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[JTG]

I thought Seymour was a promising defense prospect?

He's a defenseman who plays a style of game we could use, that is for sure. The cupboards are just too full with defensive prospects though.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

He's a defenseman who plays a style of game we could use, that is for sure. The cupboards are just too full with defensive prospects though.

With the right GM, the defense shelf could have more room for prospects like him and the forward shelf end up a little more stocked with others used to fill that need.

I hope Botterill at least shops Seymour's rights or whatever, to a team that wants him, maybe get a later conditional pick out of it.

 

[cygnus47]

If someone wants him, they can sign him prior to the draft no? I don't think anyone is trading picks for longshot free agent prospects.

 

[Jacob]

Some picks just seem pointless from the get-go and Seymour was one of them. Low upside, already passed through one draft, and doesn't even fill any kind of organizational need. You're better off taking a flyer on some boom-or-bust kid and looking for guy like Seymour as an undrafted FA.

 

[theicebox]

Some picks just seem pointless from the get-go and Seymour was one of them. Low upside, already passed through one draft, and doesn't even fill any kind of organizational need. You're better off taking a flyer on some boom-or-bust kid and looking for guy like Seymour as an undrafted FA.

#TeamJacob4GM

 

[Burgs]

Seymour won't get us anything, he's a dime a dozen prospect. Had a decent overage season (he was drafted a year late) but is not a must-sign by any means. Some years ago Shero wanted to add more size and toughness to our D pipeline, so he drafted McNeill and Seymour, and got Ruopp in a trade. We simply have too many young defenders to spend three ELCs on guys with limited talent playing exactly the same style and role. McNeill and Ruopp turned pro first and make Seymour redundant. Maybe someone signs him to a minor league contract in the fall but I'm pretty sure no other NHL club will give him an ELC either.

 

[#1GuinFan]

Nobody will trade anything for Seymour.

 

[Zen Arcade]

Yeah, Seymour was always sort of a head scratcher of a pick. Nothing about him ever really stood out, other than his size.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Hey I just thought he'd at least be a decent depth guy at some point. But by all means, I have always been for the boom and bust types in the later rounds, but the Pens scouts suck as it has been documented in that Saad discussion.

 

[#66]

The improvements that Sundqvist made from last year to this year were huge. His skating, discipline, and defensive game is much better than last year. If he stays with SAIK for another year and makes the same level of improvements to his game again he has a legit shot of being a 3C in the NHL.

I like his poise with the puck. I'm hoping he can be a Berglund type.

 

[WayneSid9987]

I really liked watching Sundqvist at the WJR's.
He was pretty much good at everything. Could put him out in all situations. Scored some timely goals as well.
Has good size too.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Yeah, Seymour was always sort of a head scratcher of a pick. Nothing about him ever really stood out, other than his size.

But he's a "denter," Zen!

 

[Tender Rip]

Some picks just seem pointless from the get-go and Seymour was one of them. Low upside, already passed through one draft, and doesn't even fill any kind of organizational need. You're better off taking a flyer on some boom-or-bust kid and looking for guy like Seymour as an undrafted FA.

Win!!!

 

[Freeptop]

I just ran across this article about a nice thing Jarry did during the WHL finals, and figured it should be shared here:
http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.ca/2014/05/jarry-leaves-lasting-impression-in.html

Jarry at least fits with the "character" mandate from Lemieux and Burkle!

 

[stardog]

Some picks just seem pointless from the get-go and Seymour was one of them. Low upside, already passed through one draft, and doesn't even fill any kind of organizational need. You're better off taking a flyer on some boom-or-bust kid and looking for guy like Seymour as an undrafted FA.

Which reminds me of yet another issue that I have had with Ray Ray's drafting "plan". Agree 1000%

 

[Zen Arcade]

But he's a "denter," Zen!

Jake Muzzin was supposed to be a denter too, oh god, we've made a terrible mistake!

 

[Shrimper]

Article on Sundqvist and Seymour;

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...-to-sign-two-draft-picks/stories/201405300051

 

[Vujtek]

http://norran.se/sport/skelleftea-aik/sundqvist-nara-nhl-kontrakt-200193

That article says that Sundqvist and Penguins are having talks and Sundqvist thinks they are close to a contract. He also hopes it gets done. Sundqvist also says he would prefer to play in Sweden for another year but it will be decided with the Penguins if they sign a contract.

 

[Killer]

Penguins Sign Forward Oskar Sundqvist to an Entry-Level Contract
3 year deal.

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=721315&cmpid=pit-twt-penguins

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Penguins Sign Forward Oskar Sundqvist to an Entry-Level Contract
3 year deal.

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=721315&cmpid=pit-twt-penguins

I guess now people can relax a little, I just wonder if he's going to come over to WBS now or if he's going to stay in Sweden. He's very slender for a guy his size, he should come over and train with some of the guys like Kadar and maybe even attend Gary Roberts' camp to get some nutritional advice to bulk up, I am hoping he packs on muscle as well as adding some explosiveness to his stride.

 

[doob]

Tristan Jarry

http://blog.triblive.com/chipped-ice/2014/05/31/marshall-evaluating-tristan-jarry/#axzz33IiQ1aWF

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Somehow, this is Barry Goers' fault.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Wasn't sure where to put this, but Sid's little sister Taylor Crosby signed with Northeastern:

http://bostonherald.com/sports/coll...4/05/sid_the_kid_s_sibling_commits_to_huskies

 

[jmelm]

I read somewhere that we were letting Seymour go. Which is understandable considering our depth at D.

But we need Moar defensemen.

I thought Seymour was a promising defense prospect?

Seymour pretty much just blows. There's nothing to read into here.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I anxiously await Rayson Bottero's first draft.