GDT: 2021 NHL Entry Draft 5PM Pac

[nbducksfan19]

I would be shocked at a Zegras trade. I think they 100% see him as the future. The biggest pieces I can possibly see moving is #3 or Drysdale (and I only think they would consider moving Drysdale if they feel VERY good about a Dman at 3).

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Zegras May be from New York, but he fits so well in SoCal. I would hate it if we traded him for Eichel.

and Buffalo is like the Ohio of NY. Most players would prefer NYC over Buffalo.
After arriving in Buffalo Zegras would request a trade to either NYI or NYR.

 

[ScarTroy]

I want no part of Eichel at all. Grab another solid prospect and work from there.

 

[HunterDuck]

I want Eklund and Raty with the 2nd pick. MOAR SWEDES AND FINNS!!!!

 

[cheesymc]

FINALLY! The day that we draft nuts look forward to every year!!

Here is my final top 9 ranking ('cause we ain't drafting a goalie in the 1st):

1. C - USA - Beniers: Safest pick and true center, great leadership, work ethic, motor. Worrisome hands and natural finishing. - Larkin/Bergeron attributes. I think Murray rates Beniers here and wants that 1-2 Center punch, but it is likely he won't end up being the a top 2 player within the top 10 picks as he doesn't flash high offensive upside. Murray would still want Beniers as he is impatient, and Matt could be ready for 2022-2023.
2. F - SWE - Eklund: Most offensively refined/complete, and could be ready within a year like Beniers. He might be one of the most proven players in a crazy COVID year which gives him a higher ranking. Would be a surprising high pick as short players 5'10 and under aren't usually picked in the top 3. I just wished he had dynamic skating and some bite like all great small players have (maybe he has this and hasn't shown it yet).
3. D - SWE - Edvinsson: He's growing on me as a big home run pick. Many pure offensive players fade before their 30s whereas 2-way guys can play well into their 30s and they help win Stanley Cups. Madden and Co. might think his flawed hockey IQ could be stemming from coordination or him exploring his limits.
4. D - USA - Hughes: My previous top hopeful... who wouldn't want to add a dynamic skating Hughes brother? I worry that he is too much projection and hasn't been tested as much. It is too bad he wasn't able to play at the WJC. He might be lower on our list because he needs at least 2-3 years development.
5. D - USA - Power: The footage I've seen and Scouching's report on him got to me... I like players with elite skills and play with high intensity. It worked for us with Zegras/Drysdale... both have elite skills and fire. Powers has great size and he looks like an intelligent player. But he scares me off with his coordination and lack of intensity. He might be a guy who just matured 2 years earlier than his peers. He did look better at the WC, but it might have been more "hey he looked ok there as an 18 year old" and not "wow, he is so amazing at..."
6. C - CAN - McTavish: The prototyical Landeskog/Benn throwback that every team wants. Looks physically close to being ready and tested against men's league. He can be a risky pick too as you never know how his game will translate... i.e. will he be another Colin Wilson?
7. W - CAN - Guenther: He was on fire and shot up the boards mid-season. However, he got alot of attention because there weren't as many games to be played. Plus he did well against weaker competition and not as well at the WJC. He might still be growing physically and he does have a great shot, so he would fit our organizational needs.
8. D - CAN - Clarke: He looks exceptional as a PP specialist without a cannon of a shot. I just hate his skating... scouts absolutely love him and think they can fix his skating, but I think that's an enormous risk to take. Plus I don't like his interviews... not sure how I can explain that haha.
9. C - CAN - Johansson: He flashes some amazing hands, but his game is too similar to Zegras and he isn't as good of a competitor or skater. He might be more of a playmaking winger, and we need finishers.

Interesting targets by round (if some players fall further than expected which is very possible for this year):
2: W Rosen, W Stankoven, D Heimosalmi, W Koivunen, W Poltapov, D Buium
3: W Kisakov, D Kirsanov, C Stjernborg
4: C Winterton, W Huuhtanen
5: W Knak, D Moser, G Zhigalov
6: W Ciona, D Sjöholm

I am sure our team will be drafting more North Americans though.... and will likely be players I haven't even heard about haha.

Anyhow, its such an important day for our organization's future, LETS GO!!!!

 

[ohcomeonref]

If we trade Zegras for anyone not named McDavid I will close up my store, get in my truck, drive the 26 hours to Anaheim and picket in front of Honda Center. I am insanely excited about Zegras and I don't want to see him gone under any circumstances.

My level of excitement about Drysdale is just a hair less than Z. I want both of them to suit up next year for the Ducks.

 

[ShadowDuck]

I hate our draft hat

 

[Vipers31]

I hate our draft hat

Oh, didn't even realize we're going to have another draft with players absent.

 

[bsu]

Who the f*** designs our stuff.. That is horrible I wouldnt wear that for free.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I am sure our team will be drafting more North Americans though.... and will likely be players I haven't even heard about haha.

Anyhow, its such an important day for our organization's future, LETS GO!!!!

Bob Murray: We are proud to select John Doe from Borington Highschool in Idaho.

 

[Quack Shot]

That’s a hat I would wear to a game in case there was a hat trick.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I hate our draft hat

Even a Coyotes hat is there.....he would have to fall into the 2nd round for the Coyotes to pick him unless there is a Garland trade for a top 3 pick.

 

[ShadowDuck]

I’m also curious if they drilled in those shelves today just for the hats, or they had 2 perfect shelves for hat displaying

 

[bsu]

That’s a hat I would wear to a game in case there was a hat trick.

I wouldn't even let that hat touch my head.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I hate our draft hat

He's definitely going to the Lightning

 

[Boo Boo]

I hate our draft hat

Would rather trade the pick than force a kid to wear that on tv

 

[anezthes]

Guenther will be a very good player, and I don’t get the floater vibe from him.

I fear being right if we draft him, and wrong if we don't.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Wow risto go that


Sell manson ASAP

 

[Kalv]

Almost had a panic attach opening the thread and seeing Zegras trade talks lmao.

Pumped for tonight. I think I said 2 times already and probably will say 5 times more. Expecting Eklund but prepared for McTavish or whoever we pick.

 

[anezthes]

3 AM? Awesome.

 

[HunterDuck]

I want a draft highlight reel this year,
not “THE PICK IS IN!!!” Pt 2

 

[Opak]

3 AM? Awesome.

Uuurgh. I'm internally debating myself on whether I wake up to see what the Ducks do with the 3OA, or do I just check the draft results tomorrow morning...

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

I hate our draft hat

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like we've had a draft hat similar to that one before. It sucked then and it sucks now.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Uuurgh. I'm internally debating myself on whether I wake up to see what the Ducks do with the 3OA, or do I just check the draft results tomorrow morning...

Is Finnish Vodka good ? I"d get some ready for the draft and if they draft an off the board guy....well extra shots of Vodka.

I'll probably need some Tequila after they pick Guenther to be able to digest whey picked him over Eklund

 

[Vipers31]

3 AM? Awesome.

wait what? Two hours later than usual? fml

EDIT: I guess only one hour, should be 2am in my Zone