News Article: NHL Draft War Room: New Jersey Devils

[UpsideHockey]

THW's E-Mac looks at an alternative perspective for the Devils at the 2013 NHL Draft table.

Looks at the following elements:
Major Needs
Likely Draft Positions and Potential Picks
The Major Team Decision Makers
The Big Club – Current Roster
Top 10 Prospects
The Last Three Drafts

Link to full article

Comments and constructive criticism expected and wanted...
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*2013 NHL Draft Prospect Index
**2013 NHL Draft Guide: The Next Ones
***2013 NHL Draft Rankings: The Next Ones Final Top 210

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[Devils Trap]

THW's E-Mac looks at an alternative perspective for the Devils at the 2013 NHL Draft table.

Looks at the following elements:
Major Needs
Likely Draft Positions and Potential Picks
The Major Team Decision Makers
The Big Club – Current Roster
Top 10 Prospects
The Last Three Drafts

Link to full article

Comments and constructive criticism expected and wanted...
___

*2013 NHL Draft Prospect Index
**2013 NHL Draft Guide: The Next Ones
***2013 NHL Draft Rankings: The Next Ones Final Top 210

Good read, other then some laughable mistakes. Would love Nichuskin, but if we dont get him I would like Shinkaruk . But any top forward would make me happy. Also if we get Fucale in the 2nd round ,I would love it. I dont understand some of the 2nd round choices to be honest. I think more top potential forwards would be the ideal situation. (And dear lord please no to Zadarov)

Fine with all your preferences other then Zadorov and some of the 2nd round ones. If we dont get Fucale , I would prefer a forward over a goalie in the 2nd round

 

[Classic Devil]

The listed assessment of team needs just does not accurately represent the team's needs.

 

[ghdi]

He doesn't even mention Fayne.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

He doesn't even mention Fayne.

Nor Henrique on the current roster.

Im sorry but OP creditability as a writer on hockey is gone down the toilet

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

I would rank the major needs as follows:

1. Goalscoring - We have Kovy at NHL level and no one else. We have Boucher at prospect level and no one else.
2. Number 1 center - We have two good 2nd line centers in Henrique and Zajac and a potential third 2nd line center caliber player in Loktionov if he builds on his promising first season but probably do lack the number 1 center caliber player. I would jis in my pants if a Monahan (He will be a no. 1) or Lindholm is available at pick 9.
3. Goaltender - We need a succession plan for Brodeur.
4. Best Player Available - Would lean towards drafting a forward. I dont see a problem with our D depth at both NHL level and prospect level.

 

[ghdi]

I would rank the major needs as follows:

1. Goalscoring - We have Kovy at NHL level and no one else. We have Boucher at prospect level and no one else.
2. Number 1 center - We have two good 2nd line centers in Henrique and Zajac and a potential third 2nd line center caliber player in Loktionov if he builds on his promising first season but probably do lack the number 1 center caliber player. I would jis in my pants if a Monahan (He will be a no. 1) or Lindholm is available at pick 9.
3. Goaltender - We need a succession plan for Brodeur.
4. Best Player Available - Would lean towards drafting a forward. I dont see a problem with our D depth at both NHL level and prospect level.

Id put BPA ahead of goaltender. Kinkaid and Wedgewood are not garbage and both have potential to be successors. It's also not an impossibility of filling gaps with a UFA or trade acquisition until the heir is ready or drafted. I agree with the rest.

This dweeb's thought that we need to stock more defense is ridiculous and clear he has no clue abt this organization.

 

[B A T M A N]

Lol, the writer clearly thinks drafting Fucale at #9 is a better idea than Shinkaruk. Doesn't even mention Lindholm, probably thinks he's a lock to be picked before, which is certainly possible.

Still, the former makes me feel dirty.

 

[JWomp]

The Major Team Decision Makers

1 –CEO, President and General Manager:Lou Lamoriello

2– VP of Hockey Operations: Steve Pellegrini

3 – Executive VP of Hockey Operations, Director, Scouting: David Conte

4 – Coach: Rick Kowalsky

Rick Kowalsky? As others have already mentioned, this "article" is less-than-stellar.

 

[Rob Nieds work ethic]

Rick Kowalsky as coach? I won't even bother reading that.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Between the coach and team needs, it might be time to replace Eklund.

 

[ghdi]

How can one make that mistake? Even if one Googles "Devils Coach" DeBoer still comes up.

 

[BenedictGomez]

How can one make that mistake?

The internet + social media make it possible for anyone to be a "writer" with some form of distribution.

 

[Zubrus Coffee Maker]

not to jump on this guys case, but he also forgot Wedgewood

 

[AfroThunder396]

You know, for once it would be nice if people who wanted to write about the Devils took the time to do their due diligence and actually attempted a little research first.

Seriously, Rick Kowalsky? Was Wikipedia down when the author tried to write this the night before it was due?

 

[Devils86]

This article has so many errors and bad information I'm surprised that people haven't claimed that Kosman actually wrote it

 

[Devils86]

You know, for once it would be nice if people who wanted to write about the Devils took the time to do their due diligence and actually attempted a little research first.

Seriously, Rick Kowalsky? Was Wikipedia down when the author tried to write this the night before it was due?

He was only off by about 135 miles

 

[Tretyak 20]

I could've written a better Devils draft preview in half an hour.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I mean, if Scott Wedgewood and Maxime Clermont didn't exist, like they don't in this article, then drafting a goalie might be a higher priority. So I guess that kind of makes sense.

 

[Cowbell232]

Does he also think that we can draft a goalie and he'll be ready for the NHL next year?

Wow...

 

[Tretyak 20]

Does he also think that we can draft a goalie and he'll be ready for the NHL next year?

Wow...

That's the funniest part! He's thinking as if we could draft Fucale and he'd be ready to replace Marty next year! Hilarious.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

"After Adam Larsson, the list of quality defensemen gets short and the players on it start to age."




Why did everyone even read past this point? HF is not the place to post articles if you haven't done your research.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

http://www.priceisrightfail.com/

The price is wrong Bob.

 

[New Jersey]

Pete DeBoer is a good coach, period. Writing this one off as rubbish.

 

[glenwo2]

Who the hell is Rick Kowalsky?

Is he related to Killer Kowalsky, the wrestler?



(I know it's spelled differently but I really don't care....it sounds funny)