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Bob McKenzie called McMichael once "Connor McDavid" during the draft on NBC.
I guess he won't be the last one.
I guess he won't be the last one.
Post-Game Talk: 2019 NHL Draft - Caps pick McMichael (25), Leason (56), Protas (91), Has (153)
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Leading up to the draft, Langway was posting various scenarios about who might be available for the Capitals to pick with their first round #25 pick. Several times he posted about Leason as one to consider with that pick. Still can't believe that we were still able to pick up Leason in the second round. Great daft for the Capitals!
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Fun going back and watching Button’s final mock draft before the actual event. McMichael and Leason go in the first with McMichael picked 20th here, before a bunch of the names we all liked at the back end of the first (including my preferred choice Suzuki). It’ll be interesting to see how this shakes out down the line, but all in all, I’m happy with the 4 players we drafted.
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I know I've said previously Leason wouldn't be in the NHL next season but if he puts in as much work this off-season to improve as compared to last off-season he could make a really strong case. Hopefully Protas picks up whatever he's been doing. The hands and overall sense aren't that far off and the potential for acceleration could be tempting should they not be able to find an adequate 3RW.
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B+ seems about right, mostly stemming from the near-term value Leason may be able to provide given their window to compete. (Not that he's also without longer-term upside, just the same.) I'm less sure about the trade up for Has but two sevenths wasn't a huge price to move up.
I didn't love the McMichael pick but he could also fast-track as a bottom sixer if he fills out, becomes more consistent and gritty all-around. From a value standpoint they did pretty decent. They were again aggressive going after their targets and valuing at least perceived quality over quantity but the costs weren't high. The main risks between Leason & Protas are taking size over speed in today's game but they'll determine whether it's an issue or not .
I didn't love the McMichael pick but he could also fast-track as a bottom sixer if he fills out, becomes more consistent and gritty all-around. From a value standpoint they did pretty decent. They were again aggressive going after their targets and valuing at least perceived quality over quantity but the costs weren't high. The main risks between Leason & Protas are taking size over speed in today's game but they'll determine whether it's an issue or not .
I'd give it a B. Leason and McMichael are going to be good forwards, I feel really comfortable with both being good NHLers.
Pratas is a long term project (3-4 years) that needs a lot of work, but he's probably right behind Riley Sutter in terms of where I'd rank the prospects. Has is so raw I have no idea how good he'll be and he's going to take forever to develop too.
The Caps needed to take some impact forwards and I think they got two guys who could possibly be top 6 guys, and definitely will be good third liners at worst. That's a huge win.
Pratas is a long term project (3-4 years) that needs a lot of work, but he's probably right behind Riley Sutter in terms of where I'd rank the prospects. Has is so raw I have no idea how good he'll be and he's going to take forever to develop too.
The Caps needed to take some impact forwards and I think they got two guys who could possibly be top 6 guys, and definitely will be good third liners at worst. That's a huge win.
Updated Caps Forward Rankings (Using old HF rankings)
1. Connor McMichael (7.0 (B) )
2. Brett Leason (7.0 (C) )
3. Shane Gersich (6.5 (C) )
4. Axel Jonsson-Fjallby (5.5 (B) )
5. Riley Sutter ( 6.0 (C) )
6. Garret Pilon (5.5 (B) )
7. Aliaksei Protas (6.0 (C) )
8. Kody Clark (6.5 (D) )
Explanation of scores for reference;
https://www.hockeysfuture.com/playerprojections/
1. Connor McMichael (7.0 (B) )
2. Brett Leason (7.0 (C) )
3. Shane Gersich (6.5 (C) )
4. Axel Jonsson-Fjallby (5.5 (B) )
5. Riley Sutter ( 6.0 (C) )
6. Garret Pilon (5.5 (B) )
7. Aliaksei Protas (6.0 (C) )
8. Kody Clark (6.5 (D) )
Explanation of scores for reference;
https://www.hockeysfuture.com/playerprojections/
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That Kody Clark pick was a weird one right away. People were saying we could have gotten him with a 4th.
And then he goes on to have a very blah season.
He's a strange one. I don't personally see the upside with him. I think maybe he has a higher ceiling that Sutter, but Sutter seems lot more if a sure thing, even if he tops out as a bottom 6 forward.d
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On one hand glad to see we have improved the forward talent pool. On the other, sad to see how depleted it really was
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Easy A for me.
McMichael is who I wanted in the 1st (you watch, he's putting up 100+ in London next season), and they got an additional first rounder at 56. without giving anything up. How many teams will have a second rounder that makes a legitimate run at a lineup spot this fall?
Protoss is projectable forward with elite size to stay at center and was rated by several legit sources much higher than we drafted him.
Similarly, Has has had a lot of fans in the scouting community, Has has elite size, and Has has been rated higher than we took him by lots of folks.
Only (potential) downside for me is turning a 4th, a 5th, a 7th, and a 7th into a 3rd and a 5th. That might work out if these guys really are ahead of their draft position, but I tend to favor the approach of putting more lines in the water - more chances for a bite.
McMichael is who I wanted in the 1st (you watch, he's putting up 100+ in London next season), and they got an additional first rounder at 56. without giving anything up. How many teams will have a second rounder that makes a legitimate run at a lineup spot this fall?
Protoss is projectable forward with elite size to stay at center and was rated by several legit sources much higher than we drafted him.
Similarly, Has has had a lot of fans in the scouting community, Has has elite size, and Has has been rated higher than we took him by lots of folks.
Only (potential) downside for me is turning a 4th, a 5th, a 7th, and a 7th into a 3rd and a 5th. That might work out if these guys really are ahead of their draft position, but I tend to favor the approach of putting more lines in the water - more chances for a bite.
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The Caps really should aggressively target a few UDFAs in two seasons. I think that's how you offset depleted draft resources.
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I have to assume the rest of the guys lower on their board we’re at best being rated as fringe NHL/AHL depth types, so then you cash out early if you can.
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I can’t wait for that shit to start if he ever makes noise in the Caps system lol!
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