Where should Skinner go in the top 20?

Just curious. :)

Just curious. :)
I don't think any of us really know just where he is at. It will be interesting to see his role in Portland. Also, considering Penner is at 16 the list is messed up to start with. Forbesy has some work to do ;) .

working on it now actually
like right now
like leave me alone ;)

my top 10
1. Ryan
2. Getzlaf
3. Perry
4. Smid
5. Penner
6. Mikkelson
7. O'brien
8. Rome
9. Skinner
10. Glencross

I would switch Getzlaf with Ryan but I agree besides that.

I would switch Getzlaf with Ryan but I agree besides that.
I came close to doing that, but I don't want to punish Ryan for slowing down in the 2nd half..not uncommon for an 18 year old.

I watched Skinner develop for three years at the University of Denver, where he went from a skinny prospect with marginal decision making skills to a an-All American defenseman who was a leader in the Pioneers' two NCAA title teams in 2004 and 2005. He was appointed captain of the Pioneers for this season, but Vancouver made a late offer that Skinner couldn't refuse and he signed at the end of the summer. Denver coach George Gwozdecky thought he could develop better with another year at Denver, but couldn't fault Skinner for taking the good contract offer. Skinner had a good training camp for Vancouver, and was he was assigned to the Manitoba Moose so he could get maximum ice time. He's had a few injuries and adjustments to the AHL pace, but most people still think he's a strong prospect, and more than few Vancouver fans were unhappy about losing him.

Watching Skinner, he's an offensive defenseman who's a strong power play QB. Smart, makes good reads, and is usually positioned well. Good passer, puckhandler and shooter, although not especically fast or physical, which are the two areas of his game that need to get better.

I watched Skinner develop for three years at the University of Denver, where he went from a skinny prospect with marginal decision making skills to a an-All American defenseman who was a leader in the Pioneers' two NCAA title teams in 2004 and 2005. He was appointed captain of the Pioneers for this season, but Vancouver made a late offer that Skinner couldn't refuse and he signed at the end of the summer. Denver coach George Gwozdecky thought he could develop better with another year at Denver, but couldn't fault Skinner for taking the good contract offer. Skinner had a good training camp for Vancouver, and was he was assigned to the Manitoba Moose so he could get maximum ice time. He's had a few injuries and adjustments to the AHL pace, but most people still think he's a strong prospect, and more than few Vancouver fans were unhappy about losing him.

Watching Skinner, he's an offensive defenseman who's a strong power play QB. Smart, makes good reads, and is usually positioned well. Good passer, puckhandler and shooter, although not especically fast or physical, which are the two areas of his game that need to get better.

Sounds great to me. :D Thanks for the report! :) The Ducks have a need for offensive defensemen so Skinner should help in that regard! :yo:

so skinner = the new popovic?

I have both Getzlaf and Perry ahead of Ryan.

I watched Skinner develop for three years at the University of Denver, where he went from a skinny prospect with marginal decision making skills to a an-All American defenseman who was a leader in the Pioneers' two NCAA title teams in 2004 and 2005. He was appointed captain of the Pioneers for this season, but Vancouver made a late offer that Skinner couldn't refuse and he signed at the end of the summer. Denver coach George Gwozdecky thought he could develop better with another year at Denver, but couldn't fault Skinner for taking the good contract offer. Skinner had a good training camp for Vancouver, and was he was assigned to the Manitoba Moose so he could get maximum ice time. He's had a few injuries and adjustments to the AHL pace, but most people still think he's a strong prospect, and more than few Vancouver fans were unhappy about losing him.

Watching Skinner, he's an offensive defenseman who's a strong power play QB. Smart, makes good reads, and is usually positioned well. Good passer, puckhandler and shooter, although not especically fast or physical, which are the two areas of his game that need to get better.

Thanks so much for the first-hand evaluation. I have a decent handle on most of the Ducks higher-profile draftees, but don't know a lot about draftees in other organizations who were selected after the first round.

When I read the stats on Skinner, he sounded awfully skinny (6' 1", 170). Is that his present weight?

If he's as good as you say, I think the Ducks made a real nice deal.

I have both Getzlaf and Perry ahead of Ryan.

At what point do Getzlaf and Perry lose their status as "prospects"? I know they're only 20 years old, but by the end of the season they will have---what?---40 or 50 NHL games under their belts.

Since Ryan is two years younger and hasn't played a single professional game, it's nearly impossible to compare to Getzlaf or Perry. Hopefully, all three of them will be fixtures here in Anaheim for many years to come.

At what point do Getzlaf and Perry lose their status as "prospects"? I know they're only 20 years old, but by the end of the season they will have---what?---40 or 50 NHL games under their belts.

Since Ryan is two years younger and hasn't played a single professional game, it's nearly impossible to compare to Getzlaf or Perry. Hopefully, all three of them will be fixtures here in Anaheim for many years to come.

They'll lose their status at 65 games. Once they play 65 games (early in next season) they'll be moved to the graduated list.
It should be interesting for the Ducks when the fall Organizational Rankings are done. Depending on the timing, Getzlaf and Perry may still be eligible in addition to the current crowd as well as those from the upcoming draft.

Thanks so much for the first-hand evaluation. I have a decent handle on most of the Ducks higher-profile draftees, but don't know a lot about draftees in other organizations who were selected after the first round.

When I read the stats on Skinner, he sounded awfully skinny (6' 1", 170). Is that his present weight?

If he's as good as you say, I think the Ducks made a real nice deal.

Skinner is closer to 195 than 170, but he's still lanky-looking. He will fill out as he gets older.

Skinner was 10th on the Canucks prospect list.

Ducks have better depth and better prospects so I would think Skinner would fall to somewhere around 15th on your list.

Is Aaron Rome that much better?

Is Aaron Rome that much better?

Not easily compared.


Rome is more of a defensive d-man while Skinner is more ofa an offensive type of d-man.

I'm not holding out much hope for Skinner to develop into anything of particular note. His talent level seems about the same as most of our other blueliners outside of Smid ... guys who are most likely to end up as 3rd pairing guys if they make it at all. Since we lack the high-end blue chippers on defense, we gotta go with the shotgun method and hope we get lucky.

Is Aaron Rome that much better?
Rome is good, he is showing some offensive potential in Portland this year and has always been a solid defensive prospect. I think we'll see him or OB here next year.