Post-Game Talk: 2019 NHL Draft, Day Two

[Canucks LB]

ROUND	2	3	4	5	6	7
PICKS	#40	---	#122 (BUF via SJS)	#133	#156 (OTT)	#195
					#175 (WPG via BUF)	#215 (SJS)
					#180 (WSH)

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[clunk]

Hand over the draft to Judd and let him do what he wants.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Rest of my list for 40th:

10. Arthur Kaliyev, 6'2, RW - Hamilton (OHL)
19. Egor Afanasyev, 6'3, LW - Muskegon (USHL)
20. Raphaël Lavoie, 6'4, RW - Halifax (QMJHL)
21. Danil Misyul, 6'3, D - Yaroslavl 2 (Russia)
23. Nils Hoglander, 6', LW - Rogle (Sweden)
26. Pyotr Kochetkov, 6'3, G - Ryazan (Russia)
31. Bobby Brink, 5'9, RW - NTDP
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35. Kaeden Korczak, 6'3, D - Kelowna (WHL)
36. Nicholas Robertson, 5'9, RW - Peterborough (OHL)
37. Vladislav Firstov, 6'1, LW - Waterloo (USHL)
38. John Farinacci, 6'0, C - Harvard (NCAA)
39. Brett Leason, 6'4, LW - Prince Albert (WHL)
40. Shane Pinto, 6'2, C - U. North Dakota (NCAA)
41. Jackson LaCombe , 6'2, D - Shattuck - St Marys Prep (High-Mn)
42. Matthew Robertson, 6'3, D - Edmonton (WHL)
44. Alexei Protas, 6'5, C - Prince Albert (WHL)
45. Graeme Clarke, 6'0, RW - Ottawa (OHL)
46. Pavel Dorofeyev, 6'1, LW - Magnitogorsk (Rus)
47. Jamieson Rees, 5'10, C - Sarnia (OHL)
48. Mads Sogaard, 6'8, G - Medicine Hat (WHL)



Already mentioned I like Ronnie Attard in the 3rd or 4th round.

 

[THE Green Man]

Top 3: Kaliyev, Lavoie, Korczak. Like Legare or Puistola if we can get another 2nd rounder somehow.

 

[Fire Benning]

I'd look look to move up, some intriguing players still available who should've been first rounders.

Kaliyev in particular should've probably been a top 10 pick, getting him in the 31-35 range would be an absolute heist.

 

[CanaFan]

Kolyachonok would be an interesting pick.

 

[Hansen]

I'm very happy with how the final picks in the first went, we're guaranteed a great prospect even at 40

 

[clunk]

@MS @thefeebster

Albin Grewe intrigues me. Haven't seen him play. Described as the 'next Marchand'.

Either of you seen him play at all? Is the playstyle comparison valid if so? Or is he just a pest and compared to Marchand because of that?

 

[Knight53]

Salivating of a potential Podkolzin + Brink/Dorofeyev/Kalyiev/Kolyachonok/Korczak/Hoglander haul

Should be some real nice options at 40

 

[DFAC]

Benning says theres 4 guys they like at 40.... wonder who they are

 

[thefeebster]

@thefeebster

Albin Grewe intrigues me. Haven't seen him play. Described as the 'next Marchand'.

Either of you seen him play at all? Is the playstyle comparison valid if so? Or is he just a pest and compared to Marchand because of that?

I feel a bit meh about him. He wouldn't be my choice at 40.

He reminds me more of a Leo Komarov. A banger/grinder with not much skill or hockey smarts. Will go out of his way for a big hit rather than the smart play. But has a decent shot. Could carve out a bottom 6 spot, but i'd want someone with more upside.

 

[Blue and Green]

Would be good to take a goalie at some point in this draft, although not with the 2nd rounder.

 

[Horse McHindu]

Kaeden Korczak would be my choice if he’s available.

 

[Bitz and Bites]

I'm not a fan of Kaliyev,I think he's this year's Oliver Wahlstrom in that he's primarily a a one trick pony and that trick might not translate against bigger and faster players and against better goalies.Pass for me.

Some interesting forwards should be available at 40.I think I'd go with Leason but Hoglander or Rees would be nice additions as well.
For D-men,Korczak or Robertson would be my choices here.​

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Man if Bobby Brink can fix his skating he could be a gem. Him, Dorofeyev, Puistola, and Fagemo would be the guys I would be a looking at.

 

[VanillaCoke]

I think they take a dman bc theyre dumb. But I definitely would like one of Brink, Kaliyev, Lavoie, Dorofeyev, Afanasyev, Leason. In that order.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Judd Bracket time

 

[Horse McHindu]

I think they take a dman bc theyre dumb.

Right, because the Canucks clearly don’t need more young defensemen in their organization.

 

[timw33]

Right, because the Canucks clearly don’t need more young defensemen in their organization.

If the BPA at 40 is a F, take the F. There are tons of very good F's that have dropped into the 2nd round.

Either trade down or take a F.

 

[Horse McHindu]

If the BPA at 40 is a F, take the F. There are tons of very good F's that have dropped into the 2nd round.

Either trade down or take a F.

True. Always BPA, but who’s to say that the BPA at 40 won’t be a dman?

Anyway, nevermind. I think I may have misinterpreted Vanilla’s comments (although in my defense, it was worded extremely poorly).

 

[thefeebster]

Maybe it's just me but i still really like Robertson and Kolyachonok for D men at 40. Just no Vlasic, omg my heart would sink.

But on the other hand, there are a lot of intriguing forwards worth a risk at 40 too. I did not think Kaliyev/Lavoie/Brink would be in the 2nd round, but they certainly aren't without their risk.

 

[THE Green Man]

Maybe it's just me but i still really like Robertson and Kolyachonok for D men at 40. Just no Vlasic, omg my heart would sink.

But on the other hand, there are a lot of intriguing forwards worth a risk at 40 too. I did not think Kaliyev/Lavoie/Brink would be in the 2nd round.

No interest in Korczak?

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Maybe it's just me but i still really like Robertson and Kolyachonok for D men at 40. Just no Vlasic, omg my heart would sink.

But on the other hand, there are a lot of intriguing forwards worth a risk at 40 too. I did not think Kaliyev/Lavoie/Brink would be in the 2nd round, but they certainly aren't without their risk.

I'm okay with Robertson... but I am not a fan of Kolyachonok. I'd far far rather take Misyul but I agree I don't like Vlasic... even less than the other US Dev D-men Thun and Hellesson.

On forward Legare is another interesting option... but I think he's a step behind some of the others.

 

[thefeebster]

No interest in Korczak?

No, i do, but i like those two more. If they are gone, it would mean some good forward options may be available as well. So i might consider F over Korczak at that point. I think Korczak has the tools and defensive mind to be an NHLer, and has under-rated offensive ability, but how high is his offense ability at the next level? I'm not sure. I think that holds me back a little, and might lean towards a forward at 40 with higher upside. Depends who is there.

 

[THE Green Man]

No, i do, but i like those two more. If they are gone, it would mean some good forward options may be available as well. So i might consider F over Korczak at that point. I think Korczak has the tools and defensive mind to be an NHLer, and has under-rated offensive ability, but how high is his offense ability at the next level? I'm not sure. I think that holds me back a little, and might lean towards a forward at 40 with higher upside. Depends who is there.

Will be interesting if either of your guys and Korczak are there if they prioritize handedness at all. If we do take Korczak, I really hope Thomson does go pro in Europe next year to give more ice to Korczak.