Draft Position Thread #2 (We pick 18th.)

[Lazarrr]

seems like Lemieux has a bit of an attitude problem, no?

The rumor was he refused to sign with Buffalo. I doubt the Sens would've had that problem though considering he came to Ottawa last summer to interview/workout with management.

 

[BondraTime]

It's great that there are so many guys I want with the 18th, that realistically will be there within reach.

Chabot, Chaplik, Juulsen, Harkins, Konecy, Merkley, White, Beauvillier, Boeser. All these guys would leave me extremely happy.

Obviously if there are guys like Rantanen, Werenski, etc still available, that's a home run.

 

[x Karlsson x 65]

With almost the same amount of talent from 15-45 this will be the draft where we really see who the best scouts are (or the luckiest).

 

[Samsquanch]

With almost the same amount of talent from 15-45 this will be the draft where we really see who the best scouts are (or the luckiest).

Definitely it's going to be very interesting to see how it unfolds. I'm glad we have the management team that we do heading into a draft as important as this one is.

We have 3 picks in the top 50. I expect us to walk away with 1 high quality NHLer, and hopefully 2 or 3 others that can play.

 

[operasen]

With almost the same amount of talent from 15-45 this will be the draft where we really see who the best scouts are (or the luckiest).

Bingo! Our history should give us a good potential in any case. I bet at least one of the top 3 picks is a surprise (they know something specific about a guy they target)

 

[Tee Lo]

Pierre Dorion on TSN 1200

"I think we’re going to get a real good player for the Ottawa Senators in the upcoming year. I’m not sure he’s going to play right away next year depending on who we get, but it’s someone that I know for sure is going to be a top two line guy or a top four defenceman.”

Those are some really good projections right there. I'm now very excited for this draft.

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Pierre Dorion on TSN 1200

"I think we’re going to get a real good player for the Ottawa Senators in the upcoming year. I’m not sure he’s going to play right away next year depending on who we get, but it’s someone that I know for sure is going to be a top two line guy or a top four defenceman.â€

Those are some really good projections right there. I'm now very excited for this draft.

No goalie i guess lol..

 

[HispanicAtTheDisco]

Pierre Dorion on TSN 1200

"I think we’re going to get a real good player for the Ottawa Senators in the upcoming year. I’m not sure he’s going to play right away next year depending on who we get, but it’s someone that I know for sure is going to be a top two line guy or a top four defenceman.â€

Those are some really good projections right there. I'm now very excited for this draft.

I'm more excited for the 2nd round, we have a pretty good history there.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

With almost the same amount of talent from 15-45 this will be the draft where we really see who the best scouts are (or the luckiest).

So if that holds true, what does everyone think the best course of action would be? Keep our picks where they are, or try to package those two 2nds for a first round pick?

 

[SixthSens]

So if that holds true, what does everyone think the best course of action would be? Keep our picks where they are, or try to package those two 2nds for a first round pick?

Depends who is available sliding down in the first... some decent defensemen projected to go anywhere from 25-35 that I would have no issue with selecting in that range (Jacob Larsson, Noah Juulsen, Vince Dunn). Trading one of our goaltenders might be able to net a pick in that range from a team needing a goalie (see the usual suspects- Buffalo and Edmonton).

Dealing one of them within our own division could potentially back-fire on us, so if Murray does call up his nephew I hope he holds out for the 21st pick. That might make it worth the risk of dealing one of our goaltenders within our own division.

If we come out with four picks in the top 48 (18, 21, 42 and 48), that would be a pretty damn good haul in my opinion.

 

[tony d]

I see a lot of mocks have us going with Konency, seems like a talented player.

 

[JonnyMacSen]

So if that holds true, what does everyone think the best course of action would be? Keep our picks where they are, or try to package those two 2nds for a first round pick?

I would trade back a few spots for another 2nd, there will be some great players available in the 2nd round IMO.

 

[HSF]

Konecny is similar to johnson

But if Tampa wins the cup he might be gone cause this is a copy cat league

 

[BigBush*]

Konecny is similar to johnson

But if Tampa wins the cup he might be gone cause this is a copy cat league

Konecny looked extremely impressive in the CHL prospects game. I know that was only one game, but I think it removed a lot of doubt from some scouts. If he's available at 18 (doubt it) ill be very happy if the Sens took him.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I'd LOVE Konecny. One of those guys who everyone knows has the skill and IQ to be an excellent player in NHL but for some reason have doubts about him and he gets passed down in a draft but becomes a steal in a year or two.

BTW, I fully expect Ottawa to draft a top line player or top pairing defender with this pick knowing their draft history and success, especially in deep drafts. I keep saying this fact over non-stop, lol because anything less imo is a disappointment. We need one more elite prospect to help our contending years as legit.

 

[SixthSens]

I agree.

Konecny is my guy if we stay pat at 18 and he's available. Just makes too much sense.

Hope we can nab him!

 

[x Karlsson x 65]

Wasn't Konecny very highly touted last year or 2 years ago as a top 5 pick?

 

[BigBush*]

Wasn't Konecny very highly touted last year or 2 years ago as a top 5 pick?

Ya, highly touted after being drafted 1st overall in the OHL draft. He's kinda dropped because of injuries and got off to a slow start this year.

I wonder if management would trade their 2nd and 1st to move up to grab this guy.

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Wasn't Konecny very highly touted last year or 2 years ago as a top 5 pick?

Yup. Injuries and not growing combined with under performance in his draft year have hurt him

Kylington was also a formerly top rated pick that fell off. Number 1 European skater and now number 6

 

[Real Smart Sens Fan]

Yup. Injuries and not growing combined with under performance in his draft year have hurt him

Kylington was also a formerly top rated pick that fell off. Number 1 European skater and now number 6

I wonder if they would consider trading down for him while securing a fourth pick in the top 48. I also wonder if some team might just take him around 15-20 anyways.

 

[DJB]

Konecny is going to be long gone by 18. We will have to move up.

 

[SixthSens]

New thread.