4/20/06 HF Chat Mock Draft

[GKJ]

The way we did this was that I named a team, and people who were in the chat simply took a vote. There was a few bumps in the road though (people who were there might notice)


1. St. Louis - Phil Kessel
2. Pittsburgh - Erik Johnson
3. Chicago - Johnathan Toews
4. Washington - Jordan Staal
5. Boston - Nicklas Backstrom
6. Columbus - Peter Mueller
7. NY Islanders - Derek Brassard
8. Phoenix - Michael Frolik
9. Minnesota - Kyle Okposo
10. Florida - Bryan Little
11. Los Angeles - James Sheppard
12. Atlanta - Bobby Sanguinetti
13. Toronto - Jiri Tlusty
14. Vancouver - Michael Forney
15. Tampa Bay - Nigel Williams
16. Montreal - Ivan Visnevski
17. Minnesota - Chris Stewart
18. Colorado - Corey Emmerton
19. Anaheim - Ty Wishart
20. San Jose - Alexander Vasyunov
21. NY Rangers - Ben Shutron
22. Philadelphia - Ryan White
23. Washington - Johnathan Bernier
24. Buffalo - Yuri Alexandrov
25. New Jersey - Leland Irving
26. Calgary - Cal Clutterbuck
27. St. Louis - Mike Mitera
28. Dallas - Riku Helenius
29. Ottawa - Ben Maxwell
30. Detroit - Cody Burki

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[Beesfan]

Looks like the conventional wisdom except I see Frolik falling behind Okposo. Its funny, every draft scenario so far seems to have Okposo going to the Wild, is there a conspiracy there?

 

[Starsdude]

Can not believe the stars take a finn

 

[GKJ]

Can not believe the stars take a finn

That was actually one of the big reasons we picked him (I don't think I did, but a lot did)

 

[King'sPawn]

Can not believe the stars take a finn

I was debating between Joenssu and Helenius, to be honest. I chose the goaltender.

Looks like the conventional wisdom except I see Frolik falling behind Okposo. Its funny, every draft scenario so far seems to have Okposo going to the Wild, is there a conspiracy there?

I honestly thought Brassard would fall to the Wild and that they'd pick him. I picked Tlusty to go to the Isles, as he's a fast finishing winger with a rising stock.

But I was the only one who had that sentiment.

 

[Beatnik]

I'm a huge Little fan, I have a hard time seeing him fall behind Brassard

 

[WADEugottaBELAKthat]

Ottawa taking Ben Maxwell ..... me likes

 

[btn]

I just don't see why so many people think the Thrashers will take a defenseman. C is the biggest weakness in their farm system, the D is actually quite deep.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

about the Flyers selection. Thats the kid from the Calgary Hitmen right?

 

[J17 Vs Proclamation]

Don't like the Florida pick. Our first priority is D this year so Williams is the guy Florida might want.

 

[GKJ]

I think people forget that nowadays teams go by who they think is the best player available, no matter what positoon they play

 

[J17 Vs Proclamation]

I think people forget that nowadays teams go by who they think is the best player available, no matter what positoon they play

And Little isn't the BPA available . Teams will still draft by needs if they have too, and Florida do. We have no top 4 potential Dman in the system, and we really need a physical pairing for Bouwmeester down the line.

 

[GKJ]

about the Flyers selection. Thats the kid from the Calgary Hitmen right?

Yes, I believe

 

[boredmale]

If Mueller or Backstrom don't fall down to the Islanders #7 spot i rather see them take Kyle Okposo or Nigel Williams

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Still think Philly is going to draft defenseman. whether they stand pat or move up.

 

[Meat Wave]

Having seen Vishnevsky play in a handful of games in the Q this year, I must I would be rather disappointed with him as Montreal's 16th overall pick. He does have wheels and there's no denying that he could make a great offensive d-man, but I thought he was flat out brutal defensively in many situations.

 

[insider]

Washington will take a goalie at 23.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

about the Flyers selection. Thats the kid from the Calgary Hitmen right?

An article on Ryan White from earlier this month:

http://hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=8546

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Devils drafted a goalie in the second round of 2005. Can't see them taking a goalie in this year's first. At least I hope they don't.

 

[Belizarius]

Devils drafted a goalie in the second round of 2005. Can't see them taking a goalie in this year's first. At least I hope they don't.

Yep, even if I really like Leland Irving... sleeper pick. I would be happy if NJ grabed him in the 2nd round though, even if I don't think he's going to fall until that.

 

[FTowwn]

i think montreal would be better off taking TY WISHART rather than taking Ivan Vishnevsky

 

[turnbuckle*]

I'm a huge Little fan, I have a hard time seeing him fall behind Brassard

Well which is it? You're a big fan or a small fan?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

21. NY Rangers - Ben Shutron

 

[Roger's Pancreas*]

Damn, if Ty Wishart falls to 19, I have a hard time believeing that Clarke stands pat and doesn't make a move for him.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Damn, if Ty Wishart falls to 19, I have a hard time believeing that Clarke stands pat and doesn't make a move for him.

Ty's been dropping like a ton of bricks. I think he might fall to Philly's pick and possibly even out of the first round.