Craig's List 2014 Prospects

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

What is the knock on Draisaitl that is keeping him from being picked #1?

After watching him in the WC, I think the concerns about his foot speed are grossly exaggerated. He can really move when he gets going. A little work on his first couple of strides will solve the 'problem'. He's easily as quick as Monahan right now.

[mile]

Originally Posted by saXon

I'm sorry, I just don't see the comparison between Reinhart and RNH. In fact it makes me feel queasy, but I'm sure it's just the Oiler talking.

I find more of a correlation between Reinhart and Niklas Backstrom or Joe Pavelski. Both don't play an 'in your face' style, but are able to change the face of a game.

Agreed - I don't know what an accurate comparison for Reinhart is, but RNH seems to be one used mostly by Oiler fans(or maybe not). I feel like Reinhart will play a more complete game than RNH already has, is already the same height and heavier than RNH, and has produced better numbers than him. As opposed to RNH who would struggle in a physical contest, Reinhart seems like he can adjust to any game pace.

Of course no comparison is 100% accurate - but I've also heard Bergeron, Toews, Brad Richards, and Henrik Zetterberg used as a comparable too.

Also, I just wanted to add something I heard Red Line Report's Kyle Woodlief said on the Jason Gregor show earlier this week. He feels like Reinhart may project to be a better winger in the NHL than a centre.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by playmaker

Not sure if fata but here's the list of top prospects' favorites, some interesting choices can be found

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospect...Rank&year=2014

Aaron Ekblad
NHL team: Detroit Red Wings
NHL player: Nicklas Lidstrom

Samuel Bennett
NHL team: Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL player: Steven Stamkos

Sam Reinhart
NHL team: Calgary Flames
NHL player: Sidney Crosby

Jake Virtanen
NHL team: Vancouver Canucks
NHL player: Jonathan Toews, Rick Nash

Nicholas Ritchie
NHL team: Washington Capitals
NHL player: Alex Ovechkin
Movie: Rocky IV ---> TRUCULENCE !!!

Leon Draisaitl
NHL team: Detroit Red Wings
NHL Player: Pavel Datsyuk

Michael Dal Colle
NHL team: Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL player: Evgeni Malkin
Video game: Call of Duty ---> TRUCULENCE !!!

Kasperi Kapanen
NHL team: Philadelphia Flyers
NHL player: Alex Ovechkin

Perlini Brendan
NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL player: Pavel Datsyuk, Sidney Crosby

Nikolaj Ehlers
NHL team: Dallas Stars
NHL player: Mike Modano

This tells me that Virtanen has poor hockey sense.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by playmaker

Not sure if fata but here's the list of top prospects' favorites, some interesting choices can be found

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospect...Rank&year=2014

Jake Virtanen
NHL team: Vancouver Canucks
NHL player: Jonathan Toews, Rick Nash

Well he is from Abbotsford, but you would have thought a couple years living in Calgary would have knocked some sense into him.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Poor WJC performance, mediocre playoff performance, skating issues, and lack of 2 way play (i.e. more of 1 dimensional player relative to what you see from Reinhart and Bennett).

But he can do at least one pull up

[burnitdown]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Poor WJC performance, mediocre playoff performance, skating issues, and lack of 2 way play (i.e. more of 1 dimensional player relative to what you see from Reinhart and Bennett).

I don't think his WJC or playoff performance hurt his draft stock at all. At the WJC, he didn't dominate on a weak German team but also wasn't invisible. As for the WHL playoffs, he was by far the best player on Prince Albert and gave the Oil Kings fits. Looked very dangerous every game even if he wasn't able to lead a very overmatched PA team to a win in the series.

I agree that foot speed and his defensive game hold him back from being a clear cut #1 though.

[Spinach]

Originally Posted by saXon

I'm sorry, I just don't see the comparison between Reinhart and RNH. In fact it makes me feel queasy, but I'm sure it's just the Oiler talking.

I find more of a correlation between Reinhart and Niklas Backstrom or Joe Pavelski. Both don't play an 'in your face' style, but are able to change the face of a game.

Yes, and Hopkins is an excellent skater (he's just easy to knock off the puck). Sam Reinhart doesn't have elite speed. I like the Backstrom comparison in terms of play style; as for "legacy" references, I'd classify Sam R. as something like a right-handed Vincent Damphousse or a Doug Weight (minus the Oiler stink). Not spectacular at anything, has sound hockey sense he can score, he can make plays, he's a good team guy, not the fastest but not slow, either. Just a good, solid point producer from up the middle.

Originally Posted by playmaker

Not sure if fata but here's the list of top prospects' favorites, some interesting choices can be found

Samuel Bennett
NHL team: Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL player: Steven Stamkos

Sam Reinhart
NHL team: Calgary Flames
NHL player: Sidney Crosby

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Suddenly Reinhart has a big upper hand over Bennett, as far as I'm concerned. Ugh. I suppose Bennett can be excused for being a leaf fan by reason of youth.

[nik-]

Who they're fans of mean nothing.

I'm sure Iginla grew up an Oilers fan.

[Ashasx]

Button's list updated June 3.

http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649

Really hope his brother feels the same about Ritchie and Virtanen.

[nik-]

Man ... Craig just does not like Virtanen.

I have no more fear of drafting Ritchie now that Treliving is in place. Still hoping the cards fall in our favour and we walk away with Reinhart.

[the_only_turek_fan]

He has Virtanen 43rd.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Button's list updated June 3.

http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649

Really hope his brother feels the same about Ritchie and Virtanen.

#4 Draisaitl
#34 Goldobin (Josh Ho Sang at #39)
#54 Spencer Watson (Chase De Leo at #55)

I could live with that.

[automaton 3]

Exciting that the Flames have 4 picks in that range (#64 is close).

[mile]

Originally Posted by Spinach

Suddenly Reinhart has a big upper hand over Bennett, as far as I'm concerned. Ugh. I suppose Bennett can be excused for being a leaf fan by reason of youth.

Yeah, and Monahan was a Maple Leafs fan growing up too. Means nothing.

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Button's list updated June 3.

http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649

Really hope his brother feels the same about Ritchie and Virtanen.

Scherbak would be a great value pick if he was still around at #34. Thought he was one of the best players at the top prospects game and from what I've read he has adjusted well to being in North America, being very coachable and teachable. Seemed like every time he was on the ice he was creating turnovers, displayed a solid two-way game, and created breakaway chances with his speed. Having a nice 6'2" frame doesn't hurt either.

Him and Poirier killing penalties together would be a nightmare for opposing teams.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I actually had to Ctrl + F to find Virtanen.

[ForeverFlameFan]

If Virtanen somehow manages to get in the second round, I'd love to snag him 34th OA.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

If Virtanen somehow manages to get in the second round, I'd love to snag him 34th OA.

There's no way it happens. I know Craig's list is a projection of where he see's them as an NHL player, not a mock draft, but come on Craig. Lets not get silly, try to straddle the two a bit.

[Radically Red]

Virtanen in the second rounds.. sign me up.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by nik-

There's no way it happens. I know Craig's list is a projection of where he see's them as an NHL player, not a mock draft, but come on Craig. Lets not get silly, try to straddle the two a bit.

I am pretty sure Virtanen doesn't go past 15 picks... But if he did, that would be quite a steal if he was there at 34.

[RyZ]

Sanheim in the top 10? Yeesh