2021 NHL Draft Thread: Brackett and Friends

[Ziperia]

The name part was ment as a joke.

Nice lists, thanks.

Is Salminen skilled or does he simply rack up almost two points a game on being big?

I didn't take the joke seriously so it is fine. They really have cool names though.

I think Salminen is playing more like skill-based game than relying on his size.

If you want to read him about more, there is an article about him and other Finnish prospects that are eligible for 2021 NHL Draft: 2021 NHL Draft Ranking: Finnish prospects (December 2019)

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

@KaprizovSaveUs it was this time last year you told me to pay attention to Rossi. I’m going to need another name here soon

Kent Johnson

 

[Digitalbooya]

21 Days of 2021 NHL Draft Prospects: #2 — Kent Johnson

@KaprizovSaveUs has spoken.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

So, should we just skip to the 2023 draft thread?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Kent Johnson put up Newhook-esque numbers in his d-1 in the BCHL. I haven’t watched him outside this highlight clip:

That being said, all reports are that he’s one of the most skilled forwards in the draft. I’d say it’s between Johnson, Beniers, Lucius (Grant, Minnesota), and Guenther for most skilled forward, though a lot think Raty is also in that mix. For me, I like the former two the most but I’ve only seen highlights. Between Johnson, Power and Beniers, Michigan could have 3 top 5 picks and that’s absolutely a must-watch team this year. @AKL and I will give that team BC-like priority.

 

[AKL]

Kent Johnson put up Newhook-esque numbers in his d-1 in the BCHL. I haven’t watched him outside this highlight clip:

That being said, all reports are that he’s one of the most skilled forwards in the draft. I’d say it’s between Johnson, Beniers, Lucius (Grant, Minnesota), and Guenther for most skilled forward, though a lot think Raty is also in that mix. For me, I like the former two the most but I’ve only seen highlights. Between Johnson, Power and Beniers, Michigan could have 3 top 5 picks and that’s absolutely a must-watch team this year. @AKL and I will give that team BC-like priority.

I'm still waiting for Bourgault videos to hit YouTube. But there's going to be a lot of quality forwards in the CHL this year that could go anywhere from top 5 to second round.

Bourgault
L'Heureux
Bolduc
Roy
Dean
Sillinger
Guenther
McTavish

Not really impressed with what I've seen of McTavish so far but it's early.

 

[AKL]

So, should we just skip to the 2023 draft thread?

2022 is going to be good too. Lambert is already a better prospect than Raty. Then there's Shane Wright who's going to be a force. Matthew Savoie too. Frank Nazar is also pretty fun to watch.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I'm still waiting for Bourgault videos to hit YouTube. But there's going to be a lot of quality forwards in the CHL this year that could go anywhere from top 5 to second round.

Bourgault
L'Heureux
Bolduc
Roy
Dean
Sillinger
Guenther
McTavish

Not really impressed with what I've seen of McTavish so far but it's early.

I did not like McTavish in what I watched. 29 goals last year but not much else

 

[Prior]

Michigan will be an interesting watch this year. It’s early but Johnson needs work on his skating.

 

[AKL]

@KaprizovSaveUs if this year is a stopgap year, and we have very little committed in the way of actual NHL talent in 2021-22, what are the odds we can get lucky and get one of Wright, Savoie, Lambert?

I'm hoping high but expecting 0.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

@KaprizovSaveUs if this year is a stopgap year, and we have very little committed in the way of actual NHL talent in 2021-22, what are the odds we can get lucky and get one of Wright, Savoie, Lambert?

I'm hoping high but expecting 0.

As long as our defense is in place we’re gonna be about where we are. So, whatever the lottery odds are for finishing 12th from last?

 

[AKL]

As long as our defense is in place we’re gonna be about where we are. So, whatever the lottery odds are for finishing 12th from last?

Gotta win a lottery eventually, right?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Gotta win a lottery eventually, right?

2021

 

[Wild11MN]

2021

Seems like the wrong year to win it.

 

[keppel146]

From what I’ve heard 2022 is going to be way better than 2021

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

*2023 Draft update

 

[AKL]

From what I’ve heard 2022 is going to be way better than 2021

I'm unsure. Still too early to tell. What does seem apparent is that 2022 is going to have more elite talent with Wright, Savoie and Lambert at the top.

 

[grN1g]

That michkov kid is gonna end up being a top pick.

 

[Minnesnota]

That michkov kid is gonna end up being a top pick.

I'm sure the Wild are getting plenty of tape on him too since he's playing wing for Kushnut.

 

[MuckOG]

I think Chaz Lucius might be a draft prospect worth watching.

Chaz Lucius at eliteprospects.com

21 Days of 2021 NHL Draft Prospects: #4 — Chaz Lucius

 

[HotDish]

I think Chaz Lucius might be a draft prospect worth watching.

Chaz Lucius at eliteprospects.com

21 Days of 2021 NHL Draft Prospects: #4 — Chaz Lucius

Sign me up.

 

[MuckOG]

Sign me up.

More than anything, I just love the name "Chaz Lucius". A guy with that name is going places. I hear his younger brother, Cruz ('22 eligible), is a helluva player as well.

 

[BagHead]

I really don't want to have to like a guy named "Chaz".

 

[keppel146]

Mmmm...Can’t wait to see where our two picks end up

 

[Prior]

Those two kids were named and built (yes built) to build hype and put them in the position they are today. I would want no part in drafting either and feel fairly confident they will not amount to anything in the NHL.