Prospect Info: The Official 2013 Draft Thread, Part III: 17th Overall

[benjiv1]

I just saw this picture posted on the hockey subreddit:

Probably just testing the live adjustments.

Or we acquired Dan Boyle.

 

[BK201]

Maybe we're getting Havlat back

 

[Super Cake]

I am not getting excited. They are probably just testing something

 

[Stonewall]

Why would they choose our pick over any other? Why #17?

 

[Super Cake]

Why would they choose our pick over any other? Why #17?

Just a coincidence that they chose our pick perhaps? Like i said, i am not getting excited.

 

[Emerica]

Why would they choose our pick over any other? Why #17?

Who says it's the only test they did? It's only one picture. They probably made several other tests with other picks.

We'd already know by now if there was a deal made between SJ and Ottawa. Insiders would be all over it even before being approved by the NHL. Don't like being buzz killington but there's really nothing to get excited about here.

 

[Icelevel]

Why would they choose our pick over any other? Why #17?

am i missing something? aren't there 9 trades up there?

edit: oh, the others are actual trades that have happened? oh..hmm

 

[Senator Stanley]

When was the last time a trade was announced by the league before the media?

Testing the screen. Nothing more.

 

[18Hossa]

Its D-Day!!!! (Draft Day)

 

[SENSational Sens Fan]

I just saw this picture posted on the hockey subreddit:

A little bit off topic, but why is the podium in the middle of the stage instead of the left side as it usually is? Wouldn't that obstruct the view of the player and the teams' management staff when they're up on stage? Unless they're being shifted somehow, but that would be awkward as well.

 

[Micklebot]

When was the last time a trade was announced by the league before the media?

Testing the screen. Nothing more.

Yeah, besides, media certainly would have heard about the pic above and looked into it. You can all but Guarantee the site that shall not be named would have an E5 rumour if there wasn't absolute certainty that it was just a test.

 

[BeerandHockey]

It's draft day
draft day
gonna get drunk on draft day
Ever'E-body lookin forward to our draft pick

 

[Yokai]

It's draft day
draft day
gonna get drunk on draft day
Ever'E-body lookin forward to our draft pick

Haha well played sir. Partying partying ya for sure today. T-minus 4.5 hous!

 

[Senator Stanley]

Yeah, besides, media certainly would have heard about the pic above and looked into it. You can all but Guarantee the site that shall not be named would have an E5 rumour if there wasn't absolute certainty that it was just a test.

They didn't even look into it, because it's ridiculous.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Just think, 20 years ago (and 4 days), a flashy, goal-scoring QMJHL sensation was picked over a 6-5, skilled and nasty defenseman. The '93 draft was widely considered at the time to be one of the deepest in a decade, too.

Strange how eerily similar things are again. Not saying MacK will be a bust, but damn, it feels weird to look back and remember every single scout and fan having Daigle at #1 without question. It just shows, no matter how sure the scouts, fans, and teams are, the draft is never a sure thing.

 

[Minister of Offence]

Just think, 20 years ago (and 4 days), a flashy, goal-scoring QMJHL sensation was picked over a 6-5, skilled and nasty defenseman. The '93 draft was widely considered at the time to be one of the deepest in a decade, too.

Strange how eerily similar things are again. Not saying MacK will be a bust, but damn, it feels weird to look back and remember every single scout and fan having Daigle at #1 without question. It just shows, no matter how sure the scouts, fans, and teams are, the draft is never a sure thing.

Never a sure thing but for the most part they've improved in certainty by assessing character, especially at the top. Daigle would have red flags all over him going through the draft now.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Gare Joyce just said on twitter that Cowen + 17th + prospect would still not be enough to land Carolina's 1st pick.

 

[BondraTime]

Gare Joyce just said on twitter that Cowen + 17th + prospect would still not be enough to land Carolina's 1st pick.

Good, that is an insane amount to move up 12 spots.

 

[Minister of Offence]

Good, that is an insane amount to move up 12 spots.

It's reasonable consider what 12 spots we're talking about.

 

[Yokai]

Gare Joyce just said on twitter that Cowen + 17th + prospect would still not be enough to land Carolina's 1st pick.

There goes my dream about Murray getting his hands on Monahan. Womp womp.

 

[BK201]

It's reasonable consider what 12 spots we're talking about.

Very reasonable offer yes : P

 

[IranCondraAffair]

I wouldn't bother with moving up.

It's a very deep draft. Probably the best since 2008. We'll get a good player at 17.

 

[Icelevel]

I wouldn't bother with moving up.

It's a very deep draft. Probably the best since 2008. We'll get a good player at 17.

If there is a player they really like which i'm guessing there is, gotta try.

 

[JackBauer]

Gare Joyce just said on twitter that Cowen + 17th + prospect would still not be enough to land Carolina's 1st pick.

TSN has talked about Toronto talking about Gardiner+21st for the 5th so how is the above package not enough? Am I overrating Cowen? I would think Cowen+17th is a better deal for them.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Gare Joyce just said on twitter that Cowen + 17th + prospect would still not be enough to land Carolina's 1st pick.

I wouldn't give Cowen straight up for Carolina's pick.