2018 NHL Entry Draft Thread (Less then 24 Hours Edition)

[Runner77]

I'd wait for McKenzie's list to come out before commenting on rankings. He was already at 10 and then had a very strong U18 as a centre and had a strong combine (both in terms of measurements and testing). We'll see where he winds up and what the report is in a few days.

Michigan Live has an interesting excerpt from Red Line Report on Kotkaniemi:

"Big, strong center is a horse who plays a pro style power game. Tall, rangy frame and has a fine skill-set with quick, soft hands and powerful shot. Is persistent and aggressive on the forecheck. Steals a lot of pucks from behind. Has a pro quality wrist shot from a quick release but needs to shoot more instead of always looking to pass. He's a tireless worker who plays hard and makes plays for his wingers with good vision. Makes linemates better. Strong along the boards and difficult to contain in one-on-one situations -- shields the puck well and is skilled in tight. Gets involved in the dirty areas and initiates contact often -- shows good physical presence. Still growing into his frame and should develop into quite a handful once he fills out. Can get caught running around in his own end at times."
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If our scouts do think he's the BPA (or right in that mix), I definitely wouldn't mind him.

If I remember correctly, Red Line has Kotkaniemi ranked outside of their top 10.

 

[Andrei79]

At 3 has to draft BPA. To draft a player ranked much lower like Kotkaniemi, because of the position he plays likely end up a mistake

If a poster has him 3,4,5 or even in a group of equal prospects, how is it a reach for that poster ? Explain that to me.

 

[NotProkofievian]

How does one even bet a lot of money on mis o jeu, I can only bet 100?

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Bouchard gives me N8 DA Gr8 vibes.

Not alot going on between those ears.

And the scary thing is he played like him the Knights game I went to

Lots of 'controller disconnected' moments in the defensive zone, he's got a better shot than NB and NB was tougher but overall I think that's exactly who he ends up being

 

[NotProkofievian]

Its the eyes

They're just....a little too close together.

 

[G0bias]

 

[Runner77]

What's going on here -- we have IQ Recognition Capabilities thanks to our enhanced methods applied exclusively in the Draft Thread?

 

[G0bias]

Lol I wonder if those Canes fans would still do that #2 for #4 + Hoffman anymore. That was already yikes weeks ago...

 

[NotProkofievian]

Lol I wonder if those Canes fans would still do that #2 for #4 + Hoffman anymore. That was already yikes weeks ago...

His girlfriend looks like she ate a bee.

 

[Mrb1p]

Lol I wonder if those Canes fans would still do that #2 for #4 + Hoffman anymore. That was already yikes weeks ago...

Wonder if Sens fans still believe Cowen is >>>> Subban

 

[The Great Weal]

Wonder if Sens fans still believe Cowen is >>>> Subban

Brodie>>>Subban, never forget

 

[WeThreeKings]

So, just reading through the Black Book and found some interesting scouting reports on some guys who could be under the radar picks in the draft, guys I didn't pay much attention to or only saw once or not at all.

Ben Almquist
Seth Barton
Dawson Barteaux
Tommy Beaudoin
Justin Bergeron
Ben Copeland
Cole Coskey
Marc Del Gaizo
Peter Deliberatore
Maxim Golod
Ben Helgeson
Riley Hughes
Keegan Karki
Brett Kemp
Liam Kindree
Semyon Kizimov
Cole Koepke
Vojtech Kropacek
Luke Lamaster
Aidan McDonough (O'Briens linemate)
Nathan Smith
Jack St. Ivany
Carl Berglund

Anybody got any views or thoughts on these guys?

 

[Habs Icing]

Beautiful edge work and soft hands.

I'm not sure anyone here would be mad if we got Zadina.

That's not really the discussion is it ? It's whether there are other possibilities at 3, and what the pros/cons are for each. I have a group of player at 3 I'm interested in: Wahlstrom, Zadina, Kotkaniemi, Dobson and Boqvist. I'll be happy with any of them and I don't believe the separation to be much between any.

So you would gladly trade with The Coyotes for their #5 +. One of your boys will definitely still be there.

 

[The Great Weal]

This video basically explains why Bouchard is a doughnut

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

At 3 has to draft BPA. To draft a player ranked much lower like Kotkaniemi, because of the position he plays likely end up a mistake

That's just publications rankings. From my experience Bob McKenzie's is the best, but even then, Montreal might have Kotkaniemi 3rd while others have him 10th. Zadina could be 4th on Montreal's list and 10th on another team's list.

 

[Runner77]

This video basically explains why Bouchard is a doughnut

Great breakdown and savvy observations on all the plays where he grossly misread what was coming at him and created opportunities that shouldn't have otherwise occurred.

This Michael Farkas guy does a great job of breaking down Bouchard's decision-making. The words "risk mitigation" that are part of the title of this segment are nowhere within Bouchard's understanding.

Would watch again for the whistling portion.

Great find, thanks for sharing. This Farkas guy is worth looking into for observations on other players.

 

[Meat Wave]

How does one even bet a lot of money on mis o jeu, I can only bet 100?

I believe you can have a couple of $100 tickets if you wish to. I used to bet big on NFL player props, I think most of the time $300 was the limit.

Don't know about betting limits for the NHL draft though.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I wasn't able to combine certain bets.. no idea why I couldn't select who the Habs are taking and who goes first Hughes or Tkachuk

 

[The Great Weal]

Great breakdown and savvy observations on all the plays where he grossly misread what was coming at him and created opportunities that shouldn't have otherwise occurred.

This Michael Farkas guy does a great job of breaking down Bouchrd's decision-making. The words "risk mitigation" that are part of the title of this segment are nowhere within Bouchard's understanding.

Would watch again for the whistling portion.

Great find, thanks for sharing. This Farkas guy is worth looking into for observations on other players.

Found it here:
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threa...ohl-2018-draft.2188011/page-12#post-146749509
Full credit to him

 

[Runner77]

Found it here:
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threa...ohl-2018-draft.2188011/page-12#post-146749509
Full credit to him

Great find. Kudos to you for bringing it up here.

 

[Andrei79]

So you would gladly trade with The Coyotes for their #5 +. One of your boys will definitely still be there.

Definitely wouldn't be against it. It really depends on whats offered and on the feel of the draft, i.e. which top 10 pick I could get for Pacioretty, if any, and what players I could expect would be left.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Can't help but feel this was already posted. Either way.

 

[le_sean]

 

[The Great Weal]

What does Bob know?

 

[Habs76]

f***in ayyy