DevilFisch
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Who is Brian Strait? Well, at least he's a defenseman. And he was on that US team who won gold at the World U-18s. I guess I'm OK with this?
clefty said:Well obviously, someone (probably Toews) moves to the wing. Its not that uncommon.
Probably the next three best players after Erik Johnson are all centers. Its not like we're going to have much of a choice.
Rabid Ranger said:Right, but Kessel has considerable experience on the wing and his style of game favors a move to that position in the pros. IMO he's the best suited of the top centers in this draft to make that transition.
They won't take a d-man in the first. And Sanguinetti is not the best player available at 8 no matter how the first 7 go.Le Golie said:If their scouts feel the best player available is an offensive minded defenceman, they'll be taking him.
Tjardus Greidanus said:Toews...*pukes*
If they take a d-man in the first they are making a huge error, in my opinion.Gwyddbwyll said:BPA always rules, no matter what. Obviously if they find themselves in that situation, they should resolve it by trading down.
They could very well believe Sanguinetti, Williams or Wishart is the 8th best prospect. After all they ranked Logan Stephenson in their top 15 last year I believe - a guy who was ranked outside the top 60 on most charts.
I dont think this guy is even doing a mock draft - he's probably just pegging in the names and will move them around as it happens.
Toews over Kessel.shureshot66 said:Quoted for truth.
(They really should have a puking smiley.)
#66 said:Toews over Kessel.
If we can get Brassard at 8 we don't want Aebisher. I have a feeling Brassard will be picked around 6 or 7.henri2014 said:I hope montreal signs Huet Before the draft and trades Aebisher at the draft to move up and grab brassard...
Wouldnt Phoenix be interested in a number one goalie?
Its just my opinion but I like Toews hands and sense alot more than Kessel's. Plus he's a more well rounded player. I think that people forget his birthdate and that he's already a good player but still very raw. Once his skating is cleaned up and he puts some meat on his bones, he does alot of corner work for a skinny kid, I think his game will improve that much more. IMO he has sense and vision like Brad Richards but has a better shot and is more combative.shureshot66 said:Admittedly, I haven't seen him play more than a handful of times. Curious to hear your opinions of him ... I've heard the arguments for Staal over Kessel (not that I agree), but not Toews.
#66 said:Its just my opinion but I like Toews hands and sense alot more than Kessel's. Plus he's a more well rounded player. I think that people forget his birthdate and that he's already a good player but still very raw. Once his skating is cleaned up and he puts some meat on his bones, he does alot of corner work for a skinny kid, I think his game will improve that much more. IMO he has sense and vision like Brad Richards but has a better shot and is more combative.
As for Kessel, I just don't think that his game will adjust well to the pro's. Watching him at least once a week I found myself saying that as good a skater as he is and as hard as he shoots what has he done to really impress. Most of his goals were not great and his passes were gimmee's. A superstar creates offense and I just didn't see Kessel creating plays as much as just making the play infront of him. In the end I don't think that Kessel will bust but just not turn out as good as people think. IMO he'll be a Samsonov or Afinagenov type. More of a shooter and less of a stickhandler than those two but about the same type of player. So if Toews and Kessel are both point per game players, I would want Toews because he has more all around value.