Speculation: 2019 NHL Entry Draft Thread

[Afterburner]

Logan Neaton goalie

 

[Rheged]

Token goalie!

 

[MardyBum]

 

[MardyBum]

Look where he's going

 

[Rheged]

I'm a little concerned about the lack of USHL haha.. Maybe they'll trade back in late.

 

[jetsforever]

Neat

 

[KingBogo]

We should have all predicted the Jets would take a goalie flyer at this point. No problem with the strategy.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[ICdave]

We had a good chat with Harrison Blaisdell on today's Illegal Curve Hockey Show draft special after he was picked by the Jets.

To listen click here.

 

[Evil Little]

Let's trade back and acquire a 6th and/or 7th please.

That's a weird blanket position to take, despite how fashionable it is. You need to measure the number of draftees against the quality of the draftees. Sometimes it's a good idea, sometimes it's not.

 

[puck stoppa]

I really like the Jets draft except I was hoping for a different pick in round 2. Leason, Grewe and Kokkonen seemed to be fallers for some reason and I would loved one of those three in round 2.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Guardian17]

 

[puck stoppa]

Trent Miner almost didn't get drafted, goes in round 7. This kid is a good goalie but I guess NHL teams don't like 6'1 goalies, unbelievable.

 

[drumzan]

Jets don’t have their 4th and 7th rounders in 2020. That’s good they didn’t give away more.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Chevy did a very good job. But I think for at least a few seasons he should hold off on trading draft picks.

 

[rkp]

was kinda hoping chevy would pick a tall center for the second line...gonna need one soon.

 

[ICdave]

Ended our show with a chat with Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.

Scrum topics: Reflections on the draft weekend. On the Jets being able to select Simon Lundmark at 51. Prospects coming to Development Camp. Was there any thought about getting into the 6th or 7th round? What the week ahead looks like. Crop of young players (Niku, Poolman, Vesalainen & Appleton) having a chance to make an impact next season. His initial thoughts on the salary cap at 81.5 million. How hard is it to do his job without knowing the salary cap number until this late? Thoughts on retiring former head of scouting Marcel Comeau. Was he surprised by the lack of deals made at the draft? Any progress with his pending UFAs?

To listen click here.

 

[ICdave]

Jets Director of amateur scouting Mark Hillier reflects on 2019 NHL Draft.

Scrum topics: Reflections on Jets 5th round pick (134th) goalie Logan Neaton. With only five picks is it quality over quantity? When a player “falls” to where they are selecting. Organization depth on the blueline. On watching a guy make an adaptation to the men’s game. Willingness to pick players from all over the map/leagues. On the philosophy in drafting a goalie.

To listen click here.

 

[MardyBum]

was kinda hoping chevy would pick a tall center for the second line...gonna need one soon.

Henri Nikkanen, 6'4".

If we want to fix the 2C spot now it'll be trade or bumping Wheeler to help out Little or Copp or something. No draft pick was gonna be a 2C for us for at least 2 years maybe longer.

 

[Mud Turtle]

Most excited about Heinola and Nikkanen.
It’s an odd year draft so this should turn out quite well. it’s what the Jets do.

 

[ps241]

I really like the Jets draft except I was hoping for a different pick in round 2. Leason, Grewe and Kokkonen seemed to be fallers for some reason and I would loved one of those three in round 2.

I am not sure about the second round pick either. I have not studied the prospects outside the top 25 or so enough to know what the other options were so I am more Meh than actually disappointed. Notwithstanding Samberg we have historically struggled with our 2nd round picks for some odd reason.

 

[puck stoppa]

Interesting that only one Manitoban got drafted.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Most excited about Heinola and Nikkanen.
It’s an odd year draft so this should turn out quite well. it’s what the Jets do.

If I were to rank my excitement level, it would be...

Blaisdell
Nikkanen
Heinola
Lundmark
Neaton

 

[Deif]

Interesting that only one Manitoban got drafted.

2001 was a weak year for Manitobans. Seth Jarvis is eligible next year and should be a top 3 round pick.