Post-Game Talk: 2019 NHL Draft, Day One | Podkolzin is our man

[THE Green Man]

This doesn't have to deal with the draft per se. But i feel there are some really disrespectful few among the fans. I took the wrong exit and got stuck in the area with the buses. Anyways, i stood around awhile and there were these 4 guys who heckled and boo'd the bruins kid, the one they bring on stage, when he was at the exit door. Then when he and the rest of the Bruins group came out, those guys boo'd them again. I was in a position to see some of the exec's faces and they were cringing. I feel the boos in the arena were in good fun, but to heckle a little kid who was probably born into his fandom is kind of rude.

Anyways, saw Kakko and he positively towered over me. He looks huge.

That's disappointing to hear. Boo him on stage and on the ice, but don't ruin his big day. Like others not living up to their draft stock it's not his fault where he gets drafted.

 

[Hansen]

This doesn't have to deal with the draft per se. But i feel there are some really disrespectful few among the fans. I took the wrong exit and got stuck in the area with the buses. Anyways, i stood around awhile and there were these 4 guys who heckled and boo'd the bruins kid, the one they bring on stage, when he was at the exit door. Then when he and the rest of the Bruins group came out, those guys boo'd them again. I was in a position to see some of the exec's faces and they were cringing. I feel the boos in the arena were in good fun, but to heckle a little kid who was probably born into his fandom is kind of rude.

Anyways, saw Kakko and he positively towered over me. He looks huge.

That's really gross.

You have to have a press pass by now right

 

[ChilliBilly]

So was at the draft, the booing Betman crap sure got tiresome fast. Liked his bringing out the Sedins to shut the fans up.

Perhaps the least predictable draft in years. lots of surprises few trades. Left at pick 22, because I had to drive to Chilliwack.

Lots of decent choices at our 2nd, but really want Kaliyev. Leason, and a few others as well.

 

[rypper]

Yeah the booing got old pretty fast.

 

[CanaFan]

Agree re: the booing. It was fun for the first couple times, honestly just slowed things down after that. Bruins paused before making their pick it was so bad, didn’t think that was cool. This is the culmination around of a ton of work for teams and even more for the kids being picked. Show a just a speck of class ya tools, christ sakes.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

This doesn't have to deal with the draft per se. But i feel there are some really disrespectful few among the fans. I took the wrong exit and got stuck in the area with the buses. Anyways, i stood around awhile and there were these 4 guys who heckled and boo'd the bruins kid, the one they bring on stage, when he was at the exit door. Then when he and the rest of the Bruins group came out, those guys boo'd them again. I was in a position to see some of the exec's faces and they were cringing. I feel the boos in the arena were in good fun, but to heckle a little kid who was probably born into his fandom is kind of rude.

Anyways, saw Kakko and he positively towered over me. He looks huge.

That is pretty sad. I hope these four were teenagers at least.

 

[rypper]

Just rewatching some of the draft. Isn't it weird how John Weisbrod weasels his way in beside the prospects and kind of edges Jim out? Last year I thought it was just because the familial relationship but then he did it again this year.

 

[m9]

Had fun at the draft. The section I was in was pretty well-behaved and the loudest it was when Dach got picked so I assume his family/friends were there.

I don't really get the whole booing thing either, but whatever. The only guy that needed to be booed (Benning) managed to avoid saying anything.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Was really hoping Zegras would fall to us; had Boldy & Poldkozin ahead of Caufield and Newhook (size). Happy with the pick, a tenacious player with tremendous skill!

 

[Addison Rae]

So was at the draft, the booing Betman crap sure got tiresome fast. Liked his bringing out the Sedins to shut the fans up.

Perhaps the least predictable draft in years. lots of surprises few trades. Left at pick 22, because I had to drive to Chilliwack.

Lots of decent choices at our 2nd, but really want Kaliyev. Leason, and a few others as well.

Thanks again for taking me, had a blast talking hockey with you.

The draft was crazy unpredictable, I called the Dach and Seider picks due to local media outlets so wasn’t too shocked at those, but Spencer Knight was absolutely crazy.

All in all a fun event, would have liked more deals but I really enjoyed it.

 

[ChilliBilly]

Thanks again for taking me, had a blast talking hockey with you.

The draft was crazy unpredictable, I called the Dach and Seider picks due to local media outlets so wasn’t too shocked at those, but Spencer Knight was absolutely crazy.

All in all a fun event, would have liked more deals but I really enjoyed it.

Thx I enjoyed chatting with you as well. It was nice to have someone intelligent to talk to ...

 

[Gaunce4gm]

Podkolzin AINEC. He is by far the 3rd best talent in this draft.

Just bringing this back up because I totally called it.

 

[Zombotron]

Just bringing this back up because I totally called it.

I hope you get to look back on this post in two years and laugh about how right you were

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Oiler fans seem pretty choked about the Broberg pick..especially with Zegras sitting right there (who was promptly snapped up by the Ducks).

 

[Gaunce4gm]

As for day 2, take one of Kaliyev, Dorofeyev, Lavoie, or Brink.

Dorofeyev especially plays the game like a Russian Pettersson.

 

[passive voice]

I just wanna say that booing the Bruins child owns. I hope the concierge at his hotel boos him.

 

[Gaunce4gm]

I hope you get to look back on this post in two years and laugh about how right you were

What did you think of the pick Zombo? I was shocked. Never thought they'd pick him, figured he'd be gone by 6, or would fall past us due to being Russian.

 

[thecupismine]

This doesn't have to deal with the draft per se. But i feel there are some really disrespectful few among the fans. I took the wrong exit and got stuck in the area with the buses. Anyways, i stood around awhile and there were these 4 guys who heckled and boo'd the bruins kid, the one they bring on stage, when he was at the exit door. Then when he and the rest of the Bruins group came out, those guys boo'd them again. I was in a position to see some of the exec's faces and they were cringing. I feel the boos in the arena were in good fun, but to heckle a little kid who was probably born into his fandom is kind of rude.

Anyways, saw Kakko and he positively towered over me. He looks huge.

As a Canucks/Lakers fan, I hate everything about Boston sports...but booing a kid who just got drafted? That's just poor taste and those guys should be ashamed.

RE: Pod, I respect the gamble. Wouldn't have been my pick (Boldy or Cauffield), but its not the type of pick (see: Virtanen and Juolevi) that immediately pisses me off. I can see him becoming a 2nd line forward who really drives the play at even strength but likely isn't on your first unit PP. Something in the 40-60 point range. I didn't feel the risk profile justified the selection at 10 compared to say Boldy/Cauffield, but getting someone who fits his player mold is hard to do outside of the draft.

Kaliyev not being picked on day 1 is just dumb, and is likely due to GMs (like employers in the workplace) thinking far too highly of their ability to judge character/work ethic instead of looking at the data and understanding he was a no-brainer at ~20 spot. Someone is going to get themselves a really good player on day 2.

 

[Zombotron]

What did you think of the pick Zombo? I was shocked. Never thought they'd pick him, figured he'd be gone by 6, or would fall past us due to being Russian.

Confusion over drafting a player under contract for two years, eventually turning into quiet optimism after reminding myself that this guy was considered a top-five talent save for the Russian Factor. I, too respect the gamble and not picking to save your job

 

[Gaunce4gm]

Confusion over drafting a player under contract for two years, eventually turning into quiet optimism after reminding myself that this guy was considered a top-five talent save for the Russian Factor. I, too respect the gamble and not picking to save your job

I really think his scoring is going to take off when he comes to NA

 

[dellzor]

Brink or Kaliyev at 40 please

 

[The Rainman]

When Caufields scoring dries up in the Show he'll be in trouble along with his lack of foot speed and 200 foot game he'll be a healthy scratch on too many occasions.

 

[thekernel]

Yeah the booing got old pretty fast.

As someone who had never attended a draft before tonight, I milked it for all it was worth. All 31 picks. I have no regrets. f*** that man

 

[Cogburn]

Pod, Pod, he's our man!
If he can't do it...

...I guess we draft early again next year too.

 

[CanaFan]

Oiler fans seem pretty choked about the Broberg pick..especially with Zegras sitting right there (who was promptly snapped up by the Ducks).

Ya we were sitting beside a family of Oiler fans and they were visibly bummed by the choice. The Oilers board was pretty down when I checked earlier too. Can’t blame them, I am mostly happy with Podkolzin but only because Zegras was off the board. I can’t imagine my disgust right now if he’d been sitting there for the taking and we passed ...