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2014-15 Prospects Thread

Potvin29 said:
That person probably gets paid to re-post a hockey player's instagram photo.
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There, for anyone who (like me) used up their 10 free articles. And to think I did it for free! Pretty cool, though!
 
Well he made that look effortless.

Salivating commencing. I really don't think I've been this pumped about a prospect in a long time.
 
Bullfrog said:
Well he made that look effortless.

Salivating commencing. I really don't think I've been this pumped about a prospect in a long time.
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I hope he lives up to all the hype, would be nice to have a star in the making with this kid.  At least something to look forward to if Nylander and Rielly can both progress.
 
Bullfrog said:
Well he made that look effortless.

Salivating commencing. I really don't think I've been this pumped about a prospect in a long time.
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Yes, we can finally say we have a forward prospect worth watching and someone who can be an impact player.

Biggs and Gauthier were terrible first round picks.  Putting an emphasis on drafting terrific skaters with skill as opposed to plodders with character and so called 'defensive awareness' makes more sense to me and seems to work for the Red Wings who consistently find skill in the mid to late first and second rounds.
 
gunnar36 said:
Biggs and Gauthier were terrible first round picks.  Putting an emphasis on drafting terrific skaters with skill as opposed to plodders with character and so called 'defensive awareness' makes more sense to me and seems to work for the Red Wings who consistently find skill in the mid to late first and second rounds.
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Biggs, I'll grant you, but Gauthier is actually a pretty good skater with some potential to be a really valuable player for the team. That's the kind of guy you can reasonably expect to find late in the 1st round - especially when it's not in a particularly good draft year.
 
bustaheims said:
gunnar36 said:
Biggs and Gauthier were terrible first round picks.  Putting an emphasis on drafting terrific skaters with skill as opposed to plodders with character and so called 'defensive awareness' makes more sense to me and seems to work for the Red Wings who consistently find skill in the mid to late first and second rounds.
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Biggs, I'll grant you, but Gauthier is actually a pretty good skater with some potential to be a really valuable player for the team. That's the kind of guy you can reasonably expect to find late in the 1st round - especially when it's not in a particularly good draft year.
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Exactly.
 
Valiev has 25 points in 23 games ( 28 in 55 last year ) and Verhaeghe had 18 points in his last 10 games. Nice to have some potential coming down the pike.
 
Corey Pronman's thoughts on how the Leafs prospects did at the WJC:

Toronto Maple Leafs: B

Frederic Gauthier had a decent tournament. He's good at what he does, which is kill penalties and not lose any faceoff draws cleanly. He had a moment or two where he was able to create off the rush, but overall his skating/skill combination is bland, and was more of a big-body player who could protect the puck offensively.

William Nylander was one of the very best players in the tournament, consistently creating offense for Sweden. He was a machine in terms of gaining the offensive zone and making a play to get the puck to the net. His physical and defensive games still need work, but the latter has shown some improvement.

Rinat Valiev showed some two-way ability in this event, although I'd say he's more of an offensive defenseman who can move the puck from his own end or on the power play pretty well. Valiev's skating is just OK, and must improve if he hopes to stay with some faster NHL forwards.
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Im impressed with Gauthier since he hasnt developed the muscle to push that weight around yet.  A very smart 6'5" 230 lb defencively responsible needs time to grow.  I think this guy has a bright future.
 
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