I think both are gone in that 10-15 range. I don't see anyone drafting a LHD in the top-9 picks but any one of Anaheim, San Jose, Columbus, and those next few spots will grab them.I think it's between him and Korchinski for third defender taken. I like Mateychuk too but I'm not sure his skills pop as much at the next level as Minty or KK.
I could see either or both (Minty and KK) sneaking into the top 10 - depending on what position teams are targeting.
That kid is a HUGE upside player. Has all the tools to become a top pairing defenseman and a future PP quarterback. I have him 5th OV on my list.
Thats my view as well, IQ pretty underrated, kid's progression was phenomenal and it will only trend up. He and Kasper are 2 big time risers.That's exactly where I have Mintyukov too. 5th.
His team uses him as a rover and I think he gets an unfair rep for his defense because of that, but he's technically very capable at D. He's physically strong, and has no mechanical weaknesses, his skating is flawless in every direction. Very different from Korchinski who can't play D even if he tries.
He won't be able to play his rover style at the NHL level but he should be able to be molded into a top 4 offensive D with his dynamic skillset and tools.
Development curve seems pretty steep too, going from 3 points in 33 games in the MHL to about a PPG in the OHL in a year.
Saginaw was really bad this year and dealt with a ton of injuries. I think next season hes going to put up some insane numbers with some of the additions saginaw has made up front ie Micheal Misa
I think if Kings really want him, they need to trade up for him.Hadn't looked much into this dude until I saw a mock where the Kings took him, was shocked that such a player may be available and not surprised at all to see people have him much, much higher
I guess a guy can pray to the hockey gods.
This draft is so wide open after around 5 or 6. There are legitimately so many players that can go from 6 to around 20 and it wouldn't be surprising.I think if Kings really want him, they need to trade up for him.
I believe he will go10-12 in this draft
If ducks go dmen at 10, he is the guy I’m hoping forHadn't looked much into this dude until I saw a mock where the Kings took him, was shocked that such a player may be available and not surprised at all to see people have him much, much higher
I guess a guy can pray to the hockey gods.
Yep I think the ducks will go him if certain forwards are off the boardI think if Kings really want him, they need to trade up for him.
I believe he will go10-12 in this draft
Gunna be fascinating to see where he goes. Huge boom/bust, remarkable skater & capable in all areas. Has some of that Makar element in how he can push the pace.
Needs to find a balance with his risk taking, but great players can generally adjust & he's a great player.
Could be anything from a play driving top pair D to playing <50 games imo.
Doubt it.This kid would be nice to Ottawa at 7th overall
Gunna be fascinating to see where he goes. Huge boom/bust, remarkable skater & capable in all areas. Has some of that Makar element in how he can push the pace.
Needs to find a balance with his risk taking, but great players can generally adjust & he's a great player.
Could be anything from a play driving top pair D to playing <50 games imo.
I honestly don’t think he makes it to #13 at this point. Especially when right in front your have the Blue Jackets with their second first round at #12.Saginaw Product AND played LD? I think the isles will end up taking mintyukov. A very good offensive defenseman goes a long way in todays NHL