Series Thread: NJD 2016 Prospects Megathread

[MCDevils]

Going to combine the links for our notable prospects into one spot:

FORWARDS:

Mike McCleod, F -- 2016: 1st Rd
Stats: Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League

Nathan Bastian, F -- 2016: 2nd Rd
Stats: Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League

Blake Speers, F -- 2015: 3rd
Stats: W/ Devils ATM: Will update if returned to JRs

Miles Wood, F - 2015
Stats: W/ Devils ATM: Will update if returned to Albany

John Quenneville, F -- 2014: 1st Rd
Stats: Albany Devils Stats | Albany Devils

Joseph Blandisi, F -- 2015: Unsigned UFA
Stats: Albany Devils Stats | Albany Devils

Nick Lappin, F -- 2016: Unsigned UFA
Stats: Albany Devils Stats | Albany Devils

DEFENSEMEN:

Josh Jacobs, D -- 2014: 2nd Rd
Stats: Albany Devils Roster | Albany Devils

Colton White, D -- 2015: 4th Rd
Stats: Soo Greyhounds – Official site of the Soo Greyhounds

GOALTENDERS
Mackenzie Blackwood, G -- 2015, 2nd Rd
Stats: Albany Backup

Scott Wedgewood, G -- The Original Heir Apparent
Stats: Albany Devils Stats | Albany Devils

Ken Appleby, G -- 2015, Unsigned UFA
Stats: Albany Backup

 

[MCDevils]

Some interesting early performers:

McCleod and Bastian have been absolutely tearing it up for Missauga since being returned from Devils Camp.

The two have combined for 21 points through their first 6 games back.

 

[CalamityX11]

Good lord... that's our super duper duo right there... might be premature but definitely prospects/assets that are untouchable ATM

 

[MCDevils]

Good lord... that's our super duper duo right there... might be premature but definitely prospects/assets that are untouchable ATM

Yeah the Devils couldn't be any happier with this duo ATM. Drafting line-mates with your top 2 picks. Both had good camps. Now they're both skyrocketing in production.

Last Year:
Bastian: .92 P/G
McCleod: 1.07 P/G

THIS YEAR:
Bastian: 1.63 P/G -- 4-9-13
McCleod: 1.63 P/G -- 1-12-13

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Yeah the Devils couldn't be any happier with this duo ATM. Drafting line-mates with your top 2 picks. Both had good camps. Now they're both skyrocketing in production.

Last Year:
Bastian: .92 P/G
McCleod: 1.07 P/G

THIS YEAR:
Bastian: 1.63 P/G -- 4-9-13
McCleod: 1.63 P/G -- 1-12-13

Good lord... that's our super duper duo right there... might be premature but definitely prospects/assets that are untouchable ATM

Keep an eye on Brandon Gignac too. He's also sn elite skater. And is off to a great start this season in Shawinigan.

Shawinigan Cataractes 2016-17 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com

 

[Nasty_Magician]

McLeod and Bastian Wrap Up Season in Mississauga

Mississauga's captain and New Jersey's 2016 first-round pick (12th overall) Mikey McLeod led the Steelheads with 27 points (11g-16a) in 20 games played during the playoffs, which ranks him fifth among all OHL skaters. Nathan Bastian had himself a very solid postseason run as well, totaling 7g-7a in 20 games played. Bastian was the 6'4", 205lb. right-winger who the Devils selected with their second-round pick (41st overall) last June. McLeod and Bastian's continued dominance is an encouraging sign for the Devils offseason outlook and keeps a bright light shining on the Devils future.

Very encouraging.

 

[CalamityX11]

almost too good to be true

 

[nj_cup]

lol i was just going to post this.


the mcoled pick i didn't like at the time but about an hour and reading up on him love the pic. cant pass up speed and leadership like that.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

What prospect Nathan Bastian did that made Devils happy

Good, hopefully he can play center and wing, kind of like Elias.

 

[CalamityX11]

What prospect Nathan Bastian did that made Devils happy

Good, hopefully he can play center and wing, kind of like Elias.

Where do you feel one's speed is more effective? C or W?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I mean they're both important. Centers you need to be able to get back on D or catch up to the play in transition. On the wing you need that breakaway speed to create space and get open.

It says Devils plan to use him at wing but want him to be competent at center just in case.

 

[CalamityX11]

I mean they're both important. Centers you need to be able to get back on D or catch up to the play in transition. On the wing you need that breakaway speed to create space and get open.

It says Devils plan to use him at wing but want him to be competent at center just in case.

I like to see him at wing as well... playing C is an added bonus or vice versa....

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Nothing we don't already know but just a recap of our intriguing young guys.

12 players to watch at Devils Development Camp

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Hoping to see this in real games.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Where Devils prospects will end up in 2017-18

 

[Nasty_Magician]

2017 Organizational Prospects Rankings – Hockey Prospects – DobberProspects

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I like Quenneville as a winger.

 

[CalamityX11]

Is that where Quenneville sees himself the best? I remember he was drafted a C(or C/W) but i guess W suits him... no problem for me.

LETS GO NICO!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Is that where Quenneville sees himself the best? I remember he was drafted a C(or C/W) but i guess W suits him... no problem for me.

LETS GO NICO!

All of our young guys are centers so someone has to be moved. We won the first game of the prospects challenge in OT.

 

[MCDevils]

AHL Coach said that Q is definitely better as a winger.