2018 NHL Entry Draft Thread

[The Great Weal]

I've been watching highlights videos lately and I really loved what I saw of Boqvist and Hughes.

I love their speed, IQ and foot work.

Not sure who I'd pick between the two tho.

Since our coaching staff is filled with idiots, Boqvist.

 

[Mrb1p]

Since our coaching staff is filled with idiots, Boqvist.

Thats one way of looking at it, the other is that Boqvist is a lot less likely to bust because his game translates much better.

 

[The Great Weal]

Thats one way of looking at it, the other is that Boqvist is a lot less likely to bust because his game translates much better.

A lot less likely to bust?

 

[Mrb1p]

A lot less likely to bust?

Exactly my words

 

[The Great Weal]

Exactly my words

Which is why I wanted to know why you think that's the case

 

[ZUKI]

I’d probably side with Boqvist because he has a shot that Hughes does not. He’s also 10 months younger.

same for me . I like his shot and 10 months are a lot at that stage

 

[hawkeerox]

This is not the first time I've seen all of these players.

Hey, I am sure you have seen them before! Quite likely they may have stunk the arena out those times - however, I thought they (and most everyone else) did reasonably well this game, considering the outstanding American team and the results on the large ice.
If I recall Mcbain looked not that great at first at Hlinka, then really found a groove. If he gets moved to center, I suspect he'll look more comfortable (maybe he'll stay on LW though?). Bahl, at 6' 6", is still growing into that size, which is probably why he's ranked at least a B by central scouting. Same goes with Samuelssons - in fact, overall I wonder if the young big guys suffer a bit on the really big ice (all four of the dogs are over 6'3"), while the zippy players who have grown into their size far sooner can whip around - must be fun for them! If I'm Farabee, I'm chomping at the bit.

Anyhow, we'll see how things go - hopefully a Canada-US final

 

[WeThreeKings]

Good forecheck by Wahlstrom leads to a goal. Gruden again showing he could be a good glue guy at the next level.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Turcotte just f***ed the Swiss up. Damn.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Good forecheck by Wahlstrom leads to a goal. Gruden again showing he could be a good glue guy at the next level.

You must be mistaken. Olly Wahlly literally can't even on the forecheck.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Wahlstrom was saved and the Swiss go down and score. What a f***ing bust.

Give me MUH mean tkachuk

 

[WeThreeKings]

Mattias Samuelsson looks like every failed first round pick defenseman ever.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Nussbaumer is gonna be a very good prospect.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Is K'antPlay Miller even dressed for this game? Where is he?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Is K'antPlay Miller even dressed for this game? Where is he?

He's sitting on the bench with all his tools looking for a tool box.

Bode Wilde reminds me of Eller. This is the fifth time in two games where he circled the offensive zone with the puck and did nothing with it.

Wahlstrom with a sexy pass in his own zone. Found some open ice but didn't receive the pass. Then he shows where he needs to be coached. Comes in and doesn't get his body on the wall to create a turnover. I think if he learns to use his body a bit more, he will be even more ridiculous.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Mettler with two goals.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Farabee flashing a great shot there. Do that a couple more times and I will move him up my list because that's my only concern with him.

In other news. Mattias Samuelsson continues to blow humongous chunks.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Lol, K'AntPlay where were ya on that goal buddy?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Lol, K'AntPlay where were ya on that goal buddy?

Do you have him as a ND like I do?

 

[NotProkofievian]

Do you have him as a ND like I do?

No, I'm just bugging a few of our regulars lol.

 

[WeThreeKings]

No, I'm just bugging a few of our regulars lol.

I wouldn't touch him at all. He's never looked good to me. I don't think he hockey's in his brain.

 

[G0bias]

Just finished watching Russia's game yesterday.

Russians just too fast, too skilled, too stronk. Marchenko manhandled some french bois all night, was the best player on the ice. Morozov made it look easy and Iskhakov was his usual self (until he got injured and left at some point).

 

[G0bias]

US defence is a trainwreck.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I really don't think Tkachuk is a better playmaker than Wahlstrom. Some excellent passes all game for Wahlstrom.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Just finished watching Russia's game yesterday.

Russians just too fast, too skilled, too stronk. Marchenko manhandled some french bois all night, was the best player on the ice. Morozov made it look easy and Iskhakov was his usual self (until he got injured and left at some point).

How many pts did Iskhakov and Morozov have?