Speculation: Draft Thread 2018-19: Part XI (No Kakko/Hughes Talk) - Post Your Mock Draft
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broadwayblue
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Change is good.
Beecher come on down......
Would still draft Korczak if he were available. Nikolaev is also a solid choice. Kolyachonok I like. Dorofeyev goes without saying. Chystyakov is another good name.
Moynihan is not a bad choice. Grewe I like. Pain to deal with but not much offensive upside.
Honestly, in looking how the team is currently constructed and who is in the pipeline, Nikolaev may be the winner.
Would still draft Korczak if he were available. Nikolaev is also a solid choice. Kolyachonok I like. Dorofeyev goes without saying. Chystyakov is another good name.
Moynihan is not a bad choice. Grewe I like. Pain to deal with but not much offensive upside.
Honestly, in looking how the team is currently constructed and who is in the pipeline, Nikolaev may be the winner.
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That is true. But he does have size and speed. Oh, heck. Draft them both and you have two piece of the future NYR third line.
In all seriousness, I think that Beecher's offensive upside is higher than Grewe's. Beecher played 3C on a stacked US team. There could be there for more growth. But even if not, I think that two players like that bring a specific element with enough skill not to be buried on the 4th line.
and after having 3 picks in the 1st last year, and 4 total in the top 40, this draft is going to be way more boring, especially considering we pretty much know who we are getting at #2.
GregSirico
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Well I'm going to be really stoked about Kakko or Hughes. I want this shit to be over--the development camp to start.
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Change is good.
Are you kidding? I'm looking forward to tons more deals.
I want tomorrow and Thursday to be over--and then, the draft to start.After which, I will then be immediately jonesing for prospect camp.
Lion Hound
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Haven’t done a mock draft like this since Chris Kotsopolous had his FB Blog "Kotsy’s corner". Very time consuming, but fun none the less. This Mock doesn’t represent my own rankings for the 2019 draft. Just when I think players will fall come draft day. Scouting reports are not my own. They are a combination of 4 draft guides. Some of the comparisions are my own. I had to rewrite some of it as initially I had the Rangers and Avs swapping 16 for 20, so I left out the trades in the last edit.
1) NJ Devils select Jack Hughes C, 5’10 160 lbs, NTDP U-18.
For the 2nd time in the last 3 years the NJ Devils select first OA, and Jack Hughes is just too dynamic as a prospect to pass up on for the more NHL ready Kappo Kakko.
What the Scouts are saying: Most dynamic forward to come out since Austin Matthews. Four exceptional attributes; Skating, puck skills, processing speed and imagination work in seamless coordination to make a big impact on the game. Hughes has lightning quick acceleration, and the highest skill level to go with it of any draft eligible in the 2019 class. He is a gamechanger, who is an absolute wizard with the Puck. Fans will come out to see him on a regular basis.
Player Comparison = Patrick Kane
Player Projection = Franchise Forward
2) NY Rangers select Kaapo Kakko RW, 6’2 194 lbs, TPS U-20 (Jr A SM-Liga)
Gordie “Michael Jackson” moonwalks himself to the podium for this one…A new Generation is born on Broadway!
What the Scouts are saying: Amazing combination of Size, power, skill and vision. Clear cut number #2, who is closer to being ranked #1, then he is #3. A force of skill and will below the circles in the offensive zone makes him a difficult player to contain. Kakko was a huge factor in Finlands Gold Medal performance in WJC. Equally Kakko has been as impressive playing in Liiga, where he is basically a boy amongst men in that league, yet played like a man amongst boys!
Player Comparison = Peter Forsberg
Player Projection = Franchise Forward
3) Chicago Blackhawks select Alex Turcotte C 5’11, 185 lbs US NTDP U18
Many say Byram, but I think Hawks go with the super slick Turcotte @ #3. Local kid heads home to play with his idol Jonathan Toews.
What the Scouts are saying: A cerebral, 200ft Center who is both playmaker and goal scorer. Superb hands, and above average skater who competes hard, and has zero fear of going to the net. Determined, skilled center who plays with the purpose of influencing the game in someway shape or form.
Player Comparison = Patrice Bergeron
Player Projection = First line Center
4) Colorado Avalanche select Bowen Byram D 6’0 193 lbs, Vancouver Giants, WHL
Colorado was poised to snatch the 1st overall. The draft lotto said otherwise, but let’s get this straight. Bowen Byram and Cale Makar anchoring the blueline in Colorado for the next decade? Yeah…That’s a coaches wet dream!
What the Scouts are saying: Best defenseman in the 2019 draft, and it’s not even close. Excellent awareness and vision, is consistently 2 steps ahead of everyone at the Jr level. Effortless skater, with powerful strides. Slick offensive blue-liner made believers out of everyone with a brilliant playoff run. Impossible to contain in open ice due to highly refines 4 way skating.
Player Comparison = Duncan Keith
Player Projection = #1 Dman
5) Los Angeles Kings select Kirby Dach C 6’4 197 lbs Saskatoon Blades, WHL
Kings drafted a big Center in 2017 in Vilardi. Kings drafted a Center in 2018 with Rasmus Kupari. With Byram off the board, they select Center again in Kirby Dach.
What the Scouts are saying: Highlight reel waiting to happen, Big skilled poised skater everyone is looking for. Excellent playmaking abilities, and the length to play keep-away with the opposition. Is a vacuum for any puck in his reach.
Player Comparison = A rebuilt Kevin Hayes with a supercharger
Player Projection = Top 6 Point Producing Center
6) Detroit Red Wings select Vasili Podkolzin RW 6’1 190lbs SKA St Petersburgh Rus-Jr
Yzerman knows talent when he see’s it. Podzolzin oozes too much of it to pass up with the 6th OA.
What the Scouts are saying: Tenacious player, who is a huge pest. Sometimes players can be defined by the opposition who faces them, in this case, Podkolzin is the player most don’t like facing. This player is attack hockey. Pushes his way into every hard area of the game. Will make organizations scratch their had on why they didn’t select him.
Player Comparison = Jake DeBrusk
Player Projection = Top 6 power forward
7) Buffalo Sabres select Dylan Cozens C 6’3 179lbs, Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL
Sabres bolster their prospect depth by adding a future #2 C to slot in behind Jack Eichel.
What the Scouts are saying: Smooth playmaker with great character. Top 5 pick all day long. Dominant
on the puck, and a highly cerebral player. He’s big, rangy and will be an even bigger force when he fills into his frame. Old school throwback refuses to lose battles. Truly a world class skater for his size.
Player Comparison = Sean Couturier
Player Projection = Reliable 2 Way Center
8) Edmonton Oilers select Peyton Krebs C 5’11 180 lbs, Kootenay Ice, WHL
Yet another top 10 pick for the Oilers, this time they grab the hometown playmaking Center with off the charts compete level.
What the Scouts are saying: He’s a player that future coaches are going to love and rely on. Consistently causes turnovers, and quickly transitions into offense. Ultra competitive and outworks the opposition. Great skater, high level skillset, and a motor that doesn’t quit.
Player Comparison – Johnathan Toews
Player projection = Top 6 forward, future leader
9) Anaheim Ducks select Trevor Zegras C 6’0 173 lbs US NTDP U-18
Ducks grab at the super skilled Zegras with the #9 and don’t look back.
What the Scouts are saying: Elite level playmaker, can stick handle in a phone booth and dish the puck with crisp tape to tape passes that didn’t appear possible. Candidate for fastest skater in the 2019 draft. Super high hockey IQ, underrated finisher.
Player Comparison: Matthew Barzal
Player Projection: Top six C, PP Specialst
10) Vancouver Canucks select Matthew Boldy LW 6’2 201 lbs US NTDP U-18
Nucks have drafted very well in recent years. This year they add the big bodied LW with the 10th OA.
What the Scouts are saying: Plays mistake free hockey. Rugged winger plays a heavy game. Smooth hands make him dangerous when attacking in the one on one battles. Has a knack for being able to score in tight. Complete player.
Player Comparison: Ryan Callahan
Player Projection: Rugged Top 6 Winger
11) Philadelphia Flyers select Cole Caufield RW 5’7 163lbs, USA U-18 NTDP
Flyers step to the podium, and for the 2nd year in a row select a US NTDP player. This one a record setting US NTDP player
What the Scouts are saying: Quick skater posses an incredibly dangerous shot that is not only precise, but powerful, and has an incredible release. Tiny sniper is a goal scoring machine. Players that force your hand when evaluating usually turn out to be impressive players at the NHL level.
Player Comparison = Alex DeBrincat
Player Projection= Top 6 PP goal scoring specialist
12) Minnesota Wild select Alex Newhook C 5’10 195 lbs Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Wild step up to the podium and continue the trend of forwards by selecting Alex Newhook from the BCHL.
What the Scouts are saying: Intimidates defenseman with dynamic speed and puck skills. A pass first player with above average vision. Strong fundamentals, never over-skates opportunities. Captain, leads by example on ice. A versatile and quick striking player. Defensively can lack intensity.
Player Comparison = Poor mans Matt Duchene
Player Projection = 2ND Line Center
13) Florida Panthers select Spencer Knight G 6’3 196lbs US NTDP U-18
Florida snatches up the 6th US NTDP player with the 13th OA selection. Consensus #1 Netminder comes off the board!
What the Scouts are saying: Prototypical modern day NHL netminder, with an impressive combination of size, long limbs, athleticism. The more you watch him, the more you realize its not an accident, he’s this good. Has the mental makeup to forget a bad goal and remain focused.
Player Comparison = Martin Jones
Player Projection = #1 Netminder
14) Arizona Coyotes select Victor Soderstrom RD 5’11 177 lbs Brynas SWE
What the Scouts are saying: One of the highest touted Swedish players in the 19 draft. Great skater with lateral quickness. Solid 2 way defenseman who hates losing. Confident with the puck, responsible player with poise and patience. Makes really good decisions but sometimes tries to do to much.
Player Comparison = Hampus Lindholm
Player Projection = Solid 2way NHL Dman
15) Montreal Canadiens select Thomas Harley D 6’3 188lbs Mississauga Steelheads OHL
The run on Dmen has started, and the Habs snatch up Harley with #19.
What the Scouts are saying: Highly skilled and mobile puck moving dman…with SIZE! Might be the best puck mover in the draft but isn’t without his warts. Quick decision making especially on the power play. Confident with the puck, delivers crisp breakout passes.
Player Comparison = Brady Skjei
Player Projection = Solid 3, 4 Defenseman
16) Colorado Avalanche select Bobby Brink RW 5’8 162lbs Sioux City, USHL
We intererrupt this run on defenseman to deliver you the unexpected…Bobby Brink comes to Colorado!
What the Scouts are saying: Highly skilled, ultra competitive winger. Pure shooter who hides his release point. Does a fantastic job of pushing the pace, keeping pressure on and making opposition have to work to defend against him. Makes people believe in him as the game goes on. Skating is a major concern.
Player Comparison = Mats Zuccarello
Player projection = Top 6 Winger, PP Specialist
17) Vegas Golden Knights select Philip Broberg LD 6’3 205lbs AIK SWE -2
Back To your regular scheduled run on dmen…but it’s the slick skating Broberg to Vegas ahead of Seider and York.
What the Scouts are saying: Big bodied dmen has excellent skating, and likes to use it to his advantage. Generates lots of offense from the backend, can take over games with his skating and willingness to carry the puck. Tough to knock off the puck. Defensivly plays a simple but active game.
Player Comparison = Miro Heiskanen
Player Projection = Solid #2 Defenseman
18) Dallas Stars Select Samuel Poulin RW/LW 6’1 206 lbs Sherbrooke, OMJHL
Dallas goes bloodline and grabs one of the most underrated forward in the 19 draft. Poulin to the Stars with the 18th selection.
What the scouts are saying: Big physical winger plays a heavy game. Uses his body well in the corners to protect pucks, shielding out defenders. Very good at handling the puck with speed, and is a complete power forward. No huge weaknesses and has a ton of character.
Player Comparison = Boone Jenner
Player Projection = Middle six power forward
19) Ottawa Senators select Philip Tomasino C/RW 6’0 181Lbs Niagara Ice Dogs
Ott grabs the 2nd OHL player in the draft with the 19th OA selection. Tomasino is a Senator.
What the Scouts are saying: Outstanding speed, and plays the game at a high pace. One of the biggest risers in 19 draft. Shreds Dmen to pieces with his quickness. Has a great release, and underrated passing ability. Has excellent vision, and has a knack for finding teammates with crisp passes.
Player Comparison = Brayden Point
Player Projection = Top 6 forward
20) Winnipeg Jets select Mauritz Seider RD, 6’4 199 lbs, Mannheim GER
Stars step to the podium and select one of the most talked about defenseman in the 2019 class. Seider goes to the Stars.
What the Scouts are saying: Physical RHD is talk of the draft. Confident puck moving defenseman is mature beyond his years. Powerful skater, knows how to use his size to his advantage. Plays mistake free hockey, yet finds opportunities to join the rush with consistency making him an offensive threat.
Player Comparison = Jacob Trouba
Player projection = 3, 4 Physical, puck moving RH Defender
21) Pittsburgh Penguins select Cam York, LD 5’11 171 Lbs
Pens take the podium and select yet another player from the US NTDP. York to the Pens with the 21.
What the Scouts are saying: Offensive, puck moving dman who plays an incredibly confident game. Consistently reminds you with his play that he is a gifted defender, with the ability to play an elite level of hockey in all three zones. High IQ, dman is able to push the pace of the game. Can play in all situations. Was great defensively, has great vision. Coaches will love him.
Player Comparison: Keith Yandle
Player Projection: 3, 4 Dman, PP QB
22) Los Angeles Kings select Arthur Kayilev RW/LW 6’2 195lbs
Kings grab one of the top ranked goal scorers in the draft to compliment their gifted playmaker they selected 5th OA.
What the Scouts are saying: Pure goal scorer right up there with Caufield and Kakko as one of the best finishers in the draft. Scores goals in bunches. Has a knack for finding open ice. Release is excellent.
Didn’t interview well, at all. Many scouts do not like his compete level. Considered somewhat one dimensional.
Player Comparison: Brandon Pirri
Player Projection: Middle 6 PP Specialist
23) NY Islanders select Raphael Lavoie LW/RW 6’3 196lbs Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL
Isles step up to the podium and grab Lavoie who goes later than initially expected.
What the Scouts are saying: Has all the tools to be a legitimate power forward, but needs to apply them with more consistency. Can release shots with no time to set up, with great accuracy. Needs to get better on the defensive side of the puck.
Player Comparison: Jimmy Vesey
Player Projection: Middle six Power forward
24) Nashville Predators select Matthew Robertson D 6’3 205lbs Edmonton WHL
Preds go Dman at 26 selecting one of the most steady, low risk players in the draft in Robertson.
What the Scouts are saying: Robertosn is a steady dman with size and strength who makes great decisions with the puck. Powerful athletic skater with good agility. Can play a heavier game but needs to find more of a mean streak to go with his size and power. Defensively he is a rock, with excellent stick and gap on the rush.
Player Comparison = Mark Staal
Player Projection = Reliable 3, 4 Dman
25) Washington Capitals select Ville Heinola LD 5’11 178 lbs Lukko FIN
Caps go Dman with 25OA, grabbing Finlands Ville Heinola who fell throughout the year in the ranks.
What the Scouts are saying: One of the smarter players from this draft class. Very calm under pressure. Mature player who played all situations against men in Liiga. Offensively he is very opportunistic, and jumps on the opportunity to join the rush. Needs to add muscle to translate at NHL level against bigger opposition.
Player Comparison: Poor mans Heiskanen
Player Projection; 3, 4 Defenseman
26) Calgary Flames select Brett Leason C/RW 6’4 210 lbs
Calgary steps to the podium and goes off the board slightly to select the double overager who dominated WHL this year. Leason goes to the Flames.
What the Scouts are saying: Big Power forward who can skate and plays hard. Leason has a mean streak in him and dominated which also could be partially due to him being older and more mature. Shows very soft hands for a big guy. Shields the puck well. Hockey IQ is the backbone of his game.
Player Comparison = Todd Bertuzzi
Player Projection = Power forward
27) Tampa Bay Lightning select Connor McMichael C/LW 5’11 175lbs London Knights OHL
Yzerman-less Lightning take the podium and continue to deliver selecting OHL’s Connor McMichael with the 27TH OA Selection.
What the Scouts are saying: He finished 2nd in scoring in the OHL among all 17yr old players. McMichael was a driving force for the Knights offense. Magic hands with superb puck control. Skilled 2 way forward with speed and vision. Will need to work on his release to score at the next levels. Doesn’t do the heavy lifting
Player Comparison: TJ Oshie
Player Projection: Middle six winger
28) Carolina Hurricanes Select Mads Sogaard 6’ 7 196 lbs Medicine Hat WHL
Canes go off the board with 28 selecting a Northern Giant worthy of his own Game of Thrones spinoff.
What the Scouts are saying: Massive netminder is surprisingly quick on his feet. Very rare to find a goalie who is gifted with the reflexes and reaction-time he possesses. Plays big in net and doesn’t give shooters much to look at. Doesn’t seem to anticipate all that well, making him susceptible to backdoor plays.
Player Comparison = Ben Bishop
Player Projection = Potential #1 Netminder
29) Anaheim Ducks select Tobias Bjornfot LD 6’0 194 lbs Djurgardens SWE-JR
Ducks step up to the podium with the 27th, and look across the pond to select Swedish defenseman Tobias Bjornfot.
What the Scouts are saying: Stay at home defenseman who competes hard. Never seems rushed or stressed. Settles things down when pressure is on. Underrated puck moving skills. Upper body strength make it hard to knock him off the puck.
Player Comparison: Anton Stralman
Player Projection: Steady reliable 3, 4 defenseman
30) Boston Bruins select Ryan Suzuki, C/LW 6’0 180lbs Barrie Colts OHL
Bruins take the podium at #30 and select lil Suzuki. Habs B;s rivalry just got fun with dueling brothers.
What the Scouts are saying: Best playmaker in the OHL draft class. Very smart player who is more of a playmaking C then a goal scorer. Cerebral player who has uncanny ability to make a plays. Best pure passer in the draft, especially off the rush. Zero desire to take pucks to the dirty areas, wants no part of physical battles.
Player Comparison: Travis Zajac
Player Projection: PP Specialist, might translate better on Wing.
31) St Louis Blues select Harrison Blaisdell LW 5’11 185 lbs Chilliwack, BCHL
Still drunk, stumbling up to the podium with a smile from ear to ear, the St Louis Blues go off the board to select BCHL’s Harrison Blaisdell.
What the Scouts are saying: High level playmaker is a quick smooth skater. A buzzsaw player to is a tremendous forechecker. Super smart in all three zones. His willingness to physical engage extends to his willingness to enter heavy traffic areas. Puck skills are good and can beat defenders one on one. Smart player.
Player Comparison: Miles Wood
P[layer Projection: 3rd line energy player who can be a difference maker.
1) NJ Devils select Jack Hughes C, 5’10 160 lbs, NTDP U-18.
For the 2nd time in the last 3 years the NJ Devils select first OA, and Jack Hughes is just too dynamic as a prospect to pass up on for the more NHL ready Kappo Kakko.
What the Scouts are saying: Most dynamic forward to come out since Austin Matthews. Four exceptional attributes; Skating, puck skills, processing speed and imagination work in seamless coordination to make a big impact on the game. Hughes has lightning quick acceleration, and the highest skill level to go with it of any draft eligible in the 2019 class. He is a gamechanger, who is an absolute wizard with the Puck. Fans will come out to see him on a regular basis.
Player Comparison = Patrick Kane
Player Projection = Franchise Forward
2) NY Rangers select Kaapo Kakko RW, 6’2 194 lbs, TPS U-20 (Jr A SM-Liga)
Gordie “Michael Jackson” moonwalks himself to the podium for this one…A new Generation is born on Broadway!
What the Scouts are saying: Amazing combination of Size, power, skill and vision. Clear cut number #2, who is closer to being ranked #1, then he is #3. A force of skill and will below the circles in the offensive zone makes him a difficult player to contain. Kakko was a huge factor in Finlands Gold Medal performance in WJC. Equally Kakko has been as impressive playing in Liiga, where he is basically a boy amongst men in that league, yet played like a man amongst boys!
Player Comparison = Peter Forsberg
Player Projection = Franchise Forward
3) Chicago Blackhawks select Alex Turcotte C 5’11, 185 lbs US NTDP U18
Many say Byram, but I think Hawks go with the super slick Turcotte @ #3. Local kid heads home to play with his idol Jonathan Toews.
What the Scouts are saying: A cerebral, 200ft Center who is both playmaker and goal scorer. Superb hands, and above average skater who competes hard, and has zero fear of going to the net. Determined, skilled center who plays with the purpose of influencing the game in someway shape or form.
Player Comparison = Patrice Bergeron
Player Projection = First line Center
4) Colorado Avalanche select Bowen Byram D 6’0 193 lbs, Vancouver Giants, WHL
Colorado was poised to snatch the 1st overall. The draft lotto said otherwise, but let’s get this straight. Bowen Byram and Cale Makar anchoring the blueline in Colorado for the next decade? Yeah…That’s a coaches wet dream!
What the Scouts are saying: Best defenseman in the 2019 draft, and it’s not even close. Excellent awareness and vision, is consistently 2 steps ahead of everyone at the Jr level. Effortless skater, with powerful strides. Slick offensive blue-liner made believers out of everyone with a brilliant playoff run. Impossible to contain in open ice due to highly refines 4 way skating.
Player Comparison = Duncan Keith
Player Projection = #1 Dman
5) Los Angeles Kings select Kirby Dach C 6’4 197 lbs Saskatoon Blades, WHL
Kings drafted a big Center in 2017 in Vilardi. Kings drafted a Center in 2018 with Rasmus Kupari. With Byram off the board, they select Center again in Kirby Dach.
What the Scouts are saying: Highlight reel waiting to happen, Big skilled poised skater everyone is looking for. Excellent playmaking abilities, and the length to play keep-away with the opposition. Is a vacuum for any puck in his reach.
Player Comparison = A rebuilt Kevin Hayes with a supercharger
Player Projection = Top 6 Point Producing Center
6) Detroit Red Wings select Vasili Podkolzin RW 6’1 190lbs SKA St Petersburgh Rus-Jr
Yzerman knows talent when he see’s it. Podzolzin oozes too much of it to pass up with the 6th OA.
What the Scouts are saying: Tenacious player, who is a huge pest. Sometimes players can be defined by the opposition who faces them, in this case, Podkolzin is the player most don’t like facing. This player is attack hockey. Pushes his way into every hard area of the game. Will make organizations scratch their had on why they didn’t select him.
Player Comparison = Jake DeBrusk
Player Projection = Top 6 power forward
7) Buffalo Sabres select Dylan Cozens C 6’3 179lbs, Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL
Sabres bolster their prospect depth by adding a future #2 C to slot in behind Jack Eichel.
What the Scouts are saying: Smooth playmaker with great character. Top 5 pick all day long. Dominant
on the puck, and a highly cerebral player. He’s big, rangy and will be an even bigger force when he fills into his frame. Old school throwback refuses to lose battles. Truly a world class skater for his size.
Player Comparison = Sean Couturier
Player Projection = Reliable 2 Way Center
8) Edmonton Oilers select Peyton Krebs C 5’11 180 lbs, Kootenay Ice, WHL
Yet another top 10 pick for the Oilers, this time they grab the hometown playmaking Center with off the charts compete level.
What the Scouts are saying: He’s a player that future coaches are going to love and rely on. Consistently causes turnovers, and quickly transitions into offense. Ultra competitive and outworks the opposition. Great skater, high level skillset, and a motor that doesn’t quit.
Player Comparison – Johnathan Toews
Player projection = Top 6 forward, future leader
9) Anaheim Ducks select Trevor Zegras C 6’0 173 lbs US NTDP U-18
Ducks grab at the super skilled Zegras with the #9 and don’t look back.
What the Scouts are saying: Elite level playmaker, can stick handle in a phone booth and dish the puck with crisp tape to tape passes that didn’t appear possible. Candidate for fastest skater in the 2019 draft. Super high hockey IQ, underrated finisher.
Player Comparison: Matthew Barzal
Player Projection: Top six C, PP Specialst
10) Vancouver Canucks select Matthew Boldy LW 6’2 201 lbs US NTDP U-18
Nucks have drafted very well in recent years. This year they add the big bodied LW with the 10th OA.
What the Scouts are saying: Plays mistake free hockey. Rugged winger plays a heavy game. Smooth hands make him dangerous when attacking in the one on one battles. Has a knack for being able to score in tight. Complete player.
Player Comparison: Ryan Callahan
Player Projection: Rugged Top 6 Winger
11) Philadelphia Flyers select Cole Caufield RW 5’7 163lbs, USA U-18 NTDP
Flyers step to the podium, and for the 2nd year in a row select a US NTDP player. This one a record setting US NTDP player
What the Scouts are saying: Quick skater posses an incredibly dangerous shot that is not only precise, but powerful, and has an incredible release. Tiny sniper is a goal scoring machine. Players that force your hand when evaluating usually turn out to be impressive players at the NHL level.
Player Comparison = Alex DeBrincat
Player Projection= Top 6 PP goal scoring specialist
12) Minnesota Wild select Alex Newhook C 5’10 195 lbs Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Wild step up to the podium and continue the trend of forwards by selecting Alex Newhook from the BCHL.
What the Scouts are saying: Intimidates defenseman with dynamic speed and puck skills. A pass first player with above average vision. Strong fundamentals, never over-skates opportunities. Captain, leads by example on ice. A versatile and quick striking player. Defensively can lack intensity.
Player Comparison = Poor mans Matt Duchene
Player Projection = 2ND Line Center
13) Florida Panthers select Spencer Knight G 6’3 196lbs US NTDP U-18
Florida snatches up the 6th US NTDP player with the 13th OA selection. Consensus #1 Netminder comes off the board!
What the Scouts are saying: Prototypical modern day NHL netminder, with an impressive combination of size, long limbs, athleticism. The more you watch him, the more you realize its not an accident, he’s this good. Has the mental makeup to forget a bad goal and remain focused.
Player Comparison = Martin Jones
Player Projection = #1 Netminder
14) Arizona Coyotes select Victor Soderstrom RD 5’11 177 lbs Brynas SWE
What the Scouts are saying: One of the highest touted Swedish players in the 19 draft. Great skater with lateral quickness. Solid 2 way defenseman who hates losing. Confident with the puck, responsible player with poise and patience. Makes really good decisions but sometimes tries to do to much.
Player Comparison = Hampus Lindholm
Player Projection = Solid 2way NHL Dman
15) Montreal Canadiens select Thomas Harley D 6’3 188lbs Mississauga Steelheads OHL
The run on Dmen has started, and the Habs snatch up Harley with #19.
What the Scouts are saying: Highly skilled and mobile puck moving dman…with SIZE! Might be the best puck mover in the draft but isn’t without his warts. Quick decision making especially on the power play. Confident with the puck, delivers crisp breakout passes.
Player Comparison = Brady Skjei
Player Projection = Solid 3, 4 Defenseman
16) Colorado Avalanche select Bobby Brink RW 5’8 162lbs Sioux City, USHL
We intererrupt this run on defenseman to deliver you the unexpected…Bobby Brink comes to Colorado!
What the Scouts are saying: Highly skilled, ultra competitive winger. Pure shooter who hides his release point. Does a fantastic job of pushing the pace, keeping pressure on and making opposition have to work to defend against him. Makes people believe in him as the game goes on. Skating is a major concern.
Player Comparison = Mats Zuccarello
Player projection = Top 6 Winger, PP Specialist
17) Vegas Golden Knights select Philip Broberg LD 6’3 205lbs AIK SWE -2
Back To your regular scheduled run on dmen…but it’s the slick skating Broberg to Vegas ahead of Seider and York.
What the Scouts are saying: Big bodied dmen has excellent skating, and likes to use it to his advantage. Generates lots of offense from the backend, can take over games with his skating and willingness to carry the puck. Tough to knock off the puck. Defensivly plays a simple but active game.
Player Comparison = Miro Heiskanen
Player Projection = Solid #2 Defenseman
18) Dallas Stars Select Samuel Poulin RW/LW 6’1 206 lbs Sherbrooke, OMJHL
Dallas goes bloodline and grabs one of the most underrated forward in the 19 draft. Poulin to the Stars with the 18th selection.
What the scouts are saying: Big physical winger plays a heavy game. Uses his body well in the corners to protect pucks, shielding out defenders. Very good at handling the puck with speed, and is a complete power forward. No huge weaknesses and has a ton of character.
Player Comparison = Boone Jenner
Player Projection = Middle six power forward
19) Ottawa Senators select Philip Tomasino C/RW 6’0 181Lbs Niagara Ice Dogs
Ott grabs the 2nd OHL player in the draft with the 19th OA selection. Tomasino is a Senator.
What the Scouts are saying: Outstanding speed, and plays the game at a high pace. One of the biggest risers in 19 draft. Shreds Dmen to pieces with his quickness. Has a great release, and underrated passing ability. Has excellent vision, and has a knack for finding teammates with crisp passes.
Player Comparison = Brayden Point
Player Projection = Top 6 forward
20) Winnipeg Jets select Mauritz Seider RD, 6’4 199 lbs, Mannheim GER
Stars step to the podium and select one of the most talked about defenseman in the 2019 class. Seider goes to the Stars.
What the Scouts are saying: Physical RHD is talk of the draft. Confident puck moving defenseman is mature beyond his years. Powerful skater, knows how to use his size to his advantage. Plays mistake free hockey, yet finds opportunities to join the rush with consistency making him an offensive threat.
Player Comparison = Jacob Trouba
Player projection = 3, 4 Physical, puck moving RH Defender
21) Pittsburgh Penguins select Cam York, LD 5’11 171 Lbs
Pens take the podium and select yet another player from the US NTDP. York to the Pens with the 21.
What the Scouts are saying: Offensive, puck moving dman who plays an incredibly confident game. Consistently reminds you with his play that he is a gifted defender, with the ability to play an elite level of hockey in all three zones. High IQ, dman is able to push the pace of the game. Can play in all situations. Was great defensively, has great vision. Coaches will love him.
Player Comparison: Keith Yandle
Player Projection: 3, 4 Dman, PP QB
22) Los Angeles Kings select Arthur Kayilev RW/LW 6’2 195lbs
Kings grab one of the top ranked goal scorers in the draft to compliment their gifted playmaker they selected 5th OA.
What the Scouts are saying: Pure goal scorer right up there with Caufield and Kakko as one of the best finishers in the draft. Scores goals in bunches. Has a knack for finding open ice. Release is excellent.
Didn’t interview well, at all. Many scouts do not like his compete level. Considered somewhat one dimensional.
Player Comparison: Brandon Pirri
Player Projection: Middle 6 PP Specialist
23) NY Islanders select Raphael Lavoie LW/RW 6’3 196lbs Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL
Isles step up to the podium and grab Lavoie who goes later than initially expected.
What the Scouts are saying: Has all the tools to be a legitimate power forward, but needs to apply them with more consistency. Can release shots with no time to set up, with great accuracy. Needs to get better on the defensive side of the puck.
Player Comparison: Jimmy Vesey
Player Projection: Middle six Power forward
24) Nashville Predators select Matthew Robertson D 6’3 205lbs Edmonton WHL
Preds go Dman at 26 selecting one of the most steady, low risk players in the draft in Robertson.
What the Scouts are saying: Robertosn is a steady dman with size and strength who makes great decisions with the puck. Powerful athletic skater with good agility. Can play a heavier game but needs to find more of a mean streak to go with his size and power. Defensively he is a rock, with excellent stick and gap on the rush.
Player Comparison = Mark Staal
Player Projection = Reliable 3, 4 Dman
25) Washington Capitals select Ville Heinola LD 5’11 178 lbs Lukko FIN
Caps go Dman with 25OA, grabbing Finlands Ville Heinola who fell throughout the year in the ranks.
What the Scouts are saying: One of the smarter players from this draft class. Very calm under pressure. Mature player who played all situations against men in Liiga. Offensively he is very opportunistic, and jumps on the opportunity to join the rush. Needs to add muscle to translate at NHL level against bigger opposition.
Player Comparison: Poor mans Heiskanen
Player Projection; 3, 4 Defenseman
26) Calgary Flames select Brett Leason C/RW 6’4 210 lbs
Calgary steps to the podium and goes off the board slightly to select the double overager who dominated WHL this year. Leason goes to the Flames.
What the Scouts are saying: Big Power forward who can skate and plays hard. Leason has a mean streak in him and dominated which also could be partially due to him being older and more mature. Shows very soft hands for a big guy. Shields the puck well. Hockey IQ is the backbone of his game.
Player Comparison = Todd Bertuzzi
Player Projection = Power forward
27) Tampa Bay Lightning select Connor McMichael C/LW 5’11 175lbs London Knights OHL
Yzerman-less Lightning take the podium and continue to deliver selecting OHL’s Connor McMichael with the 27TH OA Selection.
What the Scouts are saying: He finished 2nd in scoring in the OHL among all 17yr old players. McMichael was a driving force for the Knights offense. Magic hands with superb puck control. Skilled 2 way forward with speed and vision. Will need to work on his release to score at the next levels. Doesn’t do the heavy lifting
Player Comparison: TJ Oshie
Player Projection: Middle six winger
28) Carolina Hurricanes Select Mads Sogaard 6’ 7 196 lbs Medicine Hat WHL
Canes go off the board with 28 selecting a Northern Giant worthy of his own Game of Thrones spinoff.
What the Scouts are saying: Massive netminder is surprisingly quick on his feet. Very rare to find a goalie who is gifted with the reflexes and reaction-time he possesses. Plays big in net and doesn’t give shooters much to look at. Doesn’t seem to anticipate all that well, making him susceptible to backdoor plays.
Player Comparison = Ben Bishop
Player Projection = Potential #1 Netminder
29) Anaheim Ducks select Tobias Bjornfot LD 6’0 194 lbs Djurgardens SWE-JR
Ducks step up to the podium with the 27th, and look across the pond to select Swedish defenseman Tobias Bjornfot.
What the Scouts are saying: Stay at home defenseman who competes hard. Never seems rushed or stressed. Settles things down when pressure is on. Underrated puck moving skills. Upper body strength make it hard to knock him off the puck.
Player Comparison: Anton Stralman
Player Projection: Steady reliable 3, 4 defenseman
30) Boston Bruins select Ryan Suzuki, C/LW 6’0 180lbs Barrie Colts OHL
Bruins take the podium at #30 and select lil Suzuki. Habs B;s rivalry just got fun with dueling brothers.
What the Scouts are saying: Best playmaker in the OHL draft class. Very smart player who is more of a playmaking C then a goal scorer. Cerebral player who has uncanny ability to make a plays. Best pure passer in the draft, especially off the rush. Zero desire to take pucks to the dirty areas, wants no part of physical battles.
Player Comparison: Travis Zajac
Player Projection: PP Specialist, might translate better on Wing.
31) St Louis Blues select Harrison Blaisdell LW 5’11 185 lbs Chilliwack, BCHL
Still drunk, stumbling up to the podium with a smile from ear to ear, the St Louis Blues go off the board to select BCHL’s Harrison Blaisdell.
What the Scouts are saying: High level playmaker is a quick smooth skater. A buzzsaw player to is a tremendous forechecker. Super smart in all three zones. His willingness to physical engage extends to his willingness to enter heavy traffic areas. Puck skills are good and can beat defenders one on one. Smart player.
Player Comparison: Miles Wood
P[layer Projection: 3rd line energy player who can be a difference maker.
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Great post but may I recommend breaking up/dividing each pick
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Came for the draft preview, stayed for the history lesson on the Northwest Territories.
Joey Bones
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Now that we got rid of 20th pick, not really interested in watching this draft. Sure there is a small chance we will trade into 1st round, but I doubt it.
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I know this isn't going to be a popular opinion and I'll probably get ripped to shreds, but I think we should use our late 2nd or 3rd on a goaltender. Normally I would be rabidly against this, but I'm not seeing much that will most likely be available after the top of the second round that's making me salivate (unlike last year).
Of course, if McKenzie is right and Dorofeyev is available when we pick, you take him (he probably won't be), but I'm not necessarily against the idea of taking Sogaard or Kochetkov with 58 or 68.
Of course, if McKenzie is right and Dorofeyev is available when we pick, you take him (he probably won't be), but I'm not necessarily against the idea of taking Sogaard or Kochetkov with 58 or 68.
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That wasn't nearly as aggressive or nasty as I thought it would be. I appreciate your restraint.
Polar Bear
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Lmao, don't need more than a "dude..." for that one. :p
Yeah it’s impossible to guess, but I still think that these picks will be really high value picks.
McKenzie has prospects from 25-50 basically being interchangeable after his polling. I definitely see the reason for that when I am looking at his result.
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