2020 NHL Draft

[Fistfullofbeer]

Its always good to see @The Nemesis insights on players we can draft.

Even if we end up trading them soon after anyway ...

 

[Alaskanice]

Its always good to see @The Nemesis insights on players we can draft.

Even if we end up trading them soon after anyway ...

Your addendum made me chuckle out loud. My wife asked me what I’m laughing at.

 

[hohosaregood]

Alright so I know Askarov ain't gonna happen but let's say the mediocre tournaments, russian factor, and goalie taboo causes him to fall to our pick, would you take him over a skater?

 

[themelkman]

Alright so I know Askarov ain't gonna happen but let's say the mediocre tournaments, russian factor, and goalie taboo causes him to fall to our pick, would you take him over a skater?

Maybe if he fell to us, but no chance id trade up for him or pick him anywhere in the top 20

 

[Internazionale]

Maybe if he fell to us, but no chance id trade up for him or pick him anywhere in the top 20

I looked back at the Shestyorkin draft in 2014. Alex Vanier was our pick in the 4th round. Bad scouting by everyone else or just scared of the russian factor?

 

[Alaskanice]

I looked back at the Shestyorkin draft in 2014. Alex Vanier was our pick in the 4th round. Bad scouting by everyone else or just scared of the russian factor?

The draft is overflowing with such oversights. It’s truly a crap shoot after the first round.

 

[Groo]

Since we picked up another 2nd I'll add...
Jack Finley

 

[Harbessix]

Evangelista and Ponomaryev (token Russian)

 

[themelkman]

Whats the over/under on russians we get this year? I say over 3

 

[Harbessix]

Whats the over/under on russians we get this year? I say over 3

We have what…7 picks? I’d say 3 right on.

 

[Kegsey]

Does DW try to flip that 1st and maybe Labanc for a higher pick? A goalie? What is his plan moving forward because this team doesn’t look like it can contend next year.

 

[one2gamble]

Does DW try to flip that 1st and maybe Labanc for a higher pick? A goalie? What is his plan moving forward because this team doesn’t look like it can contend next year.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Does DW try to flip that 1st and maybe Labanc for a higher pick? A goalie? What is his plan moving forward because this team doesn’t look like it can contend next year.

I was thinking the exact same thing. That should move us into the 10-15 range I would think. But honestly, I would see if we can move Labanc for a late 1st on his own and make two boom-or-bust picks.

 

[Kegsey]

I was thinking the exact same thing. That should move us into the 10-15 range I would think. But honestly, I would see if we can move Labanc for a late 1st on his own and make two boom-or-bust picks.

But what about goaltending? DW has made it clear he expects to contend but restocking picks and prospects doesn’t help him with his goal, so does he really expect Jones to bounce back again? I just don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

But what about goaltending? DW has made it clear he expects to contend but restocking picks and prospects doesn’t help him with his goal, so does he really expect Jones to bounce back again? I just don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Don't know what he does with Jones. But here is a list of goalies hitting UFA next year, sorted by SV%.

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Dell is 8th on the list. I think we could sign atleast one of them for 3M or less for a 1-2 year deal. I would feel a lot better with Halak, Talbot or Lehner backing up Jones.

 

[themelkman]

Don't know what he does with Jones. But here is a list of goalies hitting UFA next year, sorted by SV%.

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Dell is 8th on the list. I think we could sign atleast one of them for 3M or less for a 1-2 year deal. I would feel a lot better with Halak, Talbot or Lehner backing up Jones.

Lehner is going to get over 5 for sure

 

[Pistol Pete]

Don't know what he does with Jones. But here is a list of goalies hitting UFA next year, sorted by SV%.

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Dell is 8th on the list. I think we could sign atleast one of them for 3M or less for a 1-2 year deal. I would feel a lot better with Halak, Talbot or Lehner backing up Jones.

Love me some Lehner. If he comes to SJ he’ll be the starter. Unfortunately, I think the only way to afford him is to find a buyer for Jones.

 

[OrrNumber4]

Don't know what he does with Jones. But here is a list of goalies hitting UFA next year, sorted by SV%.

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Dell is 8th on the list. I think we could sign atleast one of them for 3M or less for a 1-2 year deal. I would feel a lot better with Halak, Talbot or Lehner backing up being backed up by Jones.

Fixed that.

 

[Eklund72]

Definitely think we draft either a center or a RW. If a center get one with size to help Karlsson and Merkley in the d zone. If it’s a RW get one with speed to capitalize on their passes.

EDIT: or just get BPA and I will be happy

 

[The Nemesis]

Definitely think we draft either a center or a RW. If a center get one with size to help Karlsson and Merkley in the d zone. If it’s a RW get one with speed to capitalize on their passes.

EDIT: or just get BPA and I will be happy

This. There is one time you draft positionally. One and only one: If you have multiple options at your pick that are basically dead even in your eyes, then you can use position as a tiebreaker. But otherwise you take the better player regardless of position and don't look back. I don't care if, for example, the farm has 10 centers with legit NHL potential in it, if the BPA at your pick is a center, you take the damn center. Positional logjams can always be sorted out, but you can't go back in time and make your pick more talented if you weight positional need too heavily.

 

[themelkman]

This. There is one time you draft positionally. One and only one: If you have multiple options at your pick that are basically dead even in your eyes, then you can use position as a tiebreaker. But otherwise you take the better player regardless of position and don't look back. I don't care if, for example, the farm has 10 centers with legit NHL potential in it, if the BPA at your pick is a center, you take the damn center. Positional logjams can always be sorted out, but you can't go back in time and make your pick more talented if you weight positional need too heavily.

Doug never makes that mistake so im not worried. Like taking Merkley or Kniazev

 

[themelkman]

Athletic article confirms what I was thinking, says doug mentioned trading the picks for players specifically.

 

[Levie]

Athletic article confirms what I was thinking, says doug mentioned trading the picks for players specifically.

FIRE DW FFS

 

[themelkman]

FIRE DW FFS

Eh depends, if he can snag a Killorn or a Strome for one of those seconds im down

 

[Levie]

Eh depends, if he can snag a Killorn or a Strome for one of those seconds im down

I'm just tired of the "draft picks are worthless" mentality that we seem to have. You need to hit on the draft so you get cost controlled assets and not have to overpay free agents.