2016 Draft Discussion - Mid Season Rankings

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TSN Mid-Season Draft Ranking - Bob McKenzie

LINK ---> http://www.tsn.ca/tsn-mid-season-dra...three-1.435206

 

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Mid Season McKenzie: http://www.tsn.ca/tsn-mid-season-draft-rankings-topped-by-big-three-1.435206

VIDEO Reference of prospects (thanks Seer)

Thanks right back, Bert..

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

The record for most picks in a draft in the modern era heading in is 13. We should beat this handily, with our work of art tank job.

Hunter will grab skill at every pick. Even the guys who were ostensibly not skilled guys (Nielsen, Desrocher), now look skilled. Hunter gonna Hunter.

Chicago had 17 picks in 2004.

 

[dougieg93]

Chicago had 17 picks in 2004.

They actually didn't do that well in that draft considering how many selections they had.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Yeah, open to debate which defenders to take, I went with the highest ranked ones who could be available and they happened to fit what I think we need. I'm also very open to both Sergachev and Juolevi, possibly moving down from 4 in that scenario. At 18 I'm also open to McAvoy, amongst others. I will trust Hunter's choice I'm not really dead set on any of the defenders.

I prefer Keller but if he's gone by this point I'd be open. Would love to move up from 18 to potentially grab a dman should one make it to the 10 area (I have them ranked Serg, Joulevi, Chychrun).

 

[WilliamNylander]

Chicago had 17 picks in 2004.

The draft was 9 rounds back then.

13 is the most since the draft has become 7 rounds.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Ah ok. Thanks. My bad.

 

[weems]

Not much talk on Fabbro.
If he slides to the PITT selection we should take him.

 

[Drew311]

Not much talk on Fabbro.
If he slides to the PITT selection we should take him.

Fabbro, Brown, Keller, Bellows, Jones, Rubtsov...lots of good players in this range. Thankfully this is a pretty deep draft.

 

[gabeliscious]

so whats the plan? chychrun and rubtsov?

 

[Mikeyg]

so whats the plan? chychrun and rubtsov?

not even close.

 

[weems]

so whats the plan? chychrun and rubtsov?

Is that the worst case possible plan?

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

so whats the plan? chychrun and rubtsov?

If we don't end up top 3, I would like Chychrun and Rubstov/Fabbro, that would be ideal for me.

 

[supermann_98]

Can anyone tell me more about Logan Stanley?

I've always been intrigued by huge Dmen who can actually play with some skill.

A big shutdown Dmen who's got a little screw-loose nastiness and who can blast it from the point are always hard to play against.

 

[Bernier the Boats]

Can anyone tell me more about Logan Stanley?

I've always been intrigued by huge Dmen who can actually play with some skill.

A big shutdown Dmen who's got a little screw-loose nastiness and who can blast it from the point are always hard to play against.

Skill isn't his calling card from what I've seen. He also plays with Sergachev, who is just so much better at everything that it makes Stanley look even worse.

 

[Pholus]

Can anyone tell me more about Logan Stanley?

I've always been intrigued by huge Dmen who can actually play with some skill.

A big shutdown Dmen who's got a little screw-loose nastiness and who can blast it from the point are always hard to play against.

You mean someone like Jared Cowen? I think we already have one of those

 

[Bullseye]

Can anyone tell me more about Logan Stanley?

I've always been intrigued by huge Dmen who can actually play with some skill.

A big shutdown Dmen who's got a little screw-loose nastiness and who can blast it from the point are always hard to play against.

Komisarek 2.0

Not exactly the type of d-men the league is focussing on drafting these days.

Not with a ten foot pole imho.

 

[TheJet11]

Stanley in the second round would be a fair pickup. If he proves he can think the game, he might be a solid NHLer.

 

[Apotheosis]

Tkachuk, 45 games played:
11 G, 14 1A, 26 2A (25 primary points, 51 points) at even strength.

Gauthier, 43 games played
27 G, 7 1A, 2 2A (34 primary points, 36 points) at even strength.

Gauthier has more goals at even strength than Tkachuk has primary points. I can only imagine what his numbers would look like if he'd played with Marner and Dvorak. Even those who would like to see us use a top pick on a gritty winger should reconsider whether Tkachuk is the best option. Gauthier is bigger, a better skater, and a better goal scorer than Tkachuk. Tkachuk has better linemates.

I said it a while ago, but I think Gauthier will be like Benn. That type of steal, just not 5th round type here.

 

[New Liskeard]

Can anyone tell me more about Logan Stanley?

I've always been intrigued by huge Dmen who can actually play with some skill.

A big shutdown Dmen who's got a little screw-loose nastiness and who can blast it from the point are always hard to play against.

I do as well, however Dylan Mcilrath (spelling) and Jameson Oleksiak don't exactly bode well.

 

[Rude Dog]

would love Laine but adding another winger is rebuild suicide. Leafs really need to add a centre or d with that 1st pick. Mathews please. Followed by Stamkos and we are set at centre for the next 7 years. Kadri dropping down to a 3rd line centre would be great. Then focus the remainder of our picks on 2 goalies and D

 

[saltming]

would love Laine but adding another winger is rebuild suicide. Leafs really need to add a centre or d with that 1st pick. Mathews please. Followed by Stamkos and we are set at centre for the next 7 years. Kadri dropping down to a 3rd line centre would be great. Then focus the remainder of our picks on 2 goalies and D

If we are 2nd overall we pick laine 10 out of 10 times, you don't pass up elite talent. His ceiling is a 50 goal scorer!

 

[Ovate]

I said it a while ago, but I think Gauthier will be like Benn. That type of steal, just not 5th round type here.

I don't see that, but I think he could be a JVR type of player. A little better skater, a little bigger, and a little worse hands. Getting a player like that in the 8-12 range is a success, and that's where Gauthier belongs (and Tkachuk belongs after him).

 

[Man Bear Pig]

would love Laine but adding another winger is rebuild suicide. Leafs really need to add a centre or d with that 1st pick. Mathews please. Followed by Stamkos and we are set at centre for the next 7 years. Kadri dropping down to a 3rd line centre would be great. Then focus the remainder of our picks on 2 goalies and D

If we pick 2nd we're taking Laine no questions asked. What you need later on is for the scouting staff to find a gem who plays center. It's not easy but also not impossible to find an elite center outside the top 10.

 

[Jeypic]

I said it a while ago, but I think Gauthier will be like Benn. That type of steal, just not 5th round type here.

The reason benn slipped to the 5th round was because he was playing in the bchl where he scored 65 points in 53 games.

Tyson Jost just scored his 100th in 46. That's where the steal is.