GDT: 2019 NHL Draft Day 2: 1:00 EST

[Devil made me do it]

I don't like Lavoie's game. Robertson would be a better pick for us and a need.

 

[Brodeur]

long day at the rink, I’ll be back over bright and early. WiFi is spotty in the arena, but I’ll try to post if I see Shero talking with anybody.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Marty making the pick was awesome. I hope the folks in Newark loved that.

 

[nugg]

I don't like Lavoie's game. Robertson would be a better pick for us and a need.

I love both, I hate this! Hey, no guarantee either one is left at 34. I sure hope so though!

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Seider blew the whole draft up. Hoping for Kaliyev, Robertson, or Brink.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Really hope we don’t trade away the 34th pick. Just too much talent still here.

 

[oxman44]

kind of a weird first round. In a couple years this may turn out to be a draft where several of the off the board picks allowed some other picks to fall in unexpected places, that just may be the perfect fits.

Dach may ceem off to some people, and I prob wouldnt have, but it wasnt drastically distant between him turcotte, zegras and cozens, they liked Dach so be it. LA just picked whomever was left and got a great fit with turcotte.

I dont hate the Seider pick at all, I love that kid, but perhaps they couldve moved down a bit and still got him with edmonton gaga over broberg. perhaps not though.

Zegras to annaheim is something they prob werent expecting and they are going to reap the benefits.

Dont know why AZ moved up there and gave Philly assets, just take the defensman that was leftover.

Then Caulfield lands in MTL which im sure they didnt see coming, and Newhook followed by Krebs to COL and VGK are all excellent fits

The Thomson and Poulin which were ok, but a little erly maybe and LA makes another great pick in Bjornfot

And then the real killer was lou and TB reaching for Holmstom and Foote, allowing our boy Beecher to fall right to Boston. What a fit for him there and it sucks for the rest of us.

Really interesting pick at 34 for us. way more talent than I thought would be there

 

[Blender]

We're getting a damn good player at 34, no matter who we pick. There is a ton of talent still available there.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Lavoie
Robertson
Brink
Rees
McCarthy
Vlasic

With 2 of our next 3 picks please

 

[Emperoreddy]

Second round, 34th overall
Second round, 55th overall (via Predators)
Second round, 61st overall (via Bruins)*
Third round, 70th overall (via Ducks)
Third round, 80th overall (via Stars)
Fourth round, 96th overall
Fifth round, 127th overall
Sixth round, 158th overall
Seventh round, 189th overall

 

[Blender]

Second round, 34th overall
Second round, 55th overall (via Predators)
Second round, 61st overall (via Bruins)*
Third round, 70th overall (via Ducks)
Third round, 80th overall (via Stars)
Fourth round, 96th overall
Fifth round, 127th overall
Sixth round, 158th overall
Seventh round, 189th overall

Out of all of these picks, we all know that the one we're most looking forward to is 158th overall.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Marty making the pick was awesome. I hope the folks in Newark loved that.

We certainly did.

 

[Missionhockey]

Lavoie or Dorofeyev would be a huge win in my eyes.

 

[tailfins]

With the talent left, would anyone still do 34, McLeod, Wood for Subban?

I would, but the names left make it hard. Of course, that’s also what might make Nashville interested in pulling the trigger. If Robertson is there, they’d get a top D prospect, former 1st round C, and cost controlled LW.

 

[NJDevs26]

We certainly did.

What did they have at the watch party anyway? I know from the stuff they posted on Twitter they had a pre-draft interview with Greene and Cory. What did they wind up doing post-pick?

 

[Missionhockey]

They're starting round 2 a little late this year aren't they? I feel like most years it starts at 9 or 10.

 

[NJDevs26]

They're starting round 2 a little late this year aren't they? I feel like most years it starts at 9 or 10.

West Coast draft. It IS 10 AM in Vancouver.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

With the talent left, would anyone still do 34, McLeod, Wood for Subban?

Hell yes. Subban would be amazing in NJ.

 

[Ripshot 43]

With the talent left, would anyone still do 34, McLeod, Wood for Subban?

I would, but the names left make it hard. Of course, that’s also what might make Nashville interested in pulling the trigger. If Robertson is there, they’d get a top D prospect, former 1st round C, and cost controlled LW.

I’m in the vast minority but no. Love PK but I feel just like Karlsson, his best days are behind him. 9 million a year for another offensive D (I know he brings something superior to the ones we have) when what we need is defensive Ds to partner with Severson, Ty and Butcher. Draft the BPA at 34, let McLeod keep marinating in the AHL and Wood brings something we don’t have much of either.

 

[Devils731]

https://nypost.com/2019/06/22/how-rangers-fans-should-manage-kaapo-kakko-expectations/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site buttons&utm_campaign=site buttons

Larry Brooks must be wrong. I have been assured that since Kakko has played against men he is effectively already a force at the NHL level.

 

[Blender]

I think I prefer Kaliyev if he's still on the board at 34. He's has a top 10 skill level in this draft.

 

[NjDevsRR]

What did they have at the watch party anyway? I know from the stuff they posted on Twitter they had a pre-draft interview with Greene and Cory. What did they wind up doing post-pick?

Food trucks, a giant outdoor Bud Light bar, arena vendors. They had interviews with Erika and Steve and then Greene Rooney Blackwood and Schneider. They were throwing t shirts and pucks throughout the event. It was a good time.

 

[Tretyak 20]

more excited for what my decision will be for my breakfast sandwich. who knows which way i'll go? gotta go BPA

Shouldn't that be BSA - best sandwich available?

 

[Smitty426]

Marty making the pick was awesome. I hope the folks in Newark loved that.

We did!

 

[Zippy316]

I think I prefer Kaliyev if he's still on the board at 34. He's has a top 10 skill level in this draft.

After how Popugayev has gone for the Devils, I'd bet they steer clear of Kaliyev especially in the second round.