New HF Prospect Ranking 26-50

[Goallum]

Hockey's Future Top 50 prospects, Spring 2008 26-50 - Hockey's Future

Purcell at 44, Hickey at 27

[Bandit]

Stupid Canucks, taking Bourdon over Kopitar. DOH!

[Wolvie]

Wonder how high Bernier goes then.

[Die Radio Die]

Originally Posted by Goallum

Hockey's Future Top 50 prospects, Spring 2008 26-50 - Hockey's Future

Purcell at 44, Hickey at 27

Not bad, considering he wasn't even included in the "also rans" last time they did this.

[going5hole]

Hickey 195 lbs??? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAH A

[Dominic Lavoie]

So....raise your hand if you are still pissed at DL for going "off the board".....

Hockey's Future Top 50 prospects, Spring 2008 26-50 - Hockey's Future

27. Thomas Hickey, D - Los Angeles Kings
Height: 5'10, Weight: 195

Hickey was a surprise to many as the fourth overall selection in the 2007 Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings, but he has shown why he is a top defensive prospect this season. Smooth on his skates and gritty despite a still developing physique, Hickey has the offensive skill set that others in his draft class lacked. He has taken on a larger leadership role with his major junior team and, while he has not eclipsed his offensive production from last season, has demonstrated a more well-rounded game that should lead to a quicker pro transition. Hickey would benefit more from increased time in the weight room and appears to be the perfect offensive compliment to Jack Johnson on the blueline for Los Angeles.

44. Ted Purcell, RW - Los Angeles Kings
Height: 6'2, Weight: 175

The epitome of a late bloomer, Purcell joined the Los Angeles Kings as an undrafted free agent, signing after a single season with the University of Maine in which the Kings battled several suitors to ink Purcell to an entry level agreement. As a 22-year-old rookie, he has taken the AHL by storm, leading all rookies in total points and was the overall point leader for much of the first half of the season. The Kings came calling and Purcell responded with a modest three points in his first 10 games with Los Angeles. It should not be long before Purcell is logging top-six forward minutes for the Kings and has been compared favorably to former King Bernie Nicholls. A relative unknown last season, Purcell has certainly made a name for himself and earns a spot as a top NHL prospect.

[Wolvie]

Merge.

New HF Prospect Ranking 26-50

[Cutsman]

Originally Posted by Dominic Lavoie

So....raise your hand if you are still pissed at DL for going "off the board".....

I will reserve my judgement until i see how high Alzner...

[rajuabju]

I like Hickey and all, but I dont think he's quite done enough to merit that spot.

[Die Radio Die]

Originally Posted by rajuabju

I like Hickey and all, but I dont think he's quite done enough to merit that spot.

Excelled at the Russia/Canada Super Series.

Excelled at the Russia/WHL ADT Challenge.

Excelled at the U20 WJC tourney for the gold medal winning team.

Named as a WHL Western Conference First Team All-Star.

Named Seattle Thunderbirds team Captain at 19.


What more would you have him do?

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by Cutsman

I will reserve my judgement until i see how high Alzner...

Or maybe until they've both played in the NHL for a while? Maybe?