2018 ohl draft April 7th

[Generalsupdates]

With the 2nd pick for Flint, it has to be Vierlng, Tolnai, or Cuylle. In the import draft, I hope Andrei Bakanov is still available. I would be ecstatic with any of these picks.

Bakanov can't go in the import draft. The youngest you can take is a 2000 born and Bakanov is an '01

 

[Savard18]

Bakanov can't go in the import draft. The youngest you can take is a 2000 born and Bakanov is an '01

That, I did not know. Thanks.

 

[Generalsupdates]

That, I did not know. Thanks.

Yeah, kind of a weird rule but you can't take someone who's rookie age in the import draft. So if Chayka/Bakanov don't get deemed eligible, they can't be taken until he next import draft

 

[Petes]

Petes have taken a keen interest in Foudy. might be an interesting selection for Petes

God I hope not

 

[Generalsupdates]

lol after the week at ohl cup im hearing top pick will be byfield ..drysdale camp not committing to anyone so its more of a risky pick or a bluff and just take him at 2 or 3 some tough decisions for GMS at 2 and 3 id say ...petes pick couldnt get pinned down but heard rumblings either tolnei veirling cuylle..(i will still get you a coffee generalsupdates for the troubles lol) sudburys pick i had heard, and stuck by, was a "what if he wont report" option but now hearing byfield will report where ever he goes

Which has always been the case lol

 

[Puckclektr]

With the 2nd pick for Flint, it has to be Vierlng, Tolnai, or Cuylle. In the import draft, I hope Andrei Bakanov is still available. I would be ecstatic with any of these picks.

I wouldn't take tolnai that high IMO.

 

[TcNorth]

I wouldn't take tolnai that high IMO.

I understand you cannot only use his stats with the Oakville Rangers minor midgets AAA, he had 80 points in just 35 games. However, what are your reservations with Tolnai? He is a top 10 pick with a few prognosticators.

 

[Puckclektr]

I understand you cannot only use his stats with the Oakville Rangers minor midgets AAA, he had 80 points in just 35 games. However, what are your reservations with Tolnai? He is a top 10 pick with a few prognosticators.

I would put probably put him Just in the top ten. I would take byfield, Vierling, Moore drysdale, cuylle, valade, perfetti, chayka, and maybe even Murray from Oakville over him. Few others I am missing maybe

 

[nothappy]

Three years from now who is the best 2002? For me Vierling.

 

[Puckclektr]

Three years from now who is the best 2002? For me Vierling.

Over Byfield?

 

[nothappy]

Over Byfield?

IMO.
The NHL draft decides or OHL stats?

 

[cub]

I like Ty Roberts game, he has solid two way game, plays physical, and good skater.

 

[TcNorth]

I would put probably put him Just in the top ten. I would take byfield, Vierling, Moore drysdale, cuylle, valade, perfetti, chayka, and maybe even Murray from Oakville over him. Few others I am missing maybe

We won’t have the option of Byfield, I think Perfetti has indicated there are only two OHL teams he would play for and has committed to Michigan, and Drysdale could be a reporting issue. If Flint wants a forward/center, that narrows the field for the 2nd pick.

 

[Puckclektr]

We won’t have the option of Byfield, I think Perfetti has indicated there are only two OHL teams he would play for and has committed to Michigan, and Drysdale could be a reporting issue. If Flint wants a forward/center, that narrows the field for the 2nd pick.

I understand that. But there are others that I would take over tolnai. Vierling hands down at two. I think if you are picking a forward a team would be crazy to take tolnai over Vierling.

 

[TcNorth]

I understand that. But there are others that I would take over tolnai. Vierling hands down at two. I think if you are picking a forward a team would be crazy to take tolnai over Vierling.

Thank you for your input Puckclektr.

 

[Generalsupdates]

What a performance by Cole Perfetti tonight. Pretty sure he'd go 2nd or 3rd overall if he would report. As a Gens fan, I'm really thinking he doesn't make it to hte Gens at 11, even though he's been pretty clear he wants to go there. Someone in the top 10 will likely take a chance on him and try to convince him, he's a future superstar

Also can't say enough about how good the Ryan O'Rourke and Anthony Constantini pairing are. They completely shut the Byfield line down tonight and have been doing that all year for Vaughan

 

[Petes]

So the top 4 is now set for the draft...


Sudbury
Flint
Petes
Erie

 

[MoWanchuk1]

Which has always been the case lol

“lol” not true they considered taking power earlier on.. did byfield goto sudbury in the last while that I didn’t hear? He went to flint..there was a reason for that

 

[MoWanchuk1]

What a performance by Cole Perfetti tonight. Pretty sure he'd go 2nd or 3rd overall if he would report. As a Gens fan, I'm really thinking he doesn't make it to hte Gens at 11, even though he's been pretty clear he wants to go there. Someone in the top 10 will likely take a chance on him and try to convince him, he's a future superstar

Also can't say enough about how good the Ryan O'Rourke and Anthony Constantini pairing are. They completely shut the Byfield line down tonight and have been doing that all year for Vaughan

You are right that pairing was excellent tonight

 

[MoWanchuk1]

Three years from now who is the best 2002? For me Vierling.

byfield will be in the nhl 3 yrs from now!

 

[Generalsupdates]

“lol” not true they considered taking power earlier on.. did byfield goto sudbury in the last while that I didn’t hear? He went to flint..there was a reason for that

What? I said Byfield willing to report to whoever drafts him was always the case. He went to Flint because he's best friends with someone on the team's brother and there was a 50/50 chance Flint would get the #1 pick at that time and everyone ran away with "omg Byfield will only go to Flint" but it appears that was never the case, just people jumping to conclusions

 

[foghorn]

What? I said Byfield willing to report to whoever drafts him was always the case. He went to Flint because he's best friends with someone on the team's brother and there was a 50/50 chance Flint would get the #1 pick at that time and everyone ran away with "omg Byfield will only go to Flint" but it appears that was never the case, just people jumping to conclusions

yes i understand that you had him going wherever all along i had heard from within sudbury org that "if" he wouldnt report, sudbury was going with Power....all good pal

 

[aresknights]

Some great looking players at the OHL Cup this year.
Some of the late 1st rd 2/3 rd kids did well for themselves.
Always like reading from those who see the kids more often thru the year, as its hard to get a good feel in 3 days of rink hoping.
Always a great tournament.
Veirling i really liked. Good skill set and smart player unafraid to go anywhere to make a play. Drysdale and Byfield, obviously talented skilled players worthy of high ranking.

Butler, Bar YSE, oRourke, Tullio VK ,Schlueting NOHA, Robinson, Bianconi JrC, 5 TM Fs, looked as later 1st/2nd rd picks.
Others further down were Burke PTB, Constantino, Dorazio VK, Snow Barrie, Saye, Portokalis, Gucciardi for a PM D DMF, Morrison Guelph, Murray Oak, Spearing, Carogioiello JrC.

All just from limited views this week.

Congrats to all the teams n players for a great tourney and all the staff n parents for volunteering so much time thru the year.

 

[billoink]

Any decision on Chayka and Bakanov with respect to their status for the upcoming OHL draft?

 

[Daneurism]

Vierling is stating his case this week. Statistically aside, he is very committed defensively and does it efficiently and urgently. He has good size and has terrific straight away speed with a long powerful stride. He is also a very agile at high speed with some nice shifty movements. Boasts an accurate and hard snap shot with a quick release at high speed as well. Whatever team gets him gets a gem in my opinion.

I understand that. But there are others that I would take over tolnai. Vierling hands down at two. I think if you are picking a forward a team would be crazy to take tolnai over Vierling.

I'm with you. Tolnai more of an 8-12 guy, in my eyes.