2016 Draft Thread – Host: Buffalo – Lottery: April 30th – Part 2

[Woodhouse]

On June 24-25, Buffalo will host the 2016 Draft at FNC. Ticket distribution plans and other details are TBA. Here are some links to get you started:

• NHL DRAFT CENTER 2016
• FC releases Prelim Ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
• Futures List indicates great depth for 2016 NHL Draft
• Jost, Fabbro put 2016 NHL draft spotlight on BCHL’s Penticton Vees
• 2016 NHL Draft: Matthews, Chychrun head preseason list of North American prospects
• 2016 NHL Draft Rankings: War Room Preliminary Top 60
• 2016 NHL Draft: Big Finns Puljujarvi, Laine amongst top 2016 European prospects
• 2016 NHL Draft: OHL Players to Watch
• Matthews to play for ZSC Lions
• Tyler Benson Set for Big Season with Giants
• Jakob Chychrun Is As Good As Advertised
• 2016 NHL Draft: Most Intriguing Prospects
• Julien Gauthier: WJC Standout and 2016 Draft Underdog
• Youngblood: Preliminary 2016 NHL Draft Rankings

Buffalo also hosts the USAH showcase again with the 2015 AAPG scheduled for September 24th at FNC.

First thread - http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1947575&page=41

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[Chainshot]

Draft talk, not draft pick trade talk.

 

[B U F F A L O]

So over the last couple years only 1-3 players really make the jump to the NHL for the full season. Who is that in this draft?

Matthews for sure.

Pulju and Laine? Any of the D?

 

[Husko]

Draft talk, not draft pick trade talk.

Is there an appropriate thread for that? I only ask because I feel that percolates a lot.

 

[Chainshot]

Is there an appropriate thread for that? I only ask because I feel that percolates a lot.

Roster thread is perfect for it. It's typically about the pick being dealt for players. That's roster talk if ever I've seen it... or the six or seven times I moved pages of it over to the roster threads.

 

[Crazy Tasty]

Roster thread is perfect for it. It's typically about the pick being dealt for players. That's roster talk if ever I've seen it... or the six or seven times I moved pages of it over to the roster threads.

Can we talk about draft picks acquired from trades (obviously covered in the roster thread)?

 

[Dingo44]

Can we talk about draft picks acquired from trades (obviously covered in the roster thread)?

What about draft picks traded for other draft picks?

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Savitar]

Buffalo needs a defenceman. Jakob Chychrun could be that guy. This draft is loaded with forwards. But our defense is in disarray outside of Risto, McCabe, Bogo and Mabye Pysyk. Franson and Gorges aren't long term answers. Chychrun is the answer to our left handed D. He has more potential than Zadorov

 

[Onslow]

So over the last couple years only 1-3 players really make the jump to the NHL for the full season. Who is that in this draft?

Matthews for sure.

Pulju and Laine? Any of the D?

I don't think either of the Finns will be ready. They'd need a year in Rochester. Chychrun and Juolevi are probably two years out.

 

[Revelate]

I don't think either of the Finns will be ready. They'd need a year in Rochester. Chychrun and Juolevi are probably two years out.

to me Juolevi has a higher ceiling, but Chychrun is much closer to be NHL ready.

 

[JThorne]

There is a significant size difference between Chychrun and Juolevi.

 

[truthbluth]

I hope people realize that a Defenseman will probably take 3-5 years to develop into a good NHL player. It took Risto 3 years, and he's a significantly better prospect than any D in this draft.

At this point, I hope GMTM goes up there and drafts the best talent. And unless the Sabres go on a hot streak, or the lottery pushes them out of the top 7, I don't see a D being best available.

Give me any of AM, the Finns, Tkcachuk, Gauthier, Dubois, Nylander, McLeod over any D in the draft.

 

[OkimLom]

I hope people realize that a Defenseman will probably take 3-5 years to develop into a good NHL player. It took Risto 3 years, and he's a significantly better prospect than any D in this draft.

At this point, I hope GMTM goes up there and drafts the best talent. And unless the Sabres go on a hot streak, or the lottery pushes them out of the top 7, I don't see a D being best available.

Give me any of AM, the Finns, Tkcachuk, Gauthier, Dubois, Nylander, McLeod over any D in the draft.

You draft by need AND BPA. If theres a collection of guys you feel are close in ability/talent, then you take your need first with your pick. The important thing is to build a team. We have probably TWO holes in our top 4 on the left side. You need to fill those.

You can handle the defense much like you handled the Eichel/Reinhart situation, you bring in someone to either be a reliable stopgap until said player is ready or to help shelter them.

I understand Murray sped up the rebuild, but to me, he sped up the "core" rebuild. Now we can focus on getting those "fringe" core players like a Larsson, Girgs or Pysyk.

If Murray feels a defenseman is the right choice then so be it.

 

[Paxon]

I don't think either of the Finns will be ready. They'd need a year in Rochester. Chychrun and Juolevi are probably two years out.

I think it's more likely Chychrun [edit: Laine] and Puljujarvi jump directly to the NHL. Both have two years of pro experience (though both got a lot of games in the second-tier Mestis rather than SM Liiga last season), are big kids, and play the least-demanding position to step into.

 

[DazedandConfused]

I think it's more likely Chychrun and Puljujarvi jump directly to the NHL. Both have two years of pro experience (though both got a lot of games in the second-tier Mestis rather than SM Liiga last season), are big kids, and play the least-demanding position to step into.

Laine?

 

[Paxon]

Laine?

Yeah. Dunno how that happened.

 

[Der Jaeger]

I think Chychrun might make the NHL next season. He's got an NHL body, skates really well, and has the skills and IQ to make the jump.

Joules has he skills and IQ, but needs some more time to develop physically.

 

[stokes84]

Mike Morreale was on WGR yesterday and said the top 6 players could make the jump next year. He also said the difference between 8 and 28 was razor thin.

He seems to imply the top 6 that had a chance were Matthews, Laine, Pulju, Tkachuk, Chychrun, and Juolevi. He didn't say, but I presume that Nylander is 7. After that, there seems to be a major drop. He also said the drop could be at 10 depending who you are talking with.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Mike Morreale was on WGR yesterday and said the top 6 players could make the jump next year. He also said the difference between 8 and 28 was razor thin.

He seems to imply the top 6 that had a chance were Matthews, Laine, Pulju, Tkachuk, Chychrun, and Juolevi. He didn't say, but I presume that Nylander is 7. After that, there seems to be a major drop. He also said the drop could be at 10 depending who you are talking with.

Here's the interview for anyone who missed it:

2-24: MIKE MORREALE TALKS 2016 NHL DRAFT ON WGR (10:53)

@mikemorrealeNHL "The top six in this draft...I think you're getting a special player who could potentially play next year"

 

[Jame]

I think Chychrun might make the NHL next season. He's got an NHL body, skates really well, and has the skills and IQ to make the jump.

Joules has he skills and IQ, but needs some more time to develop physically.

While I think Juolevi *might have a more tantalizing ceiling, I agree Chychrun is ready.

Chychrun's "drop" is a Brian Blessing in Disguise... I've been trying not to get too excited about it.

 

[Husko]

While I think Juolevi *might have a more tantalizing ceiling, I agree Chychrun is ready.

Chychrun's "drop" is a Brian Blessing in Disguise... I've been trying not to get too excited about it.

Yep. Him or Juolevi. I just want one. So, so bad.

 

[Chainshot]

Chychrun's drop reminds me a little of Fowler's fall in his draft year. Just sayin'...

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

I still want one of the Finns. Laine's natural finishing abilities will be huge so long as this league stays starved for goals, and JPJ is like a weird combination of Max and Marian Hossa that will be skating circles around dudes for years.

 

[truthbluth]

Chychrun's drop reminds me a little of Fowler's fall in his draft year. Just sayin'...

Maybe, but as a player, he reminds me of Ryan Murray. All the tools, but a little light on production, and too many mental lapses. I think JC's bust potential is very high.