GDT: 2017 NHL Entry Draft - "Mo Money, Mo Problems"

[Starry Knight]

And just to expand, we picked Nick Caamano last year who had the exact same points-per-game as Davis in roughly the same situation (playing on an awful team). Now he's looking to have a future in pro hockey after his draft plus one.

The WHL receives far less media coverage than the OHL as well. Could explain why there's not much info on the dude.

 

[Hull Fan]

It's also Kootenay. They're hardly the media darling team of the WHL.

 

[BigG44]

Dallas is picking again in 2 or 3 picks ... they don't have enough Euros today ... I'm going 7th round European defenseman.

 

[Benneguin]

OK ... so now that we have the first 77 picks or so ... are you feeling better about Oettinger or did the first 70 picks confirm your apprehension about the pick?

Picking goalies in the first round is always a dumb idea. Hell, you could probably run a successful franchise just picking a goalie in the 7th round just to fill lower level needs in the organization and never draft a goalie meant for the big club. There's always a surplus of quality goalies young and old that can be had in trade each and every year. In short, goalies are like water. Why spend premium on bottled water when good old filtered tap will do just fine?

Anyway, I hope he turns into Patrick Roy and wins multiple cups proving me wrong. I'd love to see that happen.

 

[BigG44]

The theme of NHL Network's notable 7th rounders is European.

 

[LT]

Dylan Ferguson, another goalie.

 

[BigG44]

Dallas is on the board.

 

[Starry Knight]

We've got the market cornered on '98 goalies

edit: Here's a post from Oettinger's thread with somebody ranking the goalies for this draft (I respect his opinion on goalies):

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=133170701&postcount=39

 

[masinaLFC]

yay goalie

 

[BigG44]

He's from Kamloops .... team Tom Gaglardi owns.

 

[masinaLFC]

to sum it up, it looks like a pretty solid draft for us

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

I should've known we were going to select a Kamloops Blazer at some point.

 

[BigG44]

Profile on Dylan.

 

[93Crazed101]

Love Ferguson. Surprised he fell to seven. Heiskanen, Oettinger, and Robertson are all fantastic. The rest of the centers are meh, but a lot of players are there. Would have liked to pick more D, but this is a really solid draft.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

Elated with the first 3 picks.

Later rounds put a bit of a damper on things, but still very pleased overall.

 

[Starry Knight]

We've got the market cornered on '98 goalies

edit: Here's a post from Oettinger's thread with somebody ranking the goalies for this draft (I respect his opinion on goalies):

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=133170701&postcount=39

Additionally, here's his thread. Really positive stuff:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2205675&highlight=dylan+ferguson

 

[Satan]

1.3. Miro Heiskanen - LD - HIFK
1.26. Jake Oettinger - G - Boston University
2.8. Jason Robertson - LW - Kingston Frontenacs
4.8. Liam Hawel - C - Guelph Storm
5.8. Jacob Peterson - C - Frolunda Jr.
6.8. Brett Davis - C - Kootenay Ice
7.8. Dylan Ferguson - G - Kamloops Blazers


Only pick I don't like is Hawel. Really would've liked to take Ruzicka or Safin but instead they went with one of their guys. I won't be upset for long considering we got three high end players at the top end of the draft.

 

[Mr Misty]

Why take another goalie?

 

[Satan]

just in case

 

[Morry83]

Should have 3 guys on the US WJ team this year. Oettinger is a lock, and Tufte and Robertson should both get real good looks.

 

[battfan888]

Guelph Storm fan here to fill you guys in a bit about Liam Hawel.

Hawel showed up to Guelph in January via trade from Sault Ste. Marie.
He is very very skilled and has a wicked shot but for what ever reason has had a lot of trouble finishing and getting into proper position.
His numbers don't look impressive but there is hope there, I expect (or would hope) he can make big strides for an improving Storm squad in 2017/18.

Needs to be a tad more physical as he is not small by any stretch, he can use his size to his advantage.

 

[93Crazed101]

Why take another goalie?

Best player available. And it's better to have two good goalies than 1 good goalie and 1 bad skater. Not trying to equate Oettinger and Ferguson, but it's not a terrible pick.

 

[Starry Knight]

Guelph Storm fan here to fill you guys in a bit about Liam Hawel.

Hawel showed up to Guelph in January via trade from Sault Ste. Marie.
He is very very skilled and has a wicked shot but for what ever reason has had a lot of trouble finishing and getting into proper position.
His numbers don't look impressive but there is hope there, I expect (or would hope) he can make big strides for an improving Storm squad in 2017/18.

Needs to be a tad more physical as he is not small by any stretch, he can use his size to his advantage.

Probably because a strong gust of wind will send him tumbling away

 

[battfan888]

Probably because a strong gust of wind will send him tumbling away

Will not argue that point lol

 

[Benneguin]

Best player available. And it's better to have two good goalies than 1 good goalie and 1 bad skater. Not trying to equate Oettinger and Ferguson, but it's not a terrible pick.

(Kostin/Tolvanen + Ferguson) >>> (Oettinger + Ferguson) - (Kostin/Tolvanen playing for division rivals).