Pick Two: Pettersson,Tolvanen, Steel, Glass, Suzuki, Borgstrom

[Riverboat Danglers]

Which two would you guys take in a keeper league? Its just about World Jr. time and I have a feeling that a couple of these guys' value is gonna skyrocket. How would you rate these guys for making an impact as early as next year?

[Jouko-Pouko]

I would probably take Pettersson and Suzuki but they're all good options.

[Axeman33]

I would probably take Pettersson and Suzuki but they're all good options.

These were the two I liked the most from that list as well.

[Pit Bulls]

Pettersson & Tolvanen

[VincentVega]

Pettersson and Tolvanen.

[lucafen4]

Borgstrom's too old.

Pettersson is the absolute MUST grab. then it's a decision between the KHL hype machine Tolvanen or ultra-skilled Suzuki. Pick your poison here... either one I think you're going to get an absolute stud.

[Bass56]

Tolvanen and Suzuki. Love Pettersson, but I’d gamble on the other 2.

[Potatoeman]

Pettersson is the absolute MUST grab. then it's a decision between the KHL hype machine Tolvanen or ultra-skilled Suzuki. Pick your poison here... either one I think you're going to get an absolute stud.

I agree with this.

[The Bottlenecker]

Borgstrom's too old.

Pettersson is the absolute MUST grab. then it's a decision between the KHL hype machine Tolvanen or ultra-skilled Suzuki. Pick your poison here... either one I think you're going to get an absolute stud.

Lucafen is always taking the words right out of my mouth.

[Patry88]

Realistic to think Pettersson/Suzuki/Tolvanen could all crack the 40 point mark next year?
From the comments above, seems like Pettersson has the best chance to accomplish the feat.

Might pick one of them up towards the end of the year and see if they could be part of my 10 keepers heading into next year.
Would avoid using my first round pick on one of them next year.

[cheese_cake]

My own picks are Pettersson and Tolvanen in this order. Tolvanen impresses me the most at the moment but there's the possibility he doesn't jump full time in the Preds lineup next year whereas I believe Pettersson will certainly make that jump.

[Jouko-Pouko]

The only problem with Pettersson making the jump is his weight - he's 184cm tall which equals to about 6' and 0.4" but he weights just 73kg which is 161lbs. Hockey players can usually add about 10lbs per year without it affecting their skating too much but even then, at 170lbs, he's a very light player for the NHL next season. His summer training definitely needs to go perfectly without any injuries so that he can add that 10lbs, otherwise it would be very tough to see him in the NHL if he's below 170lbs. Talent-wise, he's ready to play in the NHL and could produce at least 50+ points next season if his body is ready for it.

Both Suzuki and Tolvanen could crack 40 points next season as well. In my opinion, Tolvanen is the better bet if you need immediate production - I just like Suzuki's long-term upside more (although they are close). When you think about the World Juniors, Tolvanen might be the better option because of that as well because he'll play a more prominent role for Team Finland compared to Suzuki's role for Team Canada - although Suzuki is definitely good enough that he could surprise even on that stacked group that they have but Tolvanen is definitely going to be the #1 or #2 offensive weapon for Team Finland.

[StuntMan12]

Pettersson & Tolvanen

Same for me. Btw love the name "riverboat danglers" lol.

[HabsBlood]

For what it's worth, Suzuki got cut. Pettersson and Tolvanen are the obvious ones here. KHL players come with caveats of course but Tolvanen is playing with the Jokers and I'm a little more inclined to believe his production. I'm sure they're spoon feeding him quality minutes/opportunities but can't disagree with the results

[Bazz]

Pettersson is your clear 1 based on Vancouver roster versus the rest. To me he's a C/LW so he could slide right in with Horvat/Boeser. (PP1)
Under the same argument Tolvanen is your two. He could slide right in with Turris. (PP2)
LVK have Karlsson as a nice 1/2C option so Glass/Suzuki could be in a battle for middle six minutes not top six minutes. (PP2)