2021 NHL Draft (new season tank edition)

[PacificOceanPotion]

At 7, I'll be happy with whoever from the top 7 is still available. After that, I'm not too sure what's available. Wallstedt or McTavish could be nice ones if we drop to 8 or 9 but if we could trade down like 2-3 spots and pick up an early 2nd, that could be a better move in terms of value. Maybe target Calgary or Chicago then go for Sillinger in the first and Cossa in the early 2nd.

That was my thinking. We've had a nice relationship dealing with Ottawa. Why not move down 2 spots to 10th if they're there and pick up one of their two 2nd rounders? Is that good value for the 8th?

 

[themelkman]

It all depends on who is there to me. Top guys are likely getting overrated because of this year

 

[Roasted Nuts]

That was my thinking. We've had a nice relationship dealing with Ottawa. Why not move down 2 spots to 10th if they're there and pick up one of their two 2nd rounders? Is that good value for the 8th?

I feel that we'd get fleeced by Ottawa if we were to deal with them again. But value wise, getting a second rounder for moving down two spots would be good.

 

[Roasted Nuts]

However, the #10 pick is notoriously bad for yielding future NHLers compared to the 7th or 8th. Checking on Hockeydb draft history, the 10th spot has yielded only two notable names over the past 10 yrs, Rantanen and Brodin, while the 7th is the polar opposite, having yielded only two busts with the rest being NHLers. In fact, you could produce an all star team with players from the 7th pick alone, with names like Hughes, Scheifele, Provorov. I'll let you decide, would you rather have
Players from 7th pick
NHL Players selected at the 7th draft position at hockeydb.com
Players from 10th
NHL Players selected at the 10th draft position at hockeydb.com

 

[jarr92]

Sharks trading back if they are 8th or 9th seems smart. Arytom Martino is very very good and could be a later pick

I feel like there are 8 guys at the top of the draft board that stand out.

1. Power
2. Hughes
3. Eklund
4. Clarke
5. Guenther
6. Johnson
7. Beniers
8. Edvinsson

 

[Harbessix]

Just watched a feature on Mason McTavish. I think he's growing on me. I could see that being the pick at 8.

I could be wrong but I thought I read somewhere that McTavish was one of the Peterborough players that hated Merkley and wanted him out but could just be a false assumption.

 

[Hodge]

Would not be surprised if Columbus reaches for McTavish a la Dubois.

 

[tealzamboni]

Just watched a feature on Mason McTavish. I think he's growing on me. I could see that being the pick at 8.

I'm not sure that he's top 10, but I could see the Sharks desiring him that high.
good size
center
leadership qualities
tough and good skills in front of net
2nd generation pro
very competitive/aggressive/physical
already has a beard going at 18

 

[hohosaregood]

I could be wrong but I thought I read somewhere that McTavish was one of the Peterborough players that hated Merkley and wanted him out but could just be a false assumption.

I'm pretty sure that's correct in terms of rumors. But I think I've also seen that Zach Gallant didn't like Merkley back then but they're roomies now so idk.

 

[hockfan1991]

I was also going to be happy with the Rat or Barzal. Wanted Barzal more then Rat. Then Meier was born. Also think of Michalek, Bernier at 6 and 16 in the best draft in nhl history.

Alot of teams can say what if in that draft. but if we get mix of Kopi, Getzlaf, perry etc. We probably got a cup

 

[LadyStanley]

Full odds

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Full odds

Wouldnt the odds be the same?

 

[Pavelski2112]

Wouldnt the odds be the same?

Not really, since a redraw isn't a final choice. Yes there's technically the same odds for picking each spot, but one of those spots will be redistributed to another choice anyway, which is how the odds change.

 

[Cas]

Wouldnt the odds be the same?

No, because there's a 3.1% chance that you eliminate one team and redraw with 15 teams. They didn't eliminate Arizona to start presumably so as not to give Chicago et al higher odds than their placement warranted.

 

[Alaskanice]

However it all plays out, I want Beniers. I think he’s going to be a star.

 

[Reggae Shark]

6.7 shot at #1 not bad. Also i could see Columbus, NJ, and Det going off the board in a draft like this.

 

[Jargon]

So you're saying there's a chance...

 

[hohosaregood]

Oh NYR have a chance to win the lottery again. They're definitely getting it this year.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Oh NYR have a chance to win the lottery again. They're definitely getting it this year.

Edmonton doesn't have a chance to win it....*Gary Bettman* "Hold my beer"..

 

[Jargon]

Honestly of all years it would be just like the Sharks to get the #1 pick in a draft with the weakest talent pool.

 

[one2gamble]

If AZ can't win why would they even have a ball to draw

 

[themelkman]

If AZ can't win why would they even have a ball to draw

To not give increased odds to other teams apparently. They wanted to keep things the same as normal

 

[Levie]

What if the Coyotes win the lottery 5 times in a row?

 

[Juxtaposer]

What if the Coyotes win the lottery 5 times in a row?

The draft gets canceled, probably.

 

[Gunnin54]

Can we just move the Avs roster to SJ and our roster to CO. God watching them is crazy. We really need a McKinnon like player