Speculation: NHL 2021 Entry Draft -- "Don't Call It A Rebuild"

[Malaka]

Don't think this is too early to discuss... mods smite me if needed


Do we take Powers, Lambos, Luke Hughes, or Edvinnson in the top 5? Does Clarke maybe play the left side?

Dach's brother at 31?

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[CallMeShaft]

Don't think this is too early to discuss... mods smite me if needed


Do we take Powers, Lambos, Luke Hughes, or Edvinnson in the top 5? Does Clarke maybe play the left side?

Dach's brother at 31?

Either of Powers or Hughes would be huge. Clarke too, but in that possibility, you keep him on the right side and move Boqvist to the left instead (he's played there and done well before).

 

[Malaka]

Either of Powers or Hughes would be huge. Clarke too, but in that possibility, you keep him on the right side and move Boqvist to the left instead (he's played there and done well before).

A 6 foot 2 Quinn Hughes would be really nice on the left side...

 

[CallMeShaft]

A 6 foot 2 Quinn Hughes would be really nice on the left side...

Yes he would.

Obviously Luke is not as dynamic as Quinn, but his size advantage will help a lot defensively.

A pair of Hughes-Boqvist would be one of the better pairings in the league, and a solid successor to the Keith-Seabrook pairing from the cup era.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Think we end up with two firsts for this draft

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Think we end up with two firsts for this draft

I’m not sure where the other first comes from, but I could see ending up with another second or a couple of thirds.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Yes he would.

Obviously Luke is not as dynamic as Quinn, but his size advantage will help a lot defensively.

We don't know that yet.

 

[CallMeShaft]

We don't know that yet.

No, but going off of what the expectations were at this point before each of their drafts, Luke is less of a dynamic offensive talent than Quinn.

But if Quinn is a kid who can put up 60pt seasons as a defenseman, and his younger brother can only put up 40-50pts a season with a more solid defensive game, would you really have any complaints?

 

[jls24]

It seems like a good year to load up on picks. There seems to be pretty large tiers in this class. Maybe those tighten up closer to the draft after some more games are played.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

What do we know about Jesper Wallstedt?

I see most mocks have him as a mid first rounder. Is this another Askarov type of franchise goalie?

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

What do we know about Jesper Wallstedt?

I see most mocks have him as a mid first rounder. Is this another Askarov type of franchise goalie?

Yeah, but not in the top 5.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Yeah, but not in the top 5.

No, but in the event they’re not in the top five or pick up a second first somehow?

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

No, but in the event they’re not in the top five or pick up a second first somehow?

Wallstedt will go in the same range as Askarov. I think it's pretty clear that had the Hawks lost to Edmonton they'd have taken Askarov at 9.

 

[jls24]

What do we know about Jesper Wallstedt?

I see most mocks have him as a mid first rounder. Is this another Askarov type of franchise goalie?

Jesper Wallstedt at eliteprospects.com

According to Scouching he seems to use his size really well and doesn't waste any movements. I believe he said he personally likes him a little more than Askarov, but he also admits he's no goalie expert.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I’m not sure where the other first comes from, but I could see ending up with another second or a couple of thirds.

The first will come from Murphy. Not hoping or saying they’ll move him though.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

The first will come from Murphy. Not hoping or saying they’ll move him though.

Murphy with retained money to a contender at tdl with a year of term left def fetches a package similar to prob what Toronto paid for Muzzin...At least a 1st and solid prospect...might not even need to retain but it would certainly boost his value even more in a flat cap world

 

[bwana63]

This is a near perfect year for a team that really needs a future #1D, preferably an elite one. I seriously can't recollect a draft with so many D men in the top ten. Will gladly trade short term lumps for long term gain (@Rooh, fire up our engine!)

 

[RememberTheRoar]

This is a near perfect year for a team that really needs a future #1D, preferably an elite one. I seriously can't recollect a draft with so many D men in the top ten. Will gladly trade short term lumps for long term gain.

All the top guys are left handed too but Brandt Clarke.

Is even Clarke expected to be better than both Boqvist and Mitchell/should he be a target?

 

[bwana63]

All the top guys are left handed too but Brandt Clarke.

Pure serendipity. Don't sleep on Edvinsson. We're playing the long game here.

Is even Clarke expected to be better than both Boqvist and Mitchell/should he be a target?

Doubtful, who knows? Hopefully, it's moot.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Pure serendipity. Don't sleep on Edvinsson. We're playing the long game here.



Doubtful, who knows? Hopefully, it's moot.

How would you order the top of the Hawks board for D, maybe?

Power
Edvinsson
Hughes
Lambos
Clarke

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

How would you order the top of the Hawks board for D, maybe?

Power
Edvinsson
Hughes
Lambos
Clarke

Switch Hughes and Edvinsson, but yeah.

 

[ReLyT]

all in on Power

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

all in on Power

I'm good as long as they get one of Power/Hughes/Edvinsson.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

I'm good as long as they get one of Power/Hughes/Edvinsson.

They’ll absolutely need a top five pick to get any, right? Also, are all expected to be a future #1?

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

They’ll absolutely need a top five pick to get any, right?

Probably. That shouldn't be that hard to pull off, they're going to be pretty bad........That being said, if one of the goalies steps up then all bets are off.