2015 NHL Draft Thread Part VI

[Striiker]

 

[Hurricane28]

Read the profile of Rantanen and said NHL comparable was Voracek, I'd be fine with that

 

[Jtown]

i hope we can even get the chance at getting zacha. If he goes before our pick im gonna be pissed.

 

[Curufinwe]

I thought Hextall wasn't at the combine?

 

[Flyotes]

I'm leaning towards the poster boy of our favourite android, Appleyard: Juulsen.

I like the pick, especially if the team goes forward with the 7OA.

 

[BillDineen]

 

[Hiesenberg]

I think we end up with a pretty good player regardless. I'm psyched.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

I've been clamoring for Rantanen for a while now, so I am sure they will pick someone else. You're welcome, Provorov fans.

 

[Hiesenberg]

McKenzie just said that Crouse lacks the talent of the top 10, but yet is not going to make out it of there.

I'm baffled.

 

[BernieParent]

McKenzie just said that Crouse lacks the talent of the top 10, but yet is not going to make out it of there.

I'm baffled.

Translated, it means "I'm tired of Don Cherry calling me every day to make sure I keep that Krauts kid high on my list."

 

[CutOnDime97]

Not sure that I really like Meier. This isnt based on anything besides YouTube clips and articles but he just doesn't seem as appealing as some of our other choices.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

McKenzie just said that Crouse lacks the talent of the top 10, but yet is not going to make out it of there.

I'm baffled.

That's what a lot of people have been saying (and discussing in this thread). Some people seem to see big things from him. Others do not.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

McKenzie just said that Crouse lacks the talent of the top 10, but yet is not going to make out it of there.

I'm baffled.

Yeah he didn't say or imply that:

Ah, the Great Crouse Debate. He's not as prolific as some of the other elitle top 10 picks but scouts still LOVE his game. I believe...

...he'll go between 5 and 10 and is unlikely to fall out of Top 10.

Source: Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Boo. If we are drafting a goalie I want Tretiak!

 

[Tripod]

https://mobile.twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie

Bob is having some good convos for those who want to follow. Just keep refreshing the page.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Hm. Tomek is 6'3" and a Hakstol recruit. #5 ranked NA goalie. I could definitely see him being a Flyers' target in the 3rd or 4th round.

 

[Patrick Division]

McKenzie's final draft ranking

http://www.tsn.ca/mcdavid-tops-mckenzie-s-final-draft-ranking-1.296839

Edit:

Provorov behind Zacha and Crouse is a bit surprising. Zacha at 6 is particularly surprising.

Samsonov at 19. Wow.

That's the lowest I've seen Chabot and Harkins.

I love seeing Zacha at 6. I think this kid is going to be an absolute stud!! I hope we take him if he's still there!! Just like Jtown has said many times and I agree...This kid could be the 3rd best forward from this draft.

 

[Curufinwe]

McKenzie just said that Crouse lacks the talent of the top 10

No he didn't.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Yeah he didn't say or imply that:


Source: Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie

What did I say? Basically the same.

 

[Hiesenberg]

No he didn't.

Ah, the Great Crouse Debate. He's not as prolific as some of the other elite top 10 picks but scouts still LOVE his game. I believe...

How do you guys read this?

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Ah, the Great Crouse Debate. He's not as prolific as some of the other elite top 10 picks but scouts still LOVE his game. I believe...

How do you guys read this?

Not as prolific isn't saying he doesn't have the talent, it's saying his stats aren't as gaudy.

 

[Curufinwe]

Ah, the Great Crouse Debate. He's not as prolific as some of the other elite top 10 picks but scouts still LOVE his game. I believe...

How do you guys read this?

Prolific refers to production, not talent. Zacha (42G, 37P) is also less prolific than the other elite top 10 forwards.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

What did I say? Basically the same.

He said he's not as prolific as some of the other elite top 10 prospects. No where in there did he talk about skill or talent.

Also if anything he implied that Crouse is an elite prospect.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Not sure that I really like Meier. This isnt based on anything besides YouTube clips and articles but he just doesn't seem as appealing as some of our other choices.

I agree that Meier doesn't quite stack up with some of the options who will be available at 7.

He's not particularly explosive, and his offensive production was worse than Crouse's and Zacha's in his 17 year old junior season. He just has the advantage of being a little older -- and playing with Ehlers -- this season.

If he's the #7 overall pick, then either this draft isn't nearly as deep near the top as is touted, or the Flyers see something special in Meier that I don't.

 

[Hiesenberg]

Not as prolific isn't saying he doesn't have the talent, it's saying his stats aren't as gaudy.

Prolific refers to production, not talent. Zacha (42G, 37P) is also less prolific than the other elite top 10 forwards.

He said he's not as prolific as some of the other elite top 10 prospects. No where in there did he talk about skill or talent.

Also if anything he implied that Crouse is an elite prospect.

Valid.