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    and any college players that might make a vesey like impact for next season? thanks

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    Boeser. Canucks got a good player there.

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    Boeser and Keller are likely the best college players (who have the best long term fantasy upside). There are plenty of top end NCAA guys right now, but usually when a junior or senior puts up points it doesn't equate to big numbers at the pro level. Sometimes, but not assured.

    I like my NCAA guys to rip it up as freshman and sophomores, have a high pedigree (first round pick) and turn pro quickly (1-2 years). Otherwise the wait time is usually 3+ NCAA campaigns and a some time in the AHL to season. Doesn't mean guys like Guentzel - who took that path - won't be legit, just mean you've gotta wait til theyre 23/24 to do it.

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    Good advice.

    For what it's worth, Boeser aka Bowser "The Beast" is thought he'll play next season after his Sophomore year.

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    Keller leads the pack, McAvoy is outstanding if you're in a multicat league.

    Adam Fox should be roaring up everyone's lists -- he's having an amazing college season for a defender so far with 16 P in 11 GP as an 18-year-old freshman. He and McAvoy are my picks for the biggest perception boost from the coming WJC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Run! View Post
    Good advice.

    For what it's worth, Boeser aka Bowser "The Beast" is thought he'll play next season after his Sophomore year.
    I would be pretty darn surprised to see Boeser back at UND next season. He was one of the best players in the country as a freshman, won a national championship and is back to further improve this season. What would be left for year three?

    Also, if he goes back for a junior season, the Canucks would risk him sticking for the full four and becoming a UFA ala Jimmy Vesey.

    As far as I'm concerned, he'll be in Vancouver next season and hopefully gelling next ot Horvat.

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    Great call on Fox. He is having a fantastic season and the size concerns continue to diminish.
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    I don't watch a lot, but it looks like Colin White started slow and has since been more productive.
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    Tyson Jost is having a great freshman season at North Dakota. He is playing on the top line, has more than a point per game and is leading the league in faceoff percentage. I don't expect him to return to North Dakota for his sophomore season.

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    Luke Kunin is playing pretty solid this year so far. 11G in 16G is impressive. I am looking forward to seeing more from him at the WJC this month.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckcouples View Post
    Tyson Jost is having a great freshman season at North Dakota. He is playing on the top line, has more than a point per game and is leading the league in faceoff percentage. I don't expect him to return to North Dakota for his sophomore season.
    Watched Jost in the BCHL last year, had a hatty & an assist, plus 2 posts. I've seen Turris & Bozak destroy this league in years past... Jost is far and away a more complete player and I'd argue better player. at the same stage of their careers. He screams STUD in the Making
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    Quote Originally Posted by fantasyhockeygeek View Post
    Keller leads the pack, McAvoy is outstanding if you're in a multicat league.

    Adam Fox should be roaring up everyone's lists -- he's having an amazing college season for a defender so far with 16 P in 11 GP as an 18-year-old freshman. He and McAvoy are my picks for the biggest perception boost from the coming WJC.
    I have been monitoring Fox and he has been ridiculous so far this year. Some of the best dman stats ever for a freshman. I went into last season's entry draft trying to upgrade my D prospects. I picked McAvoy in the 3rd round and Fox in the 5th. (it is a multi-cat league) I am pleased.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckcouples View Post
    Tyson Jost is having a great freshman season at North Dakota. He is playing on the top line, has more than a point per game and is leading the league in faceoff percentage. I don't expect him to return to North Dakota for his sophomore season.
    I think he could probably transition into the NHL as a one and done NCAA guy, but I doubt it actually happens. Colorado is a bit of a tire fire right now and there's no need to rush him into that situation.

    I think he spends two years at UND myself, which is one less than I thought he would complete when he was drafted last June.. so maybe by this June I'll think he's ready to move on!
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    Keller seems great but one concern I have is that he's in Arizona where the last time a rookie made a big impact in their draft+1 year was ... never. The best example I can think of is Domi who had a great rookie season in his draft+2 year. Also, other than Turris and Domi, Arizona/Phoenix does not have a stellar record of 1st round picks for forwards.
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