Prospect Info: 2021 NHL Draft Thread Vol. 1

[FLYguy3911]

If we don’t get Lysell I’m gonna be a sad toe, Cap.

Lysell or JJP?

 

[BigToe]

Lysell or JJP?

That’s hard. I think Lysell has a higher ceiling though.

 

[Larry44]

Wasn't that MacTavish who took those two stupid penalties in the third period of the GM game - #23 I think? I wasn't crazy about him in that game, but that's the only time I watched him.

I didn't watch that game yet, but I thought he looked really good in the final.

 

[Larry44]

If they draft someone named CHAZ from f***ing MINNESOTA I am going to drive my car through Fletcher's living room.

I think it's inevitable that this guy is our pick, given his name and he's from Minny. Please have someone video your automotive exploits!

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Will someone remind me how we feel about McKeen's?

 

[mr4tno]

Yes, that is a bad list. I have to say Edvinsson is overrated by a lot of people IMO. There is something missing there. Jack Han had a good write up on him that is worth a read.

I'd take Clarke over him everyday, but that is just me and what do I know? I thought Nolan Patrick was going to be good, better than Hischer.

Svechkov is one of those solid 200 foot players. Samuel Helenius and he are a solid step or two below Berniers in that regard, but if you are looking for a 200 foot center they are your guys, and may be over drafted because of that.

Lucius is a good looking C/LW with scoring skill.

Othmann is a good player, but I think I remember reading he has some skating issues which should keep him out of the top 15.

Well if he has skating issues then that is our guy

 

[Philly Fanatik]

Took my ten tries but.....

 

[wankstifier]

Will there be a null team ball for the lottery to replace Arizona’s slot? Guessing they’d have to in order to maintain fair odds

Edit:

I see an explanation on that site that there will be a redraw if Arizona’s ball is drawn in the top two

 

[Rebels57]

Will there be a null team ball for the lottery to replace Arizona’s slot? Guessing they’d have to in order to maintain fair odds

Edit:

I see an explanation on that site that there will be a redraw if Arizona’s ball is drawn in the top two

I hope they land 1st overall on the 1st draw just for maximum chaos

 

[wankstifier]

I hope they land 1st overall on the 1st draw just for maximum chaos

It’s possible that their ball could be drawn three times, if I understand correctly.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Surprised the league didn't just cave and give them the last pick of the 1st rd like they did with the Devils back when. But I guess that would mess up the lottery.

 

[Magua]

Okay, so after learning the names of the "top prospects," I did some deeeeep 5-10 minute YouTube highlight dives on a few of them.

So, Power and Edvinsson are ranked in lottery range. Am I missing something? Because they look like they have ugly mobility -- especially when you have guys like Clarke, let alone Hughes. I cringed watching them skate and avoid pressure.

 

[FLYguy3911]

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Okay, so after learning the names of the "top prospects," I did some deeeeep 5-10 minute YouTube highlight dives on a few of them.

So, Power and Edvinsson are ranked in lottery range. Am I missing something? Because they look like they have ugly mobility -- especially when you have guys like Clarke, let alone Hughes. I cringed watching them skate and avoid pressure.

You're on the clock for the 2021 Board Draft Preview, so get watching faster.

 

[wankstifier]

Okay, so after learning the names of the "top prospects," I did some deeeeep 5-10 minute YouTube highlight dives on a few of them.

So, Power and Edvinsson are ranked in lottery range. Am I missing something? Because they look like they have ugly mobility -- especially when you have guys like Clarke, let alone Hughes. I cringed watching them skate and avoid pressure.

Isn't Clarke a "bad" skater by appearance, but not performance?

 

[Magua]

Isn't Clarke a "bad" skater by appearance, but not performance?

What part of 5 minute highlights don’t you understand, wank?

Visually, Clarke looks like an average-above average skater. It definitely doesn’t standout at first glance — not negatively either. His footwork actually seems quite good though, and maybe there’s sneaky power in his stride with work. Obviously, I haven’t seen him for 25 minutes in a game using that skating situationally. Hughes of course shines (he kind of skates like shorter Travo). But boy, the other two just look gross. Upright, no stride, no footwork, stop moving their feet under pressure. I had to do a double take. But they are big boys!

 

[macleish1974]

Okay, so after learning the names of the "top prospects," I did some deeeeep 5-10 minute YouTube highlight dives on a few of them.

So, Power and Edvinsson are ranked in lottery range. Am I missing something? Because they look like they have ugly mobility -- especially when you have guys like Clarke, let alone Hughes. I cringed watching them skate and avoid pressure.

I watched 2 BT Michigan games. Power has the acceleration of a Yugo. Even so, I am being generous....

 

[wankstifier]

What part of 5 minute highlights don’t you understand, wank?

Visually, Clarke looks like an average-above average skater. It definitely doesn’t standout at first glance — not negatively either. His footwork actually seems quite good though, and maybe there’s sneaky power in his stride with work. Obviously, I haven’t seen him for 25 minutes in a game using that skating situationally. Hughes of course shines (he kind of skates like shorter Travo). But boy, the other two just look gross. Upright, no stride, no footwork, stop moving their feet under pressure. I had to do a double take. But they are big boys!

hey... 5 minutes is a long time, okay?

 

[BigToe]

Okay, so after learning the names of the "top prospects," I did some deeeeep 5-10 minute YouTube highlight dives on a few of them.

So, Power and Edvinsson are ranked in lottery range. Am I missing something? Because they look like they have ugly mobility -- especially when you have guys like Clarke, let alone Hughes. I cringed watching them skate and avoid pressure.

Don’t see Eklund or Lysell. Disappointed.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

 

[Magua]

Is not winning a lottery pick potentially a good thing in this draft? It looks like a minefield. I know trade value blah blah, but that doesn’t actually happen.

 

[Chuck Downie]

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

That's good. Keep everybody safe one more year.

 

[Magua]

That's good. Keep everybody safe one more year.

I do miss the heartwarming draft moments like these though.....

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

I do miss the heartwarming draft moments like these though.....

BINKSYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!