. Anybody think this finnish kid that played for BC, put up 25 goals truly has a shot at a bottom six forward role? or just a AHL'er till we need him & have a real opening?
- discojaws

No, not really. All indications are he'll go back for the senior year. Unless the brass offers him a contract, but even then he'll likely need a year or two in Hartford if he leaves school.

Emerson Etem prospect profile: thehockeywriters.com/the-hockey-spy’s-2010-nhl-entry-draft-preview-–-emerson-etem/

"Risk-Reward Analysis: Risk = 2/5 Reward = 4.5/5

NHL Potential: Top line goal-scoring forward

Strengths:

*See “One Timer” section above.

Excellent puck skills and ability to protect the puck and shield the puck with body
High level hockey intelligence
Outstanding speed and skating even though awkward skating style
Great work ethic and drive to improve
Great teammate
Flaws/Aspects He Needs To Work On:

Like many players at this level, Emerson simply needs to work on his defensive play. He is, however, very coachable and having been under the wing of Desjardins already should bode well for future success.
Fantasy Hockey Potential: Offensive = 9/10 Defensive = 7.5/10

NHL Player(s) Comparison:

– Best Case Scenario: Marian Gaborik, Jarome Iginla, Rick Nash-lite"
- rangerdanger94

- Worst Case Scenario : Forward version of Dylan McIlrath

- Worst Case Scenario : Forward version of Dylan McIlrath
- Vukota

We're talking about Etem, not the return you got for Nino

Emerson Etem prospect profile: thehockeywriters.com/the-hockey-spy’s-2010-nhl-entry-draft-preview-–-emerson-etem/

"Risk-Reward Analysis: Risk = 2/5 Reward = 4.5/5

NHL Potential: Top line goal-scoring forward

Strengths:

*See “One Timer” section above.

Excellent puck skills and ability to protect the puck and shield the puck with body
High level hockey intelligence
Outstanding speed and skating even though awkward skating style
Great work ethic and drive to improve
Great teammate
Flaws/Aspects He Needs To Work On:

Like many players at this level, Emerson simply needs to work on his defensive play. He is, however, very coachable and having been under the wing of Desjardins already should bode well for future success.
Fantasy Hockey Potential: Offensive = 9/10 Defensive = 7.5/10

NHL Player(s) Comparison:

– Best Case Scenario: Marian Gaborik, Jarome Iginla, Rick Nash-lite"
- rangerdanger94

Every single player has a great profile. Did you see the draft? Just by listening to the announcers you would think every guy taken was the next JT

We're talking about Etem, not the return you got for Nino
- rangerdanger94

Love Cutterbuck. Don't mess with my man

Every single player has a great profile. Did you see the draft? Just by listening to the announcers you would think every guy taken was the next JT

- Vukota

Yea I mean every profile is basically a best case scenario. Etem still has a high ceiling and just couldn't find his way in Anaheim. His career so far reminds me of JT Millers up until this year and Kreiders up until he stuck around permanently halfway through last year. The tools and potential is there he just needs to put it together and I think AV will give him every chance to do so here.

Yea I mean every profile is basically a best case scenario. Etem still has a high ceiling and just couldn't find his way in Anaheim. His career so far reminds me of JT Millers up until this year and Kreiders up until he stuck around permanently halfway through last year. The tools and potential is there he just needs to put it together and I think AV will give him every chance to do so here.
- rangerdanger94

Yeah he could be a stud but I doubt it

Yeah he could be a stud but I doubt it
- Vukota

I guess we'll find out. But I'm happy with the return in terms of value. Sucks to see Hags leave but I couldn't think of that much better of a return.

Yeah he could be a stud but I doubt it
- Vukota

He will be - and btw I'm never wrong

Every single player has a great profile. Did you see the draft? Just by listening to the announcers you would think every guy taken was the next JT

- Vukota

I specifically like the Rangers passing on Oliver Kylington, twice. The Rangers future on the Right side of the blue line. Mcilrath and Calle Andersson.

Etem WILL score 25 this year
- rangerdanger94

Willing to put a wager on that???

Yea I mean every profile is basically a best case scenario. Etem still has a high ceiling and just couldn't find his way in Anaheim. His career so far reminds me of JT Millers up until this year and Kreiders up until he stuck around permanently halfway through last year. The tools and potential is there he just needs to put it together and I think AV will give him every chance to do so here.
- rangerdanger94

Or he could be the american version of Nik Zherdev. Million dollar talent, 5 cent brain.

Willing to put a wager on that???
- Ur Not Me

Yessir

Yeah he could be a stud but I doubt it
- Vukota

I know this may sound like i'm beating a dead horse to you but I wasn't around for the aftermath of the Griffin Reinhardt talk.. you guys just drafted him 3rd overall, need the defense help & I thought he was a "sure thing"..why was he traded? I just don't grasp it..

Or he could be the american version of Nik Zherdev. Million dollar talent, 5 cent brain.
- tomburton99

Zherdev's issues were drugs, alcohol, and a poor work ethic. Not sure Etem deserves to be lumped in the same sentence as Zherdev.

I know this may sound like i'm beating a dead horse to you but I wasn't around for the aftermath of the Griffin Reinhardt talk.. you guys just drafted him 3rd overall, need the defense help & I thought he was a "sure thing"..why was he traded? I just don't grasp it..
- discojaws

Because he saktes like Dylan Mcilrath.

I know this may sound like i'm beating a dead horse to you but I wasn't around for the aftermath of the Griffin Reinhardt talk.. you guys just drafted him 3rd overall, need the defense help & I thought he was a "sure thing"..why was he traded? I just don't grasp it..
- discojaws

4th overall

Because he saktes like Dylan Mcilrath.
- tomburton99

First you spoil TD ep 2 and now you're ripping on my boy. I'm not a French referee just so you know

Zherdev's issues were drugs, alcohol, and a poor work ethic. Not sure Etem deserves to be lumped in the same sentence as Zherdev.
- rangerdanger94

Not saying he's a degenerate like Zherdev. But could be like him in terms of NHL flame out.

Yessir
- rangerdanger94

Cool, anything particular?

Not saying he's a degenerate like Zherdev. But could be like him in terms of NHL flame out.
- tomburton99

Time will tell. I'm a glass half full kind of dude so I'm optimistic. But I was the same with Boyle and Glass so wtf do I know?

First you spoil TD ep 2 and now you're ripping on my boy. I'm not a French referee just so you know
- rangerdanger94

I take full blame for ruining the True Detective ending. That's my bad.


The rest is on you. Like the Matt's and Ellio's.

Cool, anything particular?
- Ur Not Me

2 tickets to a Rangers isles game in 2016-17 season?

I know this may sound like i'm beating a dead horse to you but I wasn't around for the aftermath of the Griffin Reinhardt talk.. you guys just drafted him 3rd overall, need the defense help & I thought he was a "sure thing"..why was he traded? I just don't grasp it..
- discojaws

4th overall, plus he's been surpassed by 2 other Dmen on the depth chart who are progressing faster. But I will say, it does take longer for bigger dmen to develop, so only time will tell on that.

The reason for the trade is also bc the isles have 3 legit dmen signed long-term and Pulock & Mayfield in the wings. Bc the kids have graduated to the NHL, more kids were needed on the F position to restock the cupboard.
If you break down the trade, Reinhart + 3rd pick = 2 1st's .... not bad

I know this may sound like i'm beating a dead horse to you but I wasn't around for the aftermath of the Griffin Reinhardt talk.. you guys just drafted him 3rd overall, need the defense help & I thought he was a "sure thing"..why was he traded? I just don't grasp it..
- discojaws

When we drafted him 4th overall (which I didn't like to begin with) we needed Dmen in the worst way. In the last couple of years we added Boychuk & Leddy and with Pulock & Mayfield passing him on the depth chart he became expendable but for only the right price. Plus he wasn't developing as fast as some would like. He can become a good Dman down the road but his skating needs lots and lots of work. I'm for one ecstatic over the deal