How can that be? Critics here state we MUST only listen to “professional” rankings and statements from quality analysts like McGuire!
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How can that be? Critics here state we MUST only listen to “professional” rankings and statements from quality analysts like McGuire!
The hands and vision is what stands out to me but also combined with his skating considering he’s a big kid.
I mean, I think I still prefer Hughes if I were to make a split decision on the spot, but Dach I am liking a lot.
On that note, he reminds me a lot of Malkin that way he moves around the ice.
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Pompeius Magnus
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I've said it multiple times already but I really see Malkin when I watch Dach. Once he fills out a bit more he'll look even more like him. It's pretty uncanny.
WeThreeKings
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That's who Dach has always reminded me of. Now that's to say it's doubtful he's ever Malkin since Malkin is a once in a lifetime player but having someone with that size and skillset would be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Mrb1p
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Dach has reminded me of DrDrai a lot. I guess the Malkin comparison works too since both are similar.
Turcotte is so good at controlling the play it seems, love that kid.
Turcotte is so good at controlling the play it seems, love that kid.
Pompeius Magnus
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He's much smoother though, big Leon has heavy feet, that's always been his weakness. Dach can skate just fine.
NobleSix
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I just hope we don't pass on a potential elite center if we get a top pick only because MB is set on Kotkaniemi and Poehling as our 1-2.
I'm not sold on Poehling as a 2C at all, and it's not a guarantee that Kotkaniemi becomes a 1C.
Regardless, I'd still like to draft a center next year.
I'm not sold on Poehling as a 2C at all, and it's not a guarantee that Kotkaniemi becomes a 1C.
Regardless, I'd still like to draft a center next year.
Mrb1p
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Thats true, but Malkin isn't a silky skater either. Regardless, I don't see Dach controlling the play the way Malkin does, either.
Still gotta see more of him, haven't really focused on him whenever I watched one of their games, looking forward to it.
Mrb1p
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Heck, even if you were to be set and think Poe and Kot turn into top 6 C's, look at what top 6 centers get you these days, imagine landing a guy like Jones for a guy like Johansen ? Shhiiiiieeeet.
Pre-draft season 2019 top 10 based on very little:
1.) Hughes
2.) Kakko
3.) Newhook
4.) Dach
5.) Byram
6.) Turcotte
7.) Lavoie
8.) Cozens
9.) Honka
10.) Pelletier
1.) Hughes
2.) Kakko
3.) Newhook
4.) Dach
5.) Byram
6.) Turcotte
7.) Lavoie
8.) Cozens
9.) Honka
10.) Pelletier
NobleSix
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Yep, centers have crazy value. I'd draft a center with our pick next year, and draft a Dman with the 1st rounder we hopefully get in return for Max. Then we can hopefully look to trade for a young defenseman down the road, or plug whatever other holes we have.
We do need a blue chip defensive prospect for sure, but I personally would like to go with a center if the situation is right.
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Pompeius Magnus
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He's Irish, it's who the FOOK is this guy . Get it right youtube ! Ditto if the guy is Scottish by the way.
Habs Halifax
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Looking forward to watching the risers and fallers in this draft year once again. Another top 5 pick with the chance to win the lottery is a dream but the dream is alive!
What puts Pelletier in the top 10?
Habs76
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WeThreeKings
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WeThreeKings
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Looks that way but Bjornfot is a good one. He would be a great pick if we get a mid first from Patch
He did look pretty good in the Djurgården games that I saw, it'll be interesting to follow him.
What I find interesting is both how good Kokkonen looked when I watched him this year, and the fact that the last time he scored a goal (after a very productive 15/16 year old season in Jr. A) was at the 2017 Hlinka.
Habs Halifax
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Very little.
Just curious... I know the Wild Cats took him right before the Mooseheads took Parent and I believed they were close (pre QMJHL draft). He had a solid year as a 16 year old. Much better than Parent but boy did Parent ever show up in the playoffs.
Habs Halifax
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Honestly, I haven't seen him play that much. Missed a bunch of Wild Cats games last year when they were in Halifax to play. All I remember from him is he was neck and neck with Parent in the Q draft. Moncton took him 3rd and the Mooseheads took Parent 4th.
At this stage, it's too early to tell where they go in the NHL draft. A lot depends on this next season.
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