Prospect Info: NHL Entry Draft thread: LA Kings select Quinton Byfield 2nd Overall (Part 3)

[KopitarFAN]

What a reach by CBJ.
Yegor Chinakhov at eliteprospects.com

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

That is a massive reach based on 12 games

 

[Steve Zissou]

This was a player I thought might be there with one of our 3 2nd round picks. They thought highly enough of him to learn how to pronounce his last name

Same here. I think some GM's are getting worried about losing out on a D towards the end of the 1st round.

 

[kovacro]

Plenty of talent still on the board.

 

[Mats26]

The last 2 picks(from the Devils and BlueJackets) help the Kings at 35. Had both players ranked much lower.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

When did I say it was going to happen? I said Kings where high on him, your looney, man.

I'm sure you have access to the Kings' list just as you called the Kings trading #2 for #3 and #28.

 

[La sports fan]

I'm sure you have access to the Kings' list just as you called the Kings trading #2 for #3 and #28.

Called? I said there was conversation, holy smokes ur coco, done replying to you

 

[Sparky206]

Lapierre could end up being the next Kaliyev.

Health issues rather than hockey issues, could be the kind of big swing the kings could take with the large prospect pool.

 

[kovacro]

Lapierre could end up being the next Kaliyev.

Health issues rather than hockey issues, could be the kind of big swing the kings could take with the large prospect pool.

According to the panel on Sportsnet who have been banging the drum for him, his health concerns are not a long term issue.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

QB is the truth. Rarely do we see a true 17 year old:

- Be that big
- Skate that well
- And put up those numbers in the O

Stutzle will surely have a great career, but QB is the kind of player you can build an entire forward core around. He’s also an absolute monster on the dot.

Most significant pick the Kings have made since Drew Doughty.

Future is bright, boys!

 

[Steve Zissou]

Lapierre really dropped.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Let's see if Calgary continues trading down and adding more picks. Seems like they're utilizing the Yannetti strategy that he discussed on All the Kings Men.

 

[crassbonanza]

Lapierre really dropped.

Yeah, I was kind of hoping the Kings could trade up for him.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Would love to hear a trade up for a D here in the end of the 1st. Quality, not quantity at this point.

 

[Cook24]

Jesus. 3 concussions for Lapierre in one season...

 

[kovacro]

Jesus. 3 concussions for Lapierre in one season...

He ended up going to a specialist and it was determined they were not concussion related rather an issue with his neck. Just we’re discussing it on Sportsnet.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Would love to hear a trade up for a D here in the end of the 1st. Quality, not quantity at this point.

The quality defenseman isn't there to trade up for

 

[kingsboy11]

I'd like a defenseman, but seeing guys like Perrault and Zary dropping makes it tempting to pick up another goal scorer.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I'd like a defenseman, but seeing guys like Perrault and Zary dropping makes it tempting to pick up another goal scorer.

Yeah, the value on the board is at forward

 

[No Name The Nameless]

what is the consensus top 5 left?

 

[Steve Zissou]

The quality defenseman isn't there to trade up for

Because GM's are now focusing on the limited / remaining D.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Calgary goes with Connor Zary. Great pick there.

 

[ru4reals]

Sheesh just get to the pick already Calgary. My goodness.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I'd really like to get Perreault at this point

 

[kovacro]

Calgary goes with Connor Zary. Great pick there.

He had a real solid top prospects game.

Stood out to me along with Ridly Greig and Tyson Forrester.