GDT: 2016 NHL Entry Draft III - Second round starts @ 10am ET on SN

[WTFMAN99]

I am not that big of a fan of the pick (seems way too high) but we got Matthews and I trust Hunter so, welcome to the Leafs.

 

[Advanced stats]

I like it.

 

[CDP]

Seems like a reach, but meh.

 

[JMcLeaf]

I wonder if we could have picked him later, but I trust Hunter. He obviously really likes this player if he is taking him this high and doesn't want to risk waiting until later.

 

[Ropesman]

Iv been following benson for a few years now, unfortunate year he had, deff a first round talent.

 

[ChrisCall]

Must obviously love the guy... to reach like that...

 

[KGL]

Weird pick. Surprised they didn't trade down or take him later.

 

[Nithoniniel]

Remember that guy. Very noticeable. Feels a bit odd at #31 though.

And there goes the guy I'd want.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

A little off the board, sorta like Dermott last year.

6'4" and a good skater is obviously intriguing though.

 

[RyanOhReally]

Crazy. I liked Korshkov but not at 31. Must have been afraid he wouldn't be there at 57 and couldn't trade down for the right price

 

[DutchLeafsfan]

Overager at 31, and a forward. I thought we were better than this.

The last Russian overager we drafted in the second turned out allright...

 

[Kurisu]

I trust Hunter.

 

[Damisoph]

Another forward for edm

 

[Stigma]

Hahah! I love it. We were all soooooo wrong.

 

[thewave]

We could have had Asplund

 

[scotian1]

http://thehockeywriters.com/yegor-korhskov-scouted-by-nhl-teams/

 

[timlap]

My notes from my readings:

Overager X2 is big pwd fwd… Strong on board battles… good mobility and acceleration… Intelligent player… Good playmaker… needs a better shot… Big points in MHL playoffs… Regular in KHL already... Father was a humungous dman who played in Kazahkstan for many years…

People who wanted size should be happy. Big, strong, and he has good upside. Love this pick.

 

[MJ65]

Yegor Korschkov - welcome the Leafs land

They could have picked him with later selection

 

[Brewsky]

Man I hate the pick, but with Benson and Asplund right after him, this pick will define the trust we have with Hunter.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

A little off the board, sorta like Dermott last year.

6'4" and a good skater is obviously intriguing though.

We traded down twice for Dermott though. Didn't trade down once for Korshkov.

 

[Damisoph]

Asplund to sabres

 

[Unhealthy Scratch]

Must be something they really like about him to reach at 31st. I'm intrigued.

 

[Marlander93]

considering a majority of you wanted debrincat, how can you question this pick lol

 

[The Man in White]

The last Russian overager we drafted in the second turned out allright...

Yep

 

[Morgs]

Tbh I'm happy we didn't go with DeBrincat, but kind of a reach. Trust in Hunter?

Guys NHLe in the KHL was great last season