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OT: PWHL Thread - Draft at 1pm Monday 9/18

Jim Bob

Jim Bob

RIP RJ
Feb 27, 2002
55,976
34,964
Rochester, NY


The Connecticut Whale, who play the Minnesota Whitecaps in one semifinal, will be the third-seeded team despite withdrawing from the tournament with a 2-2 record. Connecticut replaces the Buffalo Beauts, who were initially the fourth-seeded team.
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Jim Bob

Jim Bob

RIP RJ
Feb 27, 2002
55,976
34,964
Rochester, NY
2021 NWHL Draft Preview: Unpredictable draft projected

The NHL Draft isn't the only one that people think will be unpredictable.

NWHL Draft Order of Selection

Round 1: Connecticut (from BUF), Buffalo (from CTW), Toronto (from BOS), Toronto, Toronto (from MET), Minnesota
Round 2: Buffalo, Connecticut, Toronto (from BOS), Toronto, Metropolitan, Minnesota
Round 3: Buffalo, Buffalo (from CTW), Buffalo (from BOS), Toronto, Metropolitan, Minnesota
Round 4: Buffalo, Connecticut, Boston, Toronto, Metropolitan, Minnesota
Round 5: Buffalo, Connecticut, Boston, Toronto, Metropolitan, Minnesota
Buffalo Beauts

Going into the offseason, the Beauts needed defense, but now need to deal with the retirements of forwards Jordan Juron and Emma Ruggiero. They have seven picks so there’s room to experiment, and GM Nate Oliver has been on top of things.
They traded the top pick, which, in a year where there’s not really any standouts, makes sense for the value. The Beauts have gone for Adrian players before, and forward Brooke Schembri should be available.
Mercyhurst defender Claire Werysnki was at their free agent camp earlier this month. So was former Ohio State forward Kate Maroney.
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Their 7 picks are 2OV, 7OV, 13OV, 14OV, 15OV, 19OV, and 25OV.
 
Jim Bob

Jim Bob

RIP RJ
Feb 27, 2002
55,976
34,964
Rochester, NY
Thoughts from the 2021 NWHL Draft

Buffalo Beauts

General manager Nate Oliver had a plan for the draft and he executed it arguably better than any general manager. He loaded up with seven draft picks and took it seriously, and now the Beauts have seven players they’re likely to sign.

“I think that as our league continues to grow and build that it will become more imperative for teams to scout talent outside of North America,” said Oliver during the draft broadcast, in reference to third round pick Anna Zíková.

“Zíková I have known for 7 years or so ….Her caliber as a D and a shot blocker go a long way,”

The Beauts selected two of the three international players who were in the draft; their other was Casey Traill from Tea, England.

Buffalo’s second overall pick, Emilie Harley, a defender from Robert Morris, helps fill in on defense where they’ve lacked in the past. They used their second round pick on her RMU teammate, forward Anjelica Diffendal. University of Alberta forward Kennedy Ganser, selected in the third round, projects as a solid depth forward in the league as well.

The Beauts have been active this offseason, and they took the draft seriously. It might just pay off for them.
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