Calgarypuck Prospect Ranking 2016 - Round 11

[Stupid]

Went with Klimchuk since I know most about him and what I know seems to be appropriate for around this place.

I know I could very well be missing out on better prospects but I guess that's what this kind of polls will always turn into at some point.

[JTech780]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Absolutely ridiculous claim.

How so?

Any time I have watched Kulak, his decision making has left a lot to be desired, can it be improved, sure. Just from what I have seen his hockey sense isn't NHL caliber.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by JTech780

How so?

Because Kulak's hockey sense is not lacking at all. Heck he was drafted for his hockey sense. Plenty of guys can skate, but knowing the right gap to hold like Kulak does, reading the forecheck and making plays, and generally exuding the poise that Kulak does are what makes him a quality prospect.

Does he have adventurous giveaways sometimes? Yes, and that's okay. That should be encouraged - Jake Muzzin, Mark Giordano, and even Erik Karlsson were all guilty lf that sort of thing at the same age. You don't want dumb, soft plays with the puck but you definitely want efficient, precise decisions behind your net and sometimes you will get burned playing that way. I am actually perplexed that you think his hockey sense is not NHL caliber. His creativity and maybe his puck skills are not of the type that he's a guy you want manning your top power play but as a two-way defenseman his hockey sense and his stickwork are his best attribute even more than his skating. He is a student of the game who has modelled himself after video of Ryan Suter when he could have picked a flashier NHLer.

He's rough around the edges... he's a dman entering his third year pro the first of which he only played 26 AHL games. Most top fours around the league, who were not top draft picks, were not that much further along at the same point. You don't go within a calendar year from getting unfairly demoted to the ECHL to outplaying guys like Wotherspoon to win an NHL roster spot for day one of the season just by skating fast.

[Incogneto]

I will be voting for Klimchuk from here on out. I love his grit and heart. he will be a 3rd liner on this team in the next 2-3 seasons. That is a higher prospect than everyone else on this list.

ETA: I don't think Pribyl has a big upside, especially with the ACL injury.

[MarkGio]

Kulak hands down

[steveo]

Oops, didn't see Pribyl on list still.. Voted Kulak (thought the run off placed him already. Oops!)

[jaikorven]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

ETA: I don't think Pribyl has a big upside, especially with the ACL injury.

Is there any news on how his rehab is going? I don't recall hearing anything.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Pribyl for the seventh time.

You know, it's just possible that you have him a little bit high on your personal list.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Oh man, there's nothing worse than starting to vote for a guy in these polls and then realize you are likely going to be doing it for many many rounds.
That is my lot as I continue to vote for Pollock.

Forgot about him. Will give him consideration next round.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

You know, it's just possible that you have him a little bit high on your personal list.

I have him seventh. Voted twice for him in runoffs

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[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Getting to the part of the list where its really just guesswork for me, and voting mainly on hype and hearsay.

Not that those factors weren't a big part of my previous votes.

Went with Kulak, who I believe is a different player from Culkin.

Ha that describes many of us beyond the first 5.
(I've been abstaining from voting fwiw)

On that note, just a Thankyou to the informed voters.
Not voting =/= not interested in the results

[jaikorven]

Originally Posted by Yrebmi

Ha that describes many of us beyond the first 5.
(I've been abstaining from voting fwiw)

On that note, just a Thankyou to the informed voters.
Not voting =/= not interested in the results

^^^ Quoted for truth - I have been voting on most, but the conversation is important to me as well. Thanks.

[JTech780]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Because Kulak's hockey sense is not lacking at all. Heck he was drafted for his hockey sense. Plenty of guys can skate, but knowing the right gap to hold like Kulak does, reading the forecheck and making plays, and generally exuding the poise that Kulak does are what makes him a quality prospect.

Does he have adventurous giveaways sometimes? Yes, and that's okay. That should be encouraged - Jake Muzzin, Mark Giordano, and even Erik Karlsson were all guilty lf that sort of thing at the same age. You don't want dumb, soft plays with the puck but you definitely want efficient, precise decisions behind your net and sometimes you will get burned playing that way. I am actually perplexed that you think his hockey sense is not NHL caliber. His creativity and maybe his puck skills are not of the type that he's a guy you want manning your top power play but as a two-way defenseman his hockey sense and his stickwork are his best attribute even more than his skating. He is a student of the game who has modelled himself after video of Ryan Suter when he could have picked a flashier NHLer.

He's rough around the edges... he's a dman entering his third year pro the first of which he only played 26 AHL games. Most top fours around the league, who were not top draft picks, were not that much further along at the same point. You don't go within a calendar year from getting unfairly demoted to the ECHL to outplaying guys like Wotherspoon to win an NHL roster spot for day one of the season just by skating fast.

I am just going off of what I have seen of him from his games in the NHL, training camps and prospect tourney's.

I would be ok if it was him being aggressive or trying to create things, but my issue is that he is hesitant in all facets of the game, almost like things are happening too fast for him to process.

That's just my opinion, I am fully open to being wrong, and I would be very happy to be wrong and see him playing regular minutes in the NHL, but I just don't see it.

[cannon7]

I like Kulak a lot, think he can round out into a solid #5-6 guy in the NHL. Has an active stick and a knack for clogging up passing lanes, is positionally sound, has poise and usually makes the smart play. That being said, I think his ceiling offensively is pretty low at the NHL level. Similar offensive upside to Wotherspoon, and I have Kulak ahead of Wotherspoon on my list. But both are somewhere around ~15 for me.

Voting for Parsons. Second best goalie in the system, ahead of MacDonald.

[Table 5]

I don't particularly care who wins, as long as we avoid a run-off. So come on Prybil!

[StrykerSteve]

Pribyl

[bubbsy]

Please not another runoff.... I'd be happy to change my vote from klimchuk to kulak if it helps avoid this.

[Roof-Daddy]

Why not have a run off? What's the hurry? This whole thing will take about a month and helps get through the slow a$$ summer a little quicker.

[bubbsy]

Runoffs are boring for me

[chubeyr1]

Gotta vote Kulak! I have seen him play, I have not seen Pribyl play.