2022 NHL Draft Thread: And with the 12th pick, Minnesota Selects..

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Knowing what we know about brackett has made a few things obvious. He loves high-end skill and creativity. Those seem to be the traits he values the most. That’s why we thought, and we’re right, that he would love Kent Johnson. My bet for this year is that he is going to be in love with Lambert. World class skater with as much puck skills and creativity as anyone in the draft. If Lambert falls outside the top 5 like some are speculating might happen over the course of the year, I could see us packing a bunch of picks to move up if we’re already in the 8-12 range.

 

[keppel146]

Knowing what we know about brackett has made a few things obvious. He loves high-end skill and creativity. Those seem to be the traits he values the most. That’s why we thought, and we’re right, that he would love Kent Johnson. My bet for this year is that he is going to be in love with Lambert. World class skater with as much puck skills and creativity as anyone in the draft. If Lambert falls outside the top 5 like some are speculating might happen over the course of the year, I could see us packing a bunch of picks to move up if we’re already in the 8-12 range.

Let us try and nab Geekie or Savoie alternatively. Trade all the picks.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Let us try and nab Geekie or Savoie alternatively. Trade all the picks.

Don’t like Savoie much. Geekie is interesting. I think he could be a big time bust though

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

2022 eligible Joakim Kemell 1 + 1 today to add to his goal a couple days ago (Liiga). Trending up fast

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

This draft is really deep. Noah Ostlund is someone I’m looking at as a potential top 6 center in the NHL. He should make the WJC-20 team this year.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

This draft is really deep. Noah Ostlund is someone I’m looking at as a potential top 6 center in the NHL. He should make the WJC-20 team this year.

Similarly, Ohgren and Lekkerimaki are also tearing it up on Djurgarden’s junior team. All three players are over 2ppg at the u20 level in Sweden this year. Lekkerimaki and really shoot it. I’ll have to watch this team a couple times this year. Some exciting players.

 

[keppel146]

2022 eligible Joakim Kemell 1 + 1 today to add to his goal a couple days ago (Liiga). Trending up fast

Is Kemell the next Pasta? I got that vibe.

 

[AKL]

Is Kemell the next Pasta? I got that vibe.

I don't think he's gonna be available in the 20s if that's what you're getting at

 

[keppel146]

I don't think he's gonna be available in the 20s if that's what you're getting at

No, I’m referring to his playing style and shot.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Is Kemell the next Pasta? I got that vibe.

I see that style as well but that’s a tall task for anyone.

 

[keppel146]

McKenzies first list came out today

 

[Al Lagoon]

I'm just glad the current management values draft picks. When your draft prize is Goose Olafsson or Ivan Lodnia, tough to get excited about the farm.

Wild system has never looked better: rich assortment of high-end talent all around the rink.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Ideally we get a nice draft pick in this draft when we inevitably trade Fiala

 

[Digitalbooya]

Ideally we get a nice draft pick in this draft when we inevitably trade Fiala

Hopefully a top 10 pick.

 

[2Pair]

Hopefully a top 10 pick.

You're not getting a top 10 pick for Fiala. With how badly Guerin has screwed up his contract situation, you're probably looking at what Zucker got

 

[kegstandbyme]

You're not getting a top 10 pick for Fiala. With how badly Guerin has screwed up his contract situation, you're probably looking at what Zucker got

That ended up being Guerin’s best trade. The two prospects we walked away with could very well be a future defensive pairing. If we get a team’s better prospect and a first round pick (with similar stipulations) that’s a win in my book. You have to think he’s going to trade the pending RFA’s by the next draft (Fiala, Greenway).

 

[DeagleJenkins]

That ended up being Guerin’s best trade. The two prospects we walked away with could very well be a future defensive pairing. If we get a team’s better prospect and a first round pick (with similar stipulations) that’s a win in my book. You have to think he’s going to trade the pending RFA’s by the next draft (Fiala, Greenway).

Greenway for sure, Fiala is 50/50

 

[Digitalbooya]

Greenway for sure, Fiala is 50/50

I'm not sure how they keep either of them. Both will be gone for completely different reasons.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

I'm not sure how they keep either of them. Both will be gone for completely different reasons.

I don’t disagree but I don’t think they actively try to be rid of Fiala he is too talented to just not try n keep

 

[BlackBusa24]

I'm not sure how they keep either of them. Both will be gone for completely different reasons.

Just pray they trade Zucc and keep Fiala... Hopefully that's still an option?

 

[57special]

I think they are going to try and bridge Greenway, and sign Fiala, but so much depends on what kind of year they have this year. Both players have huge ability to affect the game, but neither has shown consistency. In Fiala's case you can argue that he hasn't been given decent linemates for an extended time.

Fiala should be a 60+ pt producer in the NHL, if he is given #1 PP TOI. More, if given better linemates.

Greenway should be a 40- 45 pt guy with next to no PP TOI. That's fine. I need to see him work on his skating and conditioning so he can get in fast on the forecheck, and back on D using his long stick. Foligno and JEE have to be models for him in that regard. Foligno is 5 years older than him- I would like to see Greenway take over, and surpass his role, minus the fighting, in the future. I don't know how long Foligno's body will take the pounding his style of play incurs.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I think they are going to try and bridge Greenway, and sign Fiala, but so much depends on what kind of year they have this year. Both players have huge ability to affect the game, but neither has shown consistency. In Fiala's case you can argue that he hasn't been given decent linemates for an extended time.

Fiala should be a 60+ pt producer in the NHL, if he is given #1 PP TOI. More, if given better linemates.

Greenway should be a 40- 45 pt guy with next to no PP TOI. That's fine. I need to see him work on his skating and conditioning so he can get in fast on the forecheck, and back on D using his long stick. Foligno and JEE have to be models for him in that regard. Foligno is 5 years older than him- I would like to see Greenway take over, and surpass his role, minus the fighting, in the future. I don't know how long Foligno's body will take the pounding his style of play incurs.

He already is.

 

[Webster]

Just pray they trade Zucc and keep Fiala... Hopefully that's still an option?

Ask Kaprizov...

I'd say Guerin doesn't like Fiala because the kid only thinks about himself, and not so much about the team. He thinks he's worth 8-9M a year, but that's not the way to go. Wouldn't surprise me if he's on Guerin's trade block.

 

[TaLoN]

Ask Kaprizov...

I'd say Guerin doesn't like Fiala because the kid only thinks about himself, and not so much about the team. He thinks he's worth 8-9M a year, but that's not the way to go. Wouldn't surprise me if he's on Guerin's trade block.

I'm not going to ask Kap to make roster decisions. That's the GM's job, not a player's job.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Ask Kaprizov...

I'd say Guerin doesn't like Fiala because the kid only thinks about himself, and not so much about the team. He thinks he's worth 8-9M a year, but that's not the way to go. Wouldn't surprise me if he's on Guerin's trade block.

So Kap demanding 9 isn’t selfish but Fiala wanting 9 is? Hmmm….