The Freep tracks Red Wings Prospects
Last night proved how important developing your own prospects can be when Pavel Datsyuk (6th round pick) and Jiri Hudler (2nd round) scored both goals for the Red Wings. George Sipple over at the Freep developed his list of the top prospects in the Red Wings system. The other day I pointed out Red Wings Central’s list of the top players so let’s compare them, shall we?
I am leaving off players who currently play for the Wings since none of those players are on the Free Press list.
|
Red Wings Central |
Free Press |
| Igor Grigorenko |
Jimmy Howard |
| Jimmy Howard |
Jakub Kindl |
| Jakub Kindl | Cory Emmerton |
| Kyle Quincey | Jan Mursak |
| Justin Abdelkader | Igor Grigorenko |
| Evan McGrath | Justin Abdelkader |
| Stefan Liv | Darren Helm |
| Anton Axelsson |
Derek Meech |
| Darren Helm | Kyle Quincey |
| Johan Ryno | Jonathan Ericsson |
There seems to be some consensus near the top of the list which makes sense. Jimmy Howard could make the team next year and should be firmly entrenched in Detroit starting in 2008. If Igor Grigorenko ever plays for the Wings it will likely be next year. Jakub Kindl has performed well when he has played with the Wings so he could join the team in the next year or two. Beyond that the players are probably more than 2 years away from contributing in Detroit, making it more difficult to assess their potential.
UPDATE:
Red Wings Central, not to be outdone, has released an updated prospect ranking. This throws the entire chart into mass chaos. That doesn’t explain the lame formatting on my part, but that is my excuse. Here is the new, updated chart:
|
Red Wings Central |
Free Press |
| Jimmy Howard |
Jimmy Howard |
| Jakub Kindl |
Jakub Kindl |
|
Igor Grigorenko |
Cory Emmerton |
Cory Emmerton |
Jan Mursak |
| Jan Mursak | Igor Grigorenko |
| Justin Abdelkader | Justin Abdelkader |
| Johan Ryno | Darren Helm |
| Darren Helm | Derek Meech |
| Derek Meech | Kyle Quincey |
|
Kyle Quincey |
Jonathan Ericsson |
We are seeing some strong consensus, probably because both reporters are talking to the same people. Jimmy Howard and Jakub Kindl are the top prospects right now. Emmerton, Mursak and Grigorenko all makeup the next three spots in both reports. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Howard, Kindl and Grigorenko all make serious runs at making the Red Wings roster next season. Prospects Red Wings
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