GDT: 2018 NHL Entry Draft l June 22nd & 23rd l "Don't screw this up, Avs!" Edition

[SaltySkywalker]

wrong thread

I'm in this boat too. I've been a fan of Sakic the last year + and think he's been overall pretty savvy, but we made the playoffs, did way better against the Presidents trophy team than anyone expected...make some damn moves to improve this team like all the other big name teams do. Sakic can't be afraid to make the big moves. I'm not talking all in moves like a true contender would do but we have too many picks, cap space, and promise to just sit back laurels/yannys. (@UncleRisto ).

 

[Ivan13]

Coronas and White Russians, huh?

Don't ask. I bought a six pack yesterday before the trip to the sea side, and earlier today ran into some mates I haven't seen in a long time so we downed some White Russians remeniscing of good old times. Man tommorow's Ivan is going to hate my guts.

 

[Avs_19]

Don't ask. I bought a six pack yesterday before the trip to the sea side, and earlier today ran into some mates I haven't seen in a long time so we downed some White Russians remeniscing of good old times. Man tommorow's Ivan is going to hate my guts.

I figured it was in celebration of Dzanan Musa being a 1st round pick.

 

[Ivan13]

I figured it was in celebration of Dzanan Musa being a 1st round pick.

Oy, the kid is Bosnian not Croat!

I kid, I kid. Love the guy, awesome scorer for Cedevita. I drink to celebrate beating the Argies, Vlade being dumb enough to pass on the new Dražen, NHL draft and being off work for four days. And the Musa thing as well of course.

 

[JLo217]

Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, but I'm so sick of hearing this every year. I want to make a splash every once in awhile. Tired of hearing the better teams always making moves to get better or to move up or whatever it may be.

Not that long ago we made splashes with ROR and Dutch. I know one wasn’t at the draft but I’m okay with a period of calm.

 

[McMetal]

I am way more Zen about the draft this year than last. I was on edge all day last year, this year I feel really confident we'll get a good player at 16 with a ton of options.

 

[Muffin]

I'd be disappointed if Veleno doesn't fall to us. Maybe I'm setting myself for disappointment.

 

[Balthazar]

I'd be disappointed if Veleno doesn't fall to us. Maybe I'm setting myself for disappointment.

Veleno would really feel like a top 10 pick to me. I'm higher on him than I was on Jost.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I think people have started to underrate Veleno just because he's had so many expectations put on him from a young age. Think he may be a steal if he drops to the Avs/

 

[agentblack]

I'm in this boat too. I've been a fan of Sakic the last year + and think he's been overall pretty savvy, but we made the playoffs, did way better against the Presidents trophy team than anyone expected...make some damn moves to improve this team like all the other big name teams do. Sakic can't be afraid to make the big moves. I'm not talking all in moves like a true contender would do but we have too many picks, cap space, and promise to just sit back laurels/yannys. (@UncleRisto ).

I agree and id be surprised if they didnt trade one of their pics this year.

 

[The Kingslayer]

My excitement is growing.

 

[Balthazar]

I think people have started to underrate Veleno just because he's had so many expectations put on him from a young age.

Also what he did in Drummondville after the trade didn't bump his stock nearly as much as it should have (greater PPG than Zadina). It's almost like they were done scouting him at the time of the trade.

 

[Meeqs]

Lets go Veleno or K Miller

 

[Meeqs]

Merkley is interesting. He’s dropped because of attitude problems right?

I'd be SHOCKED if Merkley is taken in the first round, maybe near the end to a team like NYR but I don't think many teams are messing with that, and certainly not a team like the Avs who already have all the puck moving D they could ever need for the next few years.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I think people have started to underrate Veleno just because he's had so many expectations put on him from a young age. Think he may be a steal if he drops to the Avs/

I see him being the Barzal of this draft. I don’t think he’ll be as good as Barzal but I could see something like that happening.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I see him being the Barzal of this draft. I don’t think he’ll be as good as Barzal but I could see something like that happening.

I'm kinda in the same boat. I think he'll turn out to be a very good 2way C for someone. I actually think he'd fit in really well here, wouldn't have to be a primary offensive option with MacK around, already has a pretty good 2way game and a dedication to playing that way.

 

[Balthazar]

I'm kinda in the same boat. I think he'll turn out to be a very good 2way C for someone. I actually think he'd fit in really well here, wouldn't have to be a primary offensive option with MacK around, already has a pretty good 2way game and a dedication to playing that way.

Also he was 6'1 194lb at the combine. Already has the perfect size for a 2-way, 2C in the NHL.

 

[S3rkie]

One of Hayton, Farabee, Veleno, or Deniskenko and I'm happy.

 

[McMetal]

Veleno has an underrated playmaking game too. I feel like his lack of flash is hurting his stock some, along with a fair bit of overscouting. I still think he goes to NYI though with one of their picks.

 

[filip85]

Please, draft Euro guy

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

One of Hayton, Farabee, Veleno, or Deniskenko and I'm happy.

Add in Kravtsov and that's me. I'd be okay with K'Andre Miller if they thought he had a good chance of fulfilling his potential cause that kid has a ton of gifts.

 

[Meeqs]

I see him being the Barzal of this draft. I don’t think he’ll be as good as Barzal but I could see something like that happening.

Be calm my raging erection

 

[Meeqs]

Add in Kravtsov and that's me. I'd be okay with K'Andre Miller if they thought he had a good chance of fulfilling his potential cause that kid has a ton of gifts.

If any team is in the position to give him the time he needs to develop it is probably the Avs. By the time he is ready to break in he could be EJs replacement

 

[agentblack]

Also he was 6'1 194lb at the combine. Already has the perfect size for a 2-way, 2C in the NHL.

Hmmm really? that aint bad

 

[filip85]

A nice cocktail, long weekend vacation on the sea side, NHL draft and the view below, nice way to spend a Friday night.

Is that near Starigrad Paklenica (Paklenica National park) ?