Prospect Info: 2021 NHL Draft

[Henrique Iglesias]

Power is a great pick at 3 or 4 to me. I just don’t see him as a 1 overall

Honestly I don’t know a lot about the top prospects for this draft yet, so I can’t give an informed opinion on that. What I do know is Power being 6’6” wouldn’t deter me....

Ideally we’d get a top forward but it doesn’t sound like this is the draft class for that.

Luke Hughes intrigues me....how does he compare to Quinn?

 

[Gliff]

Honestly I don’t know a lot about the top prospects for this draft yet, so I can’t give an informed opinion on that. What I do know is Power being 6’6” wouldn’t deter me....

Ideally we’d get a top forward but it doesn’t sound like this is the draft class for that.

Luke Hughes intrigues me....how does he compare to Quinn?

Also a great skater with good offensive instinct.
He is 5 inches taller but also skinny.

Jack and Quin both say that Luke is the best of all 3 of them.

 

[lwvs84]

Also a great skater with good offensive instinct.
He is 5 inches taller but also skinny.

Jack and Quin both say that Luke is the best of all 3 of them.

How is he defensively? I haven't watched Quinn play much, but one of my friends keeps complaining how he's a defensive liability out there.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Jack and Quin both say that Luke is the best of all 3 of them.

To be fair, I think that's what they all say about their baby brothers.

 

[Henrique Iglesias]

To be fair, I think that's what they all say about their baby brothers.

Reading this made me think of the Staal brothers. I remember the older ones saying Jared was the most skilled out of all of them. Obviously he never panned out.

 

[duxfan1101]

Reading this made me think of the Staal brothers. I remember the older ones saying Jared was the most skilled out of all of them. Obviously he never panned out.

I want to say PK Subban said Jordan was better than him, too.

 

[GunnarStahl]

I really hope we pick up at least one more first from a playoff team at deadline, Olausson looks good and a lot of mock drafts show that Lambos and Lucius could drop

 

[Mr Rogers]

How is he defensively? I haven't watched Quinn play much, but one of my friends keeps complaining how he's a defensive liability out there.

A little bit, but man can he play with the puck. he's so dangerous in the offensive zone and on the rush that you almost put up with a little of that. He has to be one of the smartest players in the game right now.

 

[GunnarStahl]

I’m literally in love with how Beniers plays

 

[Paul4587]

How is he defensively? I haven't watched Quinn play much, but one of my friends keeps complaining how he's a defensive liability out there.

From what little I’ve seen he’s better just because of his size alone.

I would say they’re right about Quinn. He is dynamic with the puck but is not what I would call a complete defenseman at this point - this year he’s been an absolute train wreck behind his own blueline. His upside to me defensively is what Lubo was - good positionally with a good stick but will never be among the games best in his own end because of his size.

 

[mightyquack]

How is it decided where Seattle picks? Are they guaranteed a top 3 pick?

 

[lwvs84]

How is it decided where Seattle picks? Are they guaranteed a top 3 pick?

Guaranteed #4 I think with lottery balls to move up to top 3.

Edit, guess I was wrong, for some reason I thought Vegas picked 4 that year.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

How is it decided where Seattle picks? Are they guaranteed a top 3 pick?

I assume that they get the Vegas treatment, I think they had the 3rd best odds. Amazingly, all 3 at the top were leapfrogged and they ended up with the 6th pick, which was Cody Glass (who I still think is going to be a very good NHL player when it’s said and done)

 

[Gliff]

From what little I’ve seen he’s better just because of his size alone.

I would say they’re right about Quinn. He is dynamic with the puck but is not what I would call a complete defenseman at this point - this year he’s been an absolute train wreck behind his own blueline. His upside to me defensively is what Lubo was - good positionally with a good stick but will never be among the games best in his own end because of his size.

He is 5 inches taller then Lubo was so you would hope that there is a lot more room for a physical defensive game.

 

[Paul4587]

He is 5 inches taller then Lubo was so you would hope that there is a lot more room for a physical defensive game.

That was in reference to Quinn, not Luke.

 

[duxfan1101]

I want to like Berniers lol. His skating and stick handling are so impressive.
The first time I saw him play at the WJC I was all on board, but the more I watch him the more I see a guy with all the tools and no vision/finish.

Beniers read this and then recorded a hat trick today.

 

[Trojans86]

I’m literally in love with how Beniers plays

He was one of the best players on usa at the wjc

 

[bsu]

 

[Gliff]

That was in reference to Quinn, not Luke.

yup I totally misread that. Thanks!

 

[Leonardo87]

If they can land Beniers then this putrid season will have been worth it.

 

[Opak]

Smaht scouting have interesting insight on Matt Beniers and his linemate Kent Johnson. So from what I gather:

Beniers	Johnson
Center	Winger (center?)
Play driver	Play supporter
Not flashy/creative	Extremely flashy/creative
Great skater	Good skater
Great transition game	Great transition game

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Opak]

FWIW, their ranking with full player descriptions can be seen here.

Interestingly, they seem to think that William Eklund is the best forward in this draft. Strong two-way play, pro ready game, ultra high hockey IQ named as his main positives. Main criticism is straight line speed.

Eklund is the highest IQ player in this draft. He already understands coverages better than most NHL top six forwards. The Stockholm native seems to know what defensemen are going to do before they themselves make a decision. As a result he manages to get completely free around the slot, near the crease, behind the net, and in the circles more often than seems plausible.

 

[Gliff]

FWIW, their ranking with full player descriptions can be seen here.

Interestingly, they seem to think that William Eklund is the best forward in this draft. Strong two-way play, pro ready game, ultra high hockey IQ named as his main positives. Main criticism is straight line speed.

He is putting up the same numbers as Holtz and Raymond are this year in the SHL even though he is a year behind. Very impressive.

Interesting how we hear how bad this draft is but I really think it is just missing that top tier like the top 2-3 guys last year. I think the top 7 guys this year are on the same level as the second tier guys last season.

Edit: Note, he is one of the oldest players in the draft this year.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

He is putting up the same numbers as Holtz and Raymond are this year in the SHL even though he is a year behind. Very impressive.

Interesting how we hear how bad this draft is but I really think it is just missing that top tier like the top 2-3 guys last year. I think the top 7 guys this year are on the same level as the second tier guys last season.

Edit: Note, he is one of the oldest players in the draft this year.

Exactly. I'd say 1 thru 8 in this year's draft is on par with 2 to 6 in last year's draft. No real #1 but all 8 are great prospects. Hughes, Clarke, Edvinsson, Powers, Beniers, Eklund hockey buzz, Johnson, Guenther (or wallstedt).

 

[Mr Rogers]

FWIW, their ranking with full player descriptions can be seen here.

Interestingly, they seem to think that William Eklund is the best forward in this draft. Strong two-way play, pro ready game, ultra high hockey IQ named as his main positives. Main criticism is straight line speed.

Always on board with drafting players that think the game at a high level. With the Ducks affinity for Swedes and need for forwards I’m sure he’s high on their list