GDT: 2018 NHL Draft Weekend

[The Wumpus]

The Hype Snake is coiled and ready to strike.

 

[OmNomNom]

sort of OT, but did people know the 2003 draft was gonna be as amazing as it turned out to be, at the time?

 

[Nubmer6]

sort of OT, but did people know the 2003 draft was gonna be as amazing as it turned out to be, at the time?

I think it was highly regarded even before the draft.

 

[Tretyak 20]

I don't care who we draft... as long as he turns into an All-Star!

 

[JimEIV]

I can't remember a draft where I had no opinion whatsoever as far as the Devils are concerned.

None, not even a little... I'm going to just watch and enjoy.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I mean at #17 the most likely thing to happen is we draft a kid who becomes a good player for us a few years down the road. That is perfectly fine, but it isn’t really exciting.

Maybe we get lucky and draft a stud but who knows.

I am hoping for some fireworks.

 

[Tretyak 20]

I can't remember a draft where I had no opinion whatsoever as far as the Devils are concerned.

None, not even a little... I'm going to just watch and enjoy.

I actually feel the same way.

 

[Missionhockey]

My wish list in order:

1. Ty Smith
2. Joe Veleno
3. Vitaly Kravtsov
4. Jared McIsaac
5. K'Andre Miller
6. Bode Wilde

 

[devilsfan35]

Who is the last mid first rounder we drafted that became a steal? We are due for a big pick tonight!

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Who is the last mid first rounder we drafted that became a steal? We are due for a big pick tonight!

Over 13 years ago; Parise at 17 or Zajac at 20.

 

[Devilswede]

Could be something to that Dougie Hamilton talk....

Hoppfully Ray is all in on that.

 

[JimEIV]

Over 13 years ago; Parise at 17 or Zajac at 20.

And before that you have to go all the way back to 1995 with Petr Sykora, then 1990 with Marty.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Could be something to that Dougie Hamilton talk....

Hoppfully Ray is all in on that.

I like him but he would then be traded twice already by 25. Any Red Flags?

 

[JimEIV]

Forgot Gomez

 

[Brodeur]

sort of OT, but did people know the 2003 draft was gonna be as amazing as it turned out to be, at the time?

Yup, it was thought to be very stacked. And on the flip side, everybody knew 1996 was gonna be rough.

And there's an article from 2009 which mentioned how the early projections from 2012 looked really poor. While there was some talent produced, that top 4 of Yakupov-Murray-Galchenyuk-Reinhart looks pretty bad at the moment.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

And before that you have to go all the way back to 1995 with Petr Sykora, then 1990 with Marty.

Gomez also in '98. Went 27th that year (which was the last pick in the 1st round)

 

[Brodeur]

YOU KNOW THEY SAY ALL TEAMS ARE CREATED EQUAL. BUT YOU LOOK AT US AND YOU LOOK AT RANGERS AND YOU CAN SEE THAT STATEMENT IS NOT TRUE! SEE NORMALLY IF YOU GO 1 ON 1 WITH ANOTHER GM YOU GOT A 50/50 CHANCE OF WINNING A TRADE! BUT I, RAY SHERO, AM A GENETIC FREAK AND I'M NOT NORMAL! SO YOU GOT A 25% AT BEST AT BEATING ME! AND THEN YOU ADD THE OILERS TO THE MIX, THE CHANCES OF WINNING DRASTIC GO DOWN! SEE THE 3 WAY AT THE DRAFT YOU GOT A 33 1/3 CHANCE OF WINNING. BUT I, I GOT A 66 2/3 CHANCE OF WINNING CAUSE THE OILERS KNOW THEY CAN'T BEAT ME AND THEY'RE NOT EVEN GONNA TRY! SO RANGERS, YOU TAKE YOUR 33 1/3 CHANCE MINUS MY 25% CHANCE AND YOU GOT 8 1/3 CHANCE OF WINNING AT THE DRAFT. BUT THEN YOU TAKE MY 75% CHANCE OF WINNING IF WE WAS TO GO 1 ON 1 AND THEN ADD 66 2/3 %. I GOT A 141 2/3 CHANCE OF WINNING AT THE DRAFT! RANGERS?? THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE AND THEY SPELL DISASTER FOR YOU IN TEXAS!

(sorry mods dont hurt me)

Whenever I read somebody talk about odds, I invariably start reading it in Scott Steiner's voice.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Could be something to that Dougie Hamilton talk....

Hoppfully Ray is all in on that.

That would be amazing.

Then I could see Severson becoming more expendable if he nets an upgrade on the left side. But I won't get too ahead of myself lol

 

[SeidoN]

That would be amazing.

Then I could see Severson becoming more expendable if he nets an upgrade on the left side. But I won't get too ahead of myself lol

watch Shero get Dougie then flip Severson for more than he paid for Dougie lol

 

[Cheddabombs]

watch Shero get Dougie then flip Severson for more than he paid for Dougie lol

Wouldn't be surprised.

Who's available on Edmonton lol

 

[Nubmer6]

Wouldn't be surprised.

Who's available on Edmonton lol

I'd take Klefbom in a split second.

 

[StevenToddIves]

I’m actually not really that into the draft this year. Maybe it’s picking further down than usual but I haven’t been overly invested in the process. Will watch tonight but there’s like 10 guys I would be okay with. (i.e trade down)

I don’t know a whole lot about this years prospects so I can’t be too mad about whoever we take.

I guess my pick is Kupari if available if we stay at our spot. Would rather slip back a few spots and snag Sandin.

One of Miller, Kupari or Kravtsov should be available at 17, and I'm going to say the Devils get one of those three guys.

 

[StevenToddIves]

Who is the last mid first rounder we drafted that became a steal? We are due for a big pick tonight!

Parise.

 

[NJDevs26]

I’m actually not really that into the draft this year. Maybe it’s picking further down than usual but I haven’t been overly invested in the process. Will watch tonight but there’s like 10 guys I would be okay with. (i.e trade down)

Yeah I hear ya, it's nice not to have the draft be the highlight of the offseason for once (Hall winning the Hart is above that already). I'm more looking forward to tonight to see what else happens around the league but am not expecting fireworks from us unless Ray swings a deal involving the first-round pick.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

For me it's 1/2 about who we draft and 1/2 on any trades that happen during the night.