Prospect Info: 2019 NHL Entry Draft Part IV

[StevenToddIves]

As you know how high I am on Legare all this means is we will trade up and grab Poulin, then draft Legare with our second 2nd round pick and have some crash bois to play with Hughes.

The fact that neither Poulin or Legare are above average skaters makes me pessimistic that the Devils will draft them so early -- every top 2 round pick by Shero/Castron was pretty much a speed demon, with the exception of Nathan Bastian.

 

[StevenToddIves]

Have a feeling that if Chicago takes Turcotte, some team in the top-10 (Oilers?) are going to try to trade up with the Avs to take Byram.

Detroit and Vancouver are also strong possibilities, but the cost will be high.

 

[Nubmer6]

The fact that neither Poulin or Legare are above average skaters makes me pessimistic that the Devils will draft them so early -- every top 2 round pick by Shero/Castron was pretty much a speed demon, with the exception of Nathan Bastian.

Yes, but I presume (like Bastian) Poulin and Legare aren't slugs either. I think the we're willing to make exceptions if skating isn't an absolute liability and they bring something we need (which Legare seems to).

 

[Cheddabombs]

These statistical draft models are inane. Brayden Tracey at 7 and Alex Turcotte at 12 and Trevor Zegras at 19 was all I needed to throw it out.

I'm just the messenger

 

[StevenToddIves]

Yes, but I presume (like Bastian) Poulin and Legare aren't slugs either. I think the we're willing to make exceptions if skating isn't an absolute liability and they bring something we need (which Legare seems to).

I absolutely agree, but will the Devils scouting department? I'd be thrilled with Legare at #34. Poulin I think will be gone by then -- he has better hands than Legare and is thus ranked slightly higher. Legare is plus-tools across the board except for skating and puck handling, which are both average, at best. But he's a heck of a player, no doubt about it.

 

[StevenToddIves]

I'm just the messenger

Oh, I wasn't criticizing you, just the doofus who ranked Alex Beaucage over Peyton Krebs.

 

[Cheddabombs]

What time does the 2nd round start on Saturday? EST of course lol

 

[Darkauron]

What time does the 2nd round start on Saturday? EST of course lol

11 am

 

[beekay414]

11 am

Thought it was 1 pm EST?

EDIT - Says 1 pm here 2019 NHL Draft

 

[BenedictGomez]

11 am

In Utah.

 

[Cheddabombs]

I'm getting mixed signals here

 

[Nubmer6]

I'm getting mixed signals here

1PM OUR time. 11 THEIR time. I just looked at my Guide on my TV.

 

[Darkauron]

Ah I forgot. Forgot it was in Vancouver

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I think it typically does start around 11am ET but since its on the west coast, they are starting later

 

[Cheddabombs]

Perfecto, I should be able to tune in