NHL.com 2013 Re-Draft Up

[kerrabria]

2013 Redraft: MacKinnon remains No. 1 pick of Avalanche

I am a big believer in waiting 5 years for a redraft. I think it's crazy when people try to do a redraft like a season and a half afterwards. So I like that NHL.com is always conservative with that.

That being said, their redraft raises some eyebrows imo.

1. Nathan MacKinnon, C, Colorado Avalanche (1)
2. Seth Jones, D, Nashville Predators (4)
3. Aleksander Barkov, C, Florida Panthers (2)
4. Sean Monahan, C, Calgary Flames (6)
5. Jake Guentzel, C, Pittsburgh Penguins (77)
6. Bo Horvat, C, Vancouver Canucks (9)
7. Alexander Wennberg, C, Columbus Blue Jackets (14)
8. Anthony Mantha, RW, Detroit Red Wings (20)
9. Andre Burakovsky, LW, Washington Capitals (23)
10. Rasmus Ristolainen, D, Buffalo Sabres (8)
11. Shea Theodore, D, Anaheim Ducks (26)
12. Brett Pesce, D, Carolina Hurricanes (66)
13. Josh Morrissey, D, Winnipeg Jets (13)
14. Elias Lindholm, C, Carolina Hurricanes (5)
15. Jonathan Drouin, C, Tampa Bay Lightning (3)
16. Darnell Nurse, D, Edmonton Oilers (7)
17. Will Butcher, D, Colorado Avalanche (123)
18. Juuse Saros, G, Nashville Predators (99)
19. Ryan Pulock, D, New York Islanders (15)
20. Max Domi, LW, Arizona Coyotes (12)
21. Pavel Buchnevich, RW, New York Rangers (75)
22. Ryan Hartman, RW, Chicago Blackhawks (30)
23. Oliver Bjorkstrand, RW, Columbus Blue Jackets (89)
24. Miles Wood, LW, New Jersey Devils (100)
25. Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Dallas Stars (10)
26. Andrew Copp, C, Winnipeg Jets (104)
27. Artturi Lehkonen, LW, Montreal Canadiens (55)
28. Mattias Janmark, C, Detroit Red Wings (79)
29. Andreas Johnsson, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs (202)
30. Sven Andrighetto, RW, Montreal Canadiens (86)

I think we can all agree that Barkov, MacKinnon and Jones could go 1, 2, and 3 in whatever order, and then Monahan and Horvat should be 4 and 5.

But it's kind of jarring to me that Drouin is behind the likes of Lindholm and Burakovsky. And I'm not that high on Domi, but it's just dumb to have him that far down.

Ristolainen as the second best defenseman from the draft is laughable. And Pesce and Morrissey as only 4 and 5 is pretty stupid too.

Also, Zadorov didn't even make the first round.

Your thoughts?

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[LeafsNation75]

29. Andreas Johnsson, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs (202)

I definitely agree with having Johnsson moving up this much in a re-draft because in his short time with the Maple Leafs in towards the end of the regular season and in the Stanley Cup playoffs, he showed that he belongs full time with them next season. Plus tonight he was named MVP of the Calder Cup playoffs for the Toronto Marlies, so not bad for a 7th round draft pick at the time he was selected.

 

[22FUTON9]

Zad not even in the top 30 is dumb and bura's probably way top high

 

[Empoleon8771]

"Guentzel, 23, is the top playoff performer of anyone chosen in the 2013 draft, and was a big part of the Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017."

What a surprise, NHL.com is trash. For anyone who doesn't immediately get it, Guentzel was still playing in college in 2016. He was a rookie in their 2017 run.

 

[93LEAFS]

For a draft labelled being extremely deep, it was pretty damn average. The top end was great though. 3 very clearly franchise cornerstone pieces at the top that you would be happy with at #1 in any draft, and Monahan would be a solid #2 or #3 overall (but a slight letdown at 1).

 

[PensandCaps]

Burakovsky wayyy too high. I get it...recency bias, had a few big goals in the playoffs. But he isn't a top ten or even 15 player in this draft.

Buch in the 20s is laughable. Definitely better than Bura.

Compher and Zadorov should be on over Andrighetto.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Not a good list.

Buchnevich at 21 is laughable, but I guess this is what happens when you aren't aware of the ongoings of every team and just have to rely on watching some games and some things you read. Buchnevich is one of our best players. The coach refused to play him.

 

[LeafsNation75]

For a draft labelled being extremely deep, it was pretty damn average. The top end was great though. 3 very clearly franchise cornerstone pieces at the top that you would be happy with at #1 in any draft, and Monahan would be a solid #2 or #3 overall (but a slight letdown at 1).

Is it possible the media was hyping up the 2013 draft since it was MacKinnon vs Jones in the battle for 1st overall. I even remember some people thinking Jones going 1st overall was a slam dunk once Colorado won the draft lottery since he grew up in Denver while his father played for the Nuggets and he became a fan of the Avalanche. However after the Memorial Cup it changed to MacKinnon now projected to go 1st overall and because Patrick Roy saw him play a lot while he was coaching in the QMJHL.

 

[howkie]

As a Jet fan, I take both Pesce and Morrissey ahead of Mantha and Burra. Theo is a hard case, he has played so few games. Risto is a hard case aswell, he is played way over is head, and have often played with anchors...

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

Burakovsky is a really strange pick there. I mean, Ristolainen even has a higher PPG than him. Not really a good list in my opinion.

 

[Jeti]

I'd bump Morrissey up to 7th or 8th. But I never expect much from these lists

 

[PKWeber]

Drouin is too high, he should go after Buch imo.

 

[Strait2thecup]

Not a good list.

Buchnevich at 21 is laughable, but I guess this is what happens when you aren't aware of the ongoings of every team and just have to rely on watching some games and some things you read. Buchnevich is one of our best players. The coach refused to play him.

Buch is easily better than Burakovsky.... pulock and butcher will comfortably pass some of the defensemen ranked above them by next season. Elias lindholm is also far too high

 

[Strait2thecup]

I definitely agree with having Johnsson moving up this much in a re-draft because in his short time with the Maple Leafs in towards the end of the regular season and in the Stanley Cup playoffs, he showed that he belongs full time with them next season. Plus tonight he was named MVP of the Calder Cup playoffs for the Toronto Marlies, so not bad for a 7th round draft pick at the time he was selected.

Does this kid have serious offensive potential? Always thought he looked good in limited sample size in the show this year and came across his ahl numbers the other day. Very intriguing prospect

 

[tarheelhockey]

But it's kind of jarring to me that Drouin is behind the likes of Lindholm and Burakovsky.

Drouin has only scored about 6 more points per 82 games, and Lindholm is a better defensive player. There’s not a huge difference between them, so ranking them back to back seems reasonable to me.

 

[mcpw]

I still remember the nhl.com redraft from two years ago that had Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Boone Jenner ahead of Scheifele. Good stuff.

 

[Ararana]

Zad not even in the top 30 is dumb and bura's probably way top high

He even has Ghetto above Z which makes no sense at all.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Nikita Zadorov not being on that list is a joke.

 

[Bronson]

Not a good list.

Buchnevich at 21 is laughable, but I guess this is what happens when you aren't aware of the ongoings of every team and just have to rely on watching some games and some things you read. Buchnevich is one of our best players. The coach refused to play him.

Of course Pavel Buchnevich himself would post something like this.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Saros at 18 is pretty ambitious. We're talking about a young backup with virtually 0 heavy usages outside a 3 and a 4 game stand.

It's not like I'm complaining though. Nashville pretty well represented in this list all things considered

 

[Romkey]

Does this kid have serious offensive potential? Always thought he looked good in limited sample size in the show this year and came across his ahl numbers the other day. Very intriguing prospect

I wouldn't say serious offensive potential, but the kid has good wheels, he plays smart and doesn't shy away from the physical side of the game. He looks like he's going to be a playoff type player who might put up 50ish points if he's playing on the right line. Definitely going to play top 9, if not top 6 next season. He's going to be a good replacement for JVR I think. Definitely could be the biggest steal of the draft

 

[tony d]

Yeah, Zadorov should be there. Not going to do a full re-draft but here's my top 10 from 2013:

1. MacKinnon
2. Jones
3. Barkov
4. Monahan
5. Ristolainen
6. Horvat
7. Wennberg
8. Guentzel
9. Lindholm
10. Domi

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Mac
Barkov
Jones
Monahan

 

[Bank Shot]

What's up with Mantha jumping everyone on the back of one decent season?

His best season is only 3 points better than Ristolainen's who plays defence.

 

[The Macho King]

Gosh... still can't believe we could have Hedman and Jones.

Why can we not pick in the first round worth a damn?