It seemed like a good time to start talking about the draft. The team isn't doing good so why not tempt dreams of Dahlin?
Oh for sure, I'm not counting on a top 5 pick or anything right now, just seems like a good time to start talking about who is going to be up there.Unless they pull a “Flyers” or the wheels completely fall off the bus and more players continue to get injured, I don’t see a shot at #1.
Obviously it’s hard to talk draft right now because we don’t know where they really will be picking. Yes, they’re the at the bottom right now but at the same time, they’re not far out of a playoff spot.
I like a lot of the top picks this year. I’d be happy with Dahlin, Svechnikov, Tkachuk, or Wahlstrom. Mid to Late firsts would be Akil Thomas, Jett Woo, and Serron Noel.
Our centers are still the shallowest and most important organizational need. Now of course if none of the centers available are appealing than draft someone else. Centers are easier to convert to wing than vice versa as well, but I really wouldn't mind having too many centers that can play top 6, worse case scenario you have a really desirable trade piece. Its definitely too early to get too excited about any one guy but the off chance we look at the lottery I can have fun familiarizing myself with who will be available. Even if we go off the board.Admit, I started to look at draft possibilities today. Not that I have given up on the Bs in postseason, but.......................
While the prevailing philosophy is "best player available", given the choice, if it's high, I'd shy away from centers. Next year the team will have JFK, with one full year in the AHL, maybe late season call-up, to go along with Ryan Donato and Trent Frederic, age 22 and 21 respectively. That assumes the latter two turn pro. They've competed well at high levels, unlike 18 yr olds in Junior.
Admit, I started to look at draft possibilities today. Not that I have given up on the Bs in postseason, but.......................
While the prevailing philosophy is "best player available", given the choice, if it's high, I'd shy away from centers. Next year the team will have JFK, with one full year in the AHL, maybe late season call-up, to go along with Ryan Donato and Trent Frederic, age 22 and 21 respectively. That assumes the latter two turn pro. They've competed well at high levels, unlike 18 yr olds in Junior.
The yotes have last place tied up already, who's going second overall?
Is your sarcasm meter broken?There is that thing called the lottery and we’ve seen that just because you’re the worst team doesnt mean you’re guaranteed #1 overall.
Good chance that Andrei Svechnikov is the consensus #2
Is your sarcasm meter broken?
Is see us picking 14thThe yotes have last place tied up already, who's going second overall?
FWIW, Craig Button's most recent list of the top prospects for the 2018 draft:
Craig’s List: Dahlin dominating, one Canadian in Top 10 - Article - TSN
Boston should focus on a C or RW (assuming the team doesn't draft first and pick Dahlin).