GDT: 2018 NHL Entry Draft: Day 2: 11 am EST SN, TVAS, NHL Network

[MarkovsKnee]

Wait; where are all the people who said Tkachuk wouldn’t go top 5?

I'm not sure people said he "wouldn't" go top 5 more like he shouldn't go top 5. Different thing.

Surprised Sens passed on Zadina for him. It was known they liked Tkachuk, but the feeling was they had Zadina before him. Obviously not.

Now, Hayton. That was the real shocker in the top 5. Arizona HMB moment to Ottawa.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I remember that too. Good catch.

His reaction after he hung up was like he was scoffing at what the guy on the other end was asking for.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I don't know where Mascherin will fall, but I wouldn't mind using a pick on him. Teams may be turned off because he's older and he decided not to sign with the team that drafted him, so they may be turned off. I'd definitely take a shot at him with one of the 4ths if he's still available then. He can jump to the AHL right away, too.

 

[Habaneros]

His reaction after he hung up was like he was scoffing at what the guy on the other end was asking for.

are they still taping that show 24ch???

 

[donghabs98]

I added a list of some interesting names based on players listed in the thread and names that caught my eye that are still left/could be there for the Habs to select to the OP.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

McCagg listed Marchenko, Noel, Berggren, McLeod, McIsaac, Addison and Wilde as options for 35 and 38.

Seems like we all want Berggren.

Which is why he will probably be gone.

 

[The Great Weal]

His reaction after he hung up was like he was scoffing at what the guy on the other end was asking for.

Probably Pacioretty for the 1st straight up. I f***ing despise Bergevin, but he did his job today. Very happy he didn't trade up, nobody was really worth giving both 35+38 for. Of course he still has time to ruin the draft tomorrow, but tonight was a success.

 

[bleuetbio]

Like the Berggren, Thomas, Wise, Olofsson but feel like we have to go with Tichonick to being able to fill a need

 

[donghabs98]

Probably Pacioretty for the 1st straight up. I ****ing despise Bergevin, but he did his job today. Very happy he didn't trade up, nobody was really worth giving both 35+38 for. Of course he still has time to ruin the draft tomorrow, but tonight was a success.

I think when it comes to Patches I don't see a deal happening this weekend, what I see happening is that Bergevin will talk to GMs about potential trade routes, he will secretly give teams a chance to talk to Max about an extension and then you will see a deal get done before free agency. The Kovalchuk situation is also holding things up I'm guessing, I can't see a team like the Kings be willing to offer anything good before Kovalchuk makes a decision.

 

[Adam Michaels]

are they still taping that show 24ch???

They had a different version of it but I didn't watch a single episode of that this year. However, with Habs' new transparency, I do hope they have a video of some behind the scenes conversations.

 

[Malmo]

My top choice is Bergren. But I would be happy with any of these in the second round: Jake Wise, Akil Thomas, Jared McIsaac, Calen Adisson, Jonathan Tychonik and Bode Wilde.

 

[CoopersFalls]

Haven’t seen Bode Wilde play, but his scouting reports sound like an 18 year old Subban. What are the differences and similarities?

 

[The Great Weal]

Haven’t seen Bode Wilde play, but hit scouting reports sound like an 18 year old Subban. What are the differences and similarities?

Bode Wilde doesn't have a brain, I'm convinced of it. He is Nathan Beaulieu.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Regarding trades, Bergevin said that teams waiting to see how the Kovalchuk and Tavares situations go is why teams haven't moved much yet. Once Kovalchuk decides where to sign and Tavares decides if he stays or if he enters the courting period, the action may start afterwards. Those two are what's holding the market.

 

[sandviper]

Am I missing something, do not have Berggren for the our two top 2nd rounder

Great skater, quick, dog on the puck and has good playmaking skills. First round talent IMO, so a steal if we can get him at #35.

 

[The Great Weal]

Regarding trades, Bergevin said that teams waiting to see how the Kovalchuk and Tavares situations go is why teams haven't moved much yet. Once Kovalchuk decides where to sign and Tavares decides if he stays or if he enters the courting period, the action may start afterwards. Those two are what's holding the market.

Looks like we would be aiming for 2019 1sts which is TOTALLY fine by me. Center heavy, and I love that.

 

[The Great Weal]

Great skater, quick, dog on the puck and has good playmaking skills. First round talent IMO, so a steal if we can get him at #35.

Getting him Hallander, Ylonen and Hillis would be a dream. Berggren and Hallander at the juniors against Kotkaniemi and Ylonen(maybe even Nordgren too) while Hillis tears it up as a playmaking stud.

 

[Habsfan18]

I’m fairly confident Ryan McLeod is a player we’re interested in.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Looks like we would be aiming for 2019 1sts which is TOTALLY fine by me. Center heavy, and I love that.

Exactly! Time to stock up on next year. Pacioretty and Petry can be the best assets to move for quality picks next year.

 

[The Great Weal]

I’m fairly confident Ryan McLeod is a player we’re interested in.

I would be upset. Issue with the players I really like being available, there are some very bad players available too...

 

[The Great Weal]

Exactly! Time to stock up on next year. Pacioretty and Petry can be the best assets to move for quality picks next year.

I feel like gms are far more cautious now, but imagine a Islanders scenario happening to us next year in a deep draft...

 

[G0bias]

Imagine being Ottawa and giving up the chance at Jack Hughes and some top centers next year for Tkachuk.

 

[SOLR]

I think Bergevin should target Rubtsov with Maxpac instead of Valardi.

 

[The Great Weal]

Imagine being Ottawa and giving up the chance at Jack Hughes and some top centers next year for Tkachuk.

Funny when Sens fans were giving us shit for passing on Zadina while they took Tkachuk. Too good. Love it when that franchise fails.

 

[G0bias]

Just got back from reading their GDT. They all LOVED our pick until they heard theirs lmao.
Veleno with their other first would've been icing on the cake.