Team Board Mock Draft

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A series of polls for the forthcoming draft. Picks will be decided by vote.

Results Thread

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1 day poll

Who will Seattle pick?

1. Owen Power (D) Univ. of Michigan



2. Matthew Beniers (C) Univ. of Michigan



3. Luke Hughes (D) U.S. National U18 Team



4. Brandt Clarke (D) HC Nove Zamky



5. Mason McTavish (C) Olten




6.Simon Edvinsson (D) Frölunda HC



7. ????????

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[Juxtaposer]

Eklund please.

 

[stator]

Eklund please.

Is that the pick you wish, or the pick you think the Sharks will take? Can't tell.

 

[Munnyro]

Eklund but wouldn't be surprised if they drafted Kent.

 

[Barrie22]

Who we want or who we think the sharks will pick? Lol

 

[Hodge]

Eklund outscored Raymond and Holtz, two top ten picks from last year, in the SHL this season despite being 7-10 months younger than them. His numbers against men are pretty remarkable for a first time draft eligible player. I believe he outscored Mats Sundin at the same age as well. It's very rare that players this young even get an extended opportunity in Sweden's top league let alone put up this kind of production. Seems to happen once a decade or so and the player almost always turns into a first liner in the NHL.

Guenther is a great prospect too but Eklund is special. If he makes it to the Sharks on draft day five if not six teams likely screwed up. I would send him back to the SHL for another year but he could probably step in on our third line in October and not look out of place unlike a Kent Johnson who potentially needs years of personalized resistance training and development to reach his potential.

 

[Sharks99]

It will be Eklund, E5...

 

[Barrie22]

If there is a hidden gem in that list for centers that can be franchise changing, then him.

If there is no chance any of them have that kind of potential, then my gut is saying go wallstedt. Since he seems according to some of the reports to have that franchise goalie potential.

And then go for the tank next season or the year after and hope to get one of the true franchise changing players that are coming in the next 2 years.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Is Eklund projected as a Center?
I'm still intrigued by Kent Johnson, who is not projected at Center right now but I may become one if Buffalo calls up Beniers next year, Johnson will have the opportunity to play Center like he did in the BCHL.

 

[themelkman]

It’s gotta be Eklund here

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Eklund just makes sense. He is already playing against men as well so continuing to play in the SHL in his draft + 1 year is ideal as well. Hopefully he can show up in 2021-22 and show Dahlen how its really done ..

 

[Levie]

It's hard for me to believe Eklund will be available and that the sharks will pick him.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

It's hard for me to believe Eklund will be available and that the sharks will pick him.

Same. I get this strange feeling that the Sharks go with Carson Lambos if his health reports are good.

 

[mogambomoroo]

I will fall into depression if San Jose Sharks don't pick EKLUND if he is still on the board.

Knowing Sharks they will pick Matthew Samoskevich.

 

[tealzamboni]

I will fall into depression if San Jose Sharks don't pick EKLUND if he is still on the board.

Knowing Sharks they will pick Matthew Samoskevich.

And fail to take advantage of his skating, edges, and playmaking.

 

[Hodge]

It's hard for me to believe Eklund will be available and that the sharks will pick him.

I think Seattle or Anaheim grabs Eklund. Svechkov seems like a DWJr. pick to me.

 

[themelkman]

I think Seattle or Anaheim grabs Eklund. Svechkov seems like a DWJr. pick to me.

Raty too. There’s lots of Doug Jr style picks this draft it’s almost impossible to know who he likes

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

And fail to take advantage of his skating, edges, and playmaking.

Talk about being worried .. I am very concerned that Francis does not pick one of Power or Beniers at #2 (whoever of the two is available). This draft is so unpredictable.

 

[Le Rosbeef]

My personal preference is Guenther if available at 7 - I think he could end up being the best player from this class when his body has filled out. He has everything potentially.

But sheesh, if Eklund is the pick, no complaints here.

My only slight concern is his size - perhaps unfairly. If Bordeleau pans out as a top 6 C , I see Eklund as a winger or we'd have one of the smallest 1-2s in the league.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Raty too. There’s lots of Doug Jr style picks this draft it’s almost impossible to know who he likes

It's also impossible to judge what strategy he's going into this draft with. They went with specific types of forwards in the 2020 draft. There's no guarantee that that will be the same for this one. While the last draft had a lot of quality zone-entry type players, they still need more playmakers and they have at least a secondary need for d-men.

 

[tealzamboni]

Talk about being worried .. I am very concerned that Francis does not pick one of Power or Beniers at #2 (whoever of the two is available). This draft is so unpredictable.

I could see a strong argument for Francis to take Eklund. While not exactly a cornerstone piece, pair him with a couple bigger forwards and the Kraken automatically have a top 6 line that can produce at that level. And his game/style/productivity should draw fans and create an identity for the team. I think his father was kind of a cult hero grinder in the SHL.

Power and Beniers may not have that immediate ripple effect.

 

[tealzamboni]

My personal preference is Guenther if available at 7 - I think he could end up being the best player from this class when his body has filled out. He has everything potentially.

But sheesh, if Eklund is the pick, no complaints here.

My only slight concern is his size - perhaps unfairly. If Bordeleau pans out as a top 6 C , I see Eklund as a winger or we'd have one of the smallest 1-2s in the league.

I would caveat it with size and how the Sharks cycle. The Sharks seem to prefer the "get stuck in the corner" cycle vs. a more mobile/quick-hitting cycle. Eklund is crafty enough to do both, but I think he's a better fit with the latter. And the Sharks haven't really shown that move-your-feet cycle very much. Maybe that changes with the next wave of players. If so, Eklund could potentially fit well with players like Timo.

 

[Groo]

My personal preference is Guenther if available at 7 - I think he could end up being the best player from this class when his body has filled out. He has everything potentially.

But sheesh, if Eklund is the pick, no complaints here.

My only slight concern is his size - perhaps unfairly. If Bordeleau pans out as a top 6 C , I see Eklund as a winger or we'd have one of the smallest 1-2s in the league.

+1

 

[Hodge]

My personal preference is Guenther if available at 7 - I think he could end up being the best player from this class when his body has filled out. He has everything potentially.

But sheesh, if Eklund is the pick, no complaints here.

My only slight concern is his size - perhaps unfairly. If Bordeleau pans out as a top 6 C , I see Eklund as a winger or we'd have one of the smallest 1-2s in the league.

Most likely I think Eklund and Bordeleau are both left wings in the NHL not centers. If we keep Hertl that's one top six center slot filled for the next ~5 years and we would need to draft the other with a high pick. There are supposedly 3 or 4 of those guys available at the top of next year's draft but I guess we'll see where the Sharks finish.

 

[DeepBlueSea408]

Im going with Eklund if hes still there for us! I think he plays his first few years in the nhl at wing but then later transitions to center kinda like Zetterberg did later in his career. Eklund just needs to add some weight and muscle and he'll be a monster.