NHL Entry Draft Part V

[YWGinYYZ]

Matthews os also an elite goal scorer, but he does it with hands in tight over power. I see him as a potential 30 g centre - year in, year out. There aren't many of those.

Production in the Tavares to Toews range with a nice two-way game.

For sure: this SO goal demonstrates it - he's got an incredibly soft touch and quick hands when handling the puck. Big, good skating, great vision, and soft hands - what's not to like when you're looking for a centre?

 

[trebendan]

In a column in today's Winnipeg Sun by Michael Traikos, it lists 6 players whose stock has been boosted by their play in the world championships. 1 of those 6 is Laine. Here is a quote from that column "Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, who is scouting for Finland, told Postmedia that he would be recommending Laine for World Cup inclusion."

 

[Aavco Cup]

Patrik Laine on Finnish fans, fellow prospect Auston Matthews and whether he cares if he goes No. 1

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/15564353

 

[Aavco Cup]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/sportsnets-final-top-30-2016-nhl-draft-prospects/

Cox just released his final top 30 list. At the end is a list of honorable mentions. There's one name I'm unfamiliar with. We seem to like USHL guys. Is he someone who should be on our radar? I think he's a Manitoba boy.

Wade Allison, C, Tri-City (USHL), 6-3, 205 lb.

 

[sully1410]

Matthews os also an elite goal scorer, but he does it with hands in tight over power. I see him as a potential 30 g centre - year in, year out. There aren't many of those.

Production in the Tavares to Toews range with a nice two-way game.

Last season Bob MacKenzie was saying that if Matthews was two days older he would have been in the conversation with McDavid and Eichel for 1st OA. It sounds to me that he's borderline "generational".

I just winced when I said that. It's turning into the "Voldemort" of HF Boards

 

[Joe Hallenback]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/sportsnets-final-top-30-2016-nhl-draft-prospects/

Cox just released his final top 30 list. At the end is a list of honorable mentions. There's one name I'm unfamiliar with. We seem to like USHL guys. Is he someone who should be on our radar? I think he's a Manitoba boy.

Wade Allison, C, Tri-City (USHL), 6-3, 205 lb.

Wade Allison is a Brandon Wheat King draft pick. Many Wheat King fans are hoping he gets drafted and then comes to Brandon next year. Big kid skates well and had a good rookie year in the USHL. Committed to Western Michigan next year

 

[Aavco Cup]

Wade Allison is a Brandon Wheat King draft pick. Many Wheat King fans are hoping he gets drafted and then comes to Brandon next year. Big kid skates well and had a good rookie year in the USHL. Committed to Western Michigan next year

Could he rise into 2nd round?

http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2016/05/incoming_wmu_hockey_freshman_w.html

Allison has had a banner year in his first year in the USHL after scoring 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points during the regular season. He did the most damage in the second half of the season and saw his strock rise for the upcoming 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Allison was ranked 192nd by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau but then jumped to 62 in the final rankings for skaters from North America.

Allison and the Storm look to close out the Clark Cup Championship on Friday night at 8:05 p.m. The game can be seen live on USHL.FastHockey.com

 

[Aavco Cup]

 

[Polar Vortex]

So Allison #2 overall??

Wouldn't even be mad...

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Worth drafting Finn's in later rounds? Seems the country is getting better at developing players.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

What would Columbus need to throw in to swap picks? First rounder in 2017?

 

[mcpw]

What would Columbus need to throw in to swap picks? First rounder in 2017?

It's not happening.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

Will Laine break Selanne's first year record of 84 goals?

 

[TheDeuce]

Will Laine break Selanne's first year record of 84 goals?

76 goals is Teemu's record, and no, he won't break it.



m.

 

[zsam]

76 goals is Teemu's record, and no, he won't break it.



m.

You must have some good connections up there

 

[sully1410]

76 goals is Teemu's record, and no, he won't break it.



m.

But he will tie it!

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

50 goals in 50 games to start the season.

30 plus power play goals

 

[Daximus]

If in some miraculous way Laine scores 76 goals in todays game they should rename the Rocket to the Laine.

 

[BB88]

Modest season for Laine.

All star + gold at WJC,
-Champ+MVP in Liiga,
-All star+MVP at Worlds.

Edit, this is more like it:

 

[Pongs21]

Was anyone else left wanting to see some more effort from Laine? I'm not trying to bash him, he had an amazing tournament and I'll be very disappointed if he isnt a Jet come the draft, however his play away from the puck and confidence while playing the powerhouse teams was lacking a bit to me. Just would of liked to see a little more hustle is all. Anyone else feel this way?

 

[Winnipeg Jets]

Was anyone else left wanting to see some more effort from Laine? I'm not trying to bash him, he had an amazing tournament and I'll be very disappointed if he isnt a Jet come the draft, however his play away from the puck and confidence while playing the powerhouse teams was lacking a bit to me. Just would of liked to see a little more hustle is all. Anyone else feel this way?

The kid is barely 18 playing against men. Just look at McDavid, he didn't exactly light the tournament on fire.

Laine won tournament MVP as an 18 year old, that's amazing. I know people want him to absolutely dominate but that just isn't realistic.

 

[Pongs21]

The kid is barely 18 playing against men. Just look at McDavid, he didn't exactly light the tournament on fire.

Laine won tournament MVP as an 18 year old, that's amazing. I know people want him to absolutely dominate but that just isn't realistic.

Absolutely he had an amazing tournament, I am by no means denying that whatsoever. I felt like sometimes he was just coasting out there is all

 

[BB88]

Absolutely he had an amazing tournament, I am by no means denying that whatsoever. I felt like sometimes he was just coasting out there is all

He's played 104 games this season, 90 of them against men, that has to be showing a bit.

The whole team Finland was brutal today, just embarrassing game from us.
Usually Laine has been a lot more involved with the game.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Was anyone else left wanting to see some more effort from Laine? I'm not trying to bash him, he had an amazing tournament and I'll be very disappointed if he isnt a Jet come the draft, however his play away from the puck and confidence while playing the powerhouse teams was lacking a bit to me. Just would of liked to see a little more hustle is all. Anyone else feel this way?

He had pretty much every scoring chance Finland had.

 

[Pongs21]

He's played 104 games this season, 90 of them against men, that has to be showing a bit.

The whole team Finland was brutal today, just embarrassing game from us.
Usually Laine has been a lot more involved with the game.

Wow didn't realize it was that many games. I am still extremely excited that we even have the opportunity to draft Laine, don't get me wrong. The bolded may have been a better choice of wording from my original post.. Cheers