Prospect Info: Brad Lambert, 30th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft

[JetsUK]

Love the kid -- skill + brains + motor = high-end gamer for me. No way in hell is he the low-IQ pouter as presold by some national team fans.

Now I'm going to post pretty much this exact wording in the Chibby thread.

 

[Teppo Numenor]

Since he began with seattle last year and including his season with the moose he has looked every bit the player once ranked as a top 5 overall pick. Playing pro since he was 16 years old he is not that green

 

[Jet]

Lambert live was impressive, that boy moves. He created a lot of chaos, mostly in the offensive zone and had some poor shifts (ill chalk it up to that being his first game in the show with new teammates). Hopefully Lambert fills out during this summer. The future is exciting.

Someone buy that kid a gift card for 5 guys

 

[roccerfeller]

This guy is turning out to be an absolute STEAL at 30th OA

 

[WolfHouse]

For the next season or two, I agree Monahan is the better option, no argument there. And Jets are clearly in win-now mode. I expect them to try and keep Monahan, and they should - he has played very well for us, he’s a great fit, and we have a hole at 2C without him (I don’t expect us to make much of a run, if any, at keeping Toffoli due to cap-related issues and candidly I think Perfetti will be ready to go as a top-6 fwd next season consistently). My concern is Monahan wants 5y term, and that doesn’t really line up with Lambert’s likely trajectory… unless Lambert is cheap enough in years 3-to-5 of Monahan’s contract, in which case you have both… and you’re really rolling at that point with center depth.

Monahan is in his prime - in 2-3 years he could drop to third line C - we need him on our powerplay... lambert can wait or play 4th line C

 

[Gm0ney]

 

[larmex99]

Their 1st pick was at 193, so not likely they were going to get him. At all.

 

[WolfHouse]

Their 1st pick was at 193, so not likely they were going to get him. At all.

If only we didn't trade for Kuemper and win the cup, we could have had Brad Lambert!!!

 

[Gm0ney]

Their 1st pick was at 193, so not likely they were going to get him. At all.

I would trade him for MacK if they're still interested...he's much younger and a point-per-game player in the NHL!

 

[Mooche]

Was such a joy to watch last night in person. Such a smooth skater and he transports the puck up the ice so well.

Last time I saw him in person was with Seattle in the WHL. Haven't been to a Moose game this season, unfortunately. But his development has been just something else since that time.

I can't wait to see what he looks like with another off-season under his belt. He's going to be a real problem as he adds muscle and fills out.

 

[macmaroon]

Their 1st pick was at 193, so not likely they were going to get him. At all.

Details, details...

 

[Thechozen1]

Their 1st pick was at 193, so not likely they were going to get him. At all.

Maybe they had a trade lined up for one of the last 2 picks or an early 2nd contingent on Lambert still being available.

 

[WpgSteve]

Maybe they had a trade lined up for one of the last 2 picks or an early 2nd contingent on Lambert still being available.

They were likely just pissed he went to a central division team.

 

[snowkiddin]

If only we didn't trade for Kuemper and win the **cup, we could have had Brad Lambert!!!

Important to note this was an asterisk championship. I’ve fixed it for you.

 

[cg98]

Thank f*** we dont have to deal with the reality of MacKinnon, Lambert and Makar rushing up the ice at us for the next decade in the division. Completely and utterly terrifying to think about. He should have never fell that far to 30 and am stoked that we got him and how his development has turned out for us.

 

[roccerfeller]

Thank f*** we dont have to deal with the reality of MacKinnon, Lambert and Makar rushing up the ice at us for the next decade in the division. Completely and utterly terrifying to think about. He should have never fell that far to 30 and am stoked that we got him and how his development has turned out for us.

It’s an interesting tweet cause Avs didn’t have a first round pick that year. They could have had a deal with Tampa who selected after possibly in place the get a first rounder and were hoping to select him

Or, they just did not want a divisional rival to get this kid and this was their reaction

That is stuff of nightmares though isn’t it haha

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Was such a joy to watch last night in person. Such a smooth skater and he transports the puck up the ice so well.

Last time I saw him in person was with Seattle in the WHL. Haven't been to a Moose game this season, unfortunately. But his development has been just something else since that time.

I can't wait to see what he looks like with another off-season under his belt. He's going to be a real problem as he adds muscle and fills out.

I like his trajectory. Draft year, didn't produce very well in Liiga for a few reasons. Not a very good WJC either. That's why he fell to 30th. D+1, he couldn't handle AHL. Just wasn't ready. Killed it in Dub. D+2, killed it in AHL. If he can continue his recent trajectory he might be ready to excel in the NHL next year.

He probably won't get the chance until there is an injury callup. But when that time comes I think he will be ready.

 

[10Ducky10]

Thank f*** we dont have to deal with the reality of MacKinnon, Lambert and Makar rushing up the ice at us for the next decade in the division. Completely and utterly terrifying to think about. He should have never fell that far to 30 and am stoked that we got him and how his development has turned out for us.

The Avs had two picks at that draft.
193rd and 225th.

They weren't getting Lambert.