2019 Draft Thread: We Already Got a Kaapo

[AKL]

I already ordered a newhook jersey so we have to draft him

I’m pretty sure they announced today that for all jerseys purchased in the last 30 days (with receipt as proof) they’ll swap all Newhooks for Turcottes, given that you’re okay with the wrong number (cause they won’t do those)

 

[keppel146]

worst case scenario goes something like this:

hughes
kakko
turcotte/dach/cozens/byram
podkolzin/krebs/zegras/caufield
boldy

means we still get one of: newhook, soderstrom, kaliyev

I'm liking this.

 

[AKL]

worst case scenario goes something like this:

hughes
kakko
turcotte/dach/cozens/byram
podkolzin/krebs/zegras/caufield
boldy

means we still get one of: newhook, soderstrom, kaliev

I'm liking this.

Yeah even the worst case scenario looks pretty good for us. What used to be a separate 3-10 tier has really turned into almost a 3-14 tier, where any of those guys could be gone by the time we pick.

If there's a run on defensemen, and guys like Caufield, Kaliyev and Boldy go before 12, we could still have our choice of a few centers. If not, we still get to pick a guy who should make an impact.

 

[Wild11MN]

As someone who doesn't follow pre-draft prospects, that's good to hear.

 

[DANOZ28]

I already ordered a newhook jersey so we have to draft him

LOL your almost as crazy as me! i like your style! i still have my kaprizov jersey just waiting for the correct #. back to draft talk i think we can also get a decent 2nd pick.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

LOL your almost as crazy as me! i like your style! i still have my kaprizov jersey just waiting for the correct #. back to draft talk i think we can also get a decent 2nd pick.

There will be a good player available at 43

 

[Digitalbooya]

There will be a good player available at 43

I’m hoping it’s Spencer Knight.

 

[Wabit]

I’m hoping it’s Spencer Knight.

I think he'll be a 1st rounder.

 

[keppel146]

I’m hoping it’s Spencer Knight.

Or John Beecher

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Or John Beecher

Or a guy I've never heard of that ends up being really, really good.

 

[2Pair]

Or a guy I've never heard of that ends up being really, really good.

I feel like the 2nd round might be too early to grab that guy

 

[chchelseII]

Ordered my Moritz Seider jersey!!!

 

[Digitalbooya]

Edit: Supposed to read 14 goals, I believe.

 

[2Pair]

Edit: Supposed to read 14 goals, I believe.

17 over 2 years

 

[Digitalbooya]

17 over 2 years

Ahh, gotcha.

 

[keppel146]

Newhook and krebs were voted as two of the top 3 players for Canada as voted by the coaches

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Interesting that I’m a team with the likes of Krebs and Cozens, it was clear to many that Newhook had the best tournament. He’s really impressed me this far and is looking good in the game today.

 

[Digitalbooya]

So, what you're telling me is we *should* end up with a darn good player at the draft?

 

[57special]

I loved Schneider for Canada, as well as that Swedish forward. Both 2020's, though.
York did nothing for me.

Still like Krebs, a lot. I dunno if Turcotte is injured, but I much preferred Krebs, Newhook, and Zegras to him.

Nikolaev looked good...not great, but ok. Same with Boldy. Had a bad game against Russsia, but was otherwise good.

In general, though, a lot of the impressions gained watching players perform against teams like Belarus and Latvia were more or less useless. I want to see these guys play when they are under pressure, against really tough opponents.

Did anyone else shrug their shoulders when they saw Podkolzin? I mean,where is the skill?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I loved Schneider for Canada, as well as that Swedish forward. Both 2020's, though.
York did nothing for me.

Still like Krebs, a lot. I dunno if Turcotte is injured, but I much preferred Krebs, Newhook, and Zegras to him.

Nikolaev looked good...not great, but ok. Same with Boldy. Had a bad game against Russsia, but was otherwise good.

In general, though, a lot of the impressions gained watching players perform against teams like Belarus and Latvia were more or less useless. I want to see these guys play when they are under pressure, against really tough opponents.

Did anyone else shrug their shoulders when they saw Podkolzin? I mean,where is the skill?

I don’t think podkolzin is good. I was always skeptical, and recentcy bias might be clouding my vision, but he looked awful. He does compete hard, though.

 

[AKL]

I don’t think podkolzin is good. I was always skeptical, and recentcy bias might be clouding my vision, but he looked awful. He does compete hard, though.

He’s never stood out to me. Like sure he should be a first rounder, but certainly not the consensus 3oa and probably not even top 10.

 

[keppel146]

U18 tourney sounds like it has hurt Podkolzin’s stock, or at least to the common man.

 

[57special]

For a team that is looking for a high scoring forward, preferably a C, and a RHS, Podkolzin hasn't impressed the hell out of me. I thought Greenway did the same thing, but better, a couple of years ago, as far as being a physical force who could dominate play and chip in offence.

The scouts see these guys a lot more than me, so they must be seeing something that wasn't on display at this tournament.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I created a thread giving some opinions of draft eligible s this year. It’s my draft ranking as of May. Here is the link 2019 NHL draft Rankings - May

Feel free to leave comments. I use some MN wild player comparisons.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Pronman's IIHF Under-18 highlights: Who will be the No. 3...

An interesting read from Pronman. He talked to a lot of scouts and said that he’s heard the following names when talking about the 3OA pick from various NHL executives: PODKOLZIN, Krebs, Broberg, Dach, Byram, Boldy, Zegras, Turcotte, caufield and Newhook.

Thinks there’s a good chance our golden boy, Newhook, goes top 10. Also it seems as if Caufield has become a top 10 lock.

Really good top 12 this year.