Senators Top Prospect #1

I voted Karlsson. As for another guy on the list I'll go with Petersson.

Add in Kaspars Daugavins as well.

went against the grain and picked Lehner, like his work ethic he demonstrated at the prospect camp.

SensFan71 wrote:went against the grain and picked Lehner, like his work ethic he demonstrated at the prospect camp.

So you think Lehner will be a better prospect than all the others or IS a better one already?

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:went against the grain and picked Lehner, like his work ethic he demonstrated at the prospect camp.

So you think Lehner will be a better prospect than all the others or IS a better one already?

will be to clarify any of the monday blahs I left on that post, he is only 17, so he has a long way to go, but already showing a promising start.

17???! He's 6'3" and only 17, and they call the other guy Monster?

Actually I just read that he's 6'4" (and possibly still growing) while Gustavsson is 6'3" and at nearly 25, no-longer growing. Is this going to be another Razor/Rayzor controversy between cross-provincial-rival goalies? I hope it turns out differently from the last time.

Just finished reading that HockeysFuture report on Lehner. His backup at the U18 was one Johan Gustafsson (how confusing would it be if both The Monster -- Jonas Gustavsson -- and Johan Gustafsson were in the league at the same time).

Gustafsson outplayed Lehner in the two games he started and is draft-eligible in 2010.

wprager wrote:17???! He's 6'3" and only 17, and they call the other guy Monster?

Actually I just read that he's 6'4" (and possibly still growing) while Gustavsson is 6'3" and at nearly 25, no-longer growing. Is this going to be another Razor/Rayzor controversy between cross-provincial-rival goalies? I hope it turns out differently from the last time.

I was telling Mel that and thought I had it wrong. Was he 17 and still eligible for being drafted?

Mojo wrote:I voted Karlsson but I would add Jakob Silfverberg to the list. Just out of curiosity though, does #1 prospect mean the prospect who will develop into the best player or just who the one who is most read ready to play? I don't think this will change my vote, but it could for ranking other guys on the list.

#1 prospect means the very best prospect in the Sens system. He will become an NHL star and excel at the position he plays.

In a nutshell.

And so on down the list. The guys you are most excited about. Guys who have a good chance of making the NHL, guys you think may surprise etc.

4 days left to vote, then we'll do number 2.

I will say, I'm shocked that it's not closer between 1 and 2 right now...

SpezDispenser wrote:4 days left to vote, then we'll do number 2.

I will say, I'm shocked that it's not closer between 1 and 2 right now...

To be honest, I expected Karlsson to run away with the #1 spot. It will get a lot mroe interesting with the next few spots though.

Mojo wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:4 days left to vote, then we'll do number 2.

I will say, I'm shocked that it's not closer between 1 and 2 right now...

To be honest, I expected Karlsson to run away with the #1 spot. It will get a lot mroe interesting with the next few spots though.

I agree completely. Although the next few spots are probably going to Wiercioch and Cowen, and then probably Lehner after that.

I think we should almost have one for just forwards. That would be all over the place i think.

Bass Destruction wrote:

Mojo wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:4 days left to vote, then we'll do number 2.

I will say, I'm shocked that it's not closer between 1 and 2 right now...

To be honest, I expected Karlsson to run away with the #1 spot. It will get a lot mroe interesting with the next few spots though.

I agree completely. Although the next few spots are probably going to Wiercioch and Cowen, and then probably Lehner after that.

I think we should almost have one for just forwards. That would be all over the place i think.

Ya, I think you are right, but it will be interesting to see the order.

the list as compiled by Hockey's Futures, not sure I agree with # 2

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10982/senators_top20_prospects_spring2009/

Yeah Karlsson is shaping up to be the runaway #1. Definitely agree that #2 will get quite interesting indeed.

SensFan71 wrote:the list as compiled by Hockey's Futures, not sure I agree with # 2

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10982/senators_top20_prospects_spring2009/

Ya, that list needs a serious update. Considering Lee and Elliot are essentially full timers, I don't know they should be there. Anyways, Cowen definitely needs to be on that list and probably in the #2 spot.

Mojo wrote:
To be honest, I expected Karlsson to run away with the #1 spot. It will get a lot mroe interesting with the next few spots though.

I thought Karlsson would win as well, but I had a feeling it was going to be neck and neck with another D. We'll see how the 2nd spot turns out, assuming this is the way it'll end.

SpezDispenser wrote:

Mojo wrote:I voted Karlsson but I would add Jakob Silfverberg to the list. Just out of curiosity though, does #1 prospect mean the prospect who will develop into the best player or just who the one who is most read ready to play? I don't think this will change my vote, but it could for ranking other guys on the list.

#1 prospect means the very best prospect in the Sens system. He will become an NHL star and excel at the position he plays.

In a nutshell.

And so on down the list. The guys you are most excited about. Guys who have a good chance of making the NHL, guys you think may surprise etc.

Just because someone is our best prospect doesn't mean he'll excel or be an NHL star though. As recently as two seasons ago, we didn't have any blue chippers imo.