Sillinger vs Hayton vs Krebs vs Glass

[GretzkysMullet]

Battle of the post-hype under performers. Which one has the best change of living up to their potential? Rank them for upside/chance of reaching it. H2H points dynasty that counts G, A, HT, PPP, SHP, SOG, hits, blocks, FOW, plus minus.

[roenick27]

In this format:
Sillinger / hayton (slight edge to sillinger for perphs)

Krebs
Glass

[rataylor22]

I’m honestly not sure how Sillinger belongs in this grouping, but he’s the clear choice. He’s 3 years younger than Hayton and Krebs, 5 years younger than Glass, has the most GP out of any of them and 12 less points than Hayton (and more than the other two) with (somehow) far worse linemates, team situation, and coaching.

[RizzeeDizzee]

I’m honestly not sure how Sillinger belongs in this grouping, but he’s the clear choice. He’s 3 years younger than Hayton and Krebs, 5 years younger than Glass, has the most GP out of any of them and 12 less points than Hayton (and more than the other two) with (somehow) far worse linemates, team situation, and coaching.

Yeah, I found it odd for Sillinger to be among these others - he's head and shoulders above the rest. Glass did show signs of life late last season but now seems back to his disappointing self. To me the only question is who to rank second and third, and it's tough, but I give the edge to Hayton - less of a logjam, although Mittelstadt at least gives Krebs more of a glimmer of hope.

[Pengwin7]

Sillinger
Hayton
Krebs
Glass

[Bubba55]

Agreed, I don't really think that Sillinger wears the "post hype underperformance" handle. The others do. That said, I'm not so sure I'm anointing Sillinger as the clear-cut choice here, not at 20 years of age and good but not spectacular numbers, I'm wanting to see more. Obviously, we are all wanting to see more from the other three as well. IMO, I think Hayton could be as good or better than Sillinger, time will tell, but I think he is already well established, and I have a feeling Hayton is poised to significantly break out next year. Again, I may be wrong, but I think Hayton has the same upside as Sillinger and a much better 3YP for the next few years. Krebs has all sorts of skill, but it sure looks like he will play more of a shutdown role rather than a scoring role in Buffalo. There is just so much young talent in Buffalo that it's difficult to know where Krebs ultimately fits in but expectations need to managed, I believe. Glass is unfortunately, a young player whose career has been seriously impacted by injury, I don't know if he ever fully hits his potential, I'm not inclined to take a chance on him. Here is how I have them:

Hayton/Sillinger
Krebs
Glass