2020 NHL Draft

[CanadienShark]

I think no matter what, with Doug jr in charge, our picks arent going to be boring. Hes proven to me he likes the risky ones and I welcome it

Totally agree. I'd rather swing the fences for top players. Mid range, safe players can be signed or traded for. If the pick doesn't pan out, so be it, we don't lose anything. If we pick a player who isn't great, but does pan out, well we used a valuable pick on a player that could be had for free.

 

[hohosaregood]

I think no matter what, with Doug jr in charge, our picks arent going to be boring. Hes proven to me he likes the risky ones and I welcome it

They're definitely really interesting picks and that in itself is entertaining but it's still a little early to say that the strategy is good. They're not really your classic boom or bust picks so it's a little less exciting. Although, Ferraro panning out so far has been a nice debut for his tenure. I remember he was projected as more of a 4th round guy and reaching for him in the 2nd ended up being a reasonable move.

 

[themelkman]

They're definitely really interesting picks and that in itself is entertaining but it's still a little early to say that the strategy is good. They're not really your classic boom or bust picks so it's a little less exciting. Although, Ferraro panning out so far has been a nice debut for his tenure. I remember he was projected as more of a 4th round guy and reaching for him in the 2nd ended up being a reasonable move.

Yeah hes not afraid to reach if they see it as the right guy. Moves like trading up for Hamaliuk tell me that

 

[Erep]

Similarly, everyone being critical of Ibragimov getting drafted at all, and getting a contract, tells me, someone in Sharks scouting saw something special. We will see who is right.

 

[Boy Hedican]

I've been away - did DW fleece the Sens to get our lottery pick back yet? What a $hit show...

 

[Levie]

I've been away - did DW fleece the Sens to get our lottery pick back yet? What a $hit show...

I'm holding out hope we somehow don't play the playoffs and our TBL 1st has a lottery chance of 1st oa.

 

[Barrie22]

I'm holding out hope we somehow don't play the playoffs and our TBL 1st has a lottery chance of 1st oa.

I highly doubt that happens. I could see the top 3 in each division at the time of shut down being removed from the lottery if there is one.

 

[LadyStanley]

TBD.

There has been some speculation that all 31 teams may have a chance at draft lottery. But only if draft done before resumption of season (which has had a lot of push back from teams, if for no other reason than they cannot do player trades).

If lottery done "after" season, it'll be the 15 "non-playoff" teams that get the chance for first round upgrades.

Announcement expected this coming week. (Minimum 30 days out notice for league to get ducks in a row)

 

[Seras]

I highly doubt that happens. I could see the top 3 in each division at the time of shut down being removed from the lottery if there is one.

Sorry you played well, on top of no playoffs you can now watch the bad teams get rewarded tho.

 

[Barrie22]

Sorry you played well, on top of no playoffs you can now watch the bad teams get rewarded tho.

Now think of it from the other end. Oh sorry detroit we know tampa was 50 points up on you and top 5 in the league but they deserve the chance also at top pick to make an already great team even better.

It is so bad for the league if a top team gets rewarded with a top pick in this situation. I get it would not be tampa it would be san jose getting that player, but point still stays the same. I bet people would lose there minds if boston won tye lottery after the season they were having.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sharks GM Wilson talks preparing for NHL Draft over Zoom - Sportsnet.ca

DW on Sportsnet (video geo-restricted to Canada) and preparing for virtual draft.

Doing a lot of prospect interviews via Zoom.

 

[Ja Sports]

New Jack Quinn hype reel purest goal scorer in the draft IMO and could fall

Let me know what you guys think

 

[Reggae Shark]

New Jack Quinn hype reel purest goal scorer in the draft IMO and could fall

Let me know what you guys think

WOW .......... Some of that is Ovie type shit.

 

[LadyStanley]

McKenzie has long twitter thread speculating on draft lottery.

Even the date of that is unknown. Will only the 7 teams that don't participate in play-in be in lottery? Or will it include the 8 teams that don't "play in" to the playoffs?

One report has draft lottery June 26, planned date for NHL draft.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

So, there's still a possibility we get a lottery pick?

 

[themelkman]

So, there's still a possibility we get a lottery pick?

Sadly no. The lighting are one of the 8 teams that gets a bye so they dont play the play in and automatically are in the playoffs

 

[LadyStanley]

So, there's still a possibility we get a lottery pick?

There was speculation that if draft was held in June (before resumption in play) all teams MIGHT have a lottery chance. But too much push back on date, conditional picks, inability to trade players, etc.

But with draft all but certain to happen after end of play, I don't see anyone but the 7 or 15 teams participating in the draft lottery.

 

[LadyStanley]

Draft lottery June 26.

7 non-continuing teams, plus 8 teams eliminated from qualifying round.

But with draft lottery being held before qualifying round happens, place holders will be determined for 8 eliminated teams.

If 7 non-continuing teams win lottery top three places, the remaining 8 teams won't participate in a top three draft phase 2 lottery. Otherwise, the 8 teams will have an equal share in getting top lottery pick.

From Bettman presser just held.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Last ranked prospect pool, no playoffs, no lottery chance. #justsharksthings

 

[hohosaregood]

Last ranked prospect pool, no playoffs, no lottery chance. #justsharksthings

On the bright side, we still pump out 2-3 prospects to use as trade bait every year anyways.

 

[Ja Sports]

Fresh video for Kaiden Guhle one of the most complete defenders in the draft

He could slip though because his offensive numbers were limited by the Raiders' defence-first system

 

[hohosaregood]

Looks like there's a way for us to get that 1OA still...unless this is just about the play in round then i really misunderstood this.

 

[Erep]

Looks like there's a way for us to get that 1OA still...unless this is just about the play in round then i really misunderstood this.

Yeah, "first round" means the play in round.

 

[hohosaregood]

Yeah, "first round" means the play in round.

False hope shattered.

 

[LadyStanley]

So as it sits....

Sharks picks: TB 1st, 34th (own 2nd), COL 2nd, 126 (OTT 5th), 127 (own 5th), PIT 7th, WAS 7th

(Assuming no compensatory picks)