I think from here on out, things will be really tight.
I voted Arnold, as he seems to have everything going for him EXCEPT the foot-speed. I loved his dangle in the scrimmage. I think he is a GREAT 2-way player that drives the net, can set-up plays, can score, plays physical and is defensively responsible. Needs to work on his speed, however (though I wouldn't say he is slow.. just needs some improvement there).
Ramage was probably my 2nd choice, and I almost selected him. Culkin, Kulak, Breen and even Kanzig are right there in my thoughts as well. I haven't selected one of the goalies yet - I just find them exceptionally difficult to compare as prospects, though I am really high on Brossoit and Berra actually, and feel Ortio CAN develop into a #1 or a solid back-up.
What I really like is this is round 16, and I am finding it difficult to vote not because these are garbage prospects, but because I feel they are still quality prospects moving forward with solid NHL potential. I think if we were to turn back time to about 5 years ago, there would be many names in the top 10 that aren't selected yet, and to me this is very, very encouraging. There are also some prospects I am not too familiar with as well, but who have decent scouting reports (but whom I have either never seen, or just seen once or twice and may not even have noticed them much).
|
