i would be happy with Landeskog and Bell.....but if Nameistkov or kleffbum are there in the 2nd im looking at those 2...everyone saying this is a weak draft but I really like this draft because there are potential studs all over the first 2 rounds....
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When Lou will be ready to announce his pick and Larsson is still on the board, I would bet my life savings on Lou selecting the Giant Swede.
If I do end up losing my life savings, I hope RNH will be the reason why
If I do end up losing my life savings, I hope RNH will be the reason why
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I know that in drafts, teams tend to go for BPA. But I can't see the Pens taking a goalie in round 2.
With Fleury still only 26 years old, barring injury, they literally won't need a #1 for close to the next decade. And thus any goalie they draft would be, at best, the future backup.
With the Pens' issues on the wings, I think you'll see them concentrate on forwards this draft. Possibly a defenseman, if he's BPA when their second round pick comes around, but likely a winger.
Chances are they'll take a flier on a goalie after round 3, just to make sure they have at least some kind of goalie prospect in their system, but I can't see it happening before that.
With Fleury still only 26 years old, barring injury, they literally won't need a #1 for close to the next decade. And thus any goalie they draft would be, at best, the future backup.
With the Pens' issues on the wings, I think you'll see them concentrate on forwards this draft. Possibly a defenseman, if he's BPA when their second round pick comes around, but likely a winger.
Chances are they'll take a flier on a goalie after round 3, just to make sure they have at least some kind of goalie prospect in their system, but I can't see it happening before that.
So Nugent-Hopkins is №1 on the list because he didn't play at WJC so everybody would see that he is actually mortal?
Really what's the reason? Couturier outperformed RNH this year in CHL. So only logical explanation that you were not impressed with Sean at WJC. But RNH didn't play there so how can you judge he is better?
Really what's the reason? Couturier outperformed RNH this year in CHL. So only logical explanation that you were not impressed with Sean at WJC. But RNH didn't play there so how can you judge he is better?
comon carl ! this is not a problem for you but be honest you are confused because Larsson isnt at numer 1 position!?
however i do agree that RNH isnt good enough to be even top 3.comon carl ! this is not a problem for you but be honest you are confused because Larsson isnt at numer 1 position!?
RNH over Larsson is strange. Couturier over Larsson isn't.
i like to reveal a secret to you. IMHO Larsson is definitely the best player out of this draft. no Couturier and no Landeskog or RNH but him!
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Let me rephrase the question; what credible person is saying this draft is weak?
It's not a secret to me.)))
Everybody can have his opinion and I know how nuch you canadians love your good old canadian boys from WHL/OHL.)))
What I'm saying here is that RNH moved to №1 because he didn't play at WJC. And Couturier has fallen to №6 because he did. Ridiculous, but that's how it works with armchair Gm's. First they buy the hype. Then the guy makes it to a big game they see him on TV and realize he's not a new Gretzky/Orr/Lemieux. So then they jump on the "previously underrated but in fact much more talented player bandwagon". What will happen if RNH will suck in playoffs or t U18's? Dougie Hamilton here we come!))).
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I'm going wee bit off the beaten path with this......but the first goalie taken will be Mike Morrison of the Kitchener Rangers.
(ok...he may not be the first goalie taken but I'm just giving notice he will be taken ahead of some other well mentioned goalie prospects!)
(ok...he may not be the first goalie taken but I'm just giving notice he will be taken ahead of some other well mentioned goalie prospects!)
In 5 years, RNH COULD be the best of the bunch.
He gets slighted becauase he is slight....a mix between Brad Richards and Patrick Kane is a pretty good player, not that Larsson or Courturier arent going to be good players.
In some peoples opinions RNH will be the best out of the draft, it has nothing to do with the WJHC IMO.
I would still take Larsson #1!
He gets slighted becauase he is slight....a mix between Brad Richards and Patrick Kane is a pretty good player, not that Larsson or Courturier arent going to be good players.
In some peoples opinions RNH will be the best out of the draft, it has nothing to do with the WJHC IMO.
I would still take Larsson #1!
If I had to make a top 5 list of preference for my NJD, I'd go with...
Larsson
RNH
Couturier
Landeskog
Strome/Huberdeau
The rest of the crop is a toss up after that.
Larsson
RNH
Couturier
Landeskog
Strome/Huberdeau
The rest of the crop is a toss up after that.
Ouellet- Very smart calm puck moving D, plays great in his own end, always makes the right play. good skater.
JBR- great skater with skill and lots of heart. drives the net well, competes hard
Couturier at #6? It's going to be nasty here pretty soon
The more I think about Couturier I keep seeing hima as a real good #2/1A centre or winger. I see him being a consistant 75 point guy.
The 5 players infront of him I see as 1st line guys who change games.
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if calgary's D is set then they are in some trouble.
Murphy is will be better then any flames D in 3-5 years
The flames prospects are a mess, but in order for forwards to score they need D that can put the puck on their stick instead of just chip the puck out
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Every time I look at a mock I come to the conclusion that there's no way NJ will be picking 1st unless they win the lottery. I bet they end up passing Ottawa and finishing 25-27th. 30th is going to be between the Oilers and Islanders.
But anyways, other than Couturier falling to 6th this isn't a bad one in my view. Thanks for posting, chickenman.
But anyways, other than Couturier falling to 6th this isn't a bad one in my view. Thanks for posting, chickenman.
