Speculation: The 2020 Draft Thread: Part 1

[OkimLom]

Soured a little on Rossi. Plays on a stacked team and I don’t see him creating for himself as much as he is just very opportunistic. I would still take him top 8, but I’ve moved Raymond, Perfetti and Jarvis ahead of him.

I disagree immensely. If there's anything Rossi is good at, it's creating for himself, but also for his teammates as well. That's his biggest strength in his game. He's the straw that stirs the drink for that team.

I'd say his biggest weakness is his inconsistent compete level where he'll have 3 nights on and then 2 nights at 60-75% effort or "fire" in his game. I think the "opportunistic" tendencies is the result of him putting himself in position and striking when the moment's right. On the off nights there are times where you are hoping he attacks the puck but he doesn't.

His Floor is Derek Roy, and his ceiling is a Marner IMO. He's still ahead of those 3 for me.

 

[jc17]

From the prospects forum:

1st game vs Switzerland U20 starts at about 11:00 a.m EST.

Livestream here:
https://bit.ly/30pPdo0

 

[truthbluth]

I disagree immensely. If there's anything Rossi is good at, it's creating for himself, but also for his teammates as well. That's his biggest strength in his game. He's the straw that stirs the drink for that team.

I'd say his biggest weakness is his inconsistent compete level where he'll have 3 nights on and then 2 nights at 60-75% effort or "fire" in his game. I think the "opportunistic" tendencies is the result of him putting himself in position and striking when the moment's right. On the off nights there are times where you are hoping he attacks the puck but he doesn't.

His Floor is Derek Roy, and his ceiling is a Marner IMO. He's still ahead of those 3 for me.

That’s fair. His effort was pretty bad the entire game I just watched. So much floating in all 3 zones. Barely had the puck. But if his issue is that he takes nights off, then I just watched an off night. If you have any iso or full games that you think are worth attending to I would love to. I had a very hectic year so I didn’t stream basically at all. I’m relying on YouTube to catch up on everything I missed. I still think that Jarvis belongs in the top picks though. His motor never stops and he attacks the net.

 

[jc17]

That’s fair. His effort was pretty bad the entire game I just watched. So much floating in all 3 zones. Barely had the puck. But if his issue is that he takes nights off, then I just watched an off night. If you have any iso or full games that you think are worth attending to I would love to. I had a very hectic year so I didn’t stream basically at all. I’m relying on YouTube to catch up on everything I missed. I still think that Jarvis belongs in the top picks though. His motor never stops and he attacks the net.

which game did you watch?

 

[OkimLom]

That’s fair. His effort was pretty bad the entire game I just watched. So much floating in all 3 zones. Barely had the puck. But if his issue is that he takes nights off, then I just watched an off night. If you have any iso or full games that you think are worth attending to I would love to. I had a very hectic year so I didn’t stream basically at all. I’m relying on YouTube to catch up on everything I missed. I still think that Jarvis belongs in the top picks though. His motor never stops and he attacks the net.

I don't have any off the top of my head I wish I could send you for Rossi. I have Jarvis over guys like Lundell, and Holtz. If Rossi, Raymond are gone, I wouldn't hate it if Jarvis is the selection.

 

[Fjordy]

I would have no problem if we take Jarvis, I think it would be a good choice.

 

[flashsabre]

Where do you see Jarvis playing? Some say he is a centre but he is a RW like Raymond , Holtz and Quinn.

Jarvis had a huge 2nd half and is one player really hurt by the shutdown as he could have had a monster playoff run. One of the sites, I think hockeyprospect, said a lot of teams have Jarvis much higher then the rankings that have him in that 11-15 range.

 

[truthbluth]

which game did you watch?

 

[truthbluth]

Where do you see Jarvis playing? Some say he is a centre but he is a RW like Raymond , Holtz and Quinn.

Jarvis had a huge 2nd half and is one player really hurt by the shutdown as he could have had a monster playoff run. One of the sites, I think hockeyprospect, said a lot of teams have Jarvis much higher then the rankings that have him in that 11-15 range.

I think he’s a wing. Typically, guys who play wing in juniors don’t transition to center at higher levels.

 

[jc17]

Oh yeah, that one. I think that was the worst I've seen though Not that I can say I watched a ton,

Did you watch the top prospects game. I thought he looked pretty good there, without the advantage of having a stacked team. If anything his team had a little less talent than the opposition.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Looking at the 2021 draft, it looks a lot like 2012 to me. Lots of defensemen. Might be a decent year to part with the pick if it makes sense.

 

[Jim Bob]

The mystery and polarization of NHL Draft prospect Jeremie Poirier

I have a feeling that someone rolls the dice on his puck skills in the second half of the first round.

 

[Buffaloed]

The mystery and polarization of NHL Draft prospect Jeremie Poirier

I have a feeling that someone rolls the dice on his puck skills in the second half of the first round.

He's a game breaker for both teams. Reminds me of Housley. He even has red hair.

 

[OkimLom]

He's a game breaker for both teams. Reminds me of Housley. He even has red hair.

Reminds me of Subban with far more decisions that get himself INTO and then OUT of dangerous areas of the ice offensively and defensively. Lots of opportunities he creates for himself, but then makes a decision to lower the reward of the play. He'll probably be an AHL darling that fans of whatever team will for years hope "this is the year" that it finally clicks for him.

 

[Member 308457]

It still makes me ill that none of the bottom seven teams are going to even get a chance to draft Lafreniere. The best prospect, head and shoulders above the rest, is going to a playoff team, who don't need him. Maybe the NHL will really put it in our faces and he'll join Connor McDavid in Edmonton...

The proof is right here in Lafreniere: the NHL is a rigged game.

 

[jc17]

It still makes me ill that none of the bottom seven teams are going to even get a chance to draft lafrenniere.

This isn't exactly true. Bottom 7 teams had like a 90% chance of drafting him

 

[Tatanka]

This isn't exactly true. Bottom 7 teams had like a 90% chance of drafting him

It should have been 100%.

 

[is the answer jesus]

This isn't exactly true. Bottom 7 teams had like a 90% chance of drafting him

Pre-lottery, but as of now he's correct. A team that's in the playoffs is getting a game breaking talent (I realize it's a play in round, but it's essentially playoff hockey). I'm sure this isn't the way the league wanted it to unfold, but like morons they came up with this solution to silence/appease the bubble teams and now this is what you get. The odds should have been distributed among the 7 teams that weren't in the playoffs, that was the fairest way to do it, but as usual the league got it wrong.

 

[sabresEH]

It should have been 100%.

Well, I mean every year it's the 15 teams that don't make the playoffs have a shot at the 1st pick. Why should this season be any different? I don't give a shit that 8 teams got to go to the bubble and participate in the play in. If they lose that, they are not in playoffs and should have their shot at the draft lottery just like every other season.

 

[Djp]

Tell me about Rosdi...is he too short and small for the NHL?

If a certain subset of players were gone, would you trade down 2-5 spots?

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[sabremike]

Well, I mean every year it's the 15 teams that don't make the playoffs have a shot at the 1st pick. Why should this season be any different? I don't give a shit that 8 teams got to go to the bubble and participate in the play in. If they lose that, they are not in playoffs and should have their shot at the draft lottery just like every other season.

"Not in the playoffs"

Abraham Lincoln once asked an audience "How many legs does a dog have if you count the tail as a leg"

Everyone responded "Five".

Lincoln replied "No, the answer is four. A tail is still a tail even if you call it a leg".

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[sabresEH]

"Not in the playoffs"

Abraham Lincoln once asked an audience "How many legs does a dog have if you count the tail as a leg"

Everyone responded "Five".

Lincoln replied "No, the answer is four. A tail is still a tail even if you call it a leg".

That’s a good quote. The NHL has had afforded teams not in the playoffs the chance to be in the draft lottery. This year should be no different.

 

[toomuchsauce]

watching jake sanderson highlights and anton lundell highlights and getting unreasonably angry. when is this draft?