Ryan Wilson: Hindsight drafting: 2009 Hindsight drafting: 2009

Hey RW!

How about some blogs about prospects?

Nice list, but I'd take Schenn off. What you just described from Evander Kane is the same for Schenn. Not saying he's a bad player, but I'd put Kane a notch above him.

Nice list, but I'd take Schenn off. What you just described from Evander Kane is the same for Schenn. Not saying he's a bad player, but I'd put Kane a notch above him.
- jmatchett383

Schenn was almost always involved physically and was never a selfish player even when not scoring. Never seemed to have a bad demeanor on the ice as well, haven't watched Kane as closely but that seems to be the book on him at times. Schenn is a more complete player than Kane and has been more durable throughout his career. Flyers fans acted like we wouldn't need him or miss him, all he did was go and put up 70 points with the Blues, so save the Flyers hater bias in regards to Schenn.

Schenn was almost always involved physically and was never a selfish player even when not scoring. Never seemed to have a bad demeanor on the ice as well, haven't watched Kane as closely but that seems to be the book on him at times. Schenn is a more complete player than Kane and has been more durable throughout his career. Flyers fans acted like we wouldn't need him or miss him, all he did was go and put up 70 points with the Blues, so save the Flyers hater bias in regards to Schenn.
- ClaudeFather

Again, I'm not saying he's a bad player. He's a good player. While you're right about durability, I think Kane offers more. Yes, Schenn hits, and sometimes he actually stays on his feet when he does it. Kane can hit too, harder, and is a better skater and passer. I think he has a big year this year with SJ.

FFS, if you're a Flyers fan who isn't bowing down to Brayden Schenn as a top-10 center, people just assume you're a hater. Dude's very good, not great.

Again, I'm not saying he's a bad player. He's a good player. While you're right about durability, I think Kane offers more. Yes, Schenn hits, and sometimes he actually stays on his feet when he does it. Kane can hit too, harder, and is a better skater and passer. I think he has a big year this year with SJ.
- jmatchett383

Come on man, Evander Kane has cracked 50 points twice, this past year and in 2012. He is inconsistent and often injured. Schenn was a force for the Blues this past year, there's a reason why Kane went for a conditional first when he was traded when people seemingly below his abilities fetched more.

Come on man, Evander Kane has cracked 50 points twice, this past year and in 2012. He is inconsistent and often injured. Schenn was a force for the Blues this past year, there's a reason why Kane went for a conditional first when he was traded when people seemingly below his abilities fetched more.
- ClaudeFather

Well then we're going to disagree.

I know some Flyers fans aren't that high on Schenn but I think he is a great player. I would take him over Kane in a heartbeat especially after last season. Even taking away all of Kane's off-ice nonsense he still isn't better IMO. At 7Mil a year he is WAY overpaid for top line forward that hasn't broken 60 points in a season.

Hey RW!

How about some blogs about prospects?
- Rinosaur

They all suck. Done

I like these lists - good job!

I’d have Ekholm on there somewhere, and Kadri / O’Reilly belong ahead of Hoffman, but overall it’s pretty bang on

That 2009 Avs draft class

Which has turned now into Zadorov, Compher, AJ Greer, Cam Morrison, Denis Smirnov, Sam Girard, Shane Bowers, Vlad Kamanev, Justus Annunen, Danilla Zhuravlyov ,2019 Otts 1st, 2019 Otts 3rd + Barrie still kicking around

Interesting read for sure, but I would have Kadri ahead of Duchene. In fact I'd have Ellis and Schenn ahead too.

Top Three would be Tavares, Hedman, O'Reilly.

decent list.

I'd personally have RoR and Kadri ahead of Hoffman.

the guy is a hell of a sniper, but all he is is speed and a good shot. he's not a good playmaker, is invisible in the defensive zone, and lacks consistency.

kadri and RoR are both pretty complete players.....they also score more goals than a guy who's just a goal scorer.

Hoffman should definitely be in the top 10, but I don't think ahead of those guys.

Interesting read for sure, but I would have Kadri ahead of Duchene. In fact I'd have Ellis and Schenn ahead too.

Top Three would be Tavares, Hedman, O'Reilly.
- james_tanner1

Does the fact that ROR cant score 5v5 hurt his rankings? Tell me your takes my Best Friend

They all suck. Done
- Feds91Stammer

Bang on material. Hopefully other than Hallander. That's all I wanna see in prospect camp.

They all suck. Done
- Feds91Stammer

I was talking about the Pens’ prospects, not the Wings’... burn!

nhlprospectreport.ca

I don't like your list ...Tavares step on the ice at age 18 and was a solid player year 1 and became a stud in year 2. It took Hedman almost 5yrs before he finally put up decents numbers
I will even go as far to say OEL is better...OEL has 2 20+goal season on the worst team we have seen since the Whalers...Hedman is a stud NOW but you switch Hedman with OEL and hands down OEL has better numbers in both situations.
and Hoffman better than Kadri??? Hoffman got traded for a 2nd & 3rd this year ...30 teams wouldn't pay a 1st for him...Kadri would land a 1st

nhlprospectreport.ca
- nhlprospectreport

That site is missing a team

I don't like your list ...Tavares step on the ice at age 18 and was a solid player year 1 and became a stud in year 2. It took Hedman almost 5yrs before he finally put up decents numbers
I will even go as far to say OEL is better...OEL has 2 20+goal season on the worst team we have seen since the Whalers...Hedman is a stud NOW but you switch Hedman with OEL and hands down OEL has better numbers in both situations.
and Hoffman better than Kadri??? Hoffman got traded for a 2nd & 3rd this year ...30 teams wouldn't pay a 1st for him...Kadri would land a 1st
- Leafs66

OEL is better than Hedman???? LOL

Hedman is overrated. Knocked off the puck like the little female dog he is. I have never went into watching a Pens Tampa game with Victor Hedman on my mind.

I don't like your list ...Tavares step on the ice at age 18 and was a solid player year 1 and became a stud in year 2. It took Hedman almost 5yrs before he finally put up decents numbers
I will even go as far to say OEL is better...OEL has 2 20+goal season on the worst team we have seen since the Whalers...Hedman is a stud NOW but you switch Hedman with OEL and hands down OEL has better numbers in both situations.
and Hoffman better than Kadri??? Hoffman got traded for a 2nd & 3rd this year ...30 teams wouldn't pay a 1st for him...Kadri would land a 1st
- Leafs66

Tanner alt???

I don't like your list ...Tavares step on the ice at age 18 and was a solid player year 1 and became a stud in year 2. It took Hedman almost 5yrs before he finally put up decents numbers
I will even go as far to say OEL is better...OEL has 2 20+goal season on the worst team we have seen since the Whalers...Hedman is a stud NOW but you switch Hedman with OEL and hands down OEL has better numbers in both situations.
and Hoffman better than Kadri??? Hoffman got traded for a 2nd & 3rd this year ...30 teams wouldn't pay a 1st for him...Kadri would land a 1st
- Leafs66

I'm gonna disagree with you on the Hedman one. Hedman has put up 72 points in the past. OEL is certainly great, but Oel at 3 and Hedman at 1 isn't a huge gap to be honest. It's not like OEL was at like 10. Hedman I think is also more solid defensively. I will agree I'd rather have Kadri than Hoffman if I want the 30 goals, but Hoffman's had more points the last 3 seasons. Also it's the same as your OEL vs Hedman argument, Kadri gets to be the 3c behind some amazing players. Hofmann's linemates have obviously been decent too, but overall, he plays in Ottawa. Quality of team leaves a lot to be desired for him. I think his low price has more to do with his off ice issues.

I was talking about the Pens’ prospects, not the Wings’... burn!
- Rinosaur

My prospects are all I have

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