Curious to see what kind of defenseman Dahlin really becomes. He'll be playing half the game in his own zone with no help.
If he's Erik Karlsson-lite, that's not what Buffalo needs, crazy as it sounds. But his fanboys seem to think he truly is that well-rounded of a player. I have nearly no viewings of him so I'm not sure what kind of player he is.
Curious to see what kind of defenseman Dahlin really becomes. He'll be playing half the game in his own zone with no help.
If he's Erik Karlsson-lite, that's not what Buffalo needs, crazy as it sounds. But his fanboys seem to think he truly is that well-rounded of a player. I have nearly no viewings of him so I'm not sure what kind of player he is.
I kinda like Scandella. Not as a #1 though.even if he was projected to Erik Karlsson-lite Buffalo would need him. Their current LHD are Scandella, Antipin, Bealieu, Falk, and Gorges.
yeah him and Dahlin should be part of a better top 4 next season than whatever they were running this year. Even if it takes Dahlin a bit to get accustomed to the NHL game he's still going to be their best option going forwardI kinda like Scandella. Not as a #1 though.
Apparently this k’andre miller guy has been playing really good as of late. He’s a defencman and is projected to go around where we pick. Does anyone have a quick scouting report on him?
17 New Jersey Devils LD K'Andre Miller I've made this pick for the Devils before and I'm sticking with it. Miller is perhaps the most physical D in this draft -- at 6'3-210 he lays down bone-crushing hits and is easily the most intimidating D in the USHL. He is also unbelievably smart and extremely fast -- his athleticism is off the charts. Though pretty much every NHL pundit is sold on Dahlin's potential as far and away the best of any defenseman in the class of 2018, it would not shock me if Miller wound up being the second best. He was a forward until a few seasons ago and is still learning the position, but his improvement has been simply remarkable to watch. Many would say I have K'Andre too high here, but they said the same thing when I had Mat Barzal to the Devils at #6 a few years back, so I'm just saying.
17 New Jersey Devils LD K. Miller: First off, I'd like to say that I am a proponent of drafting the "best available player". That being said, this draft is heavy on defensemen, and the Devils are very stocked at F after two great drafts and needing badly of young top-tier defensemen. Second off, I'd like to say that when mock drafting for the Devils, I was sorely disappointed that upon realizing the top candidates were Bode Wilde, K'Andre Miller and Jett Woo, that I did not make any of those names up. Why did I go with Miller? Well, although I would love Wilde, I think he will be off the board here. I was split between Miller and Woo, both terrific prospects, but I think Miller has higher upside. He's huge, he's strong and physical, his shot is an absolute cannon-blast, and the kinks in his game are all erasable. What do I mean by that? Well, K'Andre just switched from F to D two seasons back and, although he plays very smart, he is still learning the positioning aspect. And, though he generates very good speed, his edge work still needs refining. I think it is very possible that Shero would go with Woo here, since Woo can fly and Shero loves the speed guys. But Miller would give us a possible diamond in the rough, a sick athlete with all-star upside at an organizational need.
did liljegren have a rough end to his season though, hence why he dropped? or was it interview issues? or both?Who is most likely to be drafted lower than projected come draft day? It would be really cool to see someone like Hughes, smith or Wilde fall to 17 sort of like liljegren did last year for Toronto
Oh I'd LOVE for Smith to drop. He seems like the perfect fit. I wonder who we can trade up with to increase our odds of snagging him.Who is most likely to be drafted lower than projected come draft day? It would be really cool to see someone like Hughes, smith or Wilde fall to 17 sort of like liljegren did last year for Toronto
this is the reason why k'andre miller is supposed to drop, right?I think part of why liljegren dropped was questions about his defensive play
this is the reason why k'andre miller is supposed to drop, right?
If switching from wing to D a couple years ago is considered a question about his defensive play, yes. The guy's on the rise though.this is the reason why k'andre miller is supposed to drop, right?
If switching from wing to D a couple years ago is considered a question about his defensive play, yes. The guy's on the rise though.
@StevenToddIves really me got me going on this guy to the point that I'm gonna be pretty disapointed if we don't get either Miller or Ty Smith.