2018 NHL Entry Draft Thread (Less then 24 Hours Edition)

[Mrb1p]

Is there another Pacioretty I haven't heard of? Because the Pacioretty that plays on the Habs couldn't drive himself to the local dep.

Thats because of recency bias.

 

[Habs Icing]

Thats because of recency bias.

Naw. I've had a strong dislike of this player for years. He doesn't drive offense. Never did. Never will.

 

[Goldenhands]

Still like Bode Wilde guys?? No pt so far in the tournament playing on a stacked 1 PP unit...

 

[Mathletic]

Much rather have a complementary guy scoring 40 than a complementary guy wih a great attitude. We know who this team likes, however.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I wonder how I would like a player to complement this team. Option one is by having a great attitude, truculence, and belligerence. Option number two is by scoring a bunch of goals.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Really makes ya think.

 

[WeThreeKings]

You see glimpses of Wahlstrom driving his line and how with the puck on his stick he can create in a variety of ways.

But he's also playing with Jack Hughes who wants the puck and is the center on the line. What I see is a player who's comfortable doing whatever he needs to be successful and with Jack Hughes it's find open ice and use his shot.

 

[The Great Weal]

Me right now:

 

[CHfan1]

Me right now:

And you know the Habs organization will be looking at the Tkachuk button like this:

 

[habsterr]

Exactly why we need to suck for two more years. I actually don't mind going D early this year, those guys need longer to develop. Then get some centers high in 2019 and 2020 and they can plug into the lineup fairly quickly.

Agreed great year to take a Dman and then tank for 2 more years for a Center.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Still like Bode Wilde guys?? No pt so far in the tournament playing on a stacked 1 PP unit...

Not impressed so far, but he isn't playing first PP. It has been 4 forwards and York today.

 

[G0bias]

Was surprised to see Lundell is still two years away, legit thought he was an 01 the way he looks out there. Another stud to keep watch.

Lots of 01's and 02's stealing the spotlight this year with Kakko, Hughes, Lundell, Cajkovic, Lafreniere, Byram, Lavoie.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

I really think Thomas is hurting his stock a little. He was rising due to good playoffs but this u18 might negate that good performance. Back to an early 20 pick.

Boqvist, Smith, Wahlstrom have solidified their places in the top 8ish. Berggren probably just played his way out of our reach with a 2nd.

 

[webersshot]

I want dahlin,Svechnikov then Hughes. Hughes will thrive in the new nhl

 

[GREMLIN]

Yeah good puck protection, but the thing is if he had decent speed to create separation to begin with he wouldn't need to protect the puck in that fashion, he only had one hand available to control the puck. I am not really impressed by this, mostly shows that his lack of speed is handicapping his play with the puck. He won't get away with this at the NHL level against bigger and faster players.

This is a huge skill to have for any hockey player, even for speedsters.

A huge part of creating offense at the NHL level comes from cycling the puck down low and his puck protection abilities will be huge for him when adjusting to the pros. It’s a beautiful display of strength and high end skill.

 

[WinterLion]

I think I'd take Tychonick over Sandin

Yeah I like Tychonik... I think he's a riser this year. He'd be a great pick in the early 2nd, but I think he'll be gone.

 

[WinterLion]

There are going to be some great players available with those 2nds!! I'm really liking those Swedish forwards...

 

[Habs Halifax]

You see glimpses of Wahlstrom driving his line and how with the puck on his stick he can create in a variety of ways.

But he's also playing with Jack Hughes who wants the puck and is the center on the line. What I see is a player who's comfortable doing whatever he needs to be successful and with Jack Hughes it's find open ice and use his shot.

Curious? How would Wahlstrom do without Hughes? I like the shot and goal scoring ability he has for sure. Right handed shot too which we lack in our top 9

 

[ZUKI]

I want dahlin,Svechnikov then Hughes. Hughes will thrive in the new nhl

Huges has everything but the shot . Like Mete , i am not sure how his offensive game will translate . I prefer Boqvist or Wahlstrom

 

[ZUKI]

Curious? How would Wahlstrom do without Hughes? I like the shot and goal scoring ability he has for sure. Right handed shot too which we lack in our top 9

How would Hughes do without Wahlstrom ?

 

[The Great Weal]

Huges has everything but the shot . Like Mete , i am not sure how his offensive game will translate . I prefer Boqvist or Wahlstrom

Hughes has a great wrister. And don't put him in the same sentence as Mete. Hughes can flat out dominate the opposition in ways that Mete couldn't even do in a video game.

 

[sandviper]

Curious? How would Wahlstrom do without Hughes? I like the shot and goal scoring ability he has for sure. Right handed shot too which we lack in our top 9

He scored a lot more after Hughes.


He was still over a PPG before Hughes, but no doubt, Hughes makes everyone better.

 

[ZUKI]

Hughes has a great wrister. And don't put him in the same sentence as Mete. Hughes can flat out dominate the opposition in ways that Mete couldn't even do in a video game.

agree to disagree ; Hughes doesn't have a great shot - as Mete ( and that's why i put his name there )

 

[The Great Weal]

agree to disagree ; Hughes doesn't have a great shot - as Mete ( and that's why i put his name there )

His wrist shot is very underrated, he can rip it. No doubt other dmen have better shots, but Hughes shot isn't something that makes you pass up on him.

 

[ZUKI]

His wrist shot is very underrated, he can rip it. No doubt other dmen have better shots, but Hughes shot isn't something that makes you pass up on him.

Prefer Boqvist shot by far

 

[The Great Weal]

Prefer Boqvist shot by far

Not my point, I know that Boqvist has a lethal wrist shot. All I saying is that Hughes shot may be better than you think.