Prospect Info: The 2018 NHL Entry Draft Discussion Thread

[The Nemesis]

Interesting ... and exactly the position I think they should go.

Button's TSN mock has the Sharks selecting Martin Kaut.

I'm all in on building the blueline.

Never limit your picks to a specific position unless you reach that pick and there are multiple absolutely dead-equally rated prospects on your board where position is the only differentiator. By the time any player picked this draft develops who knows if we still need defensive help. Who knows if maybe we suddenly need wingers. Or a goalie. Or tall, questionably mobile, high IQ, low skill, guys who are scrappy and gritty and all-heart and various other euphemisms for being kinda not good enough at hockey things.

 

[Harbessix]

I just really hope we don’t trade our first considering we have no second and third this year and no first next year. Norris is also the only first round prospect we have so…

 

[Sleestak Nation]

Never limit your picks to a specific position unless you reach that pick and there are multiple absolutely dead-equally rated prospects on your board where position is the only differentiator. By the time any player picked this draft develops who knows if we still need defensive help. Who knows if maybe we suddenly need wingers. Or a goalie. Or tall, questionably mobile, high IQ, low skill, guys who are scrappy and gritty and all-heart and various other euphemisms for being kinda not good enough at hockey things.

I don't disagree. It will all depend on the Sharks' board and how they have them rated.

They also have the ability to trade back if someone comes knocking with a great offer and they see multiple prospects on the same level.

Good point.

 

[OffSydes]

Someone asked about this..

 

[rideaucrusher21]

In the latest article from The Athletic, there's a quote where DW says something along of the lines of taking a higher reward/higher risk type player with the 21st pick. Sounds promising, hope he follows through.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sharks have struggled to find top talent in recent NHL...

Kurz draft preview

 

[Maladroit]

Based on DW's quotes in that Athletic article I wouldn't be surprised if the pick is Merkley.

 

[Munnyro]

Based on DW's quotes in that Athletic article I wouldn't be surprised if the pick is Merkley.

I thought the same thing.

 

[hohosaregood]

I'm thinking Berggren here

 

[spintheblackcircle]

If the thought is somehow having an offensive-first defenseman like Burns will help him make the transition, I mean, ok. I don't like him, but I realize if I am wrong I am going to be REALLY wrong. I don't think he will be just OK. If I'm wrong he's probably a star.

 

[Harbessix]

It makes me think of K’Andre Miller more than anyone, a more safe boom/bust lol

 

[Bowie22]

Can't wait to see who they view as "higher risk"...

 

[Captain Serious]

I'm thinking Berggren here

Berggren is someone who I’d target too. High end skill.

Draft list in no particular order:
Bokk
Berggren
Merkley (depending on how interviews go)
Kaut
Wise
Thomas
Kravstov (if we get lucky and he falls)

Guys that I’d rather stay away from despite positive opinions from scouts:
Noel
Lundestrom
Tychonick

 

[OffSydes]

Work your magic Douglas

 

[Maladroit]

Work your magic Douglas

Justin Braun for 10th overall straight up. I guarantee you McLellan is stupid enough to think he's getting 2014-era Braun.

 

[Sysreq]

Justin Braun for 10th overall straight up. I guarantee you McLellan is stupid enough to think he's getting 2014-era Braun.

I just don’t think we would want to trade in division like that. For all Braun’s warts, he is actually a very good defensive defenseman and Edmonton has the potential to get really quick in a hurry.

 

[Maladroit]

I just don’t think we would want to trade in division like that. For all Braun’s warts, he is actually a very good defensive defenseman and Edmonton has the potential to get really quick in a hurry.

He's not a good defensive defenseman anymore. Or at least not one who can handle the toughest minutes like he used to. Justin Braun is not moving the needle for the Oilers one bit.

 

[Internazionale]

For anyone down in Cali, what's the radio and local media saying about the draft? Any names being tossed out as potential first round picks etc?

 

[rangerssharks414]

I just don’t think we would want to trade in division like that. For all Braun’s warts, he is actually a very good defensive defenseman and Edmonton has the potential to get really quick in a hurry.

Braun was pretty bad last year.

 

[Used As A Shield]

For anyone down in Cali, what's the radio and local media saying about the draft? Any names being tossed out as potential first round picks etc?

Lol, Sharks on the radio.

 

[Internazionale]

Lol, Sharks on the radio.

Wow, really? That sucks.

 

[Groo]

Lol, Sharks on the radio.

The NBA's draft is tonight.
So we get even more talk of the Warriors

 

[Sleestak Nation]

Can't wait to see who they view as "higher risk"...

Bode Wilde?

 

[LadyStanley]

To hear about Sharks on radio, need to use satellite (SXM) to hear anything.

 

[The Nemesis]

We now have a GDT for the draft. All discussion leading up to and during the draft can go there. And be sure to vote on the poll about how we organize prospect info/discussion during and after the draft.

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/thre...ri-jun-23-4-30pm-pt-nbcsn-rogerssnet.2506347/