Boqvist had dinner with the Caps at the combine. Would be a perfect fit for him.
A little early for me. He has seemingly stopped growing and he'll kind of need to be an absolute buzzsaw at that height to stick at center. I'm not sure his 200 foot game is on that level. He's a good offensive player but seems more like a middle six tweener predominantly offensive-minded type. He could grow more of a complete game over time but there's enough doubt there to where I'd pass. My guess is he's one of those guys that goes between their first two picks as-is.Thoughts on Jake Wise at 31? @Langway
Here's an interesting question to ponder:
If you're Pierre Dorion, do you make the pick at 4, or send it to Colorado?
I'm thinking you've got to send it to Colorado. There's not a guy at 4 that's worth risking a (very real) chance at Jack Hughes.
Sheesh. I dunno.Which team has the bleaker future: Montreal or Ottawa?
Which team has the bleaker future: Montreal or Ottawa?
A little early for me. He has seemingly stopped growing and he'll kind of need to be an absolute buzzsaw at that height to stick at center. I'm not sure his 200 foot game is on that level. He's a good offensive player but seems more like a middle six tweener predominantly offensive-minded type. He could grow more of a complete game over time but there's enough doubt there to where I'd pass. My guess is he's one of those guys that goes between their first two picks as-is.
Could be a good case for teams to move down unless they're married to Their Guy. That should make it particularly unpredictable. And fun.- These lists are always an inexact science, but the marginal difference between prospects ranked from Nos. 21 through 65 is really slim this season.
Outside of the goalies the top 65, pretty much every prospect got some consideration as a top 31 pick. It’s going to be a really scattershot affair beyond the top 20.
Which team has the bleaker future: Montreal or Ottawa?