3rd overall pick

[Killerjas]

Worst case scenario, we get the 3rd overall pick in the 2019 draft. Hughes and Kakko are picked 1st and 2nd. Who would you pick with the 3rd overall pick and why?

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[KJoe88]

BCA.

I’d probably go with Cozens.

Although Byram is intriguing, we have plenty of other picks to use on defenseman. Cannot in no circumstance skip out on an potentially elite center to duo with Larkin.

 

[jkutswings]

For now, Cozens. I like both his talent level and playstyle more than any other remaining forward, and as much as I'd love to take a defenseman, Byram hasn't (yet) risen to that caliber.

 

[TheMule93]

Gimme Dach

 

[lilidk]

Who is the most skilled between them?

 

[wingsnut19]

Even if we finish last, 3rd isn't worst case scenario, 4th is. And we'd have basically a 50% chance of getting the 4th pick as well.

I wouldn't complain about any of those players, though I probably prefer either Cozens or Byram. Feels like another draft where picks 3-6 are really close.

 

[RedWingzz]

Look at the bottom of the standings, there are a bunch of teams all jammed up. At this point we could realistically be picking anywhere from first to eighth. I'd say the most likely spot at the moment is around 4 or 5 unfortunately.

If we do pick 3rd, Cozens all the way for me.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Went with Dylan Cozens, Though Kirby Dach would be good to. But i like Cozens if we miss out on Hughes/Kakko.

 

[lilidk]

2017 was all about Nico or Nolan, and now we know that it was someone #5

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Turcotte. Not the biggest of the bunch, but good skill, good skater, high IQ, good motor.

Honestly Podkolzin is the only one I wouldn't really want at three, although I think he is a very good player in his own right.

 

[Reddwit]

2017 was all about Nico or Nolan, and now we know that it was someone #5

Ehhh, not really. 2017 was all about Patrick and Liljegren going into the season with the caveat that Patrick was widely regarded as not being in the same class as Eichel/McDavid/Matthews. Hischier was ranked outside the top 5 and as low as ~15 for a lot of 2016. His recognition as a top 2 candidate didn't really happen until December/January and even then he was far from a sure thing in the top 2.

In retrospect, #5 and #3 probably go 1 and 2, but 2017 was pretty wide open in the top 5-10 vis-a-vis most drafts. By comparison, Hughes has been and remains #1 by consensus. Kakko is right there behind him. It compares much more to 2018, IMO.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Have you guys been able to watch actual games of these players? I don't like having to rely on highlight reels.

 

[RedHawkDown]

Dach or Turcotte for me

 

[Sparty]

I think you're going to be disappointed if you think the 3rd pick is the worst case scenario.

 

[Kingpin794]

Trade down to 9-13 range and take Alex Newhook.

 

[bellringer77]

Went with Cozens but was torn between Cozens,Dach, and Byram

 

[Frk It]

Have you guys been able to watch actual games of these players? I don't like having to rely on highlight reels.

Most of these players minus the US guys played in the Hlinka, and those games can be re-watched here for anyone interested: Schedule and Scores

Also you can re-watch some USHL games where they face the USA U18 team, to see Hughes and company (via hockeytv.com)

 

[Hammettf2b]

Most of these players minus the US guys played in the Hlinka, and those games can be re-watched here for anyone interested: Schedule and Scores

Also you can re-watch some USHL games where they face the USA U18 team, to see Hughes and company (via hockeytv.com)

Nice, thanks!

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Cozens

 

[WingedWheel1987]

Whichever C or D has the highest potential.

 

[Bench]

Most of these players minus the US guys played in the Hlinka, and those games can be re-watched here for anyone interested: Schedule and Scores

Also you can re-watch some USHL games where they face the USA U18 team, to see Hughes and company (via hockeytv.com)

How would you like the job of Head Scout for the Benchworth Bullmoose?

 

[Christien]

Dach, Cozens or Podkolzin. Haven't seen much of Dach or Cozens, so if they pick one over the other I'll trust their decision. I know Podkolzin is a winger, but I really really like his game. High compete level, scrappy and smart. Probably would have to go with one of the centers at #3 though.

 

[newfy]

Went with Cozens but was torn between Cozens,Dach, and Byram

The three I would be picking between. A high end, big center or a potential number one D. Lots of time between now and then though. Would be disappointed with Podzlokin. Good player but at some point you can just keep taking wingers. If they didnt take Zadina last year early I might look at that a little differently

 

[Go Wings]

Cozens for sure he is slightly ahead of Dach and a better skater and goal scorer.

 

[HisNoodliness]

Tough choice. In my very limited viewings I haven't seen much to seperate Dach, Cozens and Byram. So I went with Byram as I think he could be ideal, all-situations 1D we've been looking for, and we're better set at C with Larkin, Veleno and Rasmussen. But like I said. My viewings are limites and these guys are all neck and neck for me.