2022 NHL Entry Draft 9

[Vachon23]

I don't know much about him. What don't you like about his game specifically?

His IQ, doesn't make always good decision with the puck

 

[Habs Halifax]

Cooley and Nazar would be highway robbery. There's no way way Nazar doesn't go top 20. Central scouting is off.

The weird part with me is Nazar was 17th in Jan and now 21st in the end of season central scouting report. I was expecting him to be closer to 10 vs 20.

So now I wonder, they can't be that oblivious to Narzar's game so it makes me wonder the reason why he slipped, not moved down. Other players around him couldn't have have that much of a better resume correct? Seems off for sure.

 

[le_sean]

Nazar not even appearing is a farce. So is having Kasper ahead of Lekkerimäki

 

[Habs Halifax]

Is Sergachev a good comparison for Jiricek?

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Top pair D, Id say. Unsure if Nemec or Jiricek have that #1 potential.

Obviously theres something thatll give and you will find a Robertson, Josi, Aho, Kucherov in this draft... who it is though, I dont freaking know and nobody will until like 2025.

Id put good money on Ostlund to be that guy and thats why I have him in my top 10, but I wouldn't pick him in the top 3.

Personally I'm super high on Guhle and think he'll be a top pair D with the right partner. Habs can find him that partner in the draft.

 

[McGees]

I wonder if any young players come on here under a different name and be like 'what you guys think about ..."
and then the comments roast them.

 

[Schooner Guy]

You guys would draft the hell out of my 5'11 3/4 225 lbs body

Couldn't you at least round up and list yourself at 6feet? That's the difference between a top 10 pick and a top 200 pick.

Fair but I still think Cooley needs to add some muscle/weight if he wants to be a impactful 1st liner. If he doesn't he can still be fine yeah but not going to turn the needle in playoff style hockey.

It's the style of game he plays cause it's not all skill and offense. He plays at both ends and that kind of center requires some physical strength IMO.

Sure Cooley can and will add some weight but asking him to get to Suzuki's weight (205) would likely make him a worse player. Everyone has different body type and ideal weight to maximize speed. Suzuki, Crosby have freakish lower body builds.

 

[Mrb1p]

Is Sergachev a good comparison for Jiricek?

Ya, not exact, but ya.

Couldn't you at least round up and list yourself at 6feet? That's the difference between a top 10 pick and a top 200 pick.

Sure Cooley can and will add some weight but asking him to get to Suzuki's weight (205) would likely make him a worse player. Everyone has different body type and ideal weight to maximize speed. Suzuki, Crosby have freakish lower body builds.

No, Im a good ol' farm boy like Gally, Im humble and teams will love this

 

[NotProkofievian]

You guys would draft the hell out of my 5'11 3/4 225 lbs body


Brosef youre hyping up a manchild that cant even skate backwards, why are you so hard on my boy Nemec

Lol, because he's so good! He doesn't have to skate backwards, he just goes end to end every shift.

 

[Habs Halifax]

You guys would draft the hell out of my 5'11 3/4 225 lbs body

Too heavy for your height. I'd have no problem skating around you with my 5'-9", 190 lbs body

Ya, not exact, but ya.


No, Im a good ol' farm boy like Gally, Im humble and teams will love this

I was watching Sergachev last night quite a bit and he's not as complete as some think he is. Age 23 and I would have expected more growth in his defensive play by now.

 

[Mrb1p]

Too heavy for your height. I'd have no problem skating around you with my 5'-9", 190 lbs body



I was watching Sergachev last night quite a bit and he's not as complete as some think he is.

Ill have you know i was running a 4.66 40 yard dash at 20 years old. Im always the fastest skater in my beer league and I can even outskate the likes of Raf Lavoie on a good day.

Good thing its the only thing I can do well because even the NHL would be no match for me.

As for Serg, he can do a lot of things and sometimes he goes ballistic. Hes still fairly young too, Petry wasnt in the NHL at his age, I think.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Ill have you know i was running a 4.66 40 yard dash at 20 years old. Im always the fastest skater in my beer league and I can even outskate the likes of Raf Lavoie on a good day.

Good thing its the only thing I can do well because even the NHL would be no match for me.

As for Serg, he can do a lot of things and sometimes he goes ballistic. Hes still fairly young too, Petry wasnt in the NHL at his age, I think.

Interesting. Would be a good match-up then cause I can still move at age 42. I play both ball hockey and ice hockey with 20 year olds in the mix and I get "how old are you" all the time. When I was in my teens and 20's, there were very few that could keep up with me over a long stretch of time. My nickname was "Energy Wheels". I basically was kind of like Gallagher but faster. Maybe a Danault type this season with his 27 goals

Yeah, with Segachev, he is still young but he has a lot of experience. His defensive play don't scare me one bit. Maybe from 25-30 is where he matures in that area.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Jiricek is much much better than Sergechev was as a prospect and he's going to be better than Sergechev is now

 

[JustAHabFan]

I saw some highlight of Jordan Dumais and quite intriguing with his talent. I am not sure why he is not ranking higher in this draft. Look like a 1st round talent to me. Should we draft him with our 2nd? Look like P. Kane without the shots.

 

[MasterMatt25]

I like Marek Alscher as a mid round pick

 

[Mrb1p]

Interesting. Would be a good match-up then cause I can still move at age 42. I play both ball hockey and ice hockey with 20 year olds in the mix and I get "how old are you" all the time. When I was in my teens and 20's, there were very few that could keep up with me over a long stretch of time. My nickname was "Energy Wheels". I basically was kind of like Gallagher but faster. Maybe a Danault type this season with his 27 goals

Yeah, with Segachev, he is still young but he has a lot of experience. His defensive play don't scare me one bit. Maybe from 25-30 is where he matures in that area.

Yeah, Im a one and done type of dude. Just thinking about getting up has me grasping for air.

 

[covfefe]

I like Marek Alscher as a mid round pick

He's pretty steady.

Speaking of Portland, I can't believe NHL CS didn't list Nguyen.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I saw some highlight of Jordan Dumais and quite intriguing with his talent. I am not sure why he is not ranking higher in this draft. Look like a 1st round talent to me. Should we draft him with our 2nd? Look like P. Kane without the shots.

I just noticed that NHL Central scouting has Furlong ranked ahead of Dumais. Dumais will get lower rating due to size I would imagine.

Personally, I think Dumais goes in between our 2nd and the Oilers 2nd.

 

[ginomini]

The one thing I don't like about Jiricek is his skating technique. Sergachev is super smooth.

Jiricek is fast but he has such an ugly stride, not as bad as KK but very innefficient. Nemec is an all around much better skater (not necessarily faster though).

 

[JustAHabFan]

I just noticed that NHL Central scouting has Furlong ranked ahead of Dumais. Dumais will get lower rating due to size I would imagine.

Personally, I think Dumais goes in between our 2nd and the Oilers 2nd.

The Habs should use its own 2nd to draft Dumais. He could become another B. Point.

 

[Habs Halifax]

The Habs should use its own 2nd to draft Dumais. He could become another B. Point.

I'd consider our early 2nd yes. I know his game very well but I don't know all the prospects that well in the 2nd round. So what I say is if the Habs scouts are very high, take him with our 2nd and don't wait cause you are thinking he still will be there with the Oilers 2nd.

Chances he is there with the Oilers 2nd or our early 3rd? Probably 50/50 chance

 

[Schooner Guy]

The one thing I don't like about Jiricek is his skating technique. Sergachev is super smooth.

Jiricek is fast but he has such an ugly stride, not as bad as KK but very innefficient. Nemec is an all around much better skater (not necessarily faster though).

Ohhhhhh! In before the stingers come out!

 

[JustAHabFan]

I just noticed that NHL Central scouting has Furlong ranked ahead of Dumais. Dumais will get lower rating due to size I would imagine.

Personally, I think Dumais goes in between our 2nd and the Oilers 2nd.

Dumais has high hockey IQ. Look like he can process the game at high speed. If I was the Habs I will make sure the team get him and leaving nothing to chance.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Dumais has high hockey IQ. Look like he can process the game at high speed. If I was the Habs I will make sure the team get him and leaving nothing to chance.

Basically the Romanov narrative. Take him with our early 2nd. I'd be OK with that

 

[NotProkofievian]

The one thing I don't like about Jiricek is his skating technique. Sergachev is super smooth.

Jiricek is fast but he has such an ugly stride, not as bad as KK but very innefficient. Nemec is an all around much better skater (not necessarily faster though).

Fair points, but I think Jiricek will smooth out.