Prospect Info: NHL 2017 Entry Draft - Part IV

[lanky]

For C's, I like Thomas and Norris more than Poehling and Chytil.

For D, I like Brannstrom, Foote, Jokiharju and POJ. I think 24 is a bit early for Hague, Timmins and Vaakanainen.

 

[Peter Tagli Eddie]

For C's, I like Thomas and Norris more than Poehling and Chytil.

For D, I like Brannstrom, Foote, Jokiharju and POJ. I think 24 is a bit early for Hague, Timmins and Vaakanainen.

Hague, Timmins and Vaakanainen are almost universally ranked higher than Jokiharju and POJ.

 

[Flair Hay]

Hague, Timmins and Vaakanainen are almost universally ranked higher than Jokiharju and POJ.

One guy in his mock draft had us taking Jokiharju at 13. Called him the best defenseman in the dub this year.

Now I haven't looked into him much. Just saying the opinion is out there and consensus rankings this year don't mean squat.

Good chance he puts up a point a game next year in his 18 year old season like Valimaki did this year.

Huge part of Valimaki appeal to me was he looked to be NHL ready in two years vs 4 or 5 for a lot of the guys with similar potential.

Now that we are into the strictly upside area of the draft, there's 5 or 6 D alone that seem like good cantidates to be top four one day. Lots of options.

 

[lomiller1]

I wonder if Foote is their guy. He's pretty big, pretty solid, good scoring, has pedigree, plays in the W. Anybody know how his grades are? Haha

I like Foote. I doubt he’s there are 24 though. I’d be less surprised to see Liljegren there at 24 than Foote.

 

[jetdiehard]

Foote would be great but unfortunately I think he will be gone.
A D and then a Goalie would be a good move.

 

[Tootsmagoo]

I would be pumped if we selected POJ

 

[Phenomenon]

I am really surprised, if the Jets pick Vaakanainen instead of Välimäki. Välimäki is IMO a risk-free pick and more NHL ready at the moment. He has been in North America for the last two seasons and has more leadership and scoring skills than Vaakanainen. He is also a true sportsman when it comes to physics, nutrition and attitude. Patrik knows him (they have lived within less than 10 kilometers from each others) and that would help in getting into the team.

I would personally like to see Juuso in Jets jersey in the future.

 

[HDHockey]

Hi! Long time reader, first time poster.
Definitely some interesting pieces this draft at 24. I think the influx of a lot of high skilled euros may be causing some more unknowns for this draft. Lots of talk about the finns (maybe cos of Laine? but also cos they are really good... at least the defencemen, which Jets need). I think there are a few swedes this season that offer some interesting value... although forwards

 

[Peggy]

I like Foote. I doubt he’s there are 24 though. I’d be less surprised to see Liljegren there at 24 than Foote.

I'm very pessimistic about this draft
Anything hopefully is in the first 20 picks

Everything else is like picking first on the 2nd round
Zzzzz

 

[HDHockey]

I really don't know what's going to happen, but wanted to say hi and that this is an exciting time to be a Jet fan.

 

[JetsFan815]

The draft is now like the night before Christmas and you were full of eager anticipation of what you were gonna get. But then your parents come in and tell you santa is not real, there will be no gifts and hand you the paper delivery route you are starting tomorrow morning.

 

[jetsfaneh]

The draft is now like the night before Christmas and you were full of eager anticipation of what you were gonna get. But then your parents come in and tell you santa is not real, there will be no gifts and hand you the paper delivery route you are starting tomorrow morning.

No, that would be if we gave away our first round pick without still being in the first round at all. Or maybe losing a player like Dano plus the trade down in the first. I don't expect everyone to love the move but the overreaction here is cray cray. Get off the ledge and back on the couch

 

[blues10]

Don't be too shocked when the Jets draft a forward. They will be drafting the best available player in round #1 and not drafting for positional needs. It could still be a dman but it could be a forward, whoever the Jets deem BPA.

 

[Jetsetter]

Vaakanainen if he's available. Black Book raves about him.

 

[Whileee]

The draft is now like the night before Christmas and you were full of eager anticipation of what you were gonna get. But then your parents come in and tell you santa is not real, there will be no gifts and hand you the paper delivery route you are starting tomorrow morning.

I feel sad now.

 

[puck stoppa]

Yamamoto is good.

 

[Aavco Cup]

 

[nobody important]

Don't be too shocked when the Jets draft a forward. They will be drafting the best available player in round #1 and not drafting for positional needs. It could still be a dman but it could be a forward, whoever the Jets deem BPA.

Could be a goalie. i can see a couple of goalies sneaking into that BPA spot. Don't be too shocked if they draft a goalie at 24, just sayin'...

 

[Boxertim]

I used to model my game after Gretzky.

 

[Halfy]

Doubt this organization would take another Russian. But Kostin is REALLY good. But he's Russian and sometimes gets selfish.

 

[Davedrivesbus]

Kostin said his preference is to play in the AHL if he doesn't make NHL. I'm willing to take the chance at 24

 

[Aavco Cup]

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[StatisticsAddict99]

Who do we pick at 24?

With a decent trade to save Enstrom or Dano for a drop in Picks who do the Jets Pick in they're 1st Round Spot?

 

[ffh]

Trade it for a goalie. Dont care about who might crack the lineup in 4 years.

 

[DRW204]

Trade it for a goalie. Dont care about who might crack the lineup in 4 years.

This. Although not sure there is a readily available/proven goalie worth it. A LD would be a good alternative too.

if we stay keep it, one of Urho Vaakanainen or Conor Timmins