HF Habs: Final Team Board Draft Poll - Pick #3

[Giacomo]

thats just ******ed
never for habs

why not? montreal gets a #1 center only 21 years old plus they can get a defenseman at 6th overall

 

[Giacomo]

why not? montreal gets a #1 center only 21 years old plus they can get a defenseman at 6th overall

at 21 years old larkin already has more points than orielly

 

[Thebesthockey]

why not? montreal gets a #1 center only 21 years old plus they can get a defenseman at 6th overall

because already have a center in galy ( when this management is purged) and basically trading 3rd for a 6th

 

[Bargainbin]

I know one tournament isn't what should determine a players value .When I saw zadina at the world juniors I was impressed how he walked Canada's defenders and he showed that he was comfortable with the puck. When I saw hughes, I thought he was a forward playing d on the power play. He skates really well and moves the puck, I noticed him a lot more than tkachuck. Kotkaniemi highlights i saw we're good but don't know too much about him . The rest I've seen scattered clips here and there .but zadina is the guy I hope we take

 

[Habitantpeasoup]

Zadina is who I'm hoping for, but I would be ok with Dobson, Kotkaniemi or Hughes.

 

[Kraken Jokes]

I voted Zadina but it's NOT as easy a choice as some make it out to be. I could just as easily have picked Dobson or Kotkaniemi.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

I voted Zadina but it's NOT as easy a choice as some make it out to be. I could just as easily have picked Dobson or Kotkaniemi.

Those are my 3 at this point too, today anyways - it's tough without knowing what MB plans on doing and doesn't seem to be a consensus BPA so went with biggest need in Kotka

 

[WeThreeKings]

Boqvist because he's #3 on my list

 

[NeptunesTrident]

Dobson. Will be an anchor on the blue line for 20 years.

 

[Giacomo]

galchenyuk isn't a true center, even julien won't use him there. this is foolish talk. even drouin isn't a true center. and if they choose kotaniemi they may be disappointed because he is naturally a rw
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because already have a center in galy ( when this management is purged) and basically trading 3rd for a 6th

QUOTE="Thebesthockey, post: 146726523, member: 204437"]because already have a center in galy ( when this management is purged) and basically trading 3rd for a 6th[/QUO

 

[Giacomo]

how good is Larkin? At 21 years old he finished with moere points than stastny, o'reilly and rnh. Montreal probably won't make this move but it's one solution to their problem and improve the defense with maybe bouchard at 6th pick.

 

[Habby Gilmore]

I hope they take Zadina at #3, he’s got all the skills and decent size(he kinda reminds me of Kovalev). After watching a bunch of highlight packs of Kotka I don’t really see anything there that would make me pick him over Zadina. He’s a good hockey player but Z is basically and all around better player.

 

[Giacomo]

montreal needs to stop picking players out of their position and then be disappointed when they don't do well.putting a lw at center and then say he struggled this year is rediculous or puting a ld at rd. It is no wonder we are stuck at 24 cups the last 25 years

 

[Treb]

galchenyuk isn't a true center, even julien won't use him there. this is foolish talk. even drouin isn't a true center. and if they choose kotaniemi they may be disappointed because he is naturally a rw
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QUOTE="Thebesthockey, post: 146726523, member: 204437"]because already have a center in galy ( when this management is purged) and basically trading 3rd for a 6th[/QUO

Kotkaniemi is naturally a center...

The only reason he played RW this year is because he's a 17 years old in a men's league.

 

[Giacomo]

Kotkaniemi is naturally a center...

The only reason he played RW this year is because he's a 17 years old in a men's league.

you need to check the scouts report. his secondary position is center

 

[Mrb1p]

So many people who have never seen these kids play will put Zadina cause consensus

Arent you younger than these "kids"?

 

[Mrb1p]

you need to check the scouts report. his secondary position is center

No, thats not true. He played W because he was a rookie in Liiga

 

[Mrb1p]

Boqvist because he's #3 on my list

Peeps are so sleeping. I dont get it, kid has everything, no actual weakness.

 

[The Great Weal]

No, thats not true. He played W because he was a rookie in Liiga

Nah man. Also Dahlin plays against kids. Svechnikov is the next Yakupov. Hughes next Murphy.

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[Giacomo]

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Is he your future power winger or your big centre? He can be such high end puck hander, be a tank-like aggressive force with his work in the crease area, or he can defend away from the puck, or be so strong on the puck, teams might project him as that big wing every team is looking for. But surely when he was finally elevated to first line cntre in the U-18 Worlds, and he showed a high end potential , and did that now project him as a forceful, physical future NHL centre? The fact that he is very proficient in the face-off circle might have NHL scouting staffs figuring he should get ample chances to develop as a pivot. Strong on his skates in his possessions and very effective on the defensive side. Needs a step to get going and is straight line attacker, but is patient and sneaky with a good wrist shot, and the ability to gift-wrap pucks to teammates. The team that drafts him will be hopeful he continues to build leg strength and fill in fully. Lots to like about his vision and hockey smarts and upside. —Bill Placzek—

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[The Great Weal]

Peeps are so sleeping. I dont get it, kid has everything, no actual weakness.

While I agree he should be going even as high as 3, concussion history and the fact that you have to judge him with SuperElit games, it's a tad riskier for some people. Not for me because he is so damn good, but I can see why he isn't ranked higher.

 

[Habs76]

Arent you younger than these "kids"?

A kid can be older than you tho

 

[Treb]

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Draftsite.com is not the only scouting report you can get.

Last word on Hockey:

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Kotkaniemi could develop into an effective two-way centre at the NHL level, capable of playing against top lines, killing penalties, and playing on the powerplay. His game resembles that of Ryan O’Reilly, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on talent and ability.

HEotP:

Even if he spent more time on the wing in his first pro season, not unlike other young players making their debut, Kotkaniemi could very likely end up being the top centre in the draft.
With some work to improve his speed and acceleration, the Finnish player could be a real force down the middle for any NHL team, featuring on one of the top two lines for years to come.

DBD:

The 2018 draft is a weak one for centers, so that certainly helps boost Kotkaniemi’s status (even though he played wing this year in Finland, he possesses all the tools necessary to be a center in the NHL). But make no mistake: Kotkaniemi can really play. He might even end up becoming the best center from this draft, even better than Joe Veleno, in due time.

Dobberprospects:

Kotkaniemi is a versatile playmaking center, projects as a solid second line. Two-way pivot.

 

[Mrb1p]

A kid can be older than you tho

Fair

 

[habergeon]

Write in vote: Trade down.

Unless Svenchinkov (sp), drops to 3....trade the pick and a 2nd for a C and first round pick ( hopefully top 10).

Nothing against Zadina or Tkachuk, but I just think 3-11 is a lot closer than people think. Personally Id rather Bogqvist, Bouchard or Dobson. I don't know enough about the Finnish center to guess where he'll go.

Id like to see us nab a young prospect from another organization AND a good top 10 prospect this year.

But my expectation is we take Tkachuk.