehr, Walker
Emilio Pettersen, Mathias
Feuk, Lucas
Huckins, Cole
Jones, Benjamin
Jordan, Cole
Kerins, Rory
Klapka, Adam
Koumontzis, Demetrios
Kuznetsov, Yan
Littler, Cade
Mattson, Mitchell
Nikolayev, Ilya
Nodler, Josh
Pelletier, Jakob
Phillips, Matthew
Poirier, Jérémie
Poolman, Colton
Pospisil, Martin
Rafikov, Rushan
Rönni, Topi
Ruzicka, Adam
Sergeev, Arsenii
Solovyov, Ilya
Strömgren, William
Tuulola, Eetu
Whynot, Cameron
Wolf, Dustin
Zary, Connor

The list by age (young to old)

Bell, Parker 18
Littler, Cade 18
Rönni, Topi 18
Beck, Jack 19
Ciona, Lucas 19
Coronato, Matthew 19
Huckins, Cole 19
Jordan, Cole 19
Sergeev, Arsenii 19
Strömgren, William 19
Whynot, Cameron 19
Boltmann, Jake 20
Kerins, Rory 20
Kuznetsov, Yan 20
Poirier, Jérémie 20
Zary, Connor 20
Chechelev, Daniil 21
Feuk, Lucas 21
Klapka, Adam 21
Nikolayev, Ilya 21
Nodler, Josh 21
Pelletier, Jakob 21
Solovyov, Ilya 21
Wolf, Dustin 21
Emilio Pettersen, Mathias 22
Koumontzis, Demetrios 22
Pospisil, Martin 22
Jones, Benjamin 23
Ruzicka, Adam 23
Duehr, Walker 24
Mattson, Mitchell 24
Phillips, Matthew 24
Tuulola, Eetu 24
Poolman, Colton 26

My current "omit" list from the reserve list

Bishop, Clark 26
Dansk, Oscar 28
DeSimone, Nick 27
Karnaukhov, Pavel 25
Lerby, Carl-Johan 25
Yelesin, Alexander 26
Rafikov, Rushan 27

Some notes ...

Colton Poolman is a grey area. Getting older, but hasn't been a pro that long. Could see the argument either way.

Happy to keep the 24 year olds intact as they are still in the mix for the most part.

Ruzicka hasn't done enough to graduate him from my view.

[foofighter15]

And with that the dogs days of summer have officially returned.


Without the new first round pick being the automatic number 1 it will be interesting to see who takes the crown this year

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Include Poolman if you want, since the list is still under 35 total. Or, omit purely on an age issue. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

The only reason why I might consider him a prospect still is because defensemen take longer to reach their peak playing level, however Poolman's upside is still just a cup of coffee kinda guy.

If you include Phillips and Tuulola because they're close to the NHL. Duehr is also close based on last year's camp alone. However, I think it's fair to move on from Mattson as it sounds like he isn't even playing hockey at his school any longer.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Include Poolman if you want, since the list is still under 35 total. Or, omit purely on an age issue. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

The only reason why I might consider him a prospect still is because defensemen take longer to reach their peak playing level, however Poolman's upside is still just a cup of coffee kinda guy.

If you include Phillips and Tuulola because they're close to the NHL. Duehr is also close based on last year's camp alone. However, I think it's fair to move on from Mattson as it sounds like he isn't even playing hockey at his school any longer.

Wasn't Mattson just at development camp?

[savardandjokinen]

I think Tuulola is in the same category as Lerby, Karnaukhov and Yelesin. Been to North America and have returned to Europe and doubt he’ll be back. So if those guys aren’t included I wouldn’t include Tuulola personally.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Pavel Karnaukov is a recent Olympian, and could technically still come over and compete at the NHL level.

[getbak]

I believe Mattson will become a UFA on August 15.

Last year was his senior year at College and although the NCAA allowed players to extend their eligibility by another year due to COVID, he isn't listed on MSU's roster for the upcoming season, so I don't think he'll be returning.


Koumontzis is in a similar situation, but he has already announced he's returning for one more year at ASU.

[bigrangy]

I’d still call Valimaki a prospect tbh

Agree on including Karnaukhov also

[Bingo]

Yeah should we put Valimaki back into the mix? That's another question.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Yeah should we put Valimaki back into the mix? That's another question.

Yes including to bring an interesting discussion point into it.

[getbak]

Also, I believe "Emilio Pettersen, Mathias" should be "Pettersen, Mathias Emilio" or just "Pettersen, Emilio" on the alphabetical list. Emilio is a first name, not a surname.


On the AHL website, he's just listed as Emilio Pettersen: https://theahl.com/stats/player/8541

[getbak]

I'd say yes to putting Valimaki back in the mix. Although, due to his waiver status, he'll likely be in the NHL somewhere this season.


Karnaukhov is 25 and has shown no indication of any interest in coming to North America (and, at this point, I doubt the Flames would have any interest in him if he did). Until he does, there's no point in including him.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Wasn't Mattson just at development camp?

No, he wasn't.

[FlamesAddiction]

I would probably write off Rafikov as well. He's 27 and likely a KHL lifer at this point. I am surprised that the Flames still hold his rights.

[ThaBrink]

Agreed, would put Valimaki back on the list at this point.

[Samonadreau]

Simple way to make the list - eligible for rookie of the Year.


No grey area.

[JTech780]

If you put Valimaki on the list you should put Mackey on the list as well. I think they should both be on the list anyways.

[Kipper_3434]

Originally Posted by foofighter15

And the dogs days of summer have officially returned.


Without the new first round pick being the automatic number 1 it will be interestinf to see who takes the crown this year

Has to be wolf at #1. Pelletier #2, corronato #3

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by JTech780

If you put Valimaki on the list you should put Mackey on the list as well. I think they should both be on the list anyways.

I agree. Would include Mackey for sure.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I agree. Would include Mackey for sure.

Yeah, until one of them clearly separates himself, I consider Valimaki and Mackey to be different sides of the same coin. Kind of like Gio and Richie Regehr back in the day.