The 2022 NHL Draft Thread v4 (Coyotes have #3 pick)

[AZviaNJ]

If I could nab McGroarty that late I’d be doing cartwheels. But I’d definitely skip Miroshnichenko in that case. Can’t spend three 1sts in two years on wingers.

McGoarty is a BA type of player…leader, big, tough, great shot. Every time I’ve seen him he stands out. Would love McGoarty….might be worth jumping up to get him, can’t imagine he falls to 27 or maybe with a pick we get in a Chychrun trade.

 

[Heldig]

Canes pick is locked in at 27 OV.

NYR winning means the Coyotes get a better 1st AND the Jets also get an extra 1st (from NYR). Happy days.

 

[rt]

McGoarty is a BA type of player…leader, big, tough, great shot. Every time I’ve seen him he stands out. Would love McGoarty….might be worth jumping up to get him, can’t imagine he falls to 27 or maybe with a pick we get in a Chychrun trade.

Yeah, I’ve got him much higher than most. 14th.

 

[gorsk11]

Why can't the draft get here quicker. I am ready. Be happy with any of the top 3 forwards.... wright, slaf or cooley. I don't think there is much separation. Maybe wright has a slightly higher ceiling

 

[Schemp]

Button made another great point about Cooley. He said that the Coyotes already made a big investment in Guenther by using a top ten pick on a winger. To not get him a center like Cooley is failing to maximize on Guenther and diminishes that investment.

But that's how I feel about Gauthier, he could be centering for Guenther, but clearly Cooley has a higher ceiling, and I can't see a feasible scenario where the additional asset makes it worthwhile to trade down.

Just dreaming of a future Maccelli. Gauthier Guenther line...

I guess a Keller Cooley Guenther line could possibly work too.

I have a question. If prospects sign after their NCAA season is over, can they compete for the Calder cup?

And it's been over a week since I last said I'm hoping the Coyotes sign Livingstone...

 

[Mosby]

Pronman moves Slafkovsky to No. 1

Juraj Slafkovsky ranks atop Corey Pronman's top 127 players available at the NHL Draft

Corey Pronman ranks the top 127 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft.

theathletic.com

 

[rt]

These are the scenarios for the Avs pick:

1. Avs lose WCF = 30th
2. Avs lose SCF = 31st
3. Avs win SCF = 32nd AND ‘24 3rd*

*condition of Kuemper trade.

I’m not 100% convinced I actually like #3 better than #1. But we can all agree that #2 is the worst outcome.

 

[Mosby]

Option 3 please

 

[lanky]

I see some speculators on the prospects board guessing that Russians might drop from the 1st round. Makes me salivate.

3 - Cooley
27 - Yurov
31 - Mintyukov
34 - Trikozov

then some RD like Rinzel, Luneau, Salomonsson, Lamoureux, Warren or whoever is available in the 2nd.

 

[Schemp]

Hoping Bichsel slips to the 27th pick.

 

[Kaizen]

Option 3 please

Absolutely - getting pretty close to no brainer territory I would suggest.

 

[rt]

Not gonna lie; I absolutely LOVE this…

Hoping Bichsel slips to the 27th pick.

I’ve got him 20th currently. So I’d be pretty happy about that.

 

[rt]

I don’t put much stock into these charts…



But that’s a nice one.

 

[Prestigeworldwide]

I don’t put much stock into these charts…



But that’s a nice one.

Love it.
I have always loved the draft but this year is gonna be a hoot. So many quality picks, plus more to come possibly.

 

[moosemeister]

Not gonna lie; I absolutely LOVE this…




I’ve got him 20th currently. So I’d be pretty happy about that.

What’s this say?

 

[Kai Yo T]

What’s this say?

"I asked Simon Nemec who was better between David Jiricek and him. David told me two months ago that he saw himself “really above”.

Nemec's answer, smiling: “I'm better than him at all levels." And the best rear of this cuvée. Without hesitation"


I had to look up the definition of cuvée too lol. It's basically French for 'tank' typically referring to wine making. I don't get that part. Is it referring to his physique in this case I wonder?

 

[lanky]

"the best rear of this cuvée" = "the best defensman in this draft"

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

This is obviously a joke but imagine a three way trade with Habs, devils and coyotes where:

Arizona: 1OA
Montreal: 2nd and 3rd OA
Devils: Anderson, Flames 1st (2022), Florida 1st (2023), Carolina 1st (2022), Colorado 1st (2022)

 

[lanky]

This is obviously a joke but imagine a three way trade with Habs, devils and coyotes where:

Arizona: 1OA
Montreal: 2nd and 3rd OA
Devils: Anderson, Flames 1st (2022), Florida 1st (2023), Carolina 1st (2022), Colorado 1st (2022)

I'm guessing you're a Devil's fan.
You won't find any Yotes or Habs fans that are into this joke.

 

[rt]

"I asked Simon Nemec who was better between David Jiricek and him. David told me two months ago that he saw himself “really above”.

Nemec's answer, smiling: “I'm better than him at all levels." And the best rear of this cuvée. Without hesitation"


I had to look up the definition of cuvée too lol. It's basically French for 'tank' typically referring to wine making. I don't get that part. Is it referring to his physique in this case I wonder?

It's more like "batch".

This is obviously a joke but imagine a three way trade with Habs, devils and coyotes where:

Arizona: 1OA
Montreal: 2nd and 3rd OA
Devils: Anderson, Flames 1st (2022), Florida 1st (2023), Carolina 1st (2022), Colorado 1st (2022)

Wouldn't even trade a 2nd round pick for the privilege of picking Wright over Slafkovksy.

 

[Jormungandr]

This is obviously a joke but imagine a three way trade with Habs, devils and coyotes where:

Arizona: 1OA
Montreal: 2nd and 3rd OA
Devils: Anderson, Flames 1st (2022), Florida 1st (2023), Carolina 1st (2022), Colorado 1st (2022)

Lol

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

This is obviously a joke but imagine a three way trade with Habs, devils and coyotes where:

Arizona: 1OA
Montreal: 2nd and 3rd OA
Devils: Anderson, Flames 1st (2022), Florida 1st (2023), Carolina 1st (2022), Colorado 1st (2022)

Habs fan actually and honestly Arizona should probably get a good prospect too but Habs fans love Cooley and nemec. I wouldn't do this trade but I think Arizona and Montreal benefit the most from this trade but I still want wright on the Habs. Love those good ol' Ontario boys lol

It's more like "batch".


Wouldn't even trade a 2nd round pick for the privilege of picking Wright over Slafkovksy.

Bad take

 

[Schemp]

It's more like "batch".


Wouldn't even trade a 2nd round pick for the privilege of picking Wright over Slafkovksy.

I would gladly give up the Islander's 2nd for Wright over Cooley. That has more to do with Wright starting out in the NHL, while Cooley is Madison bound and I'm old.

 

[gorsk11]

Why would AZ give up #3 and two other first round picks to move up two spots. Honestly when there isn't a huge difference in picks. Maybe if AZ was drafting a McDavid or Auston Matthews. I will be thrilled with any of the choices there at #3.

 

[rt]

Habs fan actually and honestly Arizona should probably get a good prospect too but Habs fans love Cooley and nemec. I wouldn't do this trade but I think Arizona and Montreal benefit the most from this trade but I still want wright on the Habs. Love those good ol' Ontario boys lol


Bad take

I wouldn’t give up anything extra to take Wright over Slafkovsky