HFHabs 2020 Mock Draft - Completed

[Le Barron de HF]

Covfefe selects Tristen Robins

 

[WeThreeKings]

Covfefe selects Tristen Robins

F.

 

[Schooner Guy]

With the 80th pick, the LA Kings select from University of Connecticut...defenseman Yan Kuznetsov.

Yan is a 6ft4 defensive blue liner who came to NorthAmerica from Russia two years ago. Yan was the youngest player in the entire NCAA this past season and surprised with his offense by chipping in 11 points. He's an average skater but plays a terrific defensive game and has a cannon shot. He has represented Russia in numerous international tournaments.

LA Kings picks:
#4 (1) - Jamie Drysdale - RD - Canada
#35 (2) - Eemil Viro - LD - Finland
#48 (2) - Emil Andrae - LD - Sweden
#55 (2) - Jaromir Pytlick - C- Czech Republic
#66 (3) - Ty Smilanic - C- USA
#80 (3) - Yan Kuznetsov - LD - Russia

I PM'd @zaluty

 

[zaluty]

With the 81st pick Colorado selects from Leksand Jr Centre Nils Aman

Next GM being PM'ed

 

[L4br3cqu3]

I would be fine to take Pitt as well, I've had zero picks so far. If there was anyone on a waiting list I'd suggest they should get them if they want.

Sold !

 

[CapSpace]

I hereby propose that we band together and replace Trevor Timmins.

 

[OriginalCanadian]

With our first pick of the draft (finally) the New York Islanders select from the Spokane Chiefs... Jack Finley (C)

We decided to go with some NHL bloodlines with our first pick. Jack's father Jeff was an ex-Islander who played over 700 games in the NHL. Jack is one of the youngest players available in this year's draft, we also see a very projectable frame from this young man as he's already 6'5" and 207lbs. He has shown us a good two-way approach to the game, as he easily causes havoc in front of the opposing netminder but also provides a good stick presence on the back check. One of the more surprising parts of his repertoire is his skating, for being such a large man we were impressed by his edgework, he does need some improvement on his overall acceleration however.

NYI Draft:
82: Jack Finley (C) 6'5" 207lbs Spokane WHL

PMing @Hope Of Glory

 

[L4br3cqu3]

With our first pick of the draft (finally) the New York Islanders select from the Spokane Chiefs... Jack Finley (C)

We decided to go with some NHL bloodlines with our first pick. Jack's father Jeff was an ex-Islander who played over 700 games in the NHL. Jack is one of the youngest players available in this year's draft, we also see a very projectable frame from this young man as he's already 6'5" and 207lbs. He has shown us a good two-way approach to the game, as he easily causes havoc in front of the opposing netminder but also provides a good stick presence on the back check. One of the more surprising parts of his repertoire is his skating, for being such a large man we were impressed by his edgework, he does need some improvement on his overall acceleration however.

NYI Draft:
82: Jack Finley (C) 6'5" 207lbs Spokane WHL

PMing @Hope Of Glory

Damn, and I thought he was already drafted, would've took him with one of my picks... kid sure is intriguing as hell ! (and I hope Timmins and co also are intrigued)

 

[Carl182]

I'm also down to take over a team I needed!

 

[yoteshot]

I like Kuznetsov around here. I'm always intrigued by the younger guys in their league and feel like he could have safe/steady #4 potential which is solid value at this point in the draft, albeit not being sexy. Good pick @Schooner Guy , that's quite the D overhaul you're doing for the Kings!

 

[Hope Of Glory]

Edmonton is really happy to select, from the USNTDP, Brett Berard!

I'm working right now, can somebody PM the next guy please?

 

[Schooner Guy]

Damn, and I thought he was already drafted, would've took him with one of my picks... kid sure is intriguing as hell ! (and I hope Timmins and co also are intrigued)

My biggest fear each time I pick is that I'll take someone who was already drafted much earlier.

I like Kuznetsov around here. I'm always intrigued by the younger guys in their league and feel like he could have safe/steady #4 potential which is solid value at this point in the draft, albeit not being sexy. Good pick @Schooner Guy , that's quite the D overhaul you're doing for the Kings!

Thanks @yoteshot ! Kings also have Tobias Bjornfot about to snag a D spot on the big club's lineup for good. I've been just going with best player available on my list. I actually thought I was getting Groshev at 80 but he went two picks earlier.

 

[TT1]

Covfefe selects Tristen Robins

rip

 

[Schooner Guy]

Edmonton is really happy to select, from the USNTDP, Brett Berard!

I'm working right now, can somebody PM the next guy please?

Just PM'd @Janne Niinimaa

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

select, Tyler Kleven.

PICKS
13. Jack Quinn, RW
23. Connor Zary, C
75. Alex Cotton, RD
84. Tyler Kleven, LD

PM'ing next.

 

[WeThreeKings]

rip

Our lists must be very similar outside of you rating Rossi much higher than me. I was dying to get Robbins with my next pick.

 

[OB5]

Carolina selects Brock Faber!

A player with no weakness, he a six footer whose weight weight is a good 200 pounds. Remarkably strong but doesn’t display any standout characteristic that could be call dynamic or game changing. Is not an offensive player, just a player whose proficient on the defensive side. Calm, steady reliable and more than able to knock good sized attackers off their skates and the puck. Lets most carries be handled by his partner and his touches are mistake-free ones within his toolboxes comfort zone. Does make safe pass out in transition, to his partner and in the attack zone, but keeps it simple. If he doesn’t see a developing play in the attack, he just puts it on net hoping for tip ins. Like most players in the prodigious United States program, they come well school with the possibility of upside as development goes on. Committed to Notre Dame University.

@CapSpace up

 

[OriginalCanadian]

I'm also down to take over a team I needed!

I'm good if you have it, you didn't have any picks right?

 

[Carl182]

I'm good if you have it, you didn't have any picks right?

Didn't have any team, no. But I really don't want to intrude myself but I really injoyed the mock one!

 

[OriginalCanadian]

Didn't have any team, no. But I really don't want to intrude myself but I really injoyed the mock one!

Go for it.
@Tomas Tatahhh Carl182 didn't have team, he will take over for Pittsburgh.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Didn't have any team, no. But I really don't want to intrude myself but I really injoyed the mock one!

Sure , you can hop in if you want. I don't think @Tomas Tatahhh would have any issues with it.

 

[CapSpace]

Vegas select from Everett, defenseman Ronan Seeley.

 

[Carl182]

If I'm not mistaken, it would be my turn with Pittsburg? Didn't get a PM with the change of management!

 

[Le Barron de HF]

If I'm not mistaken, it would be my turn with Pittsburg? Didn't get a PM with the change of management!

Yep, you're good to go.

 

[yoteshot]

Vegas select from Everett, defenseman Ronan Seeley.

Argh, not a chance he would have been there in the 5th, but still had my eye on this one!