Prospect Info: 2022 Devils Centric Mock Draft 3.0 -- We won pick #2!!!

[Team Concept]

Yep. I see no value in keeping him in Europe.

Jesse Puljujarvi #4 overall in 2016
28-1-7-8 +5 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2016-2017

Mikko Rantanen #10 overall in 2015
9-0-0-0 -7 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2015-2016

Kaapo Kakko #2 overall in 2019
66-10-13-23 -26 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2019-2020

Jesperi Kotkaniemi #3 overall in 2018
79-11-23-34 +1 as a 19 year old in the NHL
36-6-2-8 -11 as a 20 year old in the NHL
56-5-15-20 -1 as a 21 year old in the NHL

I agree. Lets bring him over. Oh wait, I forgot he is better than these guys. He'll be fine.

 

[Hisch13r]

Jesse Puljujarvi #4 overall in 2016
28-1-7-8 +5 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2016-2017

Mikko Rantanen #10 overall in 2015
9-0-0-0 -7 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2015-2016

Kaapo Kakko #2 overall in 2019
66-10-13-23 -26 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2019-2020

Jesperi Kotkaniemi #3 overall in 2018
79-11-23-34 +1 as a 19 year old in the NHL
36-6-2-8 -11 as a 20 year old in the NHL
56-5-15-20 -1 as a 21 year old in the NHL

I agree. Lets bring him over. Oh wait, I forgot he is better than these guys. He'll be fine.

You do know the AHL exists right?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Jesse Puljujarvi #4 overall in 2016
28-1-7-8 +5 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2016-2017

Mikko Rantanen #10 overall in 2015
9-0-0-0 -7 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2015-2016

Kaapo Kakko #2 overall in 2019
66-10-13-23 -26 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2019-2020

Jesperi Kotkaniemi #3 overall in 2018
79-11-23-34 +1 as a 19 year old in the NHL
36-6-2-8 -11 as a 20 year old in the NHL
56-5-15-20 -1 as a 21 year old in the NHL

I agree. Lets bring him over. Oh wait, I forgot he is better than these guys. He'll be fine.

You need to keep up.
You know the AHL is in North America too.
We’re talking about bringing him over to NA. Not necessarily the NHL.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Jesse Puljujarvi #4 overall in 2016
28-1-7-8 +5 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2016-2017

Mikko Rantanen #10 overall in 2015
9-0-0-0 -7 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2015-2016

Kaapo Kakko #2 overall in 2019
66-10-13-23 -26 in the NHL as a 19 year old in 2019-2020

Jesperi Kotkaniemi #3 overall in 2018
79-11-23-34 +1 as a 19 year old in the NHL
36-6-2-8 -11 as a 20 year old in the NHL
56-5-15-20 -1 as a 21 year old in the NHL

I agree. Lets bring him over. Oh wait, I forgot he is better than these guys. He'll be fine.

Spoken like a guy who has 0 clue why we want him over here in NA.

 

[Shakir ONeal]

McCagg says he won’t have Wright in his top 3

 

[Forge]

McCagg says he won’t have Wright in his top 3

Wright is certainly no Mikey Mcleod

 

[Hisch13r]

McCagg says he won’t have Wright in his top 3

I don’t think I’d go that far but I’m also far from convinced on him. If he’s not 1 then I definitely look to trade back rather than just jump at him

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I don’t think I’d go that far but I’m also far from convinced on him. If he’s not 1 then I definitely look to trade back rather than just jump at him

I'm not either, but only because of the situation the team is in. We don't really need Wright and could use immediate help much more.

 

[Hisch13r]

I'm not either, but only because of the situation the team is in. We don't really need Wright and could use immediate help much more.

I don't care about the situation the team is in. For me it's the underwhelming production and lack of high end dynamic ability. Reminds me of Nolan. His defensive game has been talked up but on the other hand I've also heard people say it's not special which leads me to believe his defense gets overrated because people are compensating for the lackluster production. He did get better as the season went on so there's that at least.

 

[StevenToddIves]

McCagg says he won’t have Wright in his top 3

I think we all need to stop listening to McCagg.

I don't care about the situation the team is in. For me it's the underwhelming production and lack of high end dynamic ability. Reminds me of Nolan. His defensive game has been talked up but on the other hand I've also heard people say it's not special which leads me to believe his defense gets overrated because people are compensating for the lackluster production. He did get better as the season went on so there's that at least.

I'm a Wright booster, but I did not love his playoff performance. I'm still pretty confident he holds off Slafkovsky and finishes the year as the consensus #1. I'm also pretty confident Montreal takes him #1.

 

[Billdo]

@StevenToddIves if someone asked you right now to wage a large sum of money on who out of Slaf, Nemec, and Jiricek has the best career, who are you picking?

 

[Guttersniped]

@StevenToddIves if someone asked you right now to wage a large sum of money on who out of Slaf, Nemec, and Jiricek has the best career, who are you picking?

I would ask how the person paying out the bet defines “best career” first since this is winger vs defensemen.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

I'd be really surprised if Montreal doesn't take Wright. He's been the consensus #1 for awhile and as a bonus he fits the team need very very well. Honestly his season reminds me a lot of Hischier's draft season. Not spectacular but very solid, and expected to be a leader and responsible player at a young age. His floor is very very high, which I think is appealing for Montreal after such a massive swing in results.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I'd be really surprised if Montreal doesn't take Wright. He's been the consensus #1 for awhile and as a bonus he fits the team need very very well. Honestly his season reminds me a lot of Hischier's draft season. Not spectacular but very solid, and expected to be a leader and responsible player at a young age. His floor is very very high, which I think is appealing for Montreal after such a massive swing in results.

I wouldn’t be that suprised but you’re probably mostly Wright.
It seems like the Canadiens have been watching Slafkovsky and if they’re really impressed by him and haven’t been that impressed by Wright than I could definitely see them taking him.

I also don’t think Wright fits the team need better than Slafkovsky. They kind of need talent all around but at least they have a good young C in Suzuki. What do they have at LW and who do they have like Slafkovsky? No one.

So it’s either creating a really good one two punch at center or they get a highly skilled power forward who could be dominant alongside Suzuki and/or Caufield.

I still think they likely take Wright but I wouldn’t be that suprised to see them take Slafkovsky especially if he keeps up his WC performances in front of their front office.

 

[Billdo]

I would ask how the person paying out the bet defines “best career” first since this is winger vs defensemen.

Valid... how about who has the most All Star Game appearances or who has the most successful career with respect to their position?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Just watched Wright’s final game and I’m honestly not sure what to say. You can really see his vision and IQ throughout the game and his wicked shot on his powerplay goal. But, in a weird way it almost looked like he was just coasting through the game at times and wasn’t really looking to get involved and drive offense. The best forwards are always looking to get open and get the puck so they can make something happen. He would float around, get the puck, make a nice pass to someone else and then just slowly follow into the zone and then once in the zone with possession he would often just find his way to the net and hang-out there. But he would get involved in battles down low and there was a couple instances in the game where it looked like he was actually skating full speed. But he spent a lot of the game drifting around like he was bored and didn’t feel like skating. Not once did he take the puck and really try to make a move or skate around someone. He also got hit quite a few times but it never seemed like he was bracing for the hit or hitting them back. I thought it was pretty weird. It was almost like he didn’t expect them to hit him every time even though it was obvious they were going to or he was just deciding to take it even if they knocked him down.

That being said he was still really good with his playmaking and created some nice looks for his teammates. Even in tight spots he would find a way quickly to get it to a teammate. Also on the few occasions where he did look like he was giving it his all he made things hard on the other team. Almost scored on one such occasion.

I don’t know. Almost looked like he was just coasting out there for some shinny hockey at times but maybe he was just tired. I think he can skate faster, play harder and do more than he did in that game. It was a do or die game too so it’s kind of a bit disappointing not to see more from him.

 

[My3Sons]

Just watched Wright’s final game and I’m honestly not sure what to say. You can really see his vision and IQ throughout the game and his wicked shot on his powerplay goal. But, in a weird way it almost looked like he was just coasting through the game at times and wasn’t really looking to get involved and drive offense. The best forwards are always looking to get open and get the puck so they can make something happen. He would float around, get the puck, make a nice pass to someone else and then just slowly follow into the zone and then once in the zone with possession he would often just find his way to the net and hang-out there. But he would get involved in battles down low and there was a couple instances in the game where it looked like he was actually skating full speed. But he spent a lot of the game drifting around like he was bored and didn’t feel like skating. Not once did he take the puck and really try to make a move or skate around someone. He also got hit quite a few times but it never seemed like he was bracing for the hit or hitting them back. I thought it was pretty weird. It was almost like he didn’t expect them to hit him every time even though it was obvious they were going to or he was just deciding to take it even if they knocked him down.

That being said he was still really good with his playmaking and created some nice looks for his teammates. Even in tight spots he would find a way quickly to get it to a teammate. Also on the few occasions where he did look like he was giving it his all he made things hard on the other team. Almost scored on one such occasion.

I don’t know. Almost looked like he was just coasting out there for some shinny hockey at times but maybe he was just tired. I think he can skate faster, play harder and do more than he did in that game. It was a do or die game too so it’s kind of a bit disappointing not to see more from him.

So basically Hischier in the first half of the season.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

So basically Hischier in the first half of the season.

With Hischier it always looked like he was really trying to me. This looked more like he was just bored and coasting

 

[My3Sons]

With Hischier it always looked like he was really trying to me. This looked more like he was just bored and coasting

At times early in the season Hischier would try but he always erred on cheating back on defense and being responsible on his line changes and being a support player to his linemates. He played that way today in the Switzerland game once they had the game in hand. Never lazy but you can’t play that way as a main cog on a bad team.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Just watched Wright’s final game and I’m honestly not sure what to say. You can really see his vision and IQ throughout the game and his wicked shot on his powerplay goal. But, in a weird way it almost looked like he was just coasting through the game at times and wasn’t really looking to get involved and drive offense. The best forwards are always looking to get open and get the puck so they can make something happen. He would float around, get the puck, make a nice pass to someone else and then just slowly follow into the zone and then once in the zone with possession he would often just find his way to the net and hang-out there. But he would get involved in battles down low and there was a couple instances in the game where it looked like he was actually skating full speed. But he spent a lot of the game drifting around like he was bored and didn’t feel like skating. Not once did he take the puck and really try to make a move or skate around someone. He also got hit quite a few times but it never seemed like he was bracing for the hit or hitting them back. I thought it was pretty weird. It was almost like he didn’t expect them to hit him every time even though it was obvious they were going to or he was just deciding to take it even if they knocked him down.

That being said he was still really good with his playmaking and created some nice looks for his teammates. Even in tight spots he would find a way quickly to get it to a teammate. Also on the few occasions where he did look like he was giving it his all he made things hard on the other team. Almost scored on one such occasion.

I don’t know. Almost looked like he was just coasting out there for some shinny hockey at times but maybe he was just tired. I think he can skate faster, play harder and do more than he did in that game. It was a do or die game too so it’s kind of a bit disappointing not to see more from him.

I didn't catch this game but that sounds about how he played the games I saw.

Playing not to get injured before the draft against the best team in the Conference?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I didn't catch this game but that sounds about how he played the games I saw.

Playing not to get injured before the draft against the best team in the Conference?

I don’t like that if it’s the reason.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

I don’t like that if it’s the reason.

I'm not saying it is. Could be he was playing with a minor injury just the same. Not saying that's the case/excuse either.

 

[Eggtimer]

I can’t see the Habs passing in Wright .
1. Huge need for a C
2. Consensus #1
3. Draft held in Montreal . First time in decades they have had a #1 overall pick . They do something seen as a “ reach “ and Habs fans will burn down the stadium at the draft .

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I can’t see the Habs passing in Wright .
1. Huge need for a C
2. Consensus #1
3. Draft held in Montreal . First time in decades they have had a #1 overall pick . They do something seen as a “ reach “ and Habs fans will burn down the stadium at the draft .

The thing is they have a huge need for talent everywhere. They literally have nothing on the wing outside of Caufield and certainly no one like Slafkovsky. At least they have Suzuki at C.

They’re essentially choosing between a really good 1-2 punch at center going forward or getting a really good winger who could be great alongside Suzuki and/or Caulfield.

There’s also a chance that it’s not so consensus come draft day especially if Slafkovsky finishes strong at the WC.
Wright is still most likely but it seems possible to me.

 

[glenwo2]

The thing is they have a huge need for talent everywhere. They literally have nothing on the wing outside of Caufield and certainly no one like Slafkovsky. At least they have Suzuki at C.

They’re essentially choosing between a really good 1-2 punch at center going forward or getting a really good winger who could be great alongside Suzuki and/or Caulfield.

There’s also a chance that it’s not so consensus come draft day especially if Slafkovsky finishes strong at the WC.
Wright is still most likely but it seems possible to me.

yeah but you think casual Habs fans are actually on the net following the performances of Slaf and other draft picks when all they've been hearing locally is Shane Wright this and Shane Wright that?

I think they'll be pissed if it's anyone other than Shane Wright, tbh.