2021 NHL Entry Draft

[Hasekperreault23]

Just have to take that thing we’re the worst at and be good at? Gulp

Seriously though, who knows what the f is going on with the amateur scouts with this team. On one hand Kevin Devine is still there and everyone was fired, but on the other I’m fine with last year’s draft, who knows maybe they have something up their sleeve.

Different management, I actually liked last years picks

 

[Matt Ress]

The lack of tape will hurt smaller players draft positioning imo. This year could look like an nfl draft where 2nd and 3rd are mostly physically gifted and later rounds are shot-in-the-dark types we didn't get a chance to see take the next step. Some sleepers will be out there, more than usual but unless teams have tape on their backyard rinks, nobody knows who they are.

 

[elchud]

Am I nuts for liking Chaz Lucius more than Kent Johnson?

I think both would be available at #8 (vancouver) and #9 (los angeles) if a Reinhart trade goes down. I dont think Eichel moves before the draft unless the deal is really really good.

 

[Flash20]

Am I nuts for liking Chaz Lucius more than Kent Johnson?

I think both would be available at #8 (vancouver) and #9 (los angeles) if a Reinhart trade goes down. I dont think Eichel moves before the draft unless the deal is really really good.

I Like Lucius but his skating bothers me

 

[m0pe]

Am I nuts for liking Chaz Lucius more than Kent Johnson?

I think both would be available at #8 (vancouver) and #9 (los angeles) if a Reinhart trade goes down. I dont think Eichel moves before the draft unless the deal is really really good.

I think Lucius will be more of a 2nd line complementary scorer. Don't think I would take that top-10 personally.

In terms of goal scorers in that range I think McTavish and Sillinger are better options.

 

[Fjordy]

There are a lot of interesting options at #8 - #15 range.

Wallstedt, Lysell, McTavich, Lucius, Svechkov, Sillinger, Chibrikov, Lambos...

 

[elchud]

There are a lot of interesting options at #8 - #15 range.

Wallstedt, Lysell, McTavich, Lucius, Svechkov, Sillinger, Chibrikov, Lambos...

Right people be knocking this draft because the top-6 is weak as far as franchise/HOF impact. And because so many prospects had lost or limited season. But to me if you had 6 picks in the 2nd/3rd/4th you could very likely score a couple of sleepers. Which is why I a team with a good scouting team should be really excited to earn their paychecks this draft.

 

[Fjordy]

Power's stock is on the rise

 

[BloFan4Life]

Power's stock is on the rise

Winning the lottery will have an advantage this year, something I wasn't sure of. He is clearly the best prospect in the draft.

 

[Fjordy]

Winning the lottery will have an advantage this year, something I wasn't sure of. He is clearly the best prospect in the draft.

Maybe, but if you want LD and Power is gone, then Luke Hughes is very good, he is almost a year younger than Power, with excellent skating and IQ and he will probably play better defensively than his brother Quinn.

I also like Carson Lambos, there is definitely the potential of the first pair, a defender in all situations, there is a question of what kind of injury he has for some reason. Maybe he will fall in the middle of the round like Krebs in 2019. And I'm not a fan of Edvinsson

 

[Fjordy]

Beniers nice goal

 

[BuffaloGooner]

Central Scouting smoking that good stuff this year

 

[m0pe]

I am about as big of a McTavish fan as anyone but 2 is a hard reach.

Beniers and Clarke disgustingly underrated at 6 and 7.

Johnson, Edvinsson (expected though) and Raty are all too high given their risks imo.

Lot of other ones I don't like too but just at the top I didn't expect so many weird rankings.

 

[BloFan4Life]

Central Scouting smoking that good stuff this year

I 100% agree with no Beniers. He just isn't top pick material. His skills are alright, but he needs more elite too him in some way.

 

[Jim Bob]

Central Scouting smoking that good stuff this year

They usually do.

And this is one of those years where there will be even more variability list to list than usual.

 

[Fjordy]

McTavish is an interesting player, but I would not pick him in the top 3. Now, if we had one more choice in the range #7 - #12, then we could think about it.

 

[flashsabre]

I 100% agree with no Beniers. He just isn't top pick material. His skills are alright, but he needs more elite too him in some way.

Explain your thoughts on why McTavish should be number 2.

 

[Fjordy]

Explain your thoughts on why McTavish should be number 2.

Well, he is a really interesting player, in theory he could well end up better than Beniers if Matthew fails to reach his ceiling and is 50-55 points center. McTavish is like a mix of Mike Richards and Nazem Kadri.

I don't know how I feel about Adams and his draft after Quinn was selected. That is, it is not clear how far he is ready to go and choose a specific player. Would I be surprised if we go third and pick McTavish after not take guys like Beniers, Hughes, Guenther and the rest? Probably not.

 

[jc17]

Is there anywhere to watch the u18 replays?

 

[Fjordy]

Is there anywhere to watch the u18 replays?

McTavish?

 

[Fjordy]

 

[truthbluth]

Fart noise

 

[Fjordy]

Fart noise

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean.

 

[jc17]

McTavish?

Well just in general.

It is really nice that devils channel has produced so many videos, but if possible I'd like to see more of the tournament

 

[Icejoker]

I see The Draft Analyst has Edvinsson as 22, they where very high on Middelstadh in his draft.