2018 NHL Draft Discussion
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rt
The Kinder, Gentler Version
I still have him as a top ten prospect. Despite his never having heard of system play and being a concussion case before his eighteenth birthday. He’s got so much skill that I’m willing to put him ahead of Ty Smith and Joel Farabee despite having all those enormous red flags. I like him a lot. He’s the 2nd scariest prospect in the draft behind Merkley.
rt
The Kinder, Gentler Version
Now that we actually care about and support our minor league team and now that we have a good coaching staff down there, I don’t hate the idea of using Tucson for development. It seems to be going well for a few of our other top picks like Strome, Crouse, and Merkley. I’d be okay with Tkachuk or Wahlstrom down there next season or the season after.
IPreferPi
A Nonny Mouse
rt mentioned awhile back that the Yotes might pick Kotkaniemi and I said I would be shocked. Maybe I should just shut up because I don't follow these kids like you guys do.
Kotkaniemi plays for FEL-team Ässät and Raanta played also there before going to NHL. Maybe it doesn't mean anything, but since we have brought some swedes for OEL, maybe it could.
It would be a significant reach although I have read some comments that Montreal may draft him too.
Fear The Fin
Fear The Fin
rt
The Kinder, Gentler Version
I don’t think it would be much of a reach. McKenzie poll had him top ten BEFORE he dropped jaws and won a gold medal at the U18s. Also, he polls scouts who rank in a vacuum. The actual draft involves General Managers who are more likely to consider organization depth and premium positions.
I'm sure I can dig it up when I'm home, but if anyone remembers off hand where was Barkov ranked before the draft and where was he ranked the December before the draft? I remember him being a reach, but not by much correct?
2013 NHL Draft Prospect Consensus Rankings
2013 NHL Draft Prospect Consensus Rankings
Consensus rankings had Barkov at 4.
2013 NHL Draft Prospect Consensus Rankings
Thanks, tried to find some earlier rankings for that draft year but couldnt. I know he was somewhat of a riser, but if I remember correctly not as much as Monahan and it seems like he was more firmly planted as a top 10 pick all season, rather than Kotkaniemi who has climbed from the late teens to top ten. Kotkaniemi looks impressive but seems to have consistency issues that Barkov didnt show his draft year, but has tons of room to improve. He may be one of the most interesting prospects this year as the draft approaches.
RABBIT
Years of my life w you f*cks only to get relocated
Only have interest in Myers there. The centers available aren't a clear upgrade to 1st line over Stepan. Myers would be nice
IPreferPi
A Nonny Mouse
I've warmed up a bit to Bouchard and Hughes' skill is undeniable. But I still like Dobson over the both of them.
IPreferPi
A Nonny Mouse
I'd be very interested in Little but the Jets just extended him to a fairly reasonable six year deal, I see no reason why they'd effectively do a sign and trade.
Armia would be an interesting add, he's still only 24, has size, is RH shot, and puts up solid P/60 at even strength despite taking a lot of defensive zone starts.
IPreferPi
A Nonny Mouse
My current top 10:
Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Wahlstrom
Dobson
Bouchard
Hughes
Boqvist
Kotkaniemi
Tkachuk
IPreferPi
A Nonny Mouse
I can see the comparison with Juolevi a bit (and subsequent risk), but Dobson has put up better offensive numbers in his draft year. Also has a better point shot than Juolevi, which will translate to points. His offensive game is certainly unflashy compared to Hughes or Boqvist, but I think it's still solid enough to translate to being a 40 point top pairing guy, while also being an excellent shutdown D. Suter/Pietrangelo are very good comparables - neither have particularly elite/gamebreaking offensive traits, but they can still rack up points.
That said, I'd still take Wahlstrom over any of the defenders not named Dahlin.
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