GDT: 2018 NHL Draft: Picks in Rounds 2, 3, 5, 5, 6, 7

[Gurglesons]

Man, that Hamilton trade is ugly for Calgary.

Typical Canadian franchise move.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Says he's commited to BU for the season after next?

 

[Honour Over Glory]

at least Jordy is fired up.

Nice choice of words dude.

 

[Crafton]

been a while since they drafted a kid out of high school - Lafferty ('14), Segalla ('13), Blueger ('12) - the last three.

it used to be a big part of their strategy. from 2004-2014, they only went 2 daft without picking at least one high-schooler.

fun fact: Noah Welch came out of this same high school.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Man, that Hamilton trade is ugly for Calgary.

Typical Canadian franchise move.

I think the value's fine, particularly if as reported there were questions about whether Fox would sign with Calgary.

I do wonder what they're going to do on RD though. Looks pretty weak now, unless I'm missing an LD who can play well on either side.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Another forward, it's not like our D prospects suck or anything.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Another Bergevin special coming up

 

[Peat]

Says he's commited to BU for the season after next?

Guess a season in the USHL?

This says his strengths are "Size, explosive, can drive to the net, grind". Big body.

2018 NHL Draft Watch List: New England Prep Hockey

 

[wej20]

Says he's commited to BU for the season after next?

Wonder where he's going to play next year, USHL I assume.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Man, that Hamilton trade is ugly for Calgary.

Typical Canadian franchise move.

Considering the picks they traded for Hamilton and then only kept him for what, 3yrs?

Incredibly stupid. Typical stupid Canadian franchise move for sure.

If that was a cap saving move, they're gonna spend even more now, Lindholm wants around 5m+ a year, Hanifin is going to get around the same.

Lol

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Another forward, it's not like our D prospects suck or anything.

BPA. Always and forever.

 

[Turin]

Another forward, it's not like our D prospects suck or anything.

It’s not like a late round pick is going to make or break the system or anything.

 

[deakka]

I know the late rounds are a Cap shot. But the last pick sure looks like a huge reach. Not impressive numbers even in a low league like that.

Rather go for boom or bust picks that late

 

[davemess]

Pacioretty to Sharks being reported/rumoured

 

[Riptide]

What's his deal? Moved again?

I think it's more so the fact that Calgary is getting Lindholm and Hanifin. Those are two good young players who address Calgary's needs.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Seems max pac has gone to SJ according to a tweet from some French guy

 

[Ryder71]

We can't know if Fox will sign in Carolina and Hamilton is a very quirky player. I like the trade from the Flames perspective.

 

[KIRK]

 

[Empoleon8771]

at least Jordy is fired up.

Bellerive is having a good day I'm guessing. One of his current teammates and one of his good friends drafted by his pro team.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Considering the picks they traded for Hamilton and then only kept him for what, 3yrs?

Incredibly stupid. Typical stupid Canadian franchise move for sure.

If that was a cap saving move, they're gonna spend even more now, Lindholm wants around 5m+ a year, Hanifin is going to get around the same.

Lol

I think it's less about cap savings and more about moving a prospect who may not have signed there, a defenseman who didn't fit in with the team, and a forward who's going to be a UFA in a year. Ferland and Hamilton will probably cost about the same as Hanifin and Lindholm shortly.

 

[KIRK]

We can't know if Fox will sign in Carolina and Hamilton is a very quirky player. I like the trade from the Flames perspective.

Flames killed it IMO.

 

[Turin]

Look at all these mutherf***in dominoes

 

[Malkinstheman]

I wonder if STL panics now and goes after skinner.

 

[KIRK]

I think it's less about cap savings and more about moving a prospect who may not have signed there, a defenseman who didn't fit in with the team, and a forward who's going to be a UFA in a year. Ferland and Hamilton will probably cost about the same as Hanifin and Lindholm shortly.

I like the trade from the Flames perspective. They needed 2 guys like that.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Day 2 of the draft is better than Day 1 for once.

 

[Malkinstheman]

 

[Empoleon8771]

I think the return for Carolina was kinda crappy, but I don't think it was a horrible trade for them. I feel like Hamilton is the best player right now and has the highest upside.