We could do a regular player / snake draft for playoffs once the reg season is done
Calgary Flames 2014 Draft Thread Part Deux
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We could do a regular player / snake draft for playoffs once the reg season is done
I was at the Hitmen game last night. Sam Reinhart is gonna be the best of the 3 brothers.
Vertanin was barely visible and had zero jump for a playoff game.
And there is a 21 yr old on Kooteney named Franco...that kid was extremely impressive and fun to watch.
That is all.
Vertanin was barely visible and had zero jump for a playoff game.
And there is a 21 yr old on Kooteney named Franco...that kid was extremely impressive and fun to watch.
That is all.
Mr Lebowski
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Virtanen is inconsistent. I only listend to the game because I was driving back from London ON but it sounded like CGY just didn't want it enough where the Ice did. How was Travis Sanheim and Ben Thoman, did you notice them?
Was at game too, completely agree. Virtanen only had a couple bursts otherwise didn't notice him at all. Thought Sanheim played decent - one of the better Hitmen.
Went to Prince Albert vs Red Deer game a few days ago as well - came away very impressed with Draisaitl
I'm down for whatever.
I mean **** son, let's spray rugaz on these motha.....
um, errr.... wrong crew. I meant to say let's have some playoff action!
Sanheim and Chase were good. It was my first Hitmen game so I was really watch Vertanen and Reinhart.
But Franco was noticbly better then every player on the ice. He was just traded to the Ice from the rockets I think. Don't know if he was drafted, too lazy to look. But I would invite him to try out for the Heat or even Flames.
SmellOfVictory
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Honestly, I think whoever drafts Virtanen in the top 10 (if he goes that high) is going to regret it. He's the most obviously flawed dude in the top end of the draft, and I'd put money on him topping out as a bottom sixer, if he doesn't bust entirely. Which means I'm crossing every digit I've got that the Flames leave him alone (luckily they seem never to draft Hitmen).
Mr Lebowski
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I think Burke will pick DC for Truculence and as much as I think Dal Colle is NHL ready I'd like to see him one more year in the shwa. He plays LW now because Laughton is in the middle. So I'd like one year in junior carrying his team at C. Love Dal Colle although Draisaitl is still my pick (look last page for why)
I would prefer Draisaitl as well, but think he'll go top 4. Islanders, Florida, Edmonton aren't doing us any favors in the standings so looks like we'll be picking 5th at best. Good point about playing Center next year, I see that's what they did with Drouin when he went back to Halifax this year without MacKinnon.
Mr Lebowski
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Honestly, I have a feeling we'll end up drafting 6th. I think Ottawa is gonna go full tank mode (despite their easy schedule) and end up 5th... (Lucky ducks....)
So Nick Ritchie
Pirate King Luffy
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I like Ehlers better too, but yeah Burke and his truculence with go with Richie if we're picking between the 2. I'd really hope Burke would consider trading down if we end up picking 6th though, probably pick a few spots lower and get another decent pick as well.
A lot will happen on draft day though, veterans with contracts will most likely get traded so we could end up with more picks.
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Johnny Hoxville
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Seriously have any of you guys been paying attention to Elhers? I think this kid is the real deal, if we pick at 6, you have to think he'll be on our list. He has amazing speed, a great shot, and just an all around impressive tool box. I really think this kid is a lock to be a top line winger and I think he's played his way onto an equal level with Dal Colle and Draisiatl. The 1st round of this draft is much better than originally thought. I would take Elhers over both Ritchie and Virtanen. And not that he's high on my list, but even a guy like Nylander could end up being a top talent. There may be no Crosby's or a Stamkos, but I could honestly see a guy like Elhers turning into a Kessel caliber of player. Assuming Ekblad is gone, we will be taking a forward 100%. So hopefully next year we end up with our stud dman.
Yes seriously I've been paying attention to Ehlers. Yes I think he's the real deal. The question is does Burke think so? I think he'll make comparisons to Baertchi (very skilled, fast, smallish, European, LW'er) and pick pretty much anyone else. I'm a big fan of Baertchi as well for the record - just needs time to refine his all around game.
Johnny Hoxville
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He is listed at 6'0 though, he will likely still grow another inch or so. He's listed at 163lbs, but he has lots of time to add strength and muscle to his frame. I just see so much potential in this kid. It would not shock me at all if someone stepped up and took him in the top 3.
Ynnek
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I've seen a ton of Ehlers and I would love to have him. Barbashev is interesting as well as he is much more physical and more of a complete player. Given where we are picking I wouldn't take him that early though but if we could trade down and get another pick that would be nice.
Honestly, I have a feeling we'll end up drafting 6th. I think Ottawa is gonna go full tank mode (despite their easy schedule) and end up 5th... (Lucky ducks....
Wouldn't surprise me either. Although we do have SJ/Ana/NYR coming up, then a date with guess who? Battle for 5th.
What are the %'s for the bottom 5 teams to move up?
All I know is I'd love to get Bennett, but there is no chance he falls to 5th. It'll be between MDC and Dras. Don't know who I'd want but most seem settled on one and want nothing to do with the other.
Highly doubt we draft sixth. We are likely to lose the next three games and that only leaves us to eight games left in the season. Meanwhile Ottawa/Carolina most likely would have won another game or two.
Very likely we go 1-2, then beat Ottawa. That alone might be enough to put us in
6th. But they still have games against Florida & NYI.
Do you honestly see us beating SJ, ANA, or NYR? I don't. NYR are on an absolute tear and won't have a collapse like the Ducks will. The Ducks will be looking for revenge and I bet the Sharks will be motivated to play tomorrow as they lost to the Caps.
The Sens will be trying to win as much as possible since they do not have their 2014 1st round draft pick.
SmellOfVictory
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If we're lucky, NYI might move past the Flames and they'd draft 4th. If one of the top 4 teams is madly in love with Draisaitl, then we might see Bennett go to the Flames.
Lottery odds are as follows. Team that wins picks first (no cap on moving up 4 spots)..
30th place: 25.0%
29th place: 18.8%
28th place: 14.2%
27th place: 10.7%
26th place: 8.1%
25th place: 6.2%
24th place: 4.7%
23th place: 3.6%
22th place: 2.7%
21th place: 2.1%
20th place: 1.5%
19th place: 1.1%
18th place: 0.8%
17th place: 0.5%
30th place: 25.0%
29th place: 18.8%
28th place: 14.2%
27th place: 10.7%
26th place: 8.1%
25th place: 6.2%
24th place: 4.7%
23th place: 3.6%
22th place: 2.7%
21th place: 2.1%
20th place: 1.5%
19th place: 1.1%
18th place: 0.8%
17th place: 0.5%
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