Plz rank: Tkachuk, Zadina, Suzuki, Glass, Steel, Greenway or Sikura

[Riverboat Danglers]

Hey guys. My fantasy draft is coming up and I got lucky to snag 5th overall in our rookie draft with a couple wildcards drafting in front of me. The league is the one for my sig. We get to hold onto these guys up until they have played 170 games. Im looking for a guy that can step in right away, get big minutes and continually grow over the next 3 years. Currently my list is as follows:

Tkachuk- Looks like he has a top 6 six locked and is just another chip off the old block. I could see him having a similar season to Matthews first couple of years.
Zadina- Also could easily work his way up a weaker Detroit lineup if he makes the team.
Suzuki- Love him as a prospect but Im still unsure whether he will make the Canadiens this year.
Glass- Kinda log jammed for a center position but if he could develop into a winger I could see him playing in the top 6
Steel- With Kesler skating now I wonder if he will make the big club
Greenway- Seems maybe the most NHL ready out of the group but will prob be fighting for top 6 minutes with pretty good competition
Sikura- I have a hard time not putting this guy higher. His upside looks to be through the roof and CHI has pretty consistently brought young guys around and gave them a chance to succeed. That being said though all these other guys have been highly touted so I have a hard time putting him that high.

Thanks for any response. Rep as always

[Axeman33]

For this setup:

Zadina
Tkachuk
Greenway
Suzuki
Sikura
Steel

[red36]

Ill start off by saying although Tkachuk is a great prospect, there is a better chance of him never hitting 69pts in his NHL career then him hitting it as a rookie in Ottawa. He is 3+ years away from those statistics if he pans out perfectly. Just weeks ago many people didnt even predict him to make the team but with Pageau hurt I think we see him stay past the 9gp mark

Id rank them as follows:

Zadina
Tkachuk

Suzuki
Greenway
Glass

Sikura
Steel

Thats with a mixture of short term vs long term value

[Luffy D Monkey]

Zadina seems like the upside/swing for the fences pick, but you have to accept he may not do a lot this upcoming season.

Greenway seems like the safest pick.

I'm pretty sure Suzuki is not gonna make the team or at most he will only get 9 games.

[rd69]

I'd probably go Zadina, Tkachuk, Glass, Suzuki, Greenway, Sikura and Steel.

[Riverboat Danglers]

So I am basically deciding right now between Greenway, Sikura or Glass. Im leaning towards Greenway since he looks to have a spot locked up. I love Zadina and Tkachuk but right now Im picking 5th overall. Im thinking that one if not both should be gone by the time I pick. As well Im trying to trade down so I could possibly grab two of these guys but that is easier said then done.

[fungchen3]

1. Zadina
2. Tkachuk
3. Sikura
4. Greenway/Glass
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5. Suzuki/Steel

[fungchen3]

So I am basically deciding right now between Greenway, Sikura or Glass.

Out of these three, would probably go Sikura and swing for the fences.

[Luffy D Monkey]

Apparently Glass looks good at camp but I have a hard time believing he makes the club given their current depth.

[Riverboat Danglers]

Ive read that as well. He has been playing wing to so if he makes the team it will be on the wing. He got a couple apples last night which is exactly what he needs to make the big club.

[lucafen4]

If you're wanting production for 18/19 season - Sikura - if you're willing to invest in highest upside and wait 1-2 for that higher return (which is what I would do) - Glass.

Sikura might even slide 2nd round

[Riverboat Danglers]

If you're wanting production for 18/19 season - Sikura - if you're willing to invest in highest upside and wait 1-2 for that higher return (which is what I would do) - Glass.

Sikura might even slide 2nd round

Sikura could slip under the radar but my first pick is 5th overall and my second pick isnt until 17th overall so there is a bit of a gap. Im not sure he will slide that much. Our league only has 5 rookie keeper spots so during the year its very rare that guys hold a spot for a top tier stud that will play in the following year. Generally these guys are picked up right before the world junior hype. If Glass does not make the big club, Im pretty confident that I can scoop him up on the waiver wire.

[Gretzky99Orr4]

I like Glass but makes a difference if you are committed to having someone this year.

Glass
Zadina
Suzuki
Tkachuk
Steel
Greenway
Sikura

[Riverboat Danglers]

Thanks for the input, I ended up snagging most of the guys I targeted, Tkachuk, Greenway, Glass and Suzuki. Now lets see who makes their respective teams

[Zorro]

Thanks for the input, I ended up snagging most of the guys I targeted, Tkachuk, Greenway, Glass and Suzuki. Now lets see who makes their respective teams

You had a good draft!! How did the first couple rounds shake down??