2021 NHL Draft (new season tank edition)

[Cas]

Out of curiosity, why would you take Clarke given the current makeup of our team and specifically the right side of our D

The makeup of the Sharks right-handed defense is going to be very different in two-three years. There's no guarantee that any of Karlsson, Burns, or Merkley are playing for the Sharks by then and the Sharks have no one else worth a damn (Jaros? Meloche?).

 

[tealzamboni]

One thing about Brandt Clarke is he's a right shot defenseman from Ottawa and wore #65 in the Slovakian men's league he played in this season. Can't imagine that's a coincidence.

I think it's known that he grew up a big Sens/Karlsson fan.

On another note, Edvinsson also plays for Frolunda, where Karlsson and Alfredsson are alums. I can see a bit of Karlsson's game with Edvinsson. Though, he does project differently.

 

[themelkman]

The Sharks have laid out their cards. They'll draft Wallstedt if he's available, let him marinate another year and bring him in 2022-2023 with Bordeleau/Wiesblatt/Gushschin/Merkley. They're gonna extend Hertl. They're gonna trade Burns if able.



Kane-Hertl-Bordeleau
Meier-Couture-Gushchin
Leonard-signed player-Labanc
Donato-Chmelevski-Blichfeld
Chekhovich,

Ferraro-Karlsson
Vlasic-Merkley
Kniazev-Simek
Hatakka


Wallstedt
Korenar

Wall wont be close 2022-2023. He will need atleast 2-3 years before the NHL. Goalies have a much later development timeline. Vasilevsky drafted 2012, played first NHL game in 2014-15 and wasnt full time until 2016-2017

 

[StanleyCup2035]

The Sharks have laid out their cards. They'll draft Wallstedt if he's available, let him marinate another year and bring him in 2022-2023 with Bordeleau/Wiesblatt/Gushschin/Merkley. They're gonna extend Hertl. They're gonna trade Burns if able.



Kane-Hertl-Bordeleau
Meier-Couture-Gushchin
Leonard-signed player-Labanc
Donato-Chmelevski-Blichfeld
Chekhovich,

Ferraro-Karlsson
Vlasic-Merkley
Kniazev-Simek
Hatakka


Wallstedt
Korenar

This depressing group won’t win the Cup. We need to really tank next year. We need a real star or two to help these complimentary pieces. Starting to think my user name was too optimistic. Should have picked 2028, hopefully Wilson/Hasso will be long gone by then.

 

[CupfortheSharks]

If we pick a defenseman, he better be good at actually playing defense.

 

[tealzamboni]

Wall wont be close 2022-2023. He will need atleast 2-3 years before the NHL. Goalies have a much later development timeline. Vasilevsky drafted 2012, played first NHL game in 2014-15 and wasnt full time until 2016-2017

That's not a goalie . . . that's a WALL. Like Wall.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

If we pick a defenseman, he better be good at actually playing defense.

Why? We have the best stay-at-home D in Vlasic signed through 2030 or something? On a serious note, we should just draft BPA.

 

[Harbessix]

This has nothing to do with Eklund as a player but that ass with a website and the same name has soured me on all Eklunds forever.

Guarantee Eklund would lead us to the cup (E5).

 

[StanleyCup2035]

Guarantee Eklund would lead us to the cup (E5).

No matter who Wilson picks, this board will be upset (E5)

 

[Harbessix]

No matter who Wilson picks, this board will be upset (E5)

I’m not so sure, some people won’t be happy maybe but even if they “reach” it’ll likely be someone just outside the top 10 so either way we’ll end up with a real solid prospect.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

I’m not so sure, some people won’t be happy maybe but even if they “reach” it’ll likely be someone just outside the top 10 so either way we’ll end up with a real solid prospect.

Even if it’s Cole Sillinger?

 

[Dicdonya]

The makeup of the Sharks right-handed defense is going to be very different in two-three years. There's no guarantee that any of Karlsson, Burns, or Merkley are playing for the Sharks by then and the Sharks have no one else worth a damn (Jaros? Meloche?).

That argument can be used for our forward group as well though, seeing as we have no idea what the futures holds at any position.

The difference though is right now, and until at the very least Burns/Karlsson are traded/retire/ends his contract our right side D is pretty set, especially for offensive defenseman, whereas our forward group could really use a legit top 10 level talent in it right now. So I wondered why Jux would take the D now, instead of any of the talented forwards, and her reason is perfectly valid which is BPA and trade chip if Burns/Karlsson play well enough to block Clarke from playing.

 

[Harbessix]

Even if it’s Cole Sillinger?

Lol I’m actually a fan of Sillinger. Wouldn’t mind Coronato as well. Preferably not at seventh overall but chances are I’ll be drinking during the draft so I’ll manage to convince myself any pick is the right one.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Just wild guesses here...

1. Buffalo - Owen Power
2. Seattle - Matt Beniers
3. Anaheim - Simon Edvinsson
4. New Jersey - Luke Hughes
5. Columbus - Mason McTavish
6. Detroit - Dylan Guenther

Who are you guys taking at 7?

Under this scenario, I'd be picking Eklund because he could learn to be a solid center but has the playmaking ability the team is lacking. At worst, he's a solid top six playmaking winger. Team could still use that and move out the guys that aren't good playmakers on the wing. Basically, team needs more playmakers at every position.

 

[tealzamboni]

This has nothing to do with Eklund as a player but that ass with a website and the same name has soured me on all Eklunds forever.

On the player side, I see the rationale for Eklund's high stock, but he might be the least exciting top tier name for me.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

My pick at #7 , William Eklund

 

[hohosaregood]

Under this scenario, I'd be picking Eklund because he could learn to be a solid center but has the playmaking ability the team is lacking. At worst, he's a solid top six playmaking winger. Team could still use that and move out the guys that aren't good playmakers on the wing. Basically, team needs more playmakers at every position.

I feel like Clarke is BPA in that scenario but I'd love to go with Eklund there too

 

[Mafoofoo]

We need to sign Taylor Hall and trade him at the deadline.

Buffalo proved his magic still works even if he's traded at the deadline.

We need him to get that franchise player the team needs.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I feel like Clarke is BPA in that scenario but I'd love to go with Eklund there too

I wouldn't be upset if the Sharks came to that conclusion. It's a reasonable choice in my eyes. I think I value playmaking the most moving forward until we've gotten a solid depth of it. We have some but not enough at any position.

 

[DisbeliefInDW]

There's someone with attitude problems? Seems like DW's man.

 

[Asdfro]

People not hot on Kent Johnson?

 

[hohosaregood]

People not hot on Kent Johnson?

I like him but I he's like 3rd or 4th choice for me in that spot

 

[Pinkfloyd]

People not hot on Kent Johnson?

I'd pick Johnson if they got a deal where they traded back a couple spots and got like an early second to pick up someone else but it's hard to gauge where teams are at with this draft given the circumstances. To me, he's still behind guys like Eklund, Guenther, and maybe Lucius but the Sharks need a lot so I don't see a good need to trade back for later picks because it's more of a crap shoot so unless someone blows their socks off with such a deal with an extra first or early second, I wouldn't move back.

 

[sharski]

Teemu Riihijarvi Jr.

lol i dont follow prospects or anything anyways but i distinctly remember thinking that name was a joke as it had not been mentioned at all as far as i knew prior to that pick

 

[sharski]

No matter who Wilson picks, this board will be upset (E5)

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