With the 30th overall pick the New Jersey Devils have selected, John Quenneville!

[Kevo18]

Just looked into the new Q.
Seems like the kind of guy who's always in the right position. I'll take that every day of the week.

 

[Unknown Caller]

It's not so much that they passed up Lemieux because I think they're pretty even. The thing that bothers me is that they need high-end offensive skill in the system and they pass on Barbashev. Should have been a no brainer. That's not to say that Quenneville is a good or bad pick (honestly don't know enough about him), but Barbashev fell right into their laps.

 

[R8Devs]

Q is 6'1 and 195 pounds at 18. Can play wing and center, good in all 3 zones.


I like the pick.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Well, he's not afraid to drop the gloves. Type his name into youtube and you get one goal highlight and like 20 fights lol.

 

[NJD1982]

It's not so much that they passed up Lemieux because I think they're pretty even. The thing that bothers me is that they need high-end offensive skill in the system and they pass on Barbashev. Should have been a no brainer. That's not to say that Quenneville is a good or bad pick (honestly don't know enough about him), but Barbashev fell right into their laps.

We can always trade up for him but something tells me the Devils will wait for Lemiuex.

 

[Mgd31]

Henrique never had any issues with foot speed I believe though.

 

[tycobb]

Barbashev had 68pts in 48G

Quenneville 58pts in 61G

the offensive upside doesnt appear too close atm. we'll see I guess

Barbashev
DOB Dec 14, 1995 - 6'0" and 185 lbs

Barbashev also played in the QMJHL. 27th in points and 2nd on his team in PTS.

Quenneville
DOB Apr 16, 1996 - 6'1'' and 187 lbs

Quenneville is a WHL player and 55th in points and 3rd on his team in PTS.

I wanted to pick Barbashev, but whatever Conte likes Quenneville for whatever reason.

 

[NJDevs26]

he won't have to delete it

a lot of our younger guys have twitters

I think a couple of our draft picks stopped Twitter the minute they signed a contract with us. So he might still have it for a year or so

 

[glenwo2]

Meh.

I 2nd this.

I mean really?


Whatever. At least he's a forward.


Lord knows that Conte/Lou might have gone Defenseman again or even drafted Demko. So thank goodness for small miracles there.

 

[devilsblood]

Q is 6'1 and 195 pounds at 18. Can play wing and center, good in all 3 zones.


I like the pick.

We got the 32nd ranked player AND he's a fwd. Im totally cool. Sure the Lemiuex blood line is a fun hook to hang the hat on, but is there really anything that says Lemieux is a better prospect? Look fairly similar actually.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

"He will definitely need to work on his foot speed"

I don't mind the pick but this team needs to do something to address the lack of speed at some point.

another slug?

 

[glenwo2]

It was a safe pick but that doesnt make it bad. We might still grab at least Lemiuex at 41 which would be great.

If McKeown is still on the board at 41 the Devils should consider taking him or trading back, I don't see him going past Edmonton but its a great spot to be at.

If Lemieux is still there at 41, I would be SHOCKED, Period.

 

[tycobb]

To trade up to the 31st pick the Devils would have to trade 41 and like the 7th (if we had one).

 

[devilsblood]

JQ had solid playoffs too. 13 points in 9 games. (6 goals I think).

 

[devilsblood]

To trade up to the 31st pick the Devils would have to trade 41 and like the 7th (if we had one).

Nah a 7th doesn't make that happen.

 

[NJDevs26]

If Lemieux is still there at 41, I would be SHOCKED, Period.

Some were shocked he was at 31 lol...if anything the only thing surprising about this draft was how boring it was. Not too many trades or off-the-board picks. Some teams might start going off the board early in the second round.

 

[devils1119]

Funny seeing the HF board team mock draft, 0 people picked this kid and 41% picked Lemieux... and you wonder why people aren't too thrilled over this pick.

 

[tycobb]

Nah a 7th doesn't make that happen.

http://myslu.stlawu.edu/~msch/sports/Schuckers_NHL_Draft.pdf

Look at what SJS and the CHI trade. It doesnt' take much to move up outside the top 20.

 

[Mgd31]

To trade up to the 31st pick the Devils would have to trade 41 and like the 7th (if we had one).

the 41st and a 7th round pick?

 

[Eric Sachs]

To trade up to the 31st pick the Devils would have to trade 41 and like the 7th (if we had one).

More like a 4th/5th but sure

 

[glenwo2]

To trade up to the 31st pick the Devils would have to trade 41 and like the 7th (if we had one).

Pretty much the only way the Devils will get Lemieux or Barbashev.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

To trade up to the 31st pick the Devils would have to trade 41 and like the 7th (if we had one).

taht would definitely NOT get it done

we'd have to move 41 and like a 3rd next year (since we dont have 1 this year right?)

 

[NJDevs26]

We got a 2 and a 3 just for moving down three spots in the 2nd round last year, fwiw. Columbus also had to trade a 3 to move up 6 spots in the middle of the second round. So if you want to move up to the top of the 2nd it's costing at least a third in all likelihood.

 

[Status Quo*]

What's the projection on this kid? When could we see him in the NHL?

 

[SeidoN]

If Lemieux is still there at 41, I would be SHOCKED, Period.

would you..... eat your hat?