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1. Dez wrote:

   Great roundup of talent..

   Only thing I ask is if you guys could add a column for “position”.. I’ve heard some of the names, just not sure what part of the ice they’ll be covering…

   Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 1:02 pm | Permalink
2. 3 Grumpy Caps Fans wrote:

   While I agree with some of the statements on the list (Backstrom as the missing link), I have to say I have a different opinion on the set of left wingers.

   Chris Bourque - I don’t think he’ll ever see significant NHL action in a Caps uni. We have too much talent on the left side, and it’s far more likely we use him as trade bait.

   On D, Schultz needs a year to add weight and log lots of ice time, just like the team did with Greener last year. I don’t see him having as much offensive upside as Green, but the team needs better D men so he will get his shot.

   Fleischmann will have similar issues, but should be able to crack the lineup as a quality 3rd or 4th liner.

   Great job on the breakdown, though.

   Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 2:44 pm | Permalink
3. Mellyville9 wrote:

   Are we saying that local product Stephen Werner’s possibilities in a Caps uni is not looking promising?I remember the excitement of his being drafted and know he was demoted to SC for more playing time, so is he being given up on?

   Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 4:26 pm | Permalink
4. usiel wrote:

   IMO in the nu-NHL the idea of static two scoring lines, a checker line, and an energy line doesn’t fit quite as neatly. Look at buffalo as an example. For Flash or Bourque if they can play average NHL defense and can chip in offensively then they could have a home on a 4th line. Bourque is still a couple of years away. Like a big dman it takes a while for small players to adjust. Take a look at Frodo from Tampa.

   Tim Leone has a good article on Schultz here: http://www.pennlive.com/columns/patriotnews/leone/index.ssf?/base/columnists/1169603721176100.xml&coll=1

   Hershey seems to like to field a calder cup challenging team each year so that is why there wasn’t room for Werner in his first year pro. It is good for him to be down in the ECHL along with Dovgan getting a bunch of ice time.

   I’m really liking the capitals prospects..especially the last couple of years. Bouchard I think is going to surprise people.

   Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 4:33 pm | Permalink
5. Capital Fanatic wrote:

   There’s a lot to be excited about. People need to start getting on the bandwagon now.

   Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 8:12 pm | Permalink
6. Chimaera wrote:

   Looks good. I hope you guys are right about the late round/NCAA players on this list.

   Though I’d wonder if Lepisto’s past performances don’t at least give him still a consideration in the latter half. However, that is still just a nitpick on my part.

   Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 9:22 pm | Permalink
7. Ferris wrote:

   I agree with Chimaera about Lepistö. I’m little bit surprised about the hype of all Caps NCAA players too. I admit that I don’t know much of them, but it’s kind of hard to understand how one of the best offensive d-men of FEL and a player who already has played in national team can’t make the top20 prospect list? Yes, I know I’m bit biased because I’m a Finn, but IMO Lepistö is still one of the best prospects Caps have in their system. Let’s hope we’ll see him showing that next year in Hershey… or maybe in DC?

   Friday, January 26, 2007 at 10:54 am | Permalink
8. usiel wrote:

   Lepisto seems to be playing well since his return. He is a bit under the radar. Caps still have his rights through 2008 however. I would think that the caps will have him over at the rookie camp and could likely make a decision based on his performance.

   Could be a bit of a logjam at Hershey on the D side though. I would think Dovgan/Hunt/Pokulok/Schultz could be penciled in there already.

   I wonder if the caps will sign McNeill…

   Friday, January 26, 2007 at 2:38 pm | Permalink

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