NHL Entry Draft: Velociraptor's Annual Mock Draft: DRAFTING THREAD

[Holden Caulfield]

wow, Frk that high? Gutsy selection for sure

Not gonna lie, if Faksa had been off the board, I very well may have taken him at 9...which is why I had been looking to move down, I got a bunch of players really close together here in this area.

 

[Velociraptor]

wow, Frk that high? Gutsy selection for sure

I think it's possibly a bit high considering who's still available, I also think it's a safe pick as he is one of the more proven draft eligible players this year. He dominated the Under-20 league in the Czech Republic last year, had a solid rookie season last year, and is now almost at a point-per-game pace after missing much of the year with a head injury.

 

[The Instigator]

The Calgary Flames select, from the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL, Zemgus Girgensons.

We love his all around game here in Calgary.

 

[Langway]

select Sebastian Collberg, RW, Frolunda/SEL.

Next GM PM'd.

 

[Theon]

With the 15th pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Phoenix Coyotes are proud to select from Djurgårdens,
Pontus Ã…berg

Phoenix Coyotes 2012 Draft
1st Round, 15th Overall: Pontus Ã…berg, LW, DjurgÃ¥rdens IF​

 

[TribalPhoenix]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are proud to select, from Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League, goaltender Andrei Vasilevski

Next team PM'd

 

[Circulartheory]

I think it's possibly a bit high considering who's still available, I also think it's a safe pick as he is one of the more proven draft eligible players this year. He dominated the Under-20 league in the Czech Republic last year, had a solid rookie season last year, and is now almost at a point-per-game pace after missing much of the year with a head injury.

Oh, he is a great prospect for sure. Personally, I just have several prospects above him, such as Collberg and Reinhart. I feel they have a better all-round game than Frk

 

[Velociraptor]

Oh, he is a great prospect for sure. Personally, I just have several prospects above him, such as Collberg and Reinhart. I feel they have a better all-round game than Frk

Definitely see where you're coming from, loved what I saw from Collberg at the WJC and Reinhart appears to be a pretty solid two-way defenseman.

 

[Prussian_Blue]

We actually will not be turning the draft clock overnight, but you will not be penalized (losing an hour off your clock) if your clock runs out during unreasonable hours.

The last pick was made at about 8:30 PM, per the time stamp on the pick.

The twelve-hour clock on the next pick expired at about 8:30 this morning, and the next pick is now 2-1/2 hours late.

Is an expiration time of 8:30 AM considered an "unreasonable hour?"

Some clarification, I think, is needed.

I realize that we all have lives away from the computer, and away from this mock, but we've made just 16 picks in three days, and the rounds after the first traditionally take much longer to complete than the first round.

 

[Velociraptor]

The last pick was made at about 8:30 PM, per the time stamp on the pick.

The twelve-hour clock on the next pick expired at about 8:30 this morning, and the next pick is now 2-1/2 hours late.

Is an expiration time of 8:30 AM considered an "unreasonable hour?"

Some clarification, I think, is needed.

I realize that we all have lives away from the computer, and away from this mock, but we've made just 16 picks in three days, and the rounds after the first traditionally take much longer to complete than the first round.

Toronto made his pick at 8:42 this morning (edited his post), Canuck has until 8:42 PM tonight.

 

[Canuck71*]

are proud to select from the Ottawa 67's, D, Cody Ceci.

Next GM PM'ed

 

[Velociraptor]

are proud to select from the Ottawa 67's, D, Cody Ceci.

Next GM PM'ed

have until 10:17 AM ET tomorrow.

 

[Velociraptor]

And the rookie GM who promised activity has not come through, he loses an hour off his time and will be replaced if he misses his next selection.

(thefeebster) is now on the clock.

 

[TribalPhoenix]

And the rookie GM who promised activity has not come through, he loses an hour off his time and will be replaced if he misses his next selection.

(thefeebster) is now on the clock.

I recommend Slater Koekkoek for their auto pick.

 

[DanStewart]

I recommend Slater Koekkoek for their auto pick.

I would second that.

 

[Langway]

And a third.

FLA PM'd.

 

[Velociraptor]

Chicago still has until 11:41 PM ET to select.

select D Slater Koekkoek of Peterborough (OHL)

 

[fong p88]

Sorry for the wait. I am talking trade. I will my pick in the next 3 hours at most though.

 

[thefeebster]

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With the 19th pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks are proud to select from the Guelph Storm of the OHL, defenseman, Matt Finn​

Apologies, just got home from work. PM'd next GM.

 

[fong p88]

Really sorry for the wait. Won't happen again.

Florida selects from the London Knights Defenceman Olli Maata

PM sent


Florida Draft Picks
Round 1 - 20th Overall - Olli Maata,Defence, London Knights

 

[RogueStatus]

The New Jersey Devils are proud to select with the 21st overall selection, from the US National Development Team, defensemen,
Brady Skjei

Devils Draft
1st Round, 21st Overall- Brady Skjei (D)​

PM Sent

 

[VikingAv]

With the 22nd pick, the San Jose Sharks select from the US National Development Program, LW Nicolas Kerdiles.

Pittsburgh notified.

 

[Starchild74]

The penguins are proud to select from Jokerit

Teuvo Teravainen


PM Sent

 

[BillyShoe1721]

The Philadelphia Flyers select D Derek Pouliot

 

[Jesker]

With the 25th pick in the 2012 NHL entry-draft, the Predators select Tomas Hertl from Czech HC Slavia Praha.

2012 draft

1. (25) Tomas Hertl 6'2 198 lbs C​