NHL Entry Draft 2019 Entry Draft Discussion

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Yeah the Duchene trade was definitely worse than the Karlsson return at the time in terms of what we gave up vs received because at the time we didn't think it was likely to be a top 3 pick. San Jose's could be a top 3 pick though it is very unlikely.

The hilarious part is we added Bowers. I mean, thats a better prospect than Norris.

 

[BondraTime]

Saint John struck gold again with Cajkovic. He's better than Zadina, unbelievable talent.

 

[Daffy]

Anyone else think the 1st or two firsts we get from San Jose have a chance to be lottery picks? Especially if Karl leaves. The West is tough and that core is aging fast. I'm probably being too optimistic but the picks are the only exciting part of this trade.

 

[DueDiligence]

Their future looks bright with Barzal, Lee, Wahlstrom, and Dobson.

The Islanders future is no playoffs!

 

[DueDiligence]

Anyone else think the 1st or two firsts we get from San Jose have a chance to be lottery picks? Especially if Karl leaves. The West is tough and that core is aging fast. I'm probably being too optimistic but the picks are the only exciting part of this trade.

If Karlsson leaves after 1 year there is a distinct possibility they miss the playoffs the following year. Their key players are all in their 30s

 

[BondraTime]

Anyone else think the 1st or two firsts we get from San Jose have a chance to be lottery picks? Especially if Karl leaves. The West is tough and that core is aging fast. I'm probably being too optimistic but the picks are the only exciting part of this trade.

The pick has a chance at a low odd lottery pick (13th-14th) for sure, but I don't see San Jose bottoming out.

 

[Daffy]

The pick has a chance at a low odd lottery pick (13th-14th) for sure, but I don't see San Jose bottoming out.

Let me have hope damnit lol

 

[BondraTime]

Watching a webcast of Saskatoon, Kirby Dach is going to be a franchise level Centerman. Holy hell this kid has everything. His vision is out of this world, he may have an 80+ assist season.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Watching a webcast of Saskatoon, Kirby Dach is going to be a franchise level Centerman. Holy hell this kid has everything. His vision is out of this world, he may have an 80+ assist season.

Was so impressed with him at the Hlinka.

#1 center in the making

 

[Agent Zub]

Was so impressed with him at the Hlinka.

#1 center in the making

I thought he looked just as good as Lafreniere at Hlinka. 6 ft 4 playmaking center like that....

 

[Agent Zub]

Why are we doing this to ourselves

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Why are we doing this to ourselves

Dorion and Melnyk did this to us.

 

[branch]

Has anyone watched highlight vids of Kaapo Kakko?

Holy shit, you guys...

 

[BondraTime]

Has anyone watched highlight vids of Kaapo Kakko?

Holy ****, you guys...

More than likely won't be going in the top 3/4 either

 

[branch]

More than likely won't be going in the top 3/4 either

So you mean 1/2 then?

 

[BondraTime]

So you mean 1/2 then?

No, I mean behind the 3 franchise level Centers

 

[Agent Zub]

No, I mean behind the 3 franchise level Centers

but do they have franchise level character?

 

[branch]

No, I mean behind the 3 franchise level Centers

I think he goes top 3 easily based purely on hype. Looks better than Laine IMO

That’s not to say that this draft doesn’t look totally f***ing insane. Guaranteed a top line C anywhere within the top 5. Crazy

 

[BondraTime]

I think he goes top 3 easily based purely on hype. Looks better than Laine IMO

Dach, Hughes and Cozens have just as much hype, and play the more important position.

Just watch the highlights from Dach's game tonight when they come out tomorrow. Teams don't pass on guys like that.

Even Krebs will be viewed in the same tier as Kakko when all is said and done in my opinion, this is the best year for kids from the W in an extremely long time.

 

[Agent Zub]

Dach, Hughes and Cozens have just as much hype, and play the more important position.

Just watch the highlights from Dach's game tonight when they come out tomorrow. Teams don't pass on guys like that.

Even Krebs will be viewed in the same tier as Kakko when all is said and done in my opinion, this is the best year for kids from the W in an extremely long time.

Do you think this draft will be 2015 caliber?

 

[Wallet Inspector]

If you makes you guys feel any better, the 2020 draft also seems to have a strong group of forwards(Lafreniere and Byfield in particular).

 

[BondraTime]

Do you think this draft will be 2015 caliber?

Don't know about the depth, 2015 is one of the best drafts in 30 years, but the top end absolutely. You are getting a #1 quality prospect with the first 4 picks, and though I haven't seen the Russian play before I've read some pretty good things on him.

Lots of guys who are very, very good who could make it into the top 10.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

If you makes you guys feel any better, the 2020 draft also seems to have a strong group of forwards(Lafreniere and Byfield in particular).

Yeah we’re going to marginally improve by then because something always has to f***ing go wrong.

Our pick winning the lottery this year and us losing next year would be the most Ottawa Senators thing to happen. I’d be shocked if it doesn’t play out that way.

 

[Beville]

This is just depressing thinking about the draft

 

[Wallet Inspector]

This is just depressing thinking about the draft

Yet another reason we should have given up the 2018 pick:We would have ripped the bandaid off right away instead of fretting about it for 8 months.