2012 NHL Rookie showcase

[juliansteed]

Here is who will be representing each team.

A bit surprised to see Howden over Huberdeau for the Panthers and Coyle over Granlund for the Wild. Oh well net result is the same number of (former) Sea Dogs so I guess I can't complain.

Chris Kreider, top picks among those in NHLPA Rookie Showcase - NHL.com - News

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Just Jurco on the list... but that's fine, we like a low profile.

 

[juliansteed]

Just Jurco on the list... but that's fine, we like a low profile.

I could be mistaken but I believe it's just 1 player per team. Jurco rocks and is an interesting choice. I don't think he's expected to make the Wings this season but I would love to see him showcase his sick shootout skills at the Winter Classic if he was to make the team or get called up, assuming of course the WC actually happens.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

I saw a few teams with two players, like Boston, Pittsburgh, and Montreal.

I love Jurco's game, and I can't wait to watch him up close in Grand Rapids. It is a shame that by the time he gets to the Wings Datsyuk will probably be in the twilight of his career or maybe gone. Those two would be magic together.

 

[juliansteed]

You're right. I just did a quick scan the 1st time and only noticed 1 per team. It never crossed my mind that they might not list players from the same team consecutively.

And yeah that is a shame. Even before Jurco was drafted by the Wings he said that Datsyuk was his favorite player.

Edit - I see now that they are listed in alphabetical order by player.

 

[juliansteed]

I just noticed another notable guy that is missing, Brandon Gormley for the Coyotes. He won the top defenceman at least year's World Juniors and I believe he was the MVP of last year's Memorial Cup too.

 

[puckhead]

I saw a few teams with two players, like Boston, Pittsburgh, and Montreal.

and some have none (unless I missed the Canuck nominee)
c'mon, Connauton can hang with those cats!

 

[pixburgher66]

Gosh I hope Beau Bennett becomes something.

 

[Vadered]

Sad part is it'll be the same names in the 2013 NHL Rookie showcase too...