Speculation: NHL Draft Prediction Thread

[henchman21]

I disagree, I think realistically any of the top 3 dmen, Chychrun, Juolevi, or Sergachev could all play in the NHL next season. Would it be best for their development, that's a different story, but that's not something I can determine.

Any player could play in the NHL... Sergy would be benched 5 minutes into his first game. He plays risky, has a tendency to float, and doesn't engage all the time. There is an awful lot to like about Sergachev, but there isn't a NHL coach that would put up with his flaws for a second when there are actual games at risk. He needs to iron out somethings in his game before a NHL coach will play him.

Chychrun and Juolevi could probably play and be trusted in a lower role... both should probably go back for a year, but I can see arguments either way.

 

[McMetal]

None of the D in 2016 are ready for the NHl next year, IMO, not even bottom pair. It would.be bad for their development too. That's why I want a forward in the first, by the time we have whatever D we pick actually NHL ready we won't need them as badly.

 

[Ararana]

Do any of the top 3 D's go to SA next year? Or do they all go back to junior?

 

[tigervixxxen]

Do any of the top 3 D's go to SA next year? Or do they all go back to junior?

No, they are all from the CHL. There's a few ~2nd rounders who could go to the AHL the following year because they are late 97s such as Allard. Maybe some NCAA guys would leave after a year.