Calgarypuck Prospect Ranking 2019 - Round 20

[Bingo]

Summer time, and time for ...

Calgarypuck's 6th Annual Prospect Ranking Poll Series

Here are the last 5 years for a quick glance ...
Prospect Rankings
2013 - Results
2014 - Results
2015 - Results
2016 - Results
2017 - Results
2018 - Results

As per usual the vote is up to you. Some see it as most likely to play, some see it as highest ceiling, others see it as a mix of both.

Happy voting!

Results

1. Juuso Valimaki - 92.6% (Round 1)
2. Dillon Dube - 54.5% (Round 2)
3. Oliver Kylington - 78.3% (Round 3)
4. Jakob Pelletier - 58.0% (Round 4)
5. Matias Emilio Pettersen - 50.0% (Round 5)
6. Tyler Parsons - 50.0% (Round 6)
7. Matthew Phillips - 55.6% (Round 7)
8. Illya Nikolaev - 33.6% (Round 8)
9. Martin Pospisil - 35.8% (Round 9)
10. Dmitry Zavgorodniy - 29.9% (Round 10)
11. Filip Sveningsson - 23.7% (Round 11)
12. Alexander Yelesin - 54% RO (Run Off)/Round 12)
13. Demetrios Koumontzis (Run Off)/Round 12)
14. Adam Ruzicka - 54% RO (Run Off)/Round 14)
15. Jon Gillies (Run Off)/Round 14)
16. Artyom Zagidulin - 59% RO (Run Off)/Round 16)
17. Glen Gawdin (Run Off)/Round 17)
18. Dustin Wolf - 59% RO (Run Off)/Round 18)
19. Eetu Tuulola (Run Off)/Round 19)

[bigrangy]

Lomberg/Nodler/Feuk and I’d be surprised to see a meaningful NHL contribution from any of the rest. Philp and McKenna probably have the best shots.

[btimbit]

Roman I guess. Big drop off now

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Roman I guess. Big drop off now

I still find the following players somewhat interesting.

Carl-Johan Lerby
Josh Nodler
Linus Lindstrom
Lucas Feuk
Luke Philp
Milos Roman

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

Lomberg/Nodler/Feuk and I’d be surprised to see a meaningful NHL contribution from any of the rest. Philp and McKenna probably have the best shots.

No love for Roman eh?

[Fighting Banana Slug]

I think Lomberg may actually play in the NHL this year, even if it is just a game or 2 on the 4th line. At this stage, that might be enough.

[agulati]

Lomberg once again for me. I believe he has the lowest floor out of the remaining players while still having the ceiling of being a 4th line NHLer.

[N-E-B]

I was between Nodler and Roman but I picked Nodler. No real reason for it. Basically a coin flip at this point.

[TheScorpion]

Lerby and then Nodler and Valiev.

[savardandjokinen]

Roman then Feuk then Nodler then Lerby

[JTech780]

I have a good feeling about Lerby.

[united]

Jeremy McKenna
Whether he should be on the list is debatable, but I'm voting based on the players that appear on the list.

One dimensional goal scorer but scoring goals is the most difficult skill in hockey. Excellent at getting open and finding gaps in coverage which allows him to get his hard and accurate shot off. Also terrific on the powerplay. But, his defensive shortcomings significantly reduce his probability of success. Hockey is full of junior snipers who didn't pan out, but there are a few who have turned into mighty good scorers. Over 5 shots per game is insane.

Ceiling: 2nd line W
Probable: Tweener
Floor: Outright bust

After McKenna I don't see anyone else as having anything more than a remote probability of playing above the third line. While McKenna has higher likelihood of busting than some others, his ceiling remains the highest. In other words, his error bar carries more variability.

This is the point in voting where ceiling, to me, starts to give way to playing any games at all in importance. This is also the point where prospects can make big gains or losses in a one-year period of time.

The Pack

Lucas Feuk

Spoiler!

At this stage his game is purely offensive, likely as a winger going forward, but one who plays a gritty game and isn't afraid to go to the tough areas of the ice. Excellent forechecker, but doesn't like his own zone. Good frame with plenty of room for growth over the next few years. Looking forward to him hopefully stepping up a level in competition next season.

Ceiling: 3rd line LW
Probable: Minors/Europe
Floor: Outright bust

Milos Roman

Spoiler!

A cerebral player who doesn't have the physical toolbox of most other draftees. Important player on the best defensive team in the conference as he often lined up against the opposition's best, which may have impacted his slightly disappointing offensive output. Very smart and patient player with a high degree of anticipation whether forechecking or angling in the neutral zone. At this stage his offense is unlikely to translate, but he is excellent defensively.

Ceiling: 4th line C
Probable: Minors/Europe
Floor: Outright bust

Ryan Lomberg

Spoiler!

Well known for his pesty play in the NHL, he actually put together a surprisingly good campaign in the minors which was likely partially the reason he was rewarded with some NHL cash. 0.5 ppg in the AHL with hardly any powerplay time isn't to be disregarded - he outscored Spencer Foo and Glenn Gawdin at 5v5 in fewer games, for example.

Ceiling: 4th line W
Probable: Minor league journeyman
Floor: Minor league journeyman

Luke Philp

Spoiler!

Very interested to see his first season of pro. Completely murdered a league filled with mid-range ex-WHLers/high-end ex-Tier 2 juniors. Likely a hard working journeyman but need some viewings.

Josh Nodler

Spoiler!

Decent year of output in the USHL without a ton of powerplay time, but you could counter that by noting he also sported a shooting % of 19. Avoids the difficult areas but plays smart and efficient. Needs to up the intensity and become less of a perimeter player, but the hockey sense as a two-way forward is there.

Ceiling: 4th line utility player
Probable: Minors
Floor: Outright bust

Carl-Johan Lerby

Spoiler!

Adequate two-way defenseman who blossomed with an increased role as a powerplay quarterback this season. Small frame but smooth skater. Needs to get better defensively, but another season of development in Sweden with a big plate of confidence could do wonders.

Ceiling: #6 defenseman
Probable: Minors/Europe
Floor: Minors/Europe

Rinat Valiev

Spoiler!

As expected in Stockton. No nonsense defenseman who can chip in on the powerplay in a pinch but is better suited at evens and killing penalties. Isn't exceptionally good or poor at any aspect of the game.

Ceiling: #6 defenseman
Probable: Journeyman/injury call-up
Floor: Journeyman/injury call-up

N/A
Nick Schneider

No hope
Spencer Foo
Mitchell Mattson
Linus Lindstrom
Andrew Nielsen
Justin Kirkland
Pavel Karnaukhov

[neo45]

I really don’t have much of a clue, but I think Roman can be a 4C

Pretty much everyone has to take significant steps forward to be on an NHL trajectory at this point

[David Struch]

Jeremy McKenna will definitely skyrocket up the list if he earns a contract but for now I'll take Luke Philp over Lucas Feuk and Josh Nodler just because he has a contract and scores more goals.

Edit:

I see another goal scorer here, Milos Roman scored 27 goals in 59 games.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

I went with Lomberg.

When you're scraping the barrel for guys who might be able to play in the NHL, it's pretty hard to overlook guys who have, ya know, actually played in the NHL.