OHL Draft - top 5 picks

[littleD]

Oshawa - John Tavares, C, Toronto Marlborors
Sarnia - Marc Katic, D, Timmins Majors
Saginaw - Zack Torquato, C, Stratford
Kingston - Luke Pither, C, Clarington Toros
Guelph - Drew Doughty, D, London Knights

Follow online: http://ohldraft.ilap.com/ps2005/Round_1.htm

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[littleD]

There was some talk about Logan Couture 'round these parts the other day. He went 12th overall to the 67s.

 

[Vikke]

First round complete.
Knights drafting Danny's kid brother Cory?

 

[trahans99]

why did logan drop so far? thought he was top 3 for sure and even #1 w/o tavares possibly.

cory syvret is danny's little brother. he was expected to go late 1st or early 2nd roud.

 

[Twist and Shout]

The Rangers got a steal at 18th overall.

 

[Riddarn]

When is the import draft?

 

[CharlieGirl]

The Rangers got a steal at 18th overall.

What can you tell me about Pelech?

As far as Couture, he was the one most affected by the OHL rule change. It appears that teams stuck with the player they chose earlier in the process, and Logan dropped. Kilrea pulls out a gem once again!

 

[CharlieGirl]

First round complete.
Knights drafting Danny's kid brother Cory?

Wait until round 4 when they draft another Hunter nephew.

 

[trahans99]

What can you tell me about Pelech?

As far as Couture, he was the one most affected by the OHL rule change. It appears that teams stuck with the player they chose earlier in the process, and Logan dropped. Kilrea pulls out a gem once again!

Damn I wish he dropped to the Knights hahahah. Why would so many teams pass up on Coutoure if he was so highly rated?

 

[Douggy]

why did logan drop so far? thought he was top 3 for sure and even #1 w/o tavares possibly.

cory syvret is danny's little brother. he was expected to go late 1st or early 2nd roud.

I think Couture dropped because it is uncertain if he will stay in the O or go to the states.

 

[trahans99]

Wait until round 4 when they draft another Hunter nephew.

Hahah ... I think there other nephews are only 14 so they'll be drafted next year unless i'm wrong and they are 15 or 16.

But theres nothing wrong w/ drafting famiily if they deserve it (Dylan 2nd round pick in 2001 - 2nd in league scoring this year)

 

[trahans99]

I think Couture dropped because it is uncertain if he will stay in the O or go to the states.

I don't think he'll be going that route, its just his dad was pissed about tavares ruling... damn parents can't they stay out of this sorta thing. its not like it affects his dad in anyway shape or form.

its kinda funny now b/c if his dad kept his mouth shut maybe sarnia would've taken him which is an hour drive from london/st.thomas whereas now he's drafted by ottawa which is 6-7 hours away so he won't be at as many games

 

[Douggy]

Looking through the list of players taken, there appears to be a lot of Americans being picked.

 

[CharlieGirl]

its kinda funny now b/c if his dad kept his mouth shut maybe sarnia would've taken him which is an hour drive from london/st.thomas whereas now he's drafted by ottawa which is 6-7 hours away so he won't be at as many games

Couture's dad was completely misquoted.... and Sarnia may regret sticking with their initial choice. I hope for Logan's sake, he shows the teams that passed him over exactly how big a mistake they made.

 

[littleD]

So, is the whole Toronto Marlboros team going to get drafted today?

7 so far in 3 rounds.

 

[littleD]

BTW, when Kilrea(I'm guessing it was Kilrea) made the pick for Couture, he said...

"The Ottawa 67s are proud and surprised to select Logan Couture..." or something along those lines. Guess they weren't expecting him to be there.

 

[Riddarn]

Geez, these guys are bigger than average SEL players. 15 year olds at 6'3, 215 pounds? Damn.

 

[CharlieGirl]

Hahah ... I think there other nephews are only 14 so they'll be drafted next year unless i'm wrong and they are 15 or 16.

But theres nothing wrong w/ drafting famiily if they deserve it (Dylan 2nd round pick in 2001 - 2nd in league scoring this year)

Two words...... Logan Hunter

wait..... two more..... Rick Steadman

Do you think this guy is coming to London - Greg Zavitz - Lambton (apparently nephew of Dale and Mark Hunter.)?

 

[Doomsday Device]

So, is the whole Toronto Marlboros team going to get drafted today?

7 so far in 3 rounds.

And if Sam Gagner hadn't decided to go the NCAA route, they probably would have had 5 in the top 10.

 

[trahans99]

Two words...... Logan Hunter

wait..... two more..... Rick Steadman

Do you think this guy is coming to London - Greg Zavitz - Lambton (apparently nephew of Dale and Mark Hunter.)?

i'll admit logan sucked but steady was a good utility defensive player that helped london upset a few teams. what round was steady picked in? probably not a high selection so i have no problem with that pick. logan on the other hand

never heard of zavitz? how old? where he play last year and stats?

 

[CH Wizard]

Bah, Tavares is exceptional.LIke I've said before my coach knows him (he saw him play in a training camp also) and he has talked about him to us like one 100 times.He's younger then me, I've seen him play just once and he's special! Can't wait to see what he'll do.

 

[HabLover]

And if Sam Gagner hadn't decided to go the NCAA route, they probably would have had 5 in the top 10.

Did Gagner get drafted?

What about Justin Vaive?

 

[CharlieGirl]

Did Gagner get drafted?

What about Justin Vaive?

Gagner - 4th round - London
Vaive - 3rd round - Sudbury

 

[CharlieGirl]

i'll admit logan sucked but steady was a good utility defensive player that helped london upset a few teams. what round was steady picked in? probably not a high selection so i have no problem with that pick. logan on the other hand

never heard of zavitz? how old? where he play last year and stats?

I'm brilliant, I tell ya....

Greg Zavitz - Lambton Jr. Sting
Adam Steadman - Lambton Jr. Sting

Both selected by London in the 15th round.

Thank you Uncle Mark... Thank you Uncle Dale!

 

[HabLover]

Gagner - 4th round - London
Vaive - 3rd round - Sudbury

Is Gagner American? How'bout Vaive?