Yup it’s all subjective & always open for critiquing. A guideline for me mostly.
- Nighthawk

I thought Detroit should be about 5 spots higher, but as you say, it is subjective.

A lot of these sites, consider flashiness/goalscoring as a high priority, they love me some smaller players, as opposed to players like Gadj and MacEwen who are big men.
- Reubenkincade

I can see ZacMac playing 4 th line he is a big boy that can hit and score. He may be ready at the start of next year. He had a good first year with 10 goals 33 pts and is playing more meaningful minutes in the two games so far.

Off to a good start 1 goal 3 assists playing with Boucher I think

Mace-Ewen has looked great so far in Utica - IMO give him the full year and he'll be ready to step in for 4th line duties next year - they'll have to move someone out (Schaller?)

Lind looked pretty good in the first game - I'm surprised they scratched him actually.

Kinda bummed Gadjovich hasn't drawn in yet in favour of guys like Woods and Darcy who i doubt will ever play an NHL game but maybe he's injured?

Juolevi has looked really good with the puck - i like that he's on the PP immediately and he's taking the reigns and showing why we drafted him - i think 20+ games and he's be feeling close to ready. Got tickets for the 2 upcoming games in Toronto so looking forward to seeing everyone in person.
- Brooks_Light

Thanks Brooksie.

I'm thinking we see OJ soon as well.

A lot of these sites, consider flashiness/goalscoring as a high priority, they love me some smaller players, as opposed to players like Gadj and MacEwen who are big men.
- Reubenkincade

As they should. The game has changed. I hope Gadj can get fast enough to play but at this point is not looking like one of JB's savvy picks IMO.

I thought Detroit should be about 5 spots higher, but as you say, it is subjective.
- Reubenkincade

Cholowski and Rasmussen are in the NHL lineup, they don't have a ton of depth beyond that. Zadin of course and Svechnikov, I like Givani Smith... but they don't have a ton of talent IMO.

Given Schaller has a 2yr deal i see it as JB expecting a MacEwen or Gads to be ready after that or call ups hopefully.

With Dahlen Gaudette & Lind maranading til developed & push for a spot other current players are placeholders. Leipsic Motte Granlund LE & Sven come to mind unless they cement themselves as valuable.

All in all we can foresee a lot more roster shuffling ahead for us. D being the obvious priority.

As they should. The game has changed. I hope Gadj can get fast enough to play but at this point is not looking like one of JB's savvy picks IMO.
- neem55

The players are getting smaller and faster but you still need a few players that are going to be battling infront of the net for pucks. Gadjovich has shown some nice hands infront of the net. He may have a place.

I can see ZacMac playing 4 th line he is a big boy that can hit and score. He may be ready at the start of next year. He had a good first year with 10 goals 33 pts and is playing more meaningful minutes in the two games so far.

Off to a good start 1 goal 3 assists playing with Boucher I think
- VANTEL

He is making ppl notice him. Trending nicely & be nice if he has a huge break out season in Utica.

The players are getting smaller and faster but you still need a few players that are going to be battling infront of the net for pucks. Gadjovich has shown some nice hands infront of the net. He may have a place.
- manvanfan

Maybe if he learns how to skate. He's got some tough sledding ahead trying to get faster, I thought he looked pretty unimpressive in the preseason in comparison to most of our prospects.

Thanks Brooksie.

I'm thinking we see OJ soon as well.
- boonerbuck

Who is the first Dman on Van to get injured?

Tanev would be an easy bet.

But i'll take Stetcher.

As they should. The game has changed. I hope Gadj can get fast enough to play but at this point is not looking like one of JB's savvy picks IMO.
- neem55

Gads has to find his niche if he’s to become an NHL regular. The type of player & skill set that is in no rush to expect to be ready for a few years. Skating is worked on by most players & he needs to improve some.

Maybe if he learns how to skate. He's got some tough sledding ahead trying to get faster, I thought he looked pretty unimpressive in the preseason in comparison to most of our prospects.
- neem55

I don't think his skating is amazing but I can certainly see him getting to the net in time. Matthew Tkachuk is a pretty poopty skater but he's able to get to the net in time. Obviously Gadjovich doesn't have the same hands as Tkachuk but making living banging in pucks.

The players are getting smaller and faster but you still need a few players that are going to be battling infront of the net for pucks. Gadjovich has shown some nice hands infront of the net. He may have a place.
- manvanfan

In the right role & right linemates & his best chance is the 3rd wheel on a line IMO. Net front on PP 2nd line maybe.

Who is the first Dman on Van to get injured?

Tanev would be an easy bet.

But i'll take Stetcher.
- dbot

I will say Gudbrandson gets a sprained neck from twisting his head to quick watching someone fly by him

I don't think his skating is amazing but I can certainly see him getting to the net in time. Matthew Tkachuk is a pretty poopty skater but he's able to get to the net in time. Obviously Gadjovich doesn't have the same hands as Tkachuk but making living banging in pucks.
- manvanfan

If Gadjo plays mean he will make the team. His prpblem so far is he is not mean enough or fast enough.

Cholowski and Rasmussen are in the NHL lineup, they don't have a ton of depth beyond that. Zadin of course and Svechnikov, I like Givani Smith... but they don't have a ton of talent IMO.
- neem55

I am a fan of both Veleno and McIsaac. Both are nice prospects as well.

I am a fan of both Veleno and McIsaac. Both are nice prospects as well.
- Reubenkincade

Red Wings had a very nice draft wish we had one like that

Maybe if he learns how to skate. He's got some tough sledding ahead trying to get faster, I thought he looked pretty unimpressive in the preseason in comparison to most of our prospects.
- neem55

Aĺthough his skating needs some improvement, he had a wrist injury last season.
His troubles this early in the season, are not much dissimilar to Brock, who is also coming off a wrist injury and isn't the best of skaters. Imo.

Well done Carol and Happy thx-giving to all who are celebrating with Family.

Beagle at 12 min of ice time is not good. That needs to rise a bit to help our defensive structure. Schaller needs to draw in as well as not only can he help defensively he can contribute with a few goals here/there. Rousell will help too once healthy and ready to play. I get the need for scoring...but those three need to be in the lineup.

Maybe if he learns how to skate. He's got some tough sledding ahead trying to get faster, I thought he looked pretty unimpressive in the preseason in comparison to most of our prospects.
- neem55

He was an average skater in the OHL relative to the league. Not dissimilar to Gaunce. Probably a realistic-ish look at what he could be in 2-3 years.

I will say Gudbrandson gets a sprained neck from twisting his head to quick watching someone fly by him
- VANTEL

He should blame his passing on a wrist/shoulder injury.

Its like watching Sbisa all over again when he has the puck.

He was an average skater in the OHL relative to the league. Not dissimilar to Gaunce. Probably a realistic-ish look at what he could be in 2-3 years.
- Lindenis#1

Better net front presence for tips & garbage goals than Gaunce. Also can shoot better. Projecting as a top 9 winger at best who needs time to figure out how to fit in. Working on skating is standard & attention to the details.

He should blame his passing on a wrist/shoulder injury.

Its like watching Sbisa all over again when he has the puck.
- Lindenis#1

Guds doesn’t make quick decisions & throws it up the boards ending up in icing too often. I’d rather he pass back to his partner for the outlet pass.

Guds doesn’t make quick decisions & throws it up the boards ending up in icing too often. I’d rather he pass back to his partner for the outlet pass.
- Nighthawk

He has the time and the space and the lane to make a pass, but then he waits a second too long so the lane is now gone and then he panics. Icing.

Same thing Sbisa would do.

Its one thing if he's trying to make a pass and it just misses. You can forgive it then. But the dude struggles to make 10 foot passes at times under no pressure.

I am a fan of both Veleno and McIsaac. Both are nice prospects as well.
- Reubenkincade

Oh yeah, forgot vole no he's quality.