Buds Board Keepers League

Since the lockout is getting us all down,lets try and keep the boards lively .

Rules are simple, One Poster names a prospect and the next poster names a NHL comparable and another prospect

ex Nazem Kadri

Mike Ribeiro


Ill start it off with Peter Holland.

1. Peter Holland: Jeff Carter
2. Emerson Etem: Phil Kessel
3. Boone Jenner: Jordan Staal; Mike Fisher
4. Brett Bulmer: Brandon Dubinsky; Patrick Sharp lite
5. Joe Colborne: Joe Thornton lite;

Peter Holland? He reminds me a little of Jeff Carter, big rangy shoot-first centre... he's not as fast but might have nicer hands.

I'll stay with the ducks system, maybe a little tougher: Emerson Etem

Emerson Etem reminds me of Phil Kessel.

Next prospect is Boone Jenner.

MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONEmerson Etem reminds me of Phil Kessel.

Next prospect is Boone Jenner.

Jordan Staal

Brett Bulmer

Wow we all compare up.

Brett Bulmer will be a goal scoring grinder, the sort that could work anywhere from 3rd to 1st line.. I see a little patrik sharp but his stride just isn't the same, and I expect Bulmer to bring a very physical game to the show, which leads me to Brandon Dubinsky, however I expect Brett will beat goalies with his shot more then brandon does.

Next prospect: Joe Colborne

Nick wroteCOLONWow we all compare up.

Brett Bulmer will be a goal scoring grinder, the sort that could work anywhere from 3rd to 1st line.. I see a little patrik sharp but his stride just isn't the same, and I expect Bulmer to bring a very physical game to the show, which leads me to Brandon Dubinsky, however I expect Brett will beat goalies with his shot more then brandon does.

Next prospect: Joe Colborne

With Jenner my original thought was Mike Fisher, but went with Jordan Staal because I feel his offensive game is better.
For Joe Colborne obvious first thought is Jumbo Joe based on his size, and vision. but I dont think his offensive game is near Thorntons nor will it ever be.

Next Prospect: Ryan Johansen

RyJo - Joe Pavelski

Next prospect - Vladimir Tarasenlo

bills09 wroteCOLON

Nick wroteCOLONWow we all compare up.

Brett Bulmer will be a goal scoring grinder, the sort that could work anywhere from 3rd to 1st line.. I see a little patrik sharp but his stride just isn't the same, and I expect Bulmer to bring a very physical game to the show, which leads me to Brandon Dubinsky, however I expect Brett will beat goalies with his shot more then brandon does.

Next prospect: Joe Colborne

With Jenner my original thought was Mike Fisher, but went with Jordan Staal because I feel his offensive game is better.
For Joe Colborne obvious first thought is Jumbo Joe based on his size, and vision. but I dont think his offensive game is near Thorntons nor will it ever be.

Next Prospect: Ryan Johansen

Since we are sharing our thoughts, I likened Etem to Kessel because of his ability to beat defenders with his speed to the outside, and fill the net with his wrister, I realize it isn't the perfect comparison because of Kessel's playmaking ability, and Etem's physical edge, and unique stride, but from a stylistic point of view, it was the best match I could think of.

Vladimir Tarasenko - Logan Couture

Next Prospect: Morgan Rielly

Morgan Rielly - Kris Letang lite

Next prospect - Nino Niederrieter

Btw the Leafs should be a cup contender very soon based on this thread haha

SuperMario wroteCOLONMorgan Rielly - Kris Letang lite

That would be an awesome result for the leafs, especially with the edge that Kris brings (and I know Morgan has shown signs of it + is insanely competitive).

SuperMario wroteCOLONNext prospect - Nino Niederrieter

Nino is a very unique player (like Etem), and both caused further confusion last year. Personally I think Nino will eventually find his offensive touch in the NHL and will be a very high impact player, I think he will be very similar to Johan Franzen - maybe with more of a mean streak (if it ever translates to the NHL, wouldn't be the first to be a bully in juniors and not that the show).

Next prospect: Jonathan Huberdeau

Huberdeau is really easy for me - I KNOW people will disagree with me. But I think he is Jonathan Toews in the making.

Next prospect - Mikhail Grigorenko

I don't see it at all Shiv... Huberdeau is a pure playmaker, whereas Toews is more of a shoot first forward. Further consider that Huberdeau plays predominantly on the LW, and likes to cheat on the rush, whereas Toews is as responsible a center as there is in the NHL.

The only real similarity I see between the two is that they are lanky centers with long wing spans, and a slick pair of mits. The comparison I would have made is an in his prime, Alex Tanguay.

Mikhail Grigorenko - Jason Spezza

Next Prospect: Charlie Coyle

MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONI don't see it at all Shiv... Huberdeau is a pure playmaker, whereas Toews is more of a shoot first forward. Further consider that Huberdeau plays predominantly on the LW, and likes to cheat on the rush, whereas Toews is as responsible a center as there is in the NHL.

The only real similarity I see between the two is that they are lanky centers with long wing spans, and a slick pair of mits. The comparison I would have made is an in his prime, Alex Tanguay.

Mikhail Grigorenko - Jason Spezza

Next Prospect: Charlie Coyle

I liken Charlie Coyle to James Neal.

Next Prospect:
Magnus Paajarvi

Easy... Marian Hossa

Next Prospect: Lucas Lessio

bills09 wroteCOLONI liken Charlie Coyle to James Neal.

Well if that is what you think, let's talk trade.

MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONEasy... Marian Hossa

Next Prospect: Lucas Lessio

Toby Petersen

Gustav Nyquist

Peter wroteCOLON

MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONEasy... Marian Hossa

Next Prospect: Lucas Lessio

Toby Petersen

Gustav Nyquist

I dont think you've seen Lessio play

MSP4LYFE wroteCOLON

bills09 wroteCOLONI liken Charlie Coyle to James Neal.

Well if that is what you think, let's talk trade.

lets talk hombre.

Imo they are both new age powerfowards, who are both highly skilled and tenacious.
Coyle may not be as physical as Neal however.

bills09 wroteCOLONI dont think you've seen Lessio play

Speaking of, are you open to trading him, and if so, for what?