Voted Phillips, but I like little Z's 2-way game more. However, Phillips by a hair in this round for me as he has been reducing the question marks about how his skill may translate in the NHL. Gifted offensively without question, and this should be a huge year for him in Stockton.
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I went with Illya Nikolaev, but there are many good answers here ... Phillips, Pospisil, Zavgorodniy, Koumontzis
Nikolaev has the full tool set, is used to playing with elite players, and seems the most projectionable in my mind compared to other guys in this range of players that have hope but also warts.
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Pospisil for me...you cant teach size or crazy. He has both and adds an ability to play the game as well. Clearly needs some development, but if he has the right attitude about it, I dont see any way he doesnt get a good shot at an NHL career based on the whole package.
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I voted Phillips this year because he had a good rookie AHL campaign, and I predict he’ll be around a point per game next season based on how he trended last year.
Next, I will pick Nikolaev, and then I will pick Kouzmontis (forgive me if I butchered the spelling).
Gawdin can't be that far behind Phillips. He may be a year older but he put up the same amount of points as Phillips. He's much bigger than Phillips too
Phillips, then Nikolaev, then it really opens up for me. I'm still high on Tuulola, but have really liked the progression of Koumontzis and Zavgorodniy as well.
That goal is filthy good. Have my own list but as far as whos off already its hard to come out with a clear winner. Zavgirodinye ( spelling) was a standout at camp. Phillips had a very good ahl year from a low pick. Tulolla brings a presence with skill but so does pospisil. Nikoliev is a standout for his country but is 2 years away and not in your control but may be a sneaky good pick like i think.
A lot of good dilemmas for a team without a lot of picks the last couple if years and no mention if wolf yet who has better numbers where he is than anyone left.
Quality post, but there is no such thing as a "good dilemma."
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Quality post, but there is no such thing as a "good dilemma."
Perhaps i should clarify. I mean more to who gets elevated and who stays where they are. I think a lot if guys could be in the ahl based on skill but not overlooking the entire prospect base will stay where they are this year. Were no longer moving guys because of need but can let them ply thier craft as top minute getters in juniors. I believe it points to a certain maturity if our drafting system. Were elevating post 4th round picks on a steady basis.
Calgarypuck Prospect Ranking 2019 - Round 7
