Claimed: S57 Draft Analysis Part 1: Goaltenders

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S57 Draft Talent Rankings: Goalies

Shawn Brodeur and Ike Arkander are two of the top goalies of this class

 

Rating System

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VHL Player System Rating Rules

Traditional Realistic Potential Rating (1-10)
(a player’s realistic potential ability):

10. Generational Talent – a player for the ages, one who can do things with a puck that no other player would even contemplate doing. Very, very few players will be deserving of this rating, probably one per decade.

Defense: Conner Low
Forward: Scotty Campbell
Goaltender: Greg Clegane

 

9. Elite Talent – possesses the potential for greatness, a perennial All-Star throughout his career.

Defense: Daniel Braxton, Mitch Higgins, Alexander Valiq
Forward: Lord Karnage, Phil Rafter, Kameron Taylor
Goaltender: CAL G, Skylar Rift, Sandro Clegane

 

8. First-Line Forward/ No. 2 Defenseman / No. 1 Goaltender – players with definite skill that might be just a cut below elite status, but still possessing All-Star potential.

Defense: Elijah Incognito, Malcom Spud, Vladimir Boomchenko
Forward: Tukka Reikkinen, Shawn Muller, Anatoli Zhumbayev
Goaltender: Jakab Holik, Brick Wahl, Benjamin Glover

 

7. Second-Line Forward/ No. 3-4 Defenseman / Journeyman No. 1 Goaltender – players not quite good enough to play on the top line or pairing on a regular basis, but still possessing enough talent to contribute offensively, defend with some authority, or competently play the goaltender’s position for long stretches.

Defense: Till Lindemann, Ron World Peace, Jack Kowalski
Forward: , Rami Jakobssen, Cody Inko, Reggie Dunlop
Goaltender: Artom Zhumbayev, Blaine Olynick, Kimmo Salo

 

6. Third-Line Forward/ No. 5-6 Defenseman / Backup Goaltender – generally speaking, players whose game is defensively-oriented, or whose abilities aren’t quite good enough to land full-time duty on the second line, top two defensive pairings, or the No. 1 goaltending position.

Defense: Blake Knight, Gregory Glass, Mattis Trumbauer
Forward: Azmet Ali, Kendrick Cole, Pete Stockton
Goaltender: Rock Star, Vincent Vega, Joanna Akerfeldt

 

5. Fourth line forward / No. 7 defenseman / depth goaltender – players that populate the 4th line, will fill in for injured defensemen, or have some ability to play goal in the VHL but are mostly very good minor league goaltenders. Think of any enforcer you care to name, or any energy player you care to name, or any unlucky defensemen or goaltenders that don’t quite have enough talent to crack an VHL lineup full time.

 

4. Top minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender – players unlikely to have long careers in the VHL, but they’ll be recalled when injuries or other circumstances arise.

 

3. Average minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender – players who will in all likelihood spend their entire careers in the minor leagues.

 

2. Minor league role-player – players who populate minor league rosters for the purpose of populating minor league rosters. Mostly VHLM players.

 

1. Borderline minor league player – players one step away from the beer leagues.
 

 

Realistic Probability Rating (A-F)
(the player’s realistic chances of achieving their potential):

A – All but guaranteed to reach potential – 100 percent metaphysical certitude that the player will play up to his abilities as noted by his potential rating. In this case, the potential rating is multiplied by 100 percent for depth chart purposes, signaling that the player is a lock to reach his given potential.

B – Should reach potential, could drop 1 rating – likely to reach potential, but may have a hole or two in his game that will keep him from reaching his full potential. The potential rating is multiplied by 90 percent for depth chart purposes, which indicates slightly less certainty about a player’s future performance.

C – May reach potential, could drop 2 ratings – has shown some flashes, but may ultimately not have what it takes to reach his potential. The potential rating is multiplied by 80 percent for depth chart purposes to show the uncertainty of a player reaching his potential.

D – Unlikely to reach potential, could drop 3 ratings – a player who has a chance to reach his potential but is unlikely to do so. The potential rating is multiplied by 70 percent for depth chart purposes, indicating that the player’s potential is extremely fluid.

F – A player possessing little potential who has a mountain to climb just to reach the outermost boundary of that potential. The potential rating is multiplied by 50 percent depth chart purposes.

 

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Norris Kensington

Nationality: 

Grade: 8.5C

VHL Comparable: Rhett DeGrath

Analysis: Norris Kensington is the perfect example of a modern-day goaltender. The good ol' Canadian boy looms over opposing skaters; standing at 6'8" tall, he is the tallest goaltender of this draft class. That hulking frame is the biggest reason why Kensington can stop pucks with the best of 'em; he relies on that huge size to take up most of the net, giving shooters very little net to aim for. To go along with that big size, Kensington also uses his above-average reaction time to snag pucks labeled for the top shelf when in the butterfly position. Norris has the potential to be a superstar in the VHL, and I personally think he will reach that potential, but this can be argued. Whether he likes it or not, Kensington's player agency does have a history of losing interest in it's players as their careers progress, and that's the biggest worry that scouts have about this giant goaltender.

 

 

Miguel Luc-LeGrand

Nationality: 

Grade: 5.5C

VHL Comparable: Our Lady of Perpetual Motion

Analysis: Miguel Luc-Legrand has a mountain to climb if he wants to make the VHL. At this rate, the Quebec City native isn't being viewed favorably by any VHL scouts. He hasn't shown up to practice since signing up for the VHL Draft, which is a big red flag, and every day that goes by without him improving is a bigger and bigger hit to his draft stock. Right now, he projects as a backup VHL netminder at the very best.

 

 

Ike Arkander

Nationality: 

Grade: 9.0A

VHL Comparable: Apollo Skye

Analysis: We like Ike. The Swedish netminder is the latest player to declare for the S57 Draft Class, although sadly he won't be in the draft. Arkander will be assigned to the New York Americans via the GM Player rule as the first GM player of the STZ player agency in New York. He definitely has the potential to be a record breaker in the VHL; all the tools are there. His fundamentals are very strong, and although his secondary skills are raw, he will be in good hands with his agency. Practically all other players from his agency have been superstars and/or Hall-of-Famers, so there is no reason to think that Arkander will be any different.

 

 

Michael Roy

Nationality: 

Grade: 7.5C

VHL Comparable: MT Power

Analysis: Michael Roy looks to be a bit of an enigma, I'm not sure what to make of him. After doing some research, it appears that his agency has stated that he has no big plans to help Roy become a great goalie in the VHL; but on the other hand, it's just hard to believe that such an esteemed agency would do such a thing. Roy showed up to his first practice and workout, although that was three weeks ago, and has since neglected to improve his game. If he does decide to get back on track though, he could definitely challenge his fellow S57 netminders to become the best goalie of this class, but it's just too early to say what will happen either way. His agency has had absolute superstars before, so the potential is certainly there for Roy.

 

 

Rennie Bacani

Nationality: 

Grade: 2.5F

VHL Comparable: Jacob Worboy

Analysis: Bacani won't be playing any good hockey for any VHL team. Bacani's biggest attribute is that he's exotic, he's Filipino. Being the starting goaltender for Team Asia in the World Juniors is probably the best that Bacani can hope for at this point, because it doesn't seem like he really even wants to be a VHLer.

 

 

Shawn Brodeur

Nationality:  

Grade: 8.0B

VHL Comparable: Jacob

Analysis: Shawn Brodeur, right now, is arguably leading the pack of S57 goalies in terms of skill. The Montreal native has already seen time in the spotlight as well, starting for the Las Vegas Aces during their cinderella run to the S55 VHLM Finals as well as platooning the Team Canada goal crease with Norris Kensington in the S55 World Juniors. Of all goalies so far, Brodeur has spent the most time in the gym and on the ice, and that doesn't look to be stopping anytime soon. His agency has had some stars and some busts in the past, so what happens with Brodeur in the future is unknown (the agency has also never had a goaltender before), but for all intents and purposes, he has the looks of a future starting VHL netminder. He may not turn into a Hall-of-Famer, but should absolutely turn into a goalie you can rely on.

[Corco 1,233]

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