THE PROSPECT PYRAMID

I hate prospect rankings so I came up with my own way to do it: The Prospect Pyramid! What do you think?

[@Swimmys]

"If you talk about me putting marner first I'm gonna choke you" I died at that part lmao

[@isaacdeans4294]

so did i😂

[@Mitchnagel58]

Did you die cause he choked you?

[@Manima108]

+Hank Hill so cringe......

[@cbjgirl23]

I already asked, didn't get hurt

[@hockeycollector1220]

Swimmy

[@mcronin88]

"If you talk about me writing marner first I'll choke you"😂😂😂

[@DaveZ81]

I love your videos. It's weird coming from a long-standing Hawks fan, I'm sure, but whatever. Can I just say how adorable this is? Leave it to a Canadian to agressively submit an idea to stop people from fighting.

[@andrewdalglish397]

I come from the future. Connor brown scored 30 goals

[@adam.mintha1554]

Andrew Dalglish 20 goals

[@adamfarmerjft9643]

Toxec_Turtle_ and zack hymans playing with Matthews

[@daviddanielswong1850]

Adam Farmer #JFT96 zach hymans playing with Tavares

[@michaeloconnor5904]

@@daviddanielswong1850 And he's back with Matthews... and scoring at a 30+ goal pace over 82 games. Oh, and Connor Brown plays for Ottawa.

[@cartersmith5643]

They won there division

[@_anthonyf]

"if you talk about me writing Marners name first I will choke you" 😂

[@jakeniehl6394]

I love this format. Easy to read, easy to digest and eliminates stupid nonsensical numbers. Really good idea Steve.

[@chrislee7920]

Steve why is your drawing lop-sided. Bob ross not amused

[@Tougie24]

Lop-sided is another way of saying happily unique.

[@pocalemgames7497]

Happy accident. HAPPY.

[@dlapp14]

There are no mistakes. Only a chance to do something different. I learned that from Joe Biagini. What a beauty...

[@dlapp14]

Sean Avery That is great. Thanks for your input.

[@jcwong05]

Sean Avery You.....

[@khorneboy888]

I like the tear system. The Leafs give me lots of tears :'(

[@jakeyblueyes7983]

Hi Steve I watch all your vids but I'm a Montreal fan but I love watching you freak out about the leafs!

[@cbjgirl23]

I'm a blue jackets fan with a bit of montreal sprinkled in here in there but i also love watching Steve's reactions!

[@alainabrunone3319]

Ditto as a Wings fan. The only reason I watch.

[@bakingwithcorey5917]

same as a ducks fan

[@brendanarmstrong4897]

Same. I'm a Habs fan and I love watching his rants and misery

[@maxpowr90]

Bruins fan here and it's hard not to love Steve.

[@jacobbradshaw1791]

STEVE WHERE IS JOSEPH WALL? HUH? HUH? HUH? YOU THINK THAT GAUTHIER IS BETTER? OH YEAAAA STEVE? KNOW THE FAX.

[@puckdrop9423]

I'm dead

[@jacksonfleming441]

That's not the Microwave!

[@thefunkykids6640]

Who is that

[@Mitchnagel58]

ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED.

[@goku123super]

LOL

[@Cancer-gi4et]

I'm a Sens fan and I personally love this! Wish a there were guys like you making videos about my favourite team, but this will do for now. You have earned a sub!

[@rbrucerye]

Simple, effective and much easier to make decisions with. Good idea Steve.

[@Kerec]

Hey Steve! Love the pyramid! Saves alot of headache when it comes to prospects who are basically toe to toe in talent.

[@manbirb9216]

lmao i remember those comments in 2007... back when you used to reply to all my comments

[@SteveDangle]

Whatup homie

[@lennonalediachannel]

+SteveDangle Steve I'm so salty about you putting Marner first, Nylander is obviously better.

[@tjdhillon8440]

da fuck wrong wicha

[@jordane4024]

Hey Steve, I'm kind of curious how your rankings have changed at this point in the season. Any chance of an updated pyramid or even a prospect progress report? Love the vids

[@nneichan9353]

Good concept! Also great for ranking favorite pastries and cakes....

[@thenvpshow7627]

Really like the concept! It helps me as. a Devils fan to look at my team and evaluate them the same way. Also like you said it's much easier this way and to me it looks more simple and understandable. Nice Job!!!

[@davidmccalla6799]

Great video Steve. Doing a pyramid is the best way to look at it. The season will be so exciting.

[@eastcoastgpssolution]

hey Seve! love your work. you keep me entertained through bloody boring days at work. looking forward to next weeks podcast.

[@cheesyballer]

This pyramid concept is fantastic for articles regarding prospects.. if I get a chance to use it in one I'll make sure to give credit. Thank you for the great video as always Steve!

[@chrisgraham7687]

I'm not a Leafs fan and I don't care about them but I LOVE watching steves videos

[@edwardhutchinson1274]

Steve, this is really good. You're right people have way too much time on their hands if they're arguing over who is the 14th to 17th best and so on. Nothing to do with your ranking/pyramid, it just reinforces how few top prospects the Leafs have on D.

[@cjo7696]

I’m watching this 6 years in the future and yes in fact, zack Hyman is an 80 point player, so crazy

[@andrewlee2389]

Crazy how every player in the top 3 tiers went on to be very good with the leafs

[@BrandonLJChasse]

This is brilliant! Really want to see the major sports outlets using this concept. I've always felt it ridiculous too with the ranking system.

[@juliremington4860]

This is actually a really smart way to do things. Like, my biggest frustration when trying to rank players or prospects is that, okay, so maybe Player A is a better two-way player, but Player B is a better play maker. They're equally as good as the other, but their strengths lay in different places. Then I end up agonizing over which is more beneficial to the current system, which never gets me ANYWHERE, and I eventually just call it quits. So thanks, this might save me a bit of sanity in the coming seasons with the Pens. (Side note! I'm going to the Canada vs US preliminary game at Nationwide and, dude, I've never been more excited in my life! Sorry, you mentioned the WCH)

[@jamienaundorf8798]

So hyped for this season, and great idea haha, loved it

[@mattehaus]

great idea Steve, needs a little more development and that would come with defining the tiers. Tier 1 elite talent, tier 2 likely top six/top pair role, tier 3 potential top six/top pair but likely bottom etc. doing this i would combine your 1st and second tiers, yes Matthews is our undisputed best prospect but the other two would be worthy of tier 1 status. Love 'The Dangle Matrix'

[@jimbeaver27]

Steve, I'm getting very excited to watch these younguns and the rest of the Leafs play hockey this season! We could have two kid lines maybe more. Only thing I'm worried about is defence, love to see Reilly step up his game.

[@haveany]

Really good idea, always have had this issue with ranking prospects!

[@siriuslyawesome]

Thanks for introducing the world to Tier Lists, something the Competitive Card Game Community has been using for years.

[@defenderentertainment3777]

Watched Greenway at rookie camp, looked completely solid on a pairing with Dermott, showed great defending plus some offensive ability too, hopefully he can progress well in the future

[@AANNFFOONNYY]

i like the concept, pretty much give you the same outcome as a list but with less headaches

[@coreyratsch4487]

three years later, you pretty much nailed it.

[@lzrjohnston]

Your ranking format is great! I can't wait to see the leafs play this season love ya Steve

[@thundertom55]

Good idea. Nice video that sums it up.

[@louisweisberg6283]

Steve your a mad genius

[@RRRackCity]

i love the pyramid idea! its sooo much better than a numerical ranking system

[@s.m.1981]

I think this system is great for someone who wants a quick idea of the pool. That being said I like the 25 under 25 because I read it at work and the more there is the better, I enjoy the in depth articles on each character and if it's getting them more hits good for them. it's better than click bait!

[@s.m.1981]

Haha character.

[@hejdaa5528]

i like the tiers you could also make it a letter based system for example A,B,C etc. A+ (elite special) A++ (superstar potential) A+++ (mcdavid/crosby) so as of right now A+++ mcdavid A++ (Laine,Matthews,Marner) A+ Nylander A kapanen etc etc

[@davevanes5368]

I like this idea especially for the slightly above average Leaf fan like myself. Just enough knowledge to get into a 2 hr fight about who is better, but now is saved the pain.

[@systemadmin7032]

subscribed! love your videos man!

[@Nick-sw1wr]

Concept is very clever! I am picky though and would change one or two guys around but overall great ranking and idea Steve :)

[@shoshanalaufer3491]

Love the pyramid idea. All those lists always piss me off. Thanks Steve!

[@cndn9743]

Love the attitude! Best video in a while :) keep it up

[@davevictoria661]

The pyramid idea is actually a genious one! Players based on general potential, nice job Steve. Still a Sharks fan in Toronto though. Deal with it!

[@matthewsharpe7882]

2 years later and your top 3 tiers are now the leafs core (so to speak). Nice work!

[@colehayes2281]

Great format!

[@Hammett474]

Love your videos Steve. the pyramid is definitely the way to go. I always hated top # lists with more than 10 on them.

[@bigsirenguy]

I swear, I mean this as a compliment, your voice cracks me up.

[@EddieDBama]

Steve, It all makes sense now. Why wasn't the pyramid used by everyone before? This is totally logical. Genius! A work of genius. Inspired by aliens, but genius. You have broken the internet with your wizardry and logic. Well done.

[@colenefsky]

It's a lot like baseball prospecting where players are given grades on the 20/80 scale on skills, then overall players. With a floor/mid/ceiling you could give a risk value associated with each too.

[@DARVINHAMBURGLAR]

I love how there's a chicago reference in most of your leafs videos xD

[@majesticalmoose1275]

Awesome idea Steve

[@kylefrey3136]

Brilliant format Steve. Going to most likely use something like this for a blog I write for. SHOUTOUT WILL BE GIVEN I PROMISE :)

[@BostonBruinsOWN]

I'm a Bruins fan and I love your vids hahaha hockey for life!

[@Pokerob6]

This had better be back for the 17-18 season. I love this vid so much

[@jedislayer1662]

I'm a Devils fan and these videos are great I prob know more about the leafs watching your vids than I do any other team besides the Devils

[@beluga_whale_23]

Steve I love you even more for this keep it up bud

[@ThePenguin_71]

Awesome Auston 4:16 shirt. Love the play on words of Austin 3:16. Wrestling and Toronto = bread and butter.

[@alessandrosirro4986]

Steve represents all leafs fans, ever.

[@kristers1561]

Dzierkals was on fire tonight for Latvia's men's national team against team Austria, playing for the ticket to the 2018 Olympics.. he's a tough, dirty little player, and his goal celebrations are just filthy.

[@pocalemgames7497]

Pyramid style is a pretty good alternative to straight listing, I think. If I start a blog, Im sure I'd steal this idea.

[@TheCaptainFanboy]

Grundström is playing for my team (Frölunda Indians) this year, and he's been killing it so far this pre-season, probably a point per game, looks like a stud of a player

[@greggscats]

Good job Steve, on April 28 2017 it looks quite accurate overall

[@JuhEarl]

great vid steve

[@JamesBrownyayaya]

"Auston 3:16 say he just kicked everyone's ass off the pyramid and that's all I've got to say about that!", seriously though, I need one of those t-shirts.

[@Billyness]

Nice tshirt. I want one!!

[@prisonedfan8249]

I got to watch Adam Brooks play all last year, he won the whl scoring title and led the pats through two rounds of the playoffs (game 7 twice) he's a leader who has grown and I hope maybe next season he'll move up a tier on your Pyramid 👍

[@PatronSaintofDenial]

Maybe a review of the prospect pyramid is in order. Be interesting to see how you would adjust

[@jackbloor1239]

On one hand I wish every team could have a Steve but on the other hand Steve is like the highlander, there can only be one

[@melsonian1506]

For the first time in like five years, I'm actually cautiously optimistic about our chances. With all these prospects let's hope we can have a great run in the next few years. GO LEAFS GO!!!

[@SpencerKauffman]

This is a great video Steve

[@kadoodle6841]

*Leafs prospect scores a goal* Leafs fans: OMG THEY ARE GOING TO BE A SUPERSTAR

[@adampincente209]

looking at that jvr model makes me wonder if he can be a leader to the young guys

[@ezekielsantos8518]

Brilliant concept you had there, don't think I've seen a hierarchy pyramid in any pro sport analysis

[@ezekielsantos8518]

Avoids over valuing and under valuing players, and argument among sports fans as well

[@PlayForLOLs]

Great idea Steve! Never really liked the ranking system, especially when it comes to players that have never played a single game at the NHL/AHL level.

[@s.m.1981]

Also jazzed af for the season and your videos to kick into gear.

[@AtrainAlex89]

I think the Prospect Pyramid is a sick idea and I love it

[@itsskecchi]

I know you are a huge leafs fan, but I'd love to see you do this kind of thing for other teams with a lot of Prospects. Coyotes and Jets come to mind. I do understand if you only want to do Leafs stuff though.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Awesome video. Whisky in the 6 should do a joint video with Steve, to celebrate the upcoming season. I'm a huge Leafs fan.

[@jacobjremmanuel9539]

thank you for inventing this

[@dardicus29]

I'm really hoping Rychel turns it around this season, he hasn't been living up to his hype as of yet, but would be if anything a super solid 3rd liner for you guys

[@patrickbyrne1561]

love the idea Steve

[@seanjensen6814]

Not trying to start an argument just stating my view as a CBJ fan, Rychel imo is higher than 4th tier, he played well in the NHL on a bad team for the small amount of games he was there, and had an impact in the AHL that was undervalued due to his supporting cast. He's similar to a Nick Ritchie in Anaheim, he knows how to score, has the size, has the grit, and had the want, just needs to develop the speed to be at an NHL'ers pace. Both of them seemed like they were .5 seconds behind the puck for scoring goals in their NHL games. I wish Rychel the best of luck in Toronto and I hope he plays in the top 6 their in the future.

[@patrickkenneth7772]

That concept is pretty clever. I'm with you in hating the rankings.

[@jordydorris6167]

This years prospect pyramid is going to be soooo much sadder than this one...In fact we could probably go back to ranking them in order. But I love the pyramid concept and hope we can keep it filled for years to come

[@j.schofield6585]

love it, prospect pyramid is a smash. Most important question where did u get that sweet shirt.

[@derekwalter7100]

7 months later, 20/20 hindsight in full effect.... You basically nailed it. Top two tiers, duh.. 3rd tier, 2 out of 4, not bad. Kapanen finally showing his stuff in the playoffs 4th tier... Hyman, Sosh. Zach, clearly being the dark horse. Rychel and Leipsic showing good numbers in the regular season with the Marlies. Well done.

[@liamcrothers8896]

Steve, I need to know where I can buy a "Auston 4:16" shirt. Now.

[@Hockeygabe]

Nation Gear

[@Logan-th6tf]

I like ur video and I'm glad u explained why guys like leivo weren't in the pyramid

[@hazatude]

Pretty darn smart!

[@jtsoucie6736]

Hi steve! Great video!

[@meaghan290]

I'm actually not opposed to the whole 'prospect pyramid' idea. I will admit that I tend to disagree with about 80% of the top prospect lists I read from various sites & blogs, so I can't say you're wrong with that statement. You gotta copyright this shit, Dangle!

[@notdevianart7503]

Hyman is third tier now

[@bejahicanuckguitar9702]

Evan Osborne He's more of an NHLer than a prospect now. He played a full season, along with playing games the year before.

[@michaeloconnor5904]

Could be 2nd tier now

[@stevethomas8700]

Hyman could be 2nd tier, plays more than Nylander

[@craigmaxwell5]

great and simple idea Steve. Can you do another one that is an inverted triangle for the Leafs players who could be heading to Robidas Island?

[@RGar-nf5hy]

Steve you monster. Your team goes and takes one of my favorite "prospects" in Connor Carrick and you have the pucks not to put him on for no reason. Tisk tisk *crying on the inside*

[@justanaccount8636]

I would say do one for my rangers but we traded them all for Eric Staal and Keith Yandle...

[@alexvoortman7927]

hey nice Gilmour picture! I have the same one!

[@stammerchelsportshighlight3809]

Great video