GDT: 2020 NHL Draft Thread - October 6-7: Should we expect mayhem?

[Flannelman]

Simmonds has about 3 inches on him, but Wisdom has 10 pounds on Simmonds. Kid is built like a tank. Would be a fan favorite in Boston.

WHere do you think he lands in the draft?

 

[DominicT]

WHere do you think he lands in the draft?

Should go around 50

 

[sarge88]

Simmonds has about 3 inches on him, but Wisdom has 10 pounds on Simmonds. Kid is built like a tank. Would be a fan favorite in Boston.

I’m no scout, but his skating looks really smooth.

 

[DominicT]

I’m no scout, but his skating looks really smooth.

He has decent speed, his first step can be explosive. Lots of strength in those legs. Decent separation gear as well. I think his edgework could stand a little improvement. Nothing a good skating coach can't work with him on. And his strength on his feet, is A+.

 

[Gordoff]

I'm intrigued. Definitely a memorable name!

Wisdom reminds me a lot of Noel Acciari - both C/RWs, same height, similar weight, same shortish but really solid build, looks strong and tough to knock off a puck, both very good in tight around the net. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and if he can bring Acciari's toughness and selflessness with a higher offensive upside and better hands, then he could be a very good player for the Bruins. Provided he ticks all the necessary boxes when Sweeney and co. do their due diligence, I'd be pretty happy if Boston could land him in the draft.

A bit of Lucic in this kid. Me likey, me likey a lot.

 

[aguineapig]

Kerins:

Does all the little things. Good shot that can beat a goaltender with a high shooting percentage, but even at 5'10 drives the net and scores his share of the dirty goals. Excellent on faceoffs. Plays in all situations. Superb work ethic. I'll have him in the high 20's in the OHL, which would put him as a late third, early fourth round pick.

Rory Kerins – Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds – Player Profile

Valade:

Exceptional speed, from 0 to top speed in a flash and a remarkable separation gear. Very good shot, accomplished two-way game. Didn't get a lot of pp time and that might have hurt his numbers. Head and hands need to catch up to his feet. I'm probably putting him in the sixth round, maybe seventh.

Reid Valade – Kitchener Rangers – Player Profile

Honestly, the more I go back and re-watch video, the more I am beginning to like Logan Morrison in the seventh.

Logan Morrison – Hamilton Bulldogs – Player Profile

I'm Roarin' for Rory!

 

[Lobster57]

Pytlik and Jacob Perreault.

It's early, but both should be where I'd expect the Bruins to pick.

Perreault was taken with the pick the B's sent to Anaheim.

 

[DominicT]

Perreault was taken with the pick the B's sent to Anaheim.

This is one of those times I wish I was way off the mark.