Prospect Info: The 2019 Entry NHL Draft Thread - Part IV

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I love me some Cozens, but I think it would be hard to say no top another 2/3 defender with the potential to be more after grabbing Hughes (even if I have Cozens over Byram). Likewise with Turcotte, he just has the impact to break a game a bit more than Cozens has. But don't get me wrong, I have had days where I drool over the thoughts of a 2nd line involving Hughes passing the puck to Kaliyev or another top calibre winger in this draft including potentially Cozens. I actually love the idea of a 2nd line pair involving Landeskog - Cozens as well.

I totally get it. I'd love to pair Byram and Makar because the concerns about Byram's lack of a dynamic quality is offset by Makar's. I do really like how Byram can be a workhorse that plays with consistency and is already pretty good defensively. That could be a pairing that plays nearly half the game, and that would take a huge load off the rest of this team.

There's a lot of possiblities out there, and I'd love to be in a position to be making it.

Would also just be downright amazing if we lucked into the 1 and 2. Kakko and Hughes would compliment each other really nicely, they'd just need a aggressive forechecker that can shoot.

 

[cgf]

I totally get it. I'd love to pair Byram and Makar because the concerns about Byram's lack of a dynamic quality is offset by Makar's. I do really like how Byram can be a workhorse that plays with consistency and is already pretty good defensively. That could be a pairing that plays nearly half the game, and that would take a huge load off the rest of this team.

There's a lot of possiblities out there, and I'd love to be in a position to be making it.

Would also just be downright amazing if we lucked into the 1 and 2. Kakko and Hughes would compliment each other really nicely, they'd just need a aggressive forechecker that can shoot.

...so someone like Zucker

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

...so someone like Zucker

Honestly, I think Zucker would like fantastic with MacK and Rants. That frees up Landeskog for Hughes and Kakko.

 

[cgf]

Honestly, I think Zucker would like fantastic with MacK and Rants. That frees up Landeskog for Hughes and Kakko.

Him & Spurgeon may be the two Wild that I'd most want to add now that Haula's gone. Here's to hoping that Fenton overplays his hand with Calgary this offseason & we can swoop in with Kerfoot's rights+2nd+ when they walk away from negotiations

 

[Avsboy]

No doubt you get Hughes or Kakko and either Podkolzin, Turcotte, or Byram. It becomes really interesting if Avs select Kakko since he's a winger and if that's the case I would probably value Turcotte over Byram. If we get Hughes, I would probably put Byram over another forward.

But BPA

 

[AllAboutAvs]

If we have 1st and 4th for me I'd go Kakko and Turcotte/Byram.

 

[McMetal]

Im just hoping we dont get pick three. Top 2 are franchise guys. Dont think theres a consensus who we would pick at 3 and we wouldnt be able to piss and moan about getting screwed with best odds and worst pick. We need to be really happy or really pissed. No inbetween

The third pick will be a a real test for whatever scouting staff has that pick. It's the best of the rest and there are several good options in that spot.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

If we have 1st and 4th for me I'd go Kakko and Turcotte/Byram.

Hughes and Byram. I would be over the freaking moon.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I predict we end up with the 3rd pick.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

I predict we end up with the 3rd pick.

I think that's literally the least likely outcome

 

[Foppa Frossa]

What's likely the higher quality pick, Tkachuk or Dach/Cozens?

 

[Avsboy]

What's likely the higher quality pick, Tkachuk or Dach/Cozens?

Are Dach/Cozens even projected that high anymore? Thought it's between Pod, Turcotte and Byram

 

[Papa Francouz]

That’s my birthday. Don’t do me wrong, hockey gods. Please.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Are Dach/Cozens even projected that high anymore? Thought it's between Pod, Turcotte and Byram

Fine, whoever will likely go 4th in 2019.

 

[Avs_19]

This is going to be a great day.

 

[LTC Pain]

Time is 0600 PM MST.

 

[avsfan09]

Sportsnet’s 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: March - Sportsnet.ca
First rankings I've seen without Hughes #1. I still think Hughes goes #1 but I think it's alot closer than some admit. Very arguable either way.

 

[Goulet17]

Sportsnet’s 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: March - Sportsnet.ca
First rankings I've seen without Hughes #1. I still think Hughes goes #1 but I think it's alot closer than some admit. Very arguable either way.

I wonder what Consentino is referring to when he states "there is some background noise surrounding this player," in reference to Dach?

 

[Goulet17]

Fine, whoever will likely go 4th in 2019.

I think they are. At the end of the day, Cozens and Dach are big, right-handed, skilled center prospects. Scouts love that type of package.

 

[Avsboy]

Adding Makar, this pick and one quality FA to the Avs will make some a huge difference. A team that is basically low level playoffs will begin competing next year. The usual doom and gloom of Avs HF is misplaced.

 

[avsfan09]

I wonder what Consentino is referring to when he states "there is some background noise surrounding this player," in reference to Dach?

Yeah I noticed that comment aswell. Sounds like they are insinuating character issues?

 

[S E P H]

I wonder what Consentino is referring to when he states "there is some background noise surrounding this player," in reference to Dach?

Probably injuries I think? Consentino is really breaking my heart, not that he has Hughes 2nd overall, but every time he keeps speaking he keeps turning to be wrong. His coverage on the 2018 draft in particular was atrocious where he will be wrong on many, many things.

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

Stupid question #Frankly, I’ve lost count:

How do scouts identify a Kucherov or Point, or Mark Messier in rd 2, Drury in rd 3, Hejduk rd 4, etc? Are they close, but have 1 or 2 areas to shore up? If so, how do they slip so far in the draft? Is it development? Is it dumb luck? Combination of everything?

 

[Barklez]

If everyone in front of us continues winning and we end up out of the POs who are we rooting for in the 8-13 range?

Whoever drops? Knight? Any personal favourites?

Boldy seems like a guy that could slot into a productive role sooner than later.