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*AgentSmith630* · 07-13-2020, 06:09 PM

S55 SHL Draft Class Analysis - Top 50 Prospects by TPE

TPE numbers gathered on July 12th from Player Analyze 2.0

Last time I did something like this, there were over 100 prospects to write about, and it was for the S54 SMJHL Entry Draft. I’m not doing that again, not only because so many have gone inactive in their first season, but also because as someone who was, and still is, new to the SHL, it was hell to write that much about players and users that either had years of experience or almost none. This time around, things are going to be a little easier. I’m only looking at the top 50 prospects in the class, which is right about the cutoff for the most active players (this is still a pretty big number for a class, but we’ve lost about half in the first season). I’ll take a look at stats, TPE total, bank, and my general thoughts. I’m not doing another spreadsheet and this time around there’s more of a difference in TPE and stats to go by, so I don’t have to make up a ranking system. It can generally be agreed upon that the top earners of the class are likely to go close to the beginning unless there’s a diamond in the rough that one of the GMs has found in their interviews.

As a reminder, THIS IS NOT A DRAFT PREDICTION. The list is sorted by TPE as they were on July 12. All stats came from the SMJHL Regular Season Index. Have fun reading!

Guide
Player Name - User - TPE - Position - Bank
Regular Season Stats: Goals | Assists | Points | +/-
Goalie Regular Season Stats: Goals Against Average | Shut-Outs | Save % | Game Rating

1. Colin Lambert - @rum_ham - 320 - Defense - $98,747,000
Regular Season Stats: 7G | 18A | 25P | +15
Lambert is at the top of this list because he won his group in this season’s fantasy. Without that extra 10 TPE, he’s still sitting in second place, so he’s not something to turn your nose up at because he got lucky. He had an excellent rookie season playing defense with St. Louis, playing first-line minutes while being a key part of their power play unit with 6 Power Play Points (2G | 4A). His bank his excellent as well, so he’s not likely to fall off the training or coaching in the next few seasons, making him an excellent prospect for every team in the first round.

2. Theo Kondos - @Ohtaay - 315 - Forward - $78,514,000
Regular Season Stats: 7G | 7A | 14P | -7
Kondos also benefitted from gaining an extra 10 TPE from winning his fantasy group, which pushed him from what would be 11th to 2nd in the rankings. He played his rookie season with an Anchorage team that looked solid and then took Kelowna to 7 games in the playoffs. It looks like he played mostly on the third line, so his stat line is pretty good considering the number of minutes he averaged (11:22). With a strong bank, he shouldn’t be worried about keeping up with training and coaching, so teams should have him marked as a player with excellent growth potential.

3. Terrence "Big Terry" Smith - @Puljujarvi98 - 315 - Defense - $21,098,000
Regular Season Stats: 1G | 5A | 6P | -7
Smith is the last of our top 5 who came in first in his group in fantasy (man, 3 in a single class?). He’s still in the top 12 without that, so his activity is nothing to sneeze at. His minutes suggest second-line averages and it looks like he was part of Colorado’s penalty kill team, so he played an important role. His -7 +/- is pretty good for a rookie defenseman with only 6 points on a team that had a -4 Goal Differential and finished third in the Western Blender. His bank is large enough to make sure he doesn’t lose out on training and coaching, so there will definitely be interest in “Big Terry” for teams with early first-round picks.

4. Liam Slate - @Tylar - 314 - Forward - $64,961,000
Regular Season Stats: 7G | 9A | 16P | +4
Slate was the #1 pick in the SMJHL draft for this class, so it’s not surprising to see him still at the top of the list. His TPE total was helped along by placing second in his fantasy group, netting him 5 extra on top of his regular earnings. His rookie season with Newfoundland is going to stand out in his career as they took themselves to the playoffs as the favorite in most people’s eyes. It’s not hard to see why NL was so strong, because Slate had an impressive stat line playing 3rd/4th line minutes on a team stacked with talent. With the bank balance to continue his consistent growth, it’s not hard to see him as another top 5 prospect for the SHL.

5. Asclepius Perseus Flitterwind - @CaptainCrazy - 311 - Forward - $26,325,000
Regular Season Stats: 12G | 7A | 19P | +1
Flitterwind earned himself 3 TPE from fantasy, and without it, he’s still one of the top earners in a class filled with high-earning prospects. Playing second-line minutes for Colorado allowed him to shine with 12 goals in his rookie season, and impressive feat only matched by a few in a class stacked with forwards. His bank could be a little stronger to make sure he doesn’t fall behind in the seasons to come, but he’s set for now with the ability to purchase everything at the max tier. Look for Flitterwind to flutter his way to the top of many team’s draft boards if they’re looking for a forward who makes his presence known in front of the opposing net.

6. Rikard Bjerg - @AgentSmith630 - 311 - Defense - $29,400,000
Regular Season Stats: 3G | 8A | 11P | -15
Bjerg was the top earner in the class until the fantasy season ended, where he finished 5th in his group, leaving him out of the TPE earnings and pushing him out of the top 5 in the ranking. After being drafted #2 overall, his rookie season saw him playing the second or third line defense but finishing tied for the 3rd most TOI on a Timber roster still in the middle of a rebuild, but who also almost made the playoffs. As a stay-at-home defenseman, his stat line isn’t super impressive, but his work ethic, bank balance, and willingness to grind put him on top of most draft boards for teams looking to pick in the top 5.

7. Axel Foley - @Mazatt - 309 - Defense - $44,500,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 11A | 15P | -3
Foley played his rookie season for the Carolina Kraken and recorded second-line minutes on a team that looked solid from the start. 15 points from a rookie is hard to look down on, and as a defenseman, it’s hard to find anyone in this class with anything close to that with as few minutes. A solid bank and consistent activity on the site make him incredibly attractive for teams to pick up in the first round, and his proven track record playing for Carolina and his excellent bank could boost his stock even more.

8. Alexander Oscarsson - @Zema - 308 - Forward - $6,050,000
Regular Season Stats: 6G | 12A | 18P | -20
Don’t let his small (compared to the players above him) bank turn you away from one of the best locker room presences and hardest working players in this class. Oscarsson played an average of 15 minutes per game and still managed a respectful 18 Points on a Timber team that struggled to score all season. He was also a key part of Maine’s Power Play unit, and his 7 Power Play points easily show how effective he can be when attacking a weakened opposing defense. I wouldn’t expect Oscarsson to drop out of the top 10 picks if teams do their research, and some recent media should help boost his bank to a point where it shouldn’t be a concern for a while.

9. Mack Daddy - @Mack - 307 - Forward - $42,454,000
Regular Season Stats: 5G | 15A | 20P | -4
Mr. Daddy was part of a Colorado team that really turned it around after a pretty disappointing season, and while it’s hard to determine if he was a significant factor in that growth, it’s hard to ignore his 20 points (as well as 6 Power Play points) as a rookie with less than an average of 15 minutes per game. A solid bank will allow him to continue progressing at a steady pace and in a few seasons, he could be a true genius playing Center for whatever team picks him up.

10. Devin Basher - @HanTheMan_ - 307 - Forward - $6,720,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 7A | 9P | -15
Basher played for a Vancouver team that traded away their hopes for the postseason about halfway through the regular season, and his stats reflect how they struggled, with 9 points and a -15 differential on just under 14 minutes per game. He didn’t let the struggles of the season get to his growth mentality though, as he’s still in the top 10 of earners in this class of rookies. Given more time, Basher could definitely grow into one of the stronger forwards in the SHL, as long as he earns a bit more to grow his bank so he can afford consistent training.

11. Connor Hutton - @overdoo - 298 - Defense - $5,211,000
Regular Season Stats: 3G | 11A | 14P | +1
Hutton played Defense for a Carolina team that looked excellent all season and has pushed all the way to the Finals, knocking down the favorites in Newfoundland in 7 games. Hutton played solid second/third line defense all season with an average of about 16 minutes per game, and his stats show that he contributes but wasn’t really a major part of Carolina’s high-powered offense. He’ll need to do some earning if he wants to keep up with his classmates in regards to his bank total and his TPE might suffer if he stays quiet.

12. Teddy Park - @trashae - 298 - Defense - $8,530,000
Regular Season Stats: 3G | 16A | 19P | +17
Park may not have been planning on being a goon this season, but he sure ended up having the stats of one. His 5 fights (2 won), 37 PIM, and 58 hits shouldn’t overshadow his solid offensive performance though, as his 16 Assists and +17 are the marks of a defenseman who hits with a purpose and knows when to move the puck and when to move his body into the opposing team. His bank will allow him to purchase a decent amount of training, but he’ll need to put in some work if he hopes to keep up with his classmates.

13. Pavel Kharlamov - @RippleLuck - 297 - Forward - $19,825,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 10A | 14P | -1
Kharmalov played as a third-line left winger for the Scarecrows and was one of their power-play personnel, having just over a minute of average power-play time per game. He played physically all season, racking up 58 hits and 2 fights (he won one), and his 20 PIM in 50 games showed that he was pretty clean about it. While his bank account isn’t as large as some of his classmates, he should be able to afford all of his training next season, so he should be a good pickup for a team looking for a physical Left Wing with the potential of steady growth.

14. Johnny Shuffleboard - @mee - 297 - Defense - $10,577,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 17A | 21P | -25
Another player who suffered the stat hit from playing with a Whalers team that took a beating all season, Shuffleboard, an offensive-minded defenseman, managed an impressive 17 Assists and 21 Points, while somehow also having the worst +/- in the top 50 prospects. The last of the players in the 290’s, Johnny has kept pace with the top 10 earners in the class, and he has the money to afford training for a little while, assuming he doesn’t earn more in the coming season. It’s not unreasonable to see Shuffleboard as a very consistent player and earner over the following seasons, so teams looking to add some firepower from their defenseman should be seriously looking here.

15. Kolja Kekkonen - @WannabeFinn - 293 - Defense - $71,599,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 8A | 10P | -6
Kekkonen still boasts one of the largest banks in this rookie class, and he’s done a decent job at keeping his growth relatively steady, though I’m sure the HO in Detroit would have loved to see a little more both in growth and stat-wise from the #4 pick in the SMJHL Entry Draft, which they traded up for. Detroit struggled more than most people thought they would, and it can be seen in the stats of their players, like Kekkonen’s decent 10 Points on 15:24 per game, and a +/- of -6. Kekkonen will be making his way to Buffalo in this draft (Finn is the GM there), so it doesn’t really matter how well he performed this season.

16. Walton Stromberg - @sulovilen - 293 - Forward - $11,420,000
Regular Season Stats: 7G | 14A | 21P | -10
Stromberg played third-line center for the Timber this season and managed an impressive 21 Points. He also managed to have the best puck keeping on the team; for players with at least 25 games played, he had the fewest giveaways, with 8 in 50 games. His most recent update jumped him up the list more than 10 spots, which likely signals a player that only claims or un-banks once every few update rotations. His bank is enough for the maximum coaching purchase in the offseason, but it’s likely he’ll save it for weekly training unless he gets some serious work in media-wise.

17. Ryu Jones - @SFresh3 - 292 - Forward - $8,135,000
Regular Season Stats: 6G | 22A | 28P | +1
Jones played for the finals bound Anaheim as a second line Winger and showed up with the best point total in the class, and an excellent 22 Assists. He was also a key part of the Outlaws Power Play unit and managed an impressive 7 Power Play Points (1G, 6A). Jones also boasts a GR of 64, which is excellent for a rookie playing on the second line, and Anaheim can only hope he continues to grow while he’s with them. His decent bank should be able to keep him growing at a good pace, and his job as an updater should be able to provide enough to sustain it over the next few seasons.

18. Alex Marshall - @DonutDefender - 292 - Forward - $40,250,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 8A | 12P | -18
Marshall played on the third/fourth line for a Maine Timber team that struggled all season to put up any significant number of shots but still managed a respectable 12 points as a rookie. While his +/- reflects the struggles the Timber had with keeping opponents away from the net, he still managed a 55 GR in only 42 games. He should be able to keep up with the top of the class with his considerable bank balance, so look for him to continue to grow at a steady pace.

19. Daniil Nikiforov - @DELIRIVM - 291 - Forward - $43,265,000
Regular Season Stats: 3G | 14A | 17P | -13
Another rookie that put up respectable numbers for a Vancouver team that decided to rebuild halfway through the season, Nikiforov made himself a valuable asset to a team hoping to lean on it’s younger players in the next few seasons. His Assists really helped his Point total, and his +/- reflects how much the Whalers struggled this season. With an excellent bank balance to make sure he continues to grow at a steady pace, he could be a good prospect for a team looking for a set-up man in the Center position.

20. Guðmundur Kristjánsson - @Fluw - 289 - Forward - $38,363,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 6A | 8P | 0
Kristjánsson played 4th line minutes for the Raptors and was a part of their Power Play unit, recording 1 PPG and 1 PPA on an average of just over 1 minute of PP time. While Colorado wasn’t really able to make use of him, he didn’t let that stop him from being in the top 20 of prospects and TPE growth, and his bank will allow him to continue this without too much trouble. If Kristjánsson is able to get more time on the ice in the upcoming season to have the opportunity to show his skills, he may be a good dark horse pick up late in the first or early second round.

21. Peter Ramsey - @Hoovuh - 289 - Goalie - $31,017,000
Regular Season Stats: 1.35 GAA | 2 SO | 0.942 SV% | 74GR
In the last update of the season, Ramsey shot up the ranking to put himself just above fellow goalie Antonescu. With better stats across the board (except shootouts, tied at 2), it’s a good thing Ramsey claimed all his available TPE lest he be lower on this list and not taken into account as much as his rival in front of the net. While Ramsey only played 11 games, so his stats should be taken with a grain of salt, it’s still impressive that the Kelowna backup had 2 shutouts and a 0.942 Save percentage. With his bank, he should be able to grow consistently as long as he updates regularly.

22. Nicolae Antonescu - @Rancidbudgie - 286 - Goalie - $33,702,000
Regular Season Stats: 2.92 GAA | 2 SO | 0.904 SV% | 66 GR
The second goalie on the list, Antonescu played his rookie season sharing time in the net with Richard Majors, both of whom played well and helped get St. Louis to the first round of the playoffs. There are a bunch of goalies in this draft (5 in the top 50), and Antonescu takes the prize for having the most playing time. I’m not sure if there are any teams who are looking to have a goalie in a few seasons, but if he can make sure that the TPE growth remains (which shouldn’t be difficult considering the amount of money he has), Antonescu could be an attractive prospect.

23. Ryan Rieley - @Brandon - 285 - Forward - $24,174,000
Regular Season Stats: 8G | 5A | 13P | -10
Rieley played 3rd/4th line minutes as a Left Wing for Colorado this season (12:00) and was a hitting machine, averaging almost 2 hits per game, while still managing an ok scoring stat line. If he can turn his bank balance into consistent TPE growth and can focus on his offensive stats, Riley could be an excellent shooter while not being a liability on the defense. With how long his manager Brandon has been around, I’m sure that there’s star potential hidden not too deep for any team that’s willing to take a stab at digging it up.

24. Adrik Baranov - @Jorec - 282 - Defense - $21,100,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 17A | 21P | -19
Baranov played for a Timber team that struggled to keep opposing teams from putting up more than 40 shots per game, so it’s not surprising to see an excellent stat line like his followed by a rough +/-. His excellent DGR (65) on the season and a heavy presence in the Power-Play Unit (2G, 8A) and over 100 SOG means that Baranov can play reliably no matter the situation or where the puck is on the ice. A team looking for a true Two-Way Defenseman should look no further, and his bank balance should allow him to only get stronger from here.

25. Lonnie O'Donoghue - @Good_Ole_Kimmy - 281 - Forward - $10,197,000
Regular Season Stats: 0G | 8A | 8P | -19
It’s rare to see a player, even a defenseman, with almost 19 minutes per game over 50 games not have any goals, but for O’Donoghue, it’s a reality that hit him and Vancouver in the teeth. Lonnie may have had a rough rookie season, but the Whalers, in general, struggled to get anything going, so it’s not entirely his fault. It can be assumed that O’Donoghue is likely focusing on becoming a stay-at-home defenseman, so don’t take his stats too seriously. With just enough money to afford the max-tier Coaching for the SHL and a few weeks of training, he’ll have to put in some work if he wants to continue to grow to keep up with his classmates.

26. Lord Raiden - @Jumbobone19 - 280 - Forward - $5,690,000
Regular Season Stats: 9G | 1A | 10P | -3
Raiden was a monster whenever he was on the ice, which was only an average of 7:40 per game. Playing fourth-line Center, he led the league in Shooting Percentage with a 20.93% (9 Goals on 43 Shots). If he could keep that performance up with more ice time, it wouldn’t be farfetched to say he would easily lead the SMJHL in scoring. He’ll have to do some work to earn that spot though, as his bank won’t support too much more growth as it stands now, and he likely doesn’t want to get left behind by his classmates who didn’t have as impressive of a stat line on so few minutes.

27. Joorgustraad DuBolk - @MCP_ - 279 - Defense - $27,820,000
Regular Season Stats: 5G | 7A | 12P | -6
Unlike Kharmalov, DuBolk was a physical defenseman who was not clean and spent 40 minutes in the penalty box with 3 fewer hits and no fights. His greater TOI (20:34) shows that he was an essential part of the Anaheim first-line defensive pairing though, and his 65 DGR on the season and their run to the 4-Star-Cup proves that his PIM didn’t really affect their play too much. There’s enough money in his bank to make sure he can afford the training and coaching for the upcoming season, so there’s a ton of potential for continuous growth for a defenseman that helped his team get to the finals.

28. Igor Victory - @Wearingabear - 279 - Defense - $6,661,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 7A | 11P | +1
Victory had a pretty quiet season averaging second-line minutes (18:20) for Anchorage in his rookie season. His SOG is relatively high for a defenseman (72) who didn’t end up scoring all that much. He had a solid average DGR at 63, so really there’s only upward movement to be had here as long as he can earn a little bit more money to be able to afford SHL level training all season. If he can manage that, he’ll be able to keep up with his classmates and be a more productive defenseman.

29. Sven Gunnar - @Southie - 277 - Forward - $4,875,000
Regular Season Stats: 10G | 6A | 16P | -5
Gunnar played for the Armada in his rookie season and averaged 10:39 of ice time. His 10 goals are solid, but aside from that, he had a pretty quiet season. Not many of his other stats really stand out, which is about in line with an Anchorage team that was decent in the regular season and then got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. Gunnar will need to do some work to increase his bank as he barely has enough to cover SHL training for a few weeks.

30. Chris Goodname - @kikish18 - 277 - Defense - $29,700,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 19A | 23P | +13
Goodname put on a show on a Kelowna team that had no trouble making the playoffs, recording 23 Points on second-line minutes (15:49), and having one of the better +/- for a Defenseman in the class. As a more offensively-minded defenseman, he should provide any team that picks him up with an excellent two-way option once he gets called up to the big leagues. With his solid bank balance, Goodname should be able to afford all the growth opportunities to come over this offseason and next season, so look for him to continue consistent growth as long as he keeps updating.

31. TURG TURG - @ThisSeemsFishy - 274 - Forward - $14,037,000
Regular Season Stats: 6G | 8A | 14P | +2
TURG TURG may talk and act like a caveman at times, however his play with Anchorage was pretty clean all season, with only 27 hits and 8 PIM, signaling that even cavemen can be graceful on the ice. His excellent Takeaway vs Giveaway ratio (15/4) makes him stand out in this class, as not many had that large of a difference, and it’ll be interesting to see if he can continue that trend with more ice time in the coming seasons. His bank should allow him to be a consistent earner, so hopefully, he continues to be a positive influence in Anchorage.

32. Zakkira Diporov - @TheSparkyDee - 271 - Forward - $230,000
Regular Season Stats: 5G | 5A | 10P | -17
As a rookie, Diporov managed to place 7th in the league in hits (122) and 8th in PIM (62), marking him as an incredibly physical and goon-like Right Wing. While his average TOI (8:42) is likely hurt by his time in the box, he still managed to get 5 goals and 5 assists when not otherwise busy laying the opposing team on their backs. His bank is almost empty, so in order to grow in any significant way, he’s going to need to put in some effort to earn some more cash. If the draft were to take place in TPE order, Diporov would be the final pick of round 2.

33. Lassi Suhonen - @teztify - 270 - Forward - $30,650,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 8A | 12P | +3
Suhonen played 4th line minutes (9:35) for a Newfoundland team that powered through the regular season like they had something to prove. It’s hard to stand out on the 4th line, especially when competing for time with 1st overall pick Liam Slate, but Suhonen was able to show up with 12 points in the time he did have. There’s enough money in his bank for him to make a pretty big leap in the offseason and not be struggling for training during the season, so it’s possible he shows up a little more next season.

34. Jason Desrouleaux - @Gooney - 270 - Forward - $26,854,619
Regular Season Stats: 7G | 8A | 15P | -14
Desrouleaux played for the Whalers in his rookie season and was relatively quiet. His scoring stats are ok but reflect the struggles Vancouver had in the second half of the season. He played on the third line, wasn’t a major part of the Power Play, and was well behaved when he was on the ice (4 PIM). His growth has been slow at times, as he’s barely in the bottom half of this ranking, but he has the bank to purchase all available TPE opportunities in this offseason, so there is definite potential here.

35. Taylor Gervais - @Pamplemousse - 267 - Forward - $3,500,000
Regular Season Stats: 8G | 9A | 17P | +1
Gervais played third-line minutes for Anchorage this season and came out looking pretty sharp with 8 Goals and 9 Assists. He also managed to score one of the rare Shorthanded goals in the league, which is pretty impressive for a winger that only took 70 shots in 50 games. Gervais is going to need to put some effort into earning money if he wants to not get left behind in TPE, as he currently only has enough for 3 weeks of SHL level training or 7 weeks of SMJHL level training.

36. Zelma Zuntnere - @Jogurtaa - 267 - Forward - $104,080,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 5A | 9P | -8
Zuntnere had a quiet year with a Carolina team that did not, and it’s hard to tell if they were an integral part of the push that helped them take the 4 Star Cup from Anaheim. With only 9 points and just over an average of 12 minutes per game, it could be argued that Zuntnere was more of a line filler than an integral part, however, that could just be the product of a team filled with talent, so there was no real opportunity to shine. Zelma started the season with the largest bank in the class and has easily kept the title, so money won’t ever be an issue here.

37. Young Logo - @Loganjj21 - 265 - Forward - $17,225,000
Regular Season Stats: 4G | 17A | 21P | +5
Logo put up an impressive 17 Assists with St. Louis this season, and his 61 OGR puts him above many of the forwards above him in this list. He looked to be a strong part of the Penalty Kill unit, averaging 1:23 of shorthanded time per game and performed well as proved by him keeping a positive +/-. Logo’s bank balance should allow him to afford all the training and coaching available in the coming season, but he’ll need to do some work to keep up the progress in the seasons following.

38. James Hagan - @CampinKiller - 264 - Forward - $42,472,727
Regular Season Stats: 6G | 8A | 14P | 0
Kelowna played Hagan on the 3rd/4th line this season, and he averaged just over 13 minutes per game (13:04) while managing to gather 14 points to his name. It was a pretty tame season for Hagan, even though Kelowna managed to head to the playoffs as the #1 seed in the West. There shouldn’t be any worry for Hagan about being able to afford training and coaching, so hopefully, he uses the money to give himself a boost in TPE during the offseason.

39. Cody Spinka - @CapoPirate - 256 - Forward - $10,300,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 7A | 9P | -13
The Scarecrows had Spinka on their 4th line forward line, and in 50 games he managed to gather 53 hits, 51 PIM, and 3 fights (he won one). I’m sure the St. Louis HO would have preferred he focus on his offensive play on the puck and not opposing skaters, but there’s time to train in the offseason. Spinka has enough for about one season of coaching and training before he’s broke, so he’ll need to put in some work to make sure he’s not always on the fourth line taking his frustrations on the other team.

40. Hubert Andrews - @hughesab - 255 - Forward - $5,090,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 3A | 5P | -9
Andrews rode with Anaheim to the finals of the 4 Star Cup playing on the 4th line of forwards, averaging only 7:30 of ice time. His stats reflect how little time he had to prove himself, so it will be interesting to see how things turn out next season if he can improve enough to earn himself more time out on the ice. He’ll not only need to work on his play, but his bank could use some work too, as he can’t afford very much training as it stands right now. With some work, he could show some potential and make himself a more attractive later-round prospect.

41. Sammy Blaze - @hockeyfan - 255 - Forward - $8,540,000
Regular Season Stats: 3G | 6A | 9P | -19
Blaze played on the 4th line of forwards for a Detroit team that was hoping to repeat their success from last season, but who struggled to get anything going all season. It’s reflected in a lot of their stats, like Blaze’s 9 points in 50 games, and even though he played less than 10 minutes per game (9:45), it still hurts to see Detroit struggle as much as they did this season with how stacked their roster looked. Hopefully, Blaze continues to grow in a way that can help Detroit return to glory, as their looking at a year where several of their stars are being called to the SHL. He’ll need to put in some effort to grow his bank in order for that to happen.

42. Blunt Man - @Obsidian311 - 251 - Goalie - $7,375,000
Regular Season Stats: 3.19 GAA | 1 SO | 0.871 SV% | 54 GR
Mr. Man was the backup in Carolina behind the magnificent Frans Eller, who is being called up to the SHL this season, so hopefully, he can step into the massive shoes being left behind and help Carolina to another successful season. He’ll really need to get on the train for TPE earning and get as much training and coaching as possible before next season, which means he’s going to need to put in quite a bit of work so that Carolina doesn’t see a backslide in the coming seasons. Here’s hoping Carolina’s defense is up to the task of protecting a goalie with only 8 games under his belt or that there are plans to bring in someone as a placeholder until Blunt Man is ready to take the reins.

43. Jesse Seppanen - @crutch - 250 - Forward - $8,988,000
Regular Season Stats: 9G | 12A | 21P | -5
Seppanen was a bit of a goon for Maine’s third/fourth line of forwards this season, racking up 98 hits, 43 PIM, and a fight in 13:37 of average ice time. He wasn’t just a hitter though, and his productivity on the offensive half of the ice could end up being something to keep an eye on if he was a little be better of an earner. His bank will likely allow him to purchase training for the season, but that’s about it, and coaching at this point in a career can be a make or break for standouts, which Seppanen could be if the trend of his play continues in the coming seasons.

44. Juan Hunna-Pussent - @AdamS - 249 - Forward - $4,154,000
Regular Season Stats: 5G | 16A | 21P | +7
Hunna-Pussent was a presence on Anaheim’s third/fourth line of forwards and helped them get all the way to the 4 Star Cup finals in his rookie season by contributing 21 points. I’m sure that the Anaheim HO wished he was a little more active in updating, but he’s in the top 50, so at least he’s semi-regular. While his play was decent, his bank balance definitely needs some help so he doesn’t fall off the list of the top 50 in the next season, as right now he can only afford a realistic amount of SMJHL training.

45. Victor Ball - @jcfbey01 - 247 - Forward - $7,350,000
Regular Season Stats: 8G | 10A | 18P | -16
Ball played with Maine in his rookie season, and even though he wasn’t a significant part of either the Power Play or the Penalty Kill, he managed 2 PPA and 1 SHA, something that very few rookies manage to do, especially playing 3rd/4th line minutes (13:02). His +/- suffered like most Maine players, but he had a respectable 18 points on the season. He’ll need to do some media to get his bank to a point where coaching and training are both available if he wants to remain in the top 50 over the next few seasons.

46. Junior Guarda - @Loco - 247 - Goalie - $10,126, 500
Regular Season Stats: 2.59 GAA | 1 SO | 0.901 SV% | 63 GR
Guarda played backup for Newfoundland and Cale Amundsen this season, so the fact that he was 6-3 and had a 63 GR is pretty impressive, but also needs to be seen with the fact that NL was this seasons powerhouse, and facing an average of 22 shots per game means he didn’t have a ton of pressure on his shoulders. He should be able to afford training this season, but he’ll need a boost to his bank if he wants any coaching, which could make him a lot more attractive as a prospect.

47. James Boxman II - @siddhus - 243 - Forward - $328,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 1A | 3P | -10
Boxman only played 36 games for the Outlaws, so his low points and other stats aren’t something to disqualify him from any draft talks. In the games he did play, he averaged about 7 minutes of ice time, but he didn’t really make much of it. It will be interesting to see how playing for a full season will change his stats for the better. His bank balance is pretty pitiful, not even able to afford a week of SMJHL training, so hopefully, he’s got something in the works to pump himself up so he doesn’t get left behind.

48. Leonids Balzams - @Cyanide - 241 - Defense - $14,450,000
Regular Season Stats: 2G | 12A | 14P | -15
Balzams played as an enforcer for St. Louis’s second line Defense, gathering 89 hits and 49 PIM in an average of 19:38 ice time. He wasn’t just a hitter though, as his 12 Assists show that he also was willing to play the puck and not just other players. He’s got an ok bank balance, but he’ll need to do some work to make sure he can keep his growth consistent in the coming seasons.

49. Wile Coyote - @Brucehum - 241 - Forward - $1,900,000
Regular Season Stats: 5G | 6A | 11P | -21
Coyote likely played as a sacrificial lamb on both sides of the puck when one team was shorthanded, as he averaged over a minute on both the Power Play and the Penalty Kill, and his -21 +/- show how much Vancouver struggled this season. He had a quiet season, as none of his stats are really that impressive, but that’s will happen on a team that’s entering a rebuilding phase and you’re playing 3rd/4th line minutes. There will need to be some work done to boost his bank numbers if he hopes to have any growth from training in the coming seasons.

50. Fleetway Super Sonic - @Taxman100 - 230 - Defense - $775,000
Regular Season Stats: 0G | 5A | 5P | -1
Super Sonic snuck into the top 50 list in this most recent update by being tied with number 50 at 230 TPE. A free agent signing for Kelowna, he only played 29 games, and in that time racked up 18 hits and 15 shots, which is pretty good for someone coming in halfway through the season and only playing 12:35 per game. He’ll need to work on earning some money if he hopes to get anywhere with training, as his small bank won’t even allow for 1 week of SHL level training.

51. Kesiuke Suzuki - @rieksts - 230 - Goalie - $8,476,000
Regular Season Stats: 3.36 GAA | 1 SO | 0.909 SV% | 66 GR
Rounding out the bottom of this list is the backup goalie for the Maine Timber, who played 14 games behind starter Leo Bloomfield. He’s not super active but he’s got a history of decent players, so if he can be compelled to come back to activity, he could make use of the money in his bank to boost his TPE and show that his shutout in the first game he played with the Timber wasn’t just a fluke. He’ll need to show more commitment to the league for him to be a seriously attractive prospect, but at least he’s made the top 50.

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***trashae*** · 07-13-2020, 06:10 PM

first

Ohtaay · 07-13-2020, 06:14 PM

Great work as always man!

Cheers

RedCapeDiver · 07-13-2020, 06:29 PM

07-13-2020, 06:10 PMtrashae Wrote: first

No im pretty sure you are 12th on that list

Muerto · 07-13-2020, 06:32 PM

st4rface snubbed

*AgentSmith630* · 07-13-2020, 06:34 PM

07-13-2020, 06:32 PMMuerto Wrote: st4rface snubbed

not S55 class, not on the list Hmm

RippleLuck · 07-13-2020, 06:58 PM

Fantastic Job like always!

***trashae*** · 07-13-2020, 07:14 PM

07-13-2020, 06:29 PMRedCapeDiver Wrote:
07-13-2020, 06:10 PMtrashae Wrote: first
No im pretty sure you are 12th on that list

moooooooooooooommmmm RCD is being mean to me

Wearingabear · 07-13-2020, 07:52 PM

07-13-2020, 06:14 PMOhtaay Wrote: Great work as always man!

rieksts · 07-13-2020, 08:13 PM

<3

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