Fantasy Sports: Flyers Board Mock Draft 2017

[Chuck Downie]

It's lottery day and mock draft day! Draft will start once the lottery picks are revealed. I will PM the lottery winner after the reveal to begin the mock.


I took this from Sportsnet.ca

WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. ET.

WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE? The winner will be revealed at the Hockey Central studio inside CBC headquarters in downtown Toronto. Representatives from the lottery teams' front office (and their lucky charms) will be in attendance.

WHERE CAN I WATCH IT? Prior to puck drop for Game 2 of the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins' marquee second-round series game on CBC and Sportsnet, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.

TVA will handle the French broadcast, and American viewers can catch the lottery on NBC.



These teams are still available if anyone new wants to join:

Edmonton (DrinkFightFlyers)
Minnesota (sobrien)
Washington (RebelBully)

 

[daynus]

Thanx so half hr before Pitts wash game.not listed on CBC or sports net. That's odd, they like to make a big event of it. Hmm not sure why, not listed though.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Glad we waited for the lottery results!

 

[Chuck Downie]

Glad we waited for the lottery results!

Me too. It`s wildly different.

First GM had been PM`d.

 

[Patrick Division]

Sorry I was late...I will make my selection then PM next GM. Great day to be a Flyer fan!!!

 

[Patrick Division]

With the first pick of the 2017 draft the Devils are proud to select

of the Halifax Mooseheads.

 

[Rebels57]

With the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers are OVER THE ****ING MOON EXCITED to select, from the Brandon Wheat Kings, Center NOLAN PATRICK

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201274



Is this real life?

The Dallas Stars are on the board. Ernest95 has been PMed.

 

[daynus]

Poneill27, stop picking for the flyers with the devils pick lol. Either one will be huge addition for the flyers.

 

[Patrick Division]

Poneill27, stop picking for the flyers with the devils pick lol. Either one will be huge addition for the flyers.

Haha I know...I too want us to get Hischier and I am pretty sure we will...But believe me I'm loving getting Patrick too! But for this exercise I am the Devils GM and have to make my team the best!

 

[Ernest95]

With the 3rd overall pick in the 2017 NHL draft, the Dallas Stars proudly select of the Windsor spitfires...Gabriel Vilardi.
The Colorado avalanche are up, morinisbear has been notified.

 

[Jack de la Hoya]

Interesting. I wouldn't be surprised to see Dallas go for Miro Heiskanen.

 

[daynus]

Interesting indeed. I will be ready to roll after the Lanche pick.

 

[Ernest95]

I've seen Miro ranked higher, but I haven't really seen much on him, I also figured we're drafting for the future, and not for immediate help, so that's why I went center.

 

[Rebels57]

I've seen Miro ranked higher, but I haven't really seen much on him, I also figured we're drafting for the future, and not for immediate help, so that's why I went center.

Vilardi is a strong pick. Spezza is at the tail-end of his prime and Vilardi can slot in as 2C eventually for them.

 

[Jack de la Hoya]

I've seen Miro ranked higher, but I haven't really seen much on him, I also figured we're drafting for the future, and not for immediate help, so that's why I went center.

Yeah, nothing wrong with the pick, and might well end up being what happens on draft day.

The Stars have a few guys who could eventually develop into 2Cs (though I don't think they have anyone with 1C upside in the system). They're really thin on the backend after Lindell (but have a young NHL D corps). Obviously, you don't draft for need at the top of the first round, but if they have similar grades on Vilardi and Heiskanen, I think they go for the latter.

 

[daynus]

Colorado needs help in one position, I can not say more, I pick after them.

 

[BernieParent]

With the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers are OVER THE ****ING MOON EXCITED to select, from the Brandon Wheat Kings, Center NOLAN PATRICK

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201274



Is this real life?

The Dallas Stars are on the board. Ernest95 has been PMed.

You didn't drop the mic at the end of your announcement.

 

[daynus]

Or mispronounce Patrick's last name. Bobby Clark makes the pick, the flyers select Patrick Nolan, c, Brandon. Somehow turning a Scottish Ukrainian into an Irishman lol.

 

[Ernest95]

Yeah, nothing wrong with the pick, and might well end up being what happens on draft day.

The Stars have a few guys who could eventually develop into 2Cs (though I don't think they have anyone with 1C upside in the system). They're really thin on the backend after Lindell (but have a young NHL D corps). Obviously, you don't draft for need at the top of the first round, but if they have similar grades on Vilardi and Heiskanen, I think they go for the latter.

Gotcha, I'll try and match that up later in the rounds with who is a better bpa and all

 

[SanBlom]

The Avs were pretty excited to get Nico with the First but we are also very happy to take the top Dman in Timothy Liljegren with the 4th overall pick. We thought long and hard over Makar, but have to stick with our guns on this one...

Interested to see who goes after Mittelstadt, Tippet, Necas, etc...

 

[daynus]

5th pick round 1, 2017.
Vancouver proudly selects, Michael Rasmussen, Center, Tri City's, The Dub.
The Canucks need a lot, forwards, defence and goaltending. It's gonna be a long rebuild. But we decided to go with a huge western guy, that can skate, and is very difficult to move. We want bigger, so we can handle a team like Edmonton, make them pay the price when they play us. This may create a down shift of talent for the upcoming teams, but also benefit us early in round 2. We intend on walking away with better club, when this draft is over, and some luck in winning the lotto or not moving down in future drafts. 2018 may be the draft when we can finish our rebuild, I hope.

 

[FlyTimmo]

With the first draft choice in franchise history and the 6th overall selection the Vegas Golden Knights select: Casey Mittelstadt

GKJ was messaged.

 

[Rebels57]

You didn't drop the mic at the end of your announcement.

 

[GKJ]

With pick #7, Arizona Coyotes will go to Finland and select HIFK Helsinki defenseman Miro Heiskanen

 

[Rebels57]

With pick #7, Arizona Coyotes will go to Finland and select HIFK Helsinki defenseman Miro Heiskanen

Perfect pick for them. Time to build up that defense.