Official 2015 NHL Draft Thread Part 2

[LegionOfDoom91]

That Columbus loss really put the nail close to the coffin. I can see about a 12-14 pick for us. Guys I am intrigued by are greenway, what is the scoop on this guy. And he plays at shattuck-St.maries, a hockey powerhouse. Merkley, could be a riser within our organization, if he plays well and Kelowna wins the dub, and has a strong showing at the memorial cup. Konecny also intrigues me, good skill, tough little guy, goes to dirty areas and barzal, Seattle, whl.

He's played for the US Program the last two years. The guys who follow the program on the prospects board seemingly don't like him very much & some of them have a hard time saying anything negative about those kids the majority of the time. They think he's just getting some hype because of his size.

He's been dropping in a lot of lists. He's hanging on to a couple of first round grades by some scouting services. You might be looking at a second round pick when all is said & done.

 

[Curufinwe]

That Columbus loss really put the nail close to the coffin. I can see about a 12-14 pick for us.

The Flyers currently have the 22nd worst record/9th pick, and their schedule in March is really tough. Jumping up 3-5 spots will be difficult.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

I am all about Greenway just based on his size and the little I have seen about him, but he really has fallen a lot. I think at one point he was supposed to be top 15 easy, now he is back at the end of the first in most mocks. That being said, guys rise and fall all the time and it doesn't always mean anything.

 

[OrangeAndBlackMetal]

The Flyers currently have the 22nd worst record/9th pick, and their schedule in March is really tough. Jumping up 3-5 spots will be difficult.

Yeah, this pretty much. I would even be surprised to see them pick this low. I'd say we end up with the 7th or 8th pick.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Yeah, this pretty much. I would even be surprised to see them pick this low. I'd say we end up with the 7th or 8th pick.

Werenski here we come.

 

[daynus]

The problem with this team being so enigmatic, is our coach is enigmatic. I went through the last 30 games of the season, and figured we woukd go 18-12, and not make the playoffs. But the enigmatic Boston bruins will make things interesting.

 

[BernieParent]

Werenski here we come.

It will be Kylington with the 9th pick.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

It will be Kylington with the 9th pick.

For some reason, I'm so meh about him. Do you think Werenki would be like 6th or something?

 

[OrangeAndBlackMetal]

For some reason, I'm so meh about him. Do you think Werenki would be like 6th or something?

I like both, build take Werenski or Roy over Kylington I think. I also would be happy with Rantanen or to a lesser extent, Crouse in the 7-9 range too.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

If we are picking 9th I'm going forward with Rantanen or Zacha.

 

[Stizzle]

It will be Kylington with the 9th pick.

All the talk of him having poor defensive instincts makes me think he won't be very high on our list. And we have no reason to reach for high offensive upside from the blueline with Ghost and Sanheim already in the pipeline. If we take a defenseman in the 1st, I just can't imagine it's him.

 

[CodyTheHuman]

If we are picking 9th I'm going forward with Rantanen or Zacha.

That's what I'm feeling too. I'd like them to draft a high potential forward in the first this year

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

I wouldn't mind taking Provorov, Werenski, Kylington in the top 10. We'd have the best prospect D core in the NHL if we added one of those blue chips.

 

[FLYguy3911]

I know Provorov is the flavor of the month, but I still think I would take Werenski ahead of him.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

HockeyProspect.com's top 30 for February:
http://www.hockeyprospect.com/2015-...yprospect-com-top-60-prospects-february-2015/

 

[CodyTheHuman]

HockeyProspect.com's top 30 for February:
http://www.hockeyprospect.com/2015-...yprospect-com-top-60-prospects-february-2015/

Some interesting rankings. They have Zacha above Marner and Rantanen down to 19.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Some interesting rankings. They have Zacha above Marner and Rantanen down to 19.

They've had Zacha in their top 5 all year. Their scout who posts on the prospects board really likes his tools & hasn't moved off his stance despite a rough year for Zacha.

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

It will be Kylington with the 9th pick.

Yuck.
I think if we pick between 7-10 we’ll get a very nice prospect

 

[FLYguy3911]

Sportsnet top 30:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/top-30-nhl-draft-prospects-february/

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

Sportsnet top 30:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/top-30-nhl-draft-prospects-february/

Is he normally that low on Zacha ?

 

[FLYguy3911]

Is he normally that low on Zacha ?

Had him 12th last month. That's about the spot for him right now. A lot of talent but at some put he has to put things together.

 

[Appleyard]

I have never been that high on Kylington. I actually preferred Anderson when they were both ~16. He is actually a guy who will likely go in the 2nd but I have no idea how he is not getting more buzz... he has produced everywhere he has gone.

That being said Kylington does have great upside... but then again so do Provorov and Werenski.

I think Werenski would still be my D choice.

Interesting Nattinen is on the list... he does have great offensive tools, but his skating has to come on a lot.

 

[Curufinwe]

Kylington really doesn't seem like a Flyers pick in the top 10.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I think Werenski's size and all around game screams Flyers.

Ghost, Morin, Sanheim and Werenski as our top 4. *******. Lots of speed and smarts.

 

[Striiker]

I said it during the WJC, I have a feeling they pick Werenski but I have nothing to really back that up.... just a strong feeling.