Wild Prospect Report: 12-21-2011

by BReynolds on Dec 22, 2011 12:00 PM CST in Prospects

Yesterday, we received the weekly prospect report from the Wild PR department. We didn't post it right away for a couple of reasons, none of which are important. What is important is that it is here today.

With the World Junior Championships going on right now, there should be some interesting information available in the coming weeks. For now, we look over the information we have at hand, and do our best to garner something usable from that information. You know, such as the 54 (!) points in 32 games for Zack Phillips. How does he get cut from the Canadian team? Ridiculous.

Make the jump, peruse the information and tell us what you think. As always, thank you to the Wild PR team for assembling this information.

LW Brett Bulmer	Kelowna (WHL)	18	13	14	27	+8	36	T-2nd on team in total points despite missing 17 games. On a nine-game point streak (10-5=15), the longest current streak in the league, dating back to 11/26.
D Josh Caron	Everett (WHL)	6	0	0	0	-8	14	Played 20 games with Kamloops, compiling six points, 88 PIM and a +9 rating before being traded to Everett. Ranks 3rd in WHL in PIM (102 total).
C Tyler Graovac	Ottawa 67's (OHL)	17	4	8	12	+2	11	Returned to the ice 12/17 after missing 11 games with mononucleosis. Represented Team OHL in the 2011 SUBWAY® Super Series, helping his team to a 10-7 win vs. Team Russia (11/10).
D Colton Jobke	Regina Pats (WHL)	36	9	9	18	+2	51	Leads team with seven PPG. Contributed three points (2-1=3) in last two games, including two goals in a 6-5 win at Edmonton (12/18).
C Zack Phillips	Saint John (QMJHL)	32	19	35	54	+30	17	Signed an Entry-Level contract with Minnesota (12/19). Scored points in 29 of 32 games. Ranks T-2nd in plus-minus rating, T-4th for fourth in assists and 6th in scoring in the QJMHL. Tallied 41 points (13-28=41) during league-best 22-game point streak (10/14-12/4). Had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win at Moncton (12/18).
COLLEGE/USHL	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	NOTES
C Charlie Coyle	Boston University (HE)	16	3	11	14	+7	20	Transferred to Saint John (QMJHL). Will represent Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship (12/26-1/5).
C Anthony Hamburg	Omaha (USHL)	24	2	7	9	-3	38	Recorded a goal and an assist vs. Muskegon (12/10). Tied for the team lead in PIM.
LW Erik Haula	U. of Minnesota (WCHA)	20	9	16	25	+12	12	Ranks 2nd on team and T-7th in nation in scoring. Owns eight multiple point games. Posted three assists last series vs. Michigan Tech (12/9-12/10).
D Sean Lorenz	Notre Dame (CCHA)	19	2	6	8	-3	4	Leads team with 19 blocked shots.
LW Mario Lucia	Penticton (BCHL)	31	26	34	60	0	22	Leads league in points. Has four goals in last two games, including three vs. Rowell (12/17). Represented the U.S. Junior Select Team at the World Junior A Challenge, tallying tournament third-most five points (4-1=5).
D Nick Seeler	Muskegon (USHL)	21	2	7	9	-8	10	Earned an assist to force OT in a 3-2 win at Indiana (12/18).
LW Jason Zucker	Denver (WCHA)	18	11	13	24	+4	22	Leads team and ranks T-9th in nation in points. Has eight multiple-point games. Scored in a 3-2 OT win at St. Cloud State (12/16). Will represent Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship (12/26-1/5).
INTL	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	NOTES
D Jonas Brodin	Farjestads BK Karlstad (SEL)	30	0	5	5	+5	12	Tied for team lead in plus-minus rating. Will represent Team Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship (12/26-1/5). Represented Team Sweden at the Karjala Cup (11/10-11/13).
C Mikael Granlund	HIFK (SM-liiga)	30	16	22	38	+18	10	Second in league in points and assists. Has eight points (6-2=8) in last six games. Will represent Team Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championship (12/26-1/5). Represented Team Finland at the Karjala Cup (11/10-11/13) and was named to the First All Star Team.
D Bjorn Krupp	Cologne (DEL)	26	0	7	7	0	30	5th on team in PIM.
LW Johan Larsson	Brynas (SEL)	31	7	16	23	-6	20	Ranks 3rd on team in points and 2nd in assists. Ranks 10th in league in assists. Will represent Team Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship (12/26-1/5).
GOALTENDERS	TEAM	GP	MIN	GAA	RECORD	GA	SV%	NOTES
Johan Gustafsson	Lulea HF (SEL)	19	1147	1.99	-	38	.919	Will represent Team Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship (12/26-1/5). Eighth in the league in SV% and fourth in GAA. Represented Team Sweden at the Karjala Cup (11/10-11/13).
Dennis Endras	HIFK (SM-liiga)	5	297	1.82	3-2-0	9	.930	Played six games with Houston (AHL), going 3-2-1 with a .913 SV% and a 2.46 GAA before being assigned to HIFK (11/29).
Stephen Michalek	Harvard (ECAC)	9	522	3.10	4-2-2	27	.898	Made 31 saves in a 4-3 win vs. Princeton (12/10).

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Crazy that Endras is only 3-2 with a 1.98 gaa and 93% save %. Is that just his stats for SM-liiga? If my math is right, we have 3 players averaging over 1.5 ppg, not too shabby.

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by Chris Winner on Dec 22, 2011 1:19 PM CST reply actions

Ya, those are his SM-Liiga stats

His Aeros stats were 3-2-1 with 2.46 GAA and .913 SVP

by ThatGuy22 on Dec 22, 2011 1:41 PM CST up reply actions

That is still not too shabby for his first 6 games

by viking_#28 on Dec 22, 2011 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

Bulmer and Zucker

looks like two can’t miss, top 6 prospects.

Coyle, not so much. If he’s going to be top six in the NHL he needs to pot more goals playing against the boys (college players). looks like Coyle lost his Rolston so he’s bailing. Looks like there might’ve been some trouble in the book learnin’ dept. too. where there’s smoke there’s fire.

Coyle’s departure comes just days after Parker dismissed senior Corey Trivino from the team after Trivino’s was arrested Sunday and charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery, two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime, and one count of assault with attempt to rape.

Trivino was the team’s leading scorer with 17 points (13 goals, 4 assists), while Coyle was tied for third with 14 points (3 goals, 11 assists).

The sophomore’s departure was first reported by U.S. Hockey Report yesterday morning, which said Coyle’s departure was "supposedly due to academic issues." Coyle, in a text message to The Daily Free Press said this afternoon, “He was not failing out.”

I predict Granlund will be a Bouchard type player. Which isn’t bad, but he’ll never match the unrealistic hype.

Keeping an eye on Lucia and Phillips. Look like a couple guys who can put the biscuit in the basket.

by Pewterschmidt on Dec 22, 2011 1:28 PM CST reply actions

The difference between Granlund and Bouchard, is that Granlund is not allergic to shooting the puck. Similar games, but Granlund has better moves.

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by BReynolds on Dec 22, 2011 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

and hes bigger

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 2:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

He's pretty much better than Bouchard in every way.

And a little early to write-off Coyle? I think some people think he is a sniper, and he is not that at all. Will hopefully be a solid power-forward type.

by cgp711 on Dec 22, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions

except butch never put up 150 in a season

Granlund will do it 20 years in a row :D

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 2:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

AND...

Win the Selke, Adams, Hart, Calder, Norris, Richard, and Vezina Trophies! He’s the 2nd coming of Ditka!

by wildfansec108row11 on Dec 22, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

You forgot the lady bing

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 3:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I did not forget!

i left that one out because I figured a guy that wins all those awards would be foaming at the mouth during the game and would pick a fight a game to have no part in anything called the Lady Bing.

by wildfansec108row11 on Dec 22, 2011 3:16 PM CST up reply actions

Granlund vs. The Hurricane

Would would win?

by nfjuhnke on Dec 22, 2011 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

Lemmy is god

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 4:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

all kidding aside

Granlund is a hurricane beast man child. Too bad we didn’t draft markus. How sick would it be to have our own sedins, minus the whole matching zip up pajama thing

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 4:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Granlund

Depends what the situation is. If you expect him to score 100 points per season with the Wild, you’ll probably be disappointed. If you expect about the same production as Koivu, he should be able to do it with about 2 years of NHL experience. Don’t forget that when you play for the Wild, 70-80 points is beyond excellent.

Also, playing in the World Championships as a 19 year old playing with men, greatly contributing to his country’s Gold Medal, with 9 points in 9 games proves he can play with the big boys. All he needs to do is adapt to the NHL rink, but hockey is hockey, he’ll figure it out.

He’s projected to be one of the best Finnish players ever. When you think of some of the names that fit that description, Granlund should be more than alright.

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by JSLandry on Dec 22, 2011 4:58 PM CST up reply actions

I expect 150 points

No more, no less ;)

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 5:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

What's more is I think he is going to add a little dazzle to the Wild with his play.

by cgp711 on Dec 22, 2011 5:32 PM CST up reply actions

He probably will put them on the map.

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by JSLandry on Dec 22, 2011 5:43 PM CST up reply actions

He’s projected to be one of the best Finnish players ever.

I rest my case.

by Pewterschmidt on Dec 22, 2011 8:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Take a closer look

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NHL_statistical_leaders_by_country

I’m not saying he’ll reach Kurri/Selanne levels in terms of points, but Sandstrom/Koivu levels should be reasonable enough.

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by JSLandry on Dec 23, 2011 12:43 AM CST up reply actions

Harding trade

I find myself being haunted by our depth of D prospects. I’m thinking Harding to the Devils for Jon Merrill, an AHL Dman(Eric Gelinas or Alex Urbom) and a pick probably not higher than a 3rd. Maybe throw a 5th to the Devils to give em a warm a fuzzy. Does sound better in my head? Or is this reasonable?

by wildfansec108row11 on Dec 22, 2011 2:41 PM CST reply actions

That's a big reach for Harding and a 5th

Jon Merrill was a 2nd-round pick (38th overall) with huge upside, Eric Gelinas was a 2nd-round pick (54th overall) with tons of offensive upside, and Alex Urbom was a 3rd-round pick (73rd overall) that has a good two-way game.
Any deal involving Merrill would have to include a a high 2nd-round pick going back (at minimum). Merrill is really the best Devils prospect not in the NHL (I’m not counting Adam Larsson or Adam Henrique as a prospect).
Honestly, Merrill and Urbom for Harding and a 5th isn’t anywhere close to enough. It would probably have to be Harding and a 2nd.

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by JDesthubert on Dec 22, 2011 4:24 PM CST up reply actions

I'd think about..

Hards and a 2nd if we had one in 2012!

by wildfansec108row11 on Dec 22, 2011 5:29 PM CST up reply actions

I think the Wild need to look for an offensive d-man with a right handed shot somewhere.

by GooterBaby on Dec 22, 2011 6:45 PM CST up reply actions

this*

by wildfansec108row11 on Dec 22, 2011 2:47 PM CST reply actions

Zack Phillips is a +30?

Is that number right?

by SpaethCo on Dec 22, 2011 2:56 PM CST reply actions

Saint Johns is a juggernot that has scored the most goals in the QMJHL and given up the third least. So im sure it is.

by ThatGuy22 on Dec 22, 2011 3:04 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, sir. Impressive, no?

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by BReynolds on Dec 22, 2011 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

Love it!

Sweden, top center and captain in Larsson(over Zibenjad) top defender in Brodin, and top tender in Gustafsson.

Impressive

by Kingpin45 on Dec 22, 2011 5:01 PM CST reply actions

At least since Phillips and Bulmer were cut, no need to cheer for Canada, even a little.

Scew em!

by Kingpin45 on Dec 22, 2011 5:05 PM CST reply actions

:(

I’ll be cheering for them of course, but I don’t have any players I’m attached to. I’ll be hoping for a Canada Gold, Finland Silver, USA bronze (sorry guys, gotta go with Granlund!)

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by JSLandry on Dec 22, 2011 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

Don't sleep on the Russians

They return a lot of the team that won last year, while adding superstar in the making Nail Yakupov.

However, the U.S. may have the size on the blueline to shut just about any team down. Adam Clendening is the smallest defensman at 5’11". Derek Forbort = 6’5", Kevin Gravel = 6’4", Stephen Johns = 6’4", Jon Merrill = 6’3", Jarred Tinordi = 6’7", Jacob Trouba = 6’2".
Hopefully the forwards can add the offense, because Faulk and Seth Jones are out, who would have been the two best blueline threats for offense. I’m still not sure why Carolina won’t release Justin Faulk. It’s not like they need him right now.

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by JDesthubert on Dec 22, 2011 5:22 PM CST up reply actions

Oh I'm not sleeping on them

I said I’m hoping for Canada-Finland-USA :)

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by JSLandry on Dec 22, 2011 5:42 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe a future 2nd line

Zucker-Phillips-Coyle

by cgp711 on Dec 22, 2011 5:56 PM CST reply actions

sick.

by Bouchy Mane on Dec 22, 2011 6:23 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions

Honestly, this is what I envision in 3-4 years

Parise-Koivu-Granlund
Coyle-Phillips-Setogutchi
Zucker-Brodzy-Clutter
4th line? Almond? Gillies? Bueller?

? – Brodin
Scandella-Spurgeon
Falk-Prosser

Hackett
Backstrom

Now obviously a lot has to work out for this to happen and the Wild need to hit almost home runs on a lot of their recent prospects. I’ve probably unfairly left Larsson off because I haven’t seen him play. But he or maybe even Seto could be part of what lands us our final piece which I believe is a stud defenseman, whoever the Shea Weber-like player is in 3-4 years. And yes I am in the minority who believes the Wild will pursue Parise this off season and successfully sign him. Oh and I have the Wild resigning Backstrom to a discount to be Hackett’s eventual backup. Quite the pipe dream I have huh?

by cgp711 on Dec 22, 2011 6:57 PM CST reply actions

Parise Koivu Granlund would be so sick

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by PUTTINxONxTHExFOIL on Dec 22, 2011 7:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

In three years, Brodziak will not be here, and will be a shell of himself. Just my guess. Also, no way in hell does Zucker end up on the third line. They would sooner ditch Setoguchi. Cody Almond’s days are numbered. My bet is once he becomes a UFA, he’ll be in Europe.

In your D pairings, I can see Scandella with Brodin. Spurgeon has been good, but when they start their run, I think he’ll be gone. Niklas Backstrom won’t make it through his next contract here. Not a chance.

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by BReynolds on Dec 23, 2011 1:06 AM CST up reply actions