Trying to project some upsides...

[lobo1969]

Some stat sheets aren't telling me much for some 2015 prospects ultimate upsides (pts only)
Need advice on:

Mikko Rantanen
Denis Gurianov
Zach Senyshyn
Joel Eriksson-Ek
Jacob Larsson
Gabriel Carlsson


Thanks!

[vmascarello]

1. Rantonen is easily the best of that group. Probably the most upside and will make the NHL fastest, so no brainer. (60-70 pt upside)
2. For me, Gurianov is 2nd. Could be a long wait, but huge gaol scoring upside which is big in a points only format. (35 goal upside)
3. Joel Eriksson EK should have a chance in 2-3 years and also good upside to be a 50-60 point guy. Safe pick, should make it. (50-60 pt upside)
4. Zach Senyshyn will be a 3-4 year wait possibly but also very good upside, maybe more than Eriksson EK. But, definitely a riskier pick, more bust factor because unproven on the top lines and special teams. Has been more of a complimentary guy because of the takent he has played with. (55-65 pt upside)
5. Jacob Larsson is a ways off but think maybe Hampus Lindholm in 3 or 4 years. (30-40 pt upside)
6. Gabriel Larsson is useless in your format, look elsewhere. (20-25 pt upside)

[YzermansLegacy]

1. Rantonen is easily the best of that group. Probably the most upside and will make the NHL fastest, so no brainer. (60-70 pt upside)
2. For me, Gurianov is 2nd. Could be a long wait, but huge gaol scoring upside which is big in a points only format. (35 goal upside)
3. Joel Eriksson EK should have a chance in 2-3 years and also good upside to be a 50-60 point guy. Safe pick, should make it. (50-60 pt upside)
4. Zach Senyshyn will be a 3-4 year wait possibly but also very good upside, maybe more than Eriksson EK. But, definitely a riskier pick, more bust factor because unproven on the top lines and special teams. Has been more of a complimentary guy because of the takent he has played with. (55-65 pt upside)
5. Jacob Larsson is a ways off but think maybe Hampus Lindholm in 3 or 4 years. (30-40 pt upside)
6. Gabriel Larsson is useless in your format, look elsewhere. (20-25 pt upside)

Tremendous analysis. +1.

Might quibble that Gurianov has a higher "points" ceiling than Rantanen... but without question Rantanen is the more likely to achieve his.

[vmascarello]

No argument here that Gurianov's upside is equal to or possibly better than Rantonen's. Rantonen is safer and should arrive sooner, so he gets the nod. But, hard to argue Gurianov's upside is really high. That dude has some skills.

Thanks for the props, Yzerman.

[STLblues]

Gurionov has incredible athleticism for his size in the video I've seen......

[franklin]

1. Rantonen is easily the best of that group. Probably the most upside and will make the NHL fastest, so no brainer. (60-70 pt upside)
2. For me, Gurianov is 2nd. Could be a long wait, but huge gaol scoring upside which is big in a points only format. (35 goal upside)
3. Joel Eriksson EK should have a chance in 2-3 years and also good upside to be a 50-60 point guy. Safe pick, should make it. (50-60 pt upside)
4. Zach Senyshyn will be a 3-4 year wait possibly but also very good upside, maybe more than Eriksson EK. But, definitely a riskier pick, more bust factor because unproven on the top lines and special teams. Has been more of a complimentary guy because of the takent he has played with. (55-65 pt upside)
5. Jacob Larsson is a ways off but think maybe Hampus Lindholm in 3 or 4 years. (30-40 pt upside)
6. Gabriel Larsson is useless in your format, look elsewhere. (20-25 pt upside)

I would take Rantanen before Guryanov. But Guryanov upside in the draft 2015 is arguably top 5.