2016 NHL Draft | Part 3

[Virtanen2Horvat]

Tkachuk Horvat Boeser
Baertschi McCann Virtanen

You think Horvat can really be a 1C? I see him being an elite 2C but idk what are peoples thoughts? It is a nice line though.

 

[Addison Rae]

I guess I'm higher on Chychrun than most, but I'd take him at #4, have him slightly ahead of Dubois as of right now.

 

[Diamonddog01]

Tkachuk Horvat Boeser
Baertschi McCann Virtanen

I personally don't see #1 C potential in Horvat. So more like

- - Boeser
Virtanen / Baertschi - Horvat / McCann -
Virtanen / Baertschi - Horvat / McCann -
Etem - Sutter -

 

[Skirbs1011]

Tkachuk Horvat Boeser
Baertschi McCann Virtanen

Agree I am leaning towards Tkachuk or Dubois. I like the idea of Tkachuk and Boeser on the wings together would be a dominate force in the future, and both being americans may excite them to play with eachother.

As for Dmen I dont want us to pick one with our first, but after seeing the value of drafted Dmen over the years values skyrocket has me intrigued. Guys like Theodore, Morrissey, Honka, Fleury, Chabot, Bowey ect ect. Not all of them were highly touted, its just so hard to project top end Dmen.

 

[CorySchneids]

I personally don't see #1 C potential in Horvat. So more like

- - Boeser
Virtanen / Baertschi - Horvat / McCann -
Virtanen / Baertschi - Horvat / McCann -
Etem - Sutter -

I see a number one centre in Horvat. We're drafting top three this year and Nolan Patrick next season

Baertschi Patrick Laine
Virtanen Horvat Boeser
Gaunce McCann Cassels
Etem Kenins Hansen

 

[WhiteCurse]

You think Horvat can really be a 1C? I see him being an elite 2C but idk what are peoples thoughts? It is a nice line though.

I think with those 2 as wingers, thats a top line. Would need 2 lines of that lvl to be a good team though

 

[polarbearcub]

Can't wait for the draft lottery and draft. Just to know we are gonna be able to draft a phenomenal prospect in the top 10 is exciting

 

[BerSTUzzi]

I guess I'm higher on Chychrun than most, but I'd take him at #4, have him slightly ahead of Dubois as of right now.

I couldn't argue with someone picking Dubois over Chychrun or vise versa in this case. I really like both players and am now kinda hoping a player like Benson slips to the 2nd round. Chychrun/Benson would sure fill a lot of needs.

 

[Cupless44]

I see a number one centre in Horvat. We're drafting top three this year and Nolan Patrick next season

Baertschi Patrick Laine
Virtanen Horvat Boeser
Gaunce McCann Cassels
Etem Kenins Hansen

I don't see a true #1 center in Horvat. Likely a #2 is his ceiling. Every player develops differently but the great #1 centers score more than 10 goals in their 20 year old seasons.

 

[Cquant]

You never know, he could be like Johansen. 12 points in 40 games in his 20 year old season. Depends how his line looks like next season I'm hoping he rejoins Hansen and keeps Baertschi on his left.
That or Rödin? That would be interesting. Having a scoring threat on his right wing and more offensive starts.

The best outcome: With huge amounts of luck, we get Laine and have him on Horvats right from the get go.

 

[docbenton]

You never know, he could be like Johansen. 12 points in 40 games in his 20 year old season. Depends how his line looks like next season I'm hoping he rejoins Hansen and keeps Baertschi on his left.
That or Rödin? That would be interesting. Having a scoring threat on his right wing and more offensive starts.

The best outcome: With huge amounts of luck, we get Laine and have him on Horvats right from the get go.

If we get Laine he's playing with the Sedins. I think some don't realize our best chance of winning a cup in the foreseeable future is still with the Sedins as our top line.

 

[Street Hawk]

I think winning the cup with the sedin twins has sailed. Defense is way too weak and lacks depth for a run.

I am in the side of walking away from the twins when their contract runs out in 2018. Sad that they don't get another shot at the cup, but the only way either of them can win it now is to accept a trade to another team. And they can't go to the same team. Too difficult a trade to make.

 

[CanaFan]

I think winning the cup with the sedin twins has sailed. Defense is way too weak and lacks depth for a run.

I am in the side of walking away from the twins when their contract runs out in 2018. Sad that they don't get another shot at the cup, but the only way either of them can win it now is to accept a trade to another team. And they can't go to the same team. Too difficult a trade to make.

Not only sailed but hit an iceberg in the north Atlantic and is currently resting peacefully on the sea floor.

 

[Zombotron]

Anyone notice that Sportsnet Pacific is airing Windsor versus Kingston right now?

Go watch this guy

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[Zombotron]

Pasted by the Kingston forechecker and caught in la-la land on a goal against. Yee-owch

 

[Zombotron]

His clapper from the point is NHL tier

 

[Stormblessed]

Did something happen to Juolevi? I thought he was going to challenge for 4th overall and haven't seen his name mentioned for a bit.

 

[Gstank]

Pasted by the Kingston forechecker and caught in la-la land on a goal against. Yee-owch

He seems to wander quite a lot in the defensive zone, but that shot is deadly and he gets it on net though

 

[Tobi Wan Kenobi]

You think Horvat can really be a 1C? I see him being an elite 2C but idk what are peoples thoughts? It is a nice line though.

I just think he fits that line well. If McCann can continue his development he could be a 1B type center and I think Horvat could be that as well.

 

[GetFocht]

Tkachuk and Boeser would be an absolute beastly combo.

I would want Boeser signed now and stapled to Sedins RW.

 

[clunk]

Tkachuk and Boeser would be an absolute beastly combo.

I would want Boeser signed now and stapled to Sedins RW.

Nah. Rather him have another season of dominating College. I want to be patient with him. Besides, I'm pretty sure that's what he wants. 2 years of College then NHL.

 

[JA]

If only we could have picked up first round draft picks for Vrbata and Hamhuis, as well as a draft pick for Hansen.

We could have maneuvered to obtain both the 2nd and 3rd overall picks.

 

[Icebreakers]

If only we could have picked up first round draft picks for Vrbata and Hamhuis, as well as a draft pick for Hansen.

We could have maneuvered to obtain both the 2nd and 3rd overall picks.

No we couldnt have. No ones trading the 2nd or 3rd overall pick for a couple first round picks.

 

[CorySchneids]

Tkachuk and Boeser would be an absolute beastly combo.

I would want Boeser signed now and stapled to Sedins RW.

Yeah great idea. Rush a top prospect to a team finishing out of the playoffs...

If only we could have picked up first round draft picks for Vrbata and Hamhuis, as well as a draft pick for Hansen.

We could have maneuvered to obtain both the 2nd and 3rd overall picks.

Two thirds and a second total for both at the max, at any time.

No point in gutting our assets to acquire two right wingers.

 

[Catamarca Livin]

Yeah great idea. Rush a top prospect to a team finishing out of the playoffs...



Two thirds and a second total for both at the max, at any time.

No point in gutting our assets to acquire two right wingers.

Is it rushing him? He is producing a a historic pace, was Dylan Larkin rushed. Maybe he is not ready,but good chance he is, being a non playoff team does not factor into the decision.

Does not seem to be much difference between 4 to 12 this year. Seems kind of like the Hodgson draft year with couple
stars then it is even for 12 picks until Karlsson is picked at 15. Here could be the same if you do not win the lottery you have about as good of chance of drafting a really good player from 10 as you do 4. There is really nothing to choose from after the first 3 it seems with projections all over the map.