News Article: Carolina GM talked today ..mentions Zadina and more

[Sterling Archer]

3 weeks ago , it was being reported he was going back to University ...now that has changed ...interesting...

His old coach is also gone so I’d imagine that could have also figured into it as well.

 

[Belial]

Draft the center! Or draft a damn D , screw the wingers!

 

[le_sean]

Carolina will choose Zadina and then the Habs will take Tkachuk, which will be hilarious.

 

[Maitz]

Bergy said a few times he wants to make the team more offensive and add speed. He is not taking Tkachuk, it’s Zadina or Svech if CAR don’t take him.

 

[Habby Patty]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if they take Zadina. Maybe they're trying to bait Montreal into a trade to move down one spot so they can get Zadina. All these interviews and pre draft processes are about mind games. Only time will tell.

 

[HankyZetts]

Doesn't mean they are right. Tkachuk will probably be a good 2nd liner that can create space for the more talented players. A team like Buffalo would actually make a lot of sense, he can create space for Eichel, Reinhart, Mittlestat...etc and will compliment them far more effectively. Whereas for the Habs don't have the talent for him imo. Who is he going to create space for? Philipp Danault? Get the more offensively talented player for this offensively lacking team.

I think he's a plus first liner in the making and guys like drouin and galchenyuk would benefit greatly from playing with him.

Having said that, I 100% take zadina if Carolina takes svech.

 

[Habs100]

The stuff that comes out of a fertile imagination.

Price, McDonagh, Galchenyuk, Sergachev, he's done so in the past when other GMs pass on a good player with a lottery pick...

 

[Jay Wolf]

Well whoever Habs pick between Svechnikov, Zadina or Tkachuk, here are some bust names for when they don't pan out:

- Zilchnikov
- Zerodina
- Tkachoke

Nice.

 

[NobleSix]

Pretty appropriate that the first thing (and only thing) that comes to mind in that article about Tkachuk is his family.

Its probably the biggest reason why he's even being discussed in the same context as Svechnikov and Zadina. If his last name was Tkakov, he would be ranked around 10.

Please do not take this guy 3rd overall Timmins. Just dont.

 

[Sorinth]

I can't see Carolina picking Zadina at 2. However, if they do really like him then it means the cost to swap picks might be reasonable.

 

[Runner77]

Price, McDonagh, Galchenyuk, Sergachev, he's done so in the past when other GMs pass on a good player with a lottery pick...

He's also had a lot of misses. I don't think it has anything to do with Timmins "pouncing" as much as it has to do with almost everyone getting it right given how high the pick is.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Carolina will choose Zadina and then the Habs will take Tkachuk, which will be hilarious.

What happens if both become star NHLers and Svechnikov fades away ?

 

[SakuKoivu11]

From what I get is player chemistry is important. If Necas is to be their future #1 centre, then yes Canes will take Filip Zadina. People are selling Zadina short on this board. He's an all around player. Sniper, two way 3 zones player. He's also 6'1" 196lbs which isn't small.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Carolina will choose Zadina and then the Habs will take Tkachuk, which will be hilarious.

 

[MasterDecoy]

And Bergevin will
Draft TKACHUK so @WeThreeKings will have a breakdown!!

im afraid its gonna send him straight to suicide watch

 

[Brainiac]

Bergy said a few times he wants to make the team more offensive and add speed. He is not taking Tkachuk, it’s Zadina or Svech if CAR don’t take him.

There's a difference between what Bergevin says and what he actually do.

Pretty sure they're high on Tkachuk.

 

[WeThreeKings]

im afraid its gonna send him straight to suicide watch

They forced Chucky to wing.
Traded Subban for Weber.
Lost Radulov and Markov for nothing.
Signed Alzner.
Traded for Shaw
Traded Sergy for a winger.

Them taking Tkachuk at 3 is just par for the course. I expect it. It won't take long for the pick to be universally hated in perspective to the rest of the top 10 and MB won't survive the year.

Blowing this pick is a given, I'm more interested in what they do with the 2nds. Expecting two gone for a new Shaw.

Next year when we are top 10 is when I will be excited because it won't be Bergy and Churla in charge.

 

[Habs Halifax]

3 weeks ago , it was being reported he was going back to University ...now that has changed ...interesting...

Announcing he will play NCAA for sure before the draft was not the smart move. I think Tkachuk/Agent realized this and adjusted their tune

 

[Habs Halifax]

There's a difference between what Bergevin says and what he actually do.

Pretty sure they're high on Tkachuk.

I'm high on Tkachuck too but with a 5-10 range pick. Not at the #3 spot.

 

[BLONG7]

It's very hard to trust MB..............that being said, there is some new blood in the organization, and Molson is supposedly working with MB on a day to day basis..............

Hold your breath guys, the draft is in 3 weeks...

 

[sandviper]

Announcing he will play NCAA for sure before the draft was not the smart move. I think Tkachuk/Agent realized this and adjusted their tune

I dunno, I'm not too concerned with it. I'm sure they are very confident he'll be a top-10 pick. Maybe he hurt his stock as a top-5 pick with that announcement, but end of the day, he'll be drafted and drafted as a high pick. It won't affect his contract because he'll likely also get the max ELC contract if he decides to play.

The changing of the tune I think is just more about keeping options open.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Bergy said a few times he wants to make the team more offensive and add speed. He is not taking Tkachuk, it’s Zadina or Svech if CAR don’t take him.

Tkachuk is actually a strong skater and probably speedier than Zadina.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I dunno, I'm not too concerned with it. I'm sure they are very confident he'll be a top-10 pick. Maybe he hurt his stock as a top-5 pick with that announcement, but end of the day, he'll be drafted and drafted as a high pick. It won't affect his contract because he'll likely also get the max ELC contract if he decides to play.

The changing of the tune I think is just more about keeping options open.

It's just not something you do as a prospect. That's why they took a step back from that stance IMO. No big deal like you said though as he is likely going in the top 10 regardless. However, teams will be asking him questions about that comment out of curiosity. Extra attention he don't need

 

[Habs Halifax]

Tkachuk is actually a strong skater and probably speedier than Zadina.

I have only watched Tkachuk play in the U20 worlds but I doubt he is speedier than Zadina. I would agree it's close either way

 

[Pacciosoftie]

Bergy said a few times he wants to make the team more offensive and add speed. He is not taking Tkachuk, it’s Zadina or Svech if CAR don’t take him.

Bergy said he is focusing on attitude and Tkachuk has the most.