Prospect Info: NHL Draft 2018 - Friday...Friday...

[SniperHF]

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[Vinny Boombatz]

I can't imagine us trading down. I could see us paying a small price to move up to #3 with Habs. Nothing more than 1 of our 3 #3 round picks. With all the chatter out there, Montreal hopefully is still committed to selecting the C and they lose all the leverage as a result. Although I wouldn't mind giving up more to get Zadina, but I don't want to give up anything of substance, because I'd be more than happy to select Wahlstrom.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Anyone else going to the draft party at Wild Horse? I'll be there with a buddy...can't wait. We're going to play a round of golf in the morning and then ability to just stay there and freshin' up before the draft.

 

[rt]

Might as well get your lists out there, folks!

1. Dahlin
2. Svechnikov
3. Zadina
4. Hughes
5. Wahlstrom
6. Kotkaniemi
7. Bouchard
8. Tkachuk
9. Dobson
10. Boqvist

 

[BigDoaner]

1. Dahlin
2. Svechnikov
3. Zadina
4. Hughes
5. Wahlstrom
6. Bouchard
7. Kotkaniemi
8. Dobson
9. Tkachuk
10. Boqvist

 

[YotesFan47]

Just so people don't have to reference the old thread..

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Wahlstrom
Kotkaniemi
Dobson
Hughes
Boqvist
Hayton
Tkachuk
Veleno
Bouchard
Smith
Wilde

 

[Matias Maccete]

I think we either pick at 5 or trade the pick for a player.

 

[Grimes]

1. Dahlin
2. Svechnikov
3. Zadina
4. Hughes
5. Dobson
6. Kotkaniemi
7. Wahlstrom
8. Bouchard
9. Tkachuk
10. Farabee

 

[Muppet]

We stay at 5 and pick Tkachuk, who immediately busts.

#hockeythehardway

 

[lanky]

1-Dahlin
2-Svechnikov
3-Kotkaniemi
4-Zadina
5-Wahlstrom
6-Boqvist
7-Tkachuk
8-Dobson
9-Hughes
10-Bouchard

 

[IPreferPi]

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Wahlstrom
Dobson
Bouchard
Hughes
Kotkaniemi
Boqvist
Tkachuk

 

[Mosby]

1. Dahlin
2. Svechnikov
3. Zadina
4. Hughes
5. Tkachuk
6. Wahlstrom
7. Kotkaniemi
8. Dobson
9. Veleno
10. Bouchard
11. Boqvist

 

[Jormungandr]

1.Dahlin
2.Svechnikov
3.Zadina
4.Tkachuk
5.Kotkaniemi
6.Wahlstrom
7.Dobson
8.Hughes
9.Boqvist
10.Farabee

 

[cobra427]

Wahlstrom or Hughes, book it

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

Dahlin
Svech
Zadina
Hughes
Boqvist
Wahlstrom
Bouchard
Tkachuk
Dobson
Kotkaniemi

Idk.. I am higher on Boqvist than others but if he can stay healthy I can see him being a force. After 6 or so I can't really say... Haven't seen enough to do a good job haha.

 

[Hogan20]

1) Dahlin
2) Svechnikov
3) Hughes
4) Kotkaniemi
5) Zadina
6) Bouchard
7) Tkachuk
8) Wahlstrom
9) Boqvist
10) Dobson

idk why but i'm really high on Hughes. I just think that NCAA route is a very good developmental path for defenseman as they're allowed to stay later and have been producing some high quality guys as of late (McAvoy, Hanifin, Werenski + Makar coming up.)

 

[_Del_]

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Wahlstrom
Tkachuk
Hughes
Bouchard
Dobson
Kotkaniemi
Boqvist

I still have Tkachuk high because the combination of NHL-ready snarl, size, and skill is worth something to me even if his ceiling is not as high as the Dmen. Boqvist scares me only because of the injury history. Size doesn't help him though.
I don't see the huge gap after Zadina that some people see, either. Not a lot separates 3-10, imo. I'll be happy with any one 1-7 at 5. A lot of positional bias (not need) in my list. I like him, but think Kotkaniemi is moving up lists mostly based on how thin the draft is at center (on top, anyway).
I also trust the scouting dept quite a bit more now than ever before, so I won't flipout (probably) if they go screwy.

 

[Jagged Ice]

1.Dahlin
2.Svechnikov
3.Zadina
4.Tkachuk
5.Kotkaniemi
6.Hughes
7.Wahlstrom
8.Bouchard
9.Boqvist
10.Dobson
11.Veleno
12.Farabee

 

[Jagged Ice]

Wahlstrom or Tkachuk, book it

FIFY

 

[hbk]

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Tkachuk
Zadina
Bouchard
Hughes
Kotkaniemi
Wahlstrom
Dobson
Bodqvist

 

[Llewzaher]

Dahlin
Svech
Tkachuk
Zadina
Dobson
Hughes
Bouchard

Thats what i think will happen

This is my list
Dahlin
Svech
Zadina
Hughes
Whalstrom
Tkachuk
Dobson
Bouchard

 

[Grvmnd]

Based on the implied crankiness that'd come from these lists. I'm pretty sure we're getting tkachuk.

 

[Prarievarg]

My list goes something like this. Based on a few games and highlights ive seen but mostly from what ive read.

1.Dahlin
2.Svech
3.Zadina
4.Kotkaniemi
5.Wahlstrom
6.Tkachuk
7.Dobson
8.Hughes
9.Veleno
10.Boqvist

 

[Jakey53]

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Tkachuk
Zadina
Bouchard
Hughes
Kotkaniemi
Wahlstrom
Dobson
Bodqvist

You're the first to put Tkachuk and Bouchard top five. The little that I know about these kids I like those two as well.

 

[hbk]

You're the first to put Tkachuk and Bouchard top five. The little that I know about these kids I like those two as well.

I'm fairly alone it seems on Tkachuk. It is very reminiscent of the discussion surrounding Rasmussen last year but I'm confident in my assessment.

Bouchard is a RD which was the deciding factor between him and Hughes (who I love - his skating is a pleasure to watch). Bouchard is super smart, can play a boatload of minutes, is a great passer, and has a shot that is very OELesque in terms of accuracy and his ability to get it through traffic. He fits.