Prospect Info: Official 2014 NHL Draft Discussion, Suck for Sam or Play Bad For Ekblad?

[sweranger]

Another guy I'd be interested to take with our first pick would be Ben Thomas. We need som hard hitting guys that still can put up some numbers

 

[Anthony Mauro]

I can take hot and cold with a young player, the allure is the skills, you bank on him getting his game together as he grows.

Who are your 3 ? Karabacek, Lernout, and Sanheim?

Why not bank on that, right?

Sanheim, Kamenev, Donato.

#99 (LOL) Kamenev was under the eye of Mike Keenan at Metallurg, who also retired Jan Marek's # (DYK??) The guy is basically Barbashev, if Barbashev stayed in RUS. Donato's got top 10 hands and patience with the puck and is really physical; he doesn't give 100% though and I'm not comfortable saying it's because of competition.

 

[Anthony Mauro]

Another guy I'd be interested to take with our first pick would be Ben Thomas. We need som hard hitting guys that still can put up some numbers

Thomas should be a late round pick.

 

[Bluenote13]

Why not bank on that, right?

Sanheim, Kamenev, Donato.

#99 (LOL) Kamenev was under the eye of Mike Keenan at Metallurg, who also retired Jan Marek's # (DYK??) The guy is basically Barbashev, if Barbashev stayed in RUS. Donato's got top 10 hands and patience with the puck and is really physical; he doesn't give 100% though and I'm not comfortable saying it's because of competition.

Until I hear from anyone that Kamenev has the desire to play in NA, I'm not sold on him as a 1st rounder. He was drafted #3 overall in the KHL draft so they might try to keep him there. Of course they said similar things about Nikushin, but he actually was upfront about playing in NA.

 

[offdacrossbar]

There's a lot of good D prospects in the second round.

Jack Glover, Brycen Martin, Alexis Vanier, Alex Peters, Marcus Pettersson, Aaron Irving, Aaron Haydon

I really like both Alexis Vanier and Aaron Irving.

agreed. like this kids game

 

[offdacrossbar]

Until I hear from anyone that Kamenev has the desire to play in NA, I'm not sold on him as a 1st rounder. He was drafted #3 overall in the KHL draft so they might try to keep him there. Of course they said similar things about Nikushin, but he actually was upfront about playing in NA.

while i dont agree with your concern about coming over, i will say i wouldnt be worried as kamenev wont go in round 1.

the only 2 russian kids going in round 1, imo, and both are playing major junior now. kemenev , were he here already, might join that group making it 3 but since hes back home, he goes 2nd maybe early 3rd round.

hes an impressive player that is mostly unknown outside of those weird draftnik types who watch alot of euro junior and khl hockey. kyle woodlief mentioned him awhile back i remember.

lots to like about a big 17 yr old pivot with wheels, hands, vision, shot and 2 way compete level.

potential 2nd round prize with 1st round skillset.

 

[Joey Bones]

If we end up keeping our 2nd, I want Vlad Kamenev. There is the russian factor with him, but he has 1st round talent and will be in the KHL next year with Metallurg. If we get Kamenev in the later rounds, just like how Buchnevich fell, that would be ecstatic.

But I would hope to trade up for a 1st rounder.

 

[Jacques Strap]

I'm hearing some good things about Warren Foegele. Besides stats, anybody have some good info on this guy? He might be a good 2nd early 3rd pick.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=441117

 

[Joey Bones]

I'm hearing some good things about Warren Foegele. Besides stats, anybody have some good info on this guy? He might be a good 2nd early 3rd pick.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=441117

Early 3rd I would say

 

[Bluenote13]

I'm hearing some good things about Warren Foegele. Besides stats, anybody have some good info on this guy? He might be a good 2nd early 3rd pick.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=441117

Speed and hands. Skating reminds me of JT Miller, he can move his feet and accelerate real quick. Just like I said about Shane Eiserman, he's committed to Gordie Clark's U of New Hampshire.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Dougherty will probably be gone by our 2nd round pick. I want him.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Until I hear from anyone that Kamenev has the desire to play in NA, I'm not sold on him as a 1st rounder. He was drafted #3 overall in the KHL draft so they might try to keep him there. Of course they said similar things about Nikushin, but he actually was upfront about playing in NA.

Agreed. I have no interest in Kamenev in the second. Maybe in the third, but we can't afford to use our second on a guy who may never come over.

 

[Joey Bones]

Agreed. I have no interest in Kamenev in the second. Maybe in the third, but we can't afford to use our second on a guy who may never come over.

Sold on him if he drops to the 3rd round, which is very likely.

 

[Raspewtin]

Has anyone seen anything of potential OA drafts Richard Nejezchleb or Chance Braid? Both play in the WHL.

 

[Bluenote13]

Has anyone seen anything of potential OA drafts Richard Nejezchleb or Chance Braid? Both play in the WHL.

The Czech player came over to NA last year and got hurt, but has played well this season leading his WHL club in goals. Got a big frame, just turned 20, attended Penguins rookie camp last September.

Braid's game is raw, but man can he throw'em. Attended Caps camp last September.

 

[GAGLine]

What do you guys think of Edgars Kulda as a later round pick? He's in his 2nd year of eligibility, but the announcers for the Mem Cup game last night believed he would be drafted this year. I liked the way he played last night and thought he had a good game, but I don't know anything else about him. Well, other than his stats and that he's from Latvia, a veritable hockey hotbed of late

 

[Bluenote13]

What do you guys think of Edgars Kulda as a later round pick? He's in his 2nd year of eligibility, but the announcers for the Mem Cup game last night believed he would be drafted this year. I liked the way he played last night and thought he had a good game, but I don't know anything else about him. Well, other than his stats and that he's from Latvia, a veritable hockey hotbed of late

He came over from Latvia last year, took a year learning the style of play. Now he's outplaying some guys who were former high draft picks. the LW's skilled, but he plays a two way NA game, leading that memorial cup series with a +11. I could see him being one of the top 60 picked, 2nd rounder.

Here's a recent article, deals with some tragedy and gives you a feel on how the Oil Kings organization/fans have taken to him:

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/pl...ries-of-fallen-former-teammate-165756836.html

 

[GAGLine]

He came over from Latvia last year, took a year learning the style of play. Now he's outplaying some guys who were former high draft picks. the LW's skilled, but he plays a two way NA game, leading that memorial cup series with a +11. I could see him being one of the top 60 picked, 2nd rounder.

Here's a recent article, deals with some tragedy and gives you a feel on how the Oil Kings organization/fans have taken to him:

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/pl...ries-of-fallen-former-teammate-165756836.html

Thanks Blue. 2nd round? I didn't get the impression that he would go that high, since he's ranked 145th among NA skaters. Has he been charging up the ranks over the last month and a half?

 

[Bluenote13]

Thanks Blue. 2nd round? I didn't get the impression that he would go that high, since he's ranked 145th among NA skaters. Has he been charging up the ranks over the last month and a half?

He's been one of the best two way players in all of the CHL playoffs, plus he's older which means some teams might think he's closer to making an NHL squad than some of the others listed ahead of him. Just a guess based off the buzz he's been getting.

 

[Joey Bones]

I don't know about y'all, but I'm hoping we find a gem in this draft somewhere haha.

 

[offdacrossbar]

do we seriously think about trading our first this year and package that pick with an asset and look to pry away a young impact centerman who can step into a top 6 role ?

is there a guy out there ready to play thats available ?

does that make sense ? i think it may.

 

[ecemleafs]

do we seriously think about trading our first this year and package that pick with an asset and look to pry away a young impact centerman who can step into a top 6 role ?

is there a guy out there ready to play thats available ?

does that make sense ? i think it may.

we dont have a 1st in 2014 or 2015.

 

[offdacrossbar]

we dont have a 1st in 2014 or 2015.

i meant our first pick not our first round pick.

my bad.

 

[ecemleafs]

i meant our first pick not our first round pick.

my bad.

unless that young asset is hagelin/kreider/miller i dont know if adding a 2nd gets you a top 6 young C.

 

[Ghost of jas]

So, even though we are two games away from be in the Cup Finals, Derek Stepan still doesn't cut it for people as a #1 center.