THN Prospect List devils

[DaBoltsNIsles]

1.Jon Merrill D 20 Michigan (CCHA)
Blueliner dominant in return from suspension.
Acquired 2010 draft 38th overall.

2.Stefan Matteau C 18 NTDP (USHL)
Plays like falther Stephane, going junior route.
Acquired 2012 draft 29th overall.

3.Alexander Urbom D 21 Albany (AHL)
Stay at home D plays physical & hits well.
Acquired 2009 draft 73rd overall.

4.Eric Gelinas D 21 Albany (AHL)
Converted forward is known for consistency.
Acquired 2009 draft 54th overall

5.Scott Wedgewood G 20 Plymouth (OHL)
Confident stopper likes to challenge shoters.
Acquired 2010 draft 84th overall.

6.Keith Kinkaid G 22 Albany (AHL)
Sought after free agent progressing in AHL.
Acquired Free Agent April 2011.

7.Jeff Frazee G 25 Albany (AHL)
Time's running out & injuries don't help.
Acquired 2005 draft 38th overall.

8.Reid Boucher LW 19 Sarnia (OHL)
Natural goal scorer needs to learn defense.
Acquired 2011 draft 99th overall.

9.Blake Coleman C 20 Miami (CCHA)
Former USHL All Star had good first year in College.
Acquired 2011 draft 75th overall.

10.David Wolhlberg C 22 Michigan (CCHA)
Wolverines leader moving on from bad back.
Acquired 2008 draft 172nd overall

Future Watch Team Grade B-.

The Devils search for Martin Brodeur's replacement is still ongoing. Meanwhile, the team will look to bolster it's defense with the promising John Merrill.

2012 Rank 18th out of 30 teams in the NHL.

 

[MCDevils]

I'm surprised Reece Scarlett isn't on this list somewhere between 8 and 10.

Eliteprospects.com - Reece Scarlett

If he improves again this season, I guarantee you'll be hearing about him soon.

 

[DevilishWon]

1.Jon Merrill D 20 Michigan (CCHA)
Blueliner dominant in return from suspension.
Acquired 2010 draft 38th overall.

2.Stefan Matteau C 18 NTDP (USHL)
Plays like falther Stephane, going junior route.
Acquired 2012 draft 29th overall.

3.Alexander Urbom D 21 Albany (AHL)
Stay at home D plays physical & hits well.
Acquired 2009 draft 73rd overall.

4.Eric Gelinas D 21 Albany (AHL)
Converted forward is known for consistency.
Acquired 2009 draft 54th overall

5.Scott Wedgewood G 20 Plymouth (OHL)
Confident stopper likes to challenge shoters.
Acquired 2010 draft 84th overall.

6.Keith Kinkaid G 22 Albany (AHL)
Sought after free agent progressing in AHL.
Acquired Free Agent April 2011.

7.Jeff Frazee G 25 Albany (AHL)
Time's running out & injuries don't help.
Acquired 2005 draft 38th overall.

8.Reid Boucher LW 19 Sarnia (OHL)
Natural goal scorer needs to learn defense.
Acquired 2011 draft 99th overall.

9.Blake Coleman C 20 Miami (CCHA)
Former USHL All Star had good first year in College.
Acquired 2011 draft 75th overall.

10.David Wolhlberg C 22 Michigan (CCHA)
Wolverines leader moving on from bad back.
Acquired 2008 draft 172nd overall

Future Watch Team Grade B-.

The Devils search for Martin Brodeur's replacement is still ongoing. Meanwhile, the team will look to bolster it's defense with the promising John Merrill.

2012 Rank 18th out of 30 teams in the NHL.

Thanks dabolts....I knew it was out but was too lazy to go get it. Looking forward to Merrill in a couple years

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

No problem.

The Rankings seem to be a bit skewed though. I don't understand how the Flyers can be ranked 17th, Pittburgh 26th, Anaheim 3rd amongst others.

For instance St. Louis has three of the top forward prospects out their in Tarasenko, Schwartz & Rattie. They're ranked 19th behind the Flyers.

I posted the Flyers prospect list on their board & even Flyers fans believe they're ranked a bit high.

 

[DevilishWon]

No problem.

The Rankings seem to be a bit skewed though. I don't understand how the Flyers can be ranked 17th, Pittburgh 26th, Anaheim 3rd amongst others.

For instance St. Louis has three of the top forward prospects out their in Tarasenko, Schwartz & Rattie. They're ranked 19th behind the Flyers.

I posted the Flyers prospect list on their board & even Flyers fans believe they're ranked a bit high.

Was Bobby Clarke part of the rankings team?

 

[MadCaptain]

4.Eric Gelinas D 21 Albany (AHL)
Converted forward is known for consistency.
Acquired 2009 draft 54th overall

I thought his only weakness was his consistency? Has Gelinas really improved that much? I always thought if he had some consistency he'd be a top pair Dman

 

[Nasty_Magician]

3 of our top 4 are on D. We have 8 guys signed at the NHL level on D. Our forwards are not young and the prospect pool is thin. Time to make something happen.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

3 of our top 4 are on D. We have 8 guys signed at the NHL level on D. Our forwards are not young and the prospect pool is thin. Time to make something happen.

There are plenty of teams who need NHL defenseman. Maybe signing Salvador makes someone else expendable. The Devils have a need on wing & could probably use another center as well. Remember Zajac will be an UFA after this season.

I'll give you guys an example. The Wings have apparently offered Colaiacovo a two year deal. They've also apprently talked to Calgary about JayBo. Would you be interested in trading Volchenkov for Franzen or trying to acquire a couple of their close to being ready forwards like Tatar or Nyqvist? Who would you make available from your D corps?

 

[MadCaptain]

I would think anyone is available from the Devils Defense Corp except Larsson.

Volchenkov and Zidlicky have NTC so they may be harder to get rid of though.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Hockey Prospectus | Top 10 Prospects: New Jersey Devils

This one is notorious for being harsh on goaltenders, but once again our D looks solid. Aside from Matteau there isn't a whole lot going on with our forwards.

 

[MCDevils]

Well when you have your three top forward prospects all basically graduate to the bigs in a single season (Henrique, Tedenby, JJ) things can look a little bare.

 

[nj_cup]

I was reading this and was thinking shit the devils have the top 2 prospects in the game?


I really would like to see kinkaid or wedgewood.

 

[nj_cup]

Only 2 I wouldn't move on the blue line is zid and larz. Zid is going to be clutch on the powerplay. 15g 45pts year.


Heck I can see the devils playing the year out if there is one ans making a splash at the draft. either moving up with some moves or just a shocking big trade