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

[cheesedanish87]

Blues and Pens both talking to Skinner's agent

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Whether or not something comes to fruition, it would hardly surprise to see JR and GMGM talking about Kessel and/or Letang.

Agreed. That’s the feeling I get.

 

[KIRK]

Jesus what the hell is wrong with this website. I think I'd rather it be down than whatever the hell it's doing right now.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Well, an interesting draft, moreso, with who JR and company were chatting up...NSH, Vegas, Skinner's agent.
After the two good picks in the 2nd rd, i didn't really care about the rest.
Give it a B for JR and Allvin.

 

[davemess]

Isn't it a bit unusual to trade a 7th this year for a 7th the next year?

Don't you normally get a higher round pick if you are getting the later year selection?

Maybe because it was the tail end of the 7th that rule doesn't apply.

 

[cheesedanish87]

Are posts disappearing or am i going crazy?

 

[Empoleon8771]

I'll give the draft a solid B rating overall. The Addison pick is an A+, the Hallander pick was a B, the Almeida pick was a B+ and the Gorman pick was an incomplete (since it was so off the board, impossible to tell). The rating comes down due to them only having 4 picks, but overall, they picked good players with their picks.

 

[Peat]

Is it too soon to congratulate myself for correcting predicting that the Pens would make zero trades during the draft? What a letdown...

Fair play, not many believed it.

Nice draft though.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Is it too soon to congratulate myself for correctly predicting that the Pens would make zero trades during the draft? What a letdown...

Yes because they made two of them.

 

[rmartin65]

Is it too soon to congratulate myself for correctly predicting that the Pens would make zero trades during the draft? What a letdown...

I guess you missed the Penguins trading up into the second again... and the 7th for 7th swap.

But yeah, pat yourself on the back there, chief.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Is it too soon to congratulate myself for correctly predicting that the Pens would make zero trades during the draft? What a letdown...

We traded a 2018 7th for a 2019 7th! What more do you want

 

[Turin]

Is it too soon to congratulate myself for correctly predicting that the Pens would make zero trades during the draft? What a letdown...

Why

 

[Peat]

Isn't it a bit unusual to trade a 7th this year for a 7th the next year?

Don't you normally get a higher round pick if you are getting the later year selection?

Maybe because it was the tail end of the 7th that rule doesn't apply.

My guess is that Rutherford's collecting a minor favour rather than a higher draft pick here.

 

[Andy99]

Why

Because we need to get rid of some salary and we have too many players....and I was hoping Sheary and Hunwick would be off the books...

 

[billybudd]

I would much prefer to keep Kessel than trade for Skinner (and trade Kessel elsewhere).

 

[The Old Master]

jr was asking directions to the restroom.

 

[Doogle]

I like our picks. We got two players who could have been late first rounders, and at positions we need. Ideally Addison spends 2-3 years in the minors, 1-2 years as a bottom pairing guy, and then replaces Letang when his contract is up. Hallander could possibly replace Brassard in a year or two, and compete with Bellerive and Sheahan for the 3rd and 4th spots. The other players are what you expect in late round picks.

Going forward, it seems like minor moves are more likely than big ones. Maybe Hunwick out, RH 6th D in. Maybe a bottom six LW. But my expectations are low, and that's ok. We're still cup contenders, and that's all that matters

 

[66-30-33]

At least Rust and Kessel are still here. I don't mind that we did nothing because it means we can't be pissed we did something bad like Kessel for Skinner 1 for 1, or Rust for a 2nd/3rd or something.

 

[orby]

Pleased with the two second round picks they made, especially Addison, who absolutely addresses the organization's biggest area of need. The rest I don't put much stock in.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Is the board deleting posts or has a mod gone insane?

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

It's to be expected during something as huge as the 7th round of the draft.

 

[Pancakes]

So all that talk and in the end, no trades of significance for the Pens at least.

Still a few days left for something to happen. I wonder if we're one of the 5 teams talking to Tavares. Kinda doubt it since we currently have no cap, but JR being JR it wouldn't surprise me if he talked anyways.

 

[Turin]

They have an entire week to clear cap.

 

[CommissionerGordon]

Would you buy out Hunwick? (2/3) of 4.5 or $3m spread out over four years or $750k per year

Saves $1.5m this year

 

[Empoleon8771]

Would you buy out Hunwick? (2/3) of 4.5 or $3m spread out over four years or $750k per year

Saves $1.5m this year

No, buying out Hunwick is a terrible idea.