dathockeydoe
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First things first.
I did not make this mock to be accurate. After reading plenty of those who make these mocks.. and those who comment. It seems like teams have fallen in love with a "certain pick" or a "certain order" of things. Drafting is not always what "makes sense" to the fans. Being a huge Flames fan, I was shocked when Calgary passed on hometown favorite Hunter Shinaruk to select off the board pick Emile Poirier. Love the selection now.
The point of this is to get fans to imagine "what if". IIIFFFFF they did make a selection like that, why would they do that? What would the team look like? So before you start commenting "THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN BECAUSEEEEEEE" just stop and let the selection sink in. Took some incredible bold risks in some places and not so much in others. It was fun though.
Let the opinions begin.
The simulator picked.....
1.
McDavid
2.
Eichel – really aren't options. They've focused on the backend for years.
3.
Provorov – WHATTTTTT??? completeness. That's why. Scouts are gaining more confidence with him every day.
4.
Marner How do you pass on Strome or Hanifin here? You have been watching your prospects all year. That's how. You get a wonderful look at Marner.
5.
Hanifin. You want so badly to take Strome here.. but you can't.
6.
Konecny Toronto fans look at Strome with this melting heart from the hometown boy. When an Ottawa 67 gets selected... everyone goes to youtube his highlights... go watch. Imagine him as a Leaf for years? Wouldn't that be fun? His level of skill simply makes him hard to pin down in this draft. It would be crazy to see Leafs select him but it would create much much excitement. “How good could Konecny be?â€
7.
Rantanen. You pass on Strome. Why? Because Mikko is a big skilled winger. Plays the right side but you dream of him on the left. Jarmo looks at his Center prospects and passes on Strome. Big brother Ryan chuckles to himself just a tad.
8.
Strome. There have been rumours for years that Philly has their young centres potentially on the block. With Strome available here, you might just see some other Philly players throw on jerseys for other teams...
9.
Barzal. Dallas passes on others to take a very good playmaker. Why not a D? Dallas has a sneakily good prospect pool there. WHY ANOTHER CENTRE? It's not about that at this point. You just simply covet the way he can distribute the puck when you have guys like Nichushkin and Ritchie on the wing. Having Spezza takes the pressure off for a bit. And the inner team has questions about Dickinson and Faksa...
10.
Werenski. This is just an interesting pick. This guy is solid. I don't know how much Sens fans have thought about having him would look like... but it's so comforting thinking about him on the Sens blueline. Like hugging a gigantic pillow. You instantly feel safer.
11.
Meier. Big, tough, Right Handed shot. You want to take a defenseman right? You passed on a nice prospect in 2013, you took a great all around prospect in Bleackley last year.. but with the type of defencemen available in the second round you take Meier. That team will be so skilled, fast, tough in their top 6.
12.
Sprong. Florida is big. They are big down the middle. They have tons of size on the blue line. Sprong has such a quick release. He has things to work on that normally would push him further down the draft... but his offensive upside is unshakable and Florida falls in love with a potential top line RW. With the D prospects on their way I feel like he can be allowed to be a little more creative.
13.
Crouse: Goldobin, Mueller, Bergman, Rod, Hertl.... lets break the drafting mold in San Jose shall we? Why not Crouse? Why not? Big. Strong. Talented. Fun to say. Sharks could really use some more back end prospects but Crouse simply brings a game that will be much appreciated.
14.
Zacha. He brings an element of skill and size that is hard to find. Winnipeg has confused their fans a little bit the past number of years but the city seems to have forgotten that with the development of their top end prospect talent. Excitement would be brewing and the “Burmistrov who?†chants would be interesting...
15. White He's been grabbing comparisons to Bergeron and the simple truth of Carolina is that they could use a bit of help everywhere. The thing that makes White compelling is that he can play both C and RW. I feel like Carolina would never ever ever ever wanna trade this guy. Hurricane for life.
16.
Kylington As a Flames fan, this would be such a reach for Burke and company. This would be a wonderful risk though. I wouldn't even know how to wrap my brain around having him in the system. I just.. hmm.. ah... weird to think about. Imagine Hartley bag skating him in practices...
17.
Chabot In the past, Canucks had a trend of taking the “sliders†of the drafts. They would select what others would pass on. This time around they have multiple options. As far as the blue line is concerned, Chabot is the opposite. After being benched early in the season, he has done anything and everything to prove his worth on the ice. The way he competes and has improved on both ends of the ice should be welcomed in Van land.
18.
Merkley Have no specific comments here... except I would buy a Bruins Merkley jersey.
19.
Bracco The Wild forward system has tons of two way dependable forwards. Why not add an offensive threat to the mix? He is quick and very skilled. He may be small but quickly become loved. I'd watch a Bracco/Tuch combination.
20.
Connor Ovechkin storms in the room and yells “I TOLD YOU TO ONLY DRAFT EUROS IN ROUND ONE†They proceed tell him that Kyle's last name is actually Gustafsson.
21.
Carlo Dman? In the first round??? Not since Brendan Smith. But Carlo gives the Red Wings something they can't find the the later rounds. You can't miss him in the crowd.
22. J. Roy They are continuing to stock the D cupboards. It would be tough to see him still available here but adds to the “excitement train†in the desert.
23. Boeser He plays 2 ways. He plays 2 ways. He plays 2 ways. HE PLAYS 2 WAYS. HE IS A FIRST ROUND PICK THAT PLAYS TWO WAYS.
24. Svechnikov Quite the different player to make his way to Buffalo. He has a few different looks to his offensive game. With all the draft picks they've amassed, they've never really taken anyone like Evgeny.
25.
Eriksson Ek I couldn't not place this player here. Tampa could use a few more young C and what an interesting choice this would make. What do you think Lightning fans? Is this more of a bold selection than DeAngelo was last year? About the same?
26. Spencer This Dman brings a work ethic that is tough to match. This OHL beauty adds to the impressive future in the Peg. He is a tough guy to tangle with in his own zone.
27.
N. Roy If this happened, many Habs fans would be unhappy. They will have the same look on their face when McCarron's name was called...
28. Beauvillier This would be a fun draft for the Flyers. Fun fun fun. Add a couple of offensive leaders for the future. Look past his size and just embrace him.
29. G. Carlsson Leafs throw everything else out the window and whenever the media asks why Carlsson they say “He's 6'4. We like thatâ€. Let the opinions begin.
30.
Harkins I tried to think outside the box. There are a number of choices here but I actually from the bottom of my heart think Harkins should be a Duck.
I did not make this mock to be accurate. After reading plenty of those who make these mocks.. and those who comment. It seems like teams have fallen in love with a "certain pick" or a "certain order" of things. Drafting is not always what "makes sense" to the fans. Being a huge Flames fan, I was shocked when Calgary passed on hometown favorite Hunter Shinaruk to select off the board pick Emile Poirier. Love the selection now.
The point of this is to get fans to imagine "what if". IIIFFFFF they did make a selection like that, why would they do that? What would the team look like? So before you start commenting "THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN BECAUSEEEEEEE" just stop and let the selection sink in. Took some incredible bold risks in some places and not so much in others. It was fun though.
Let the opinions begin.
The simulator picked.....
1.
McDavid2.
Eichel – really aren't options. They've focused on the backend for years. 3.
Provorov – WHATTTTTT??? completeness. That's why. Scouts are gaining more confidence with him every day. 4.
Marner How do you pass on Strome or Hanifin here? You have been watching your prospects all year. That's how. You get a wonderful look at Marner.5.
Hanifin. You want so badly to take Strome here.. but you can't. 6.
Konecny Toronto fans look at Strome with this melting heart from the hometown boy. When an Ottawa 67 gets selected... everyone goes to youtube his highlights... go watch. Imagine him as a Leaf for years? Wouldn't that be fun? His level of skill simply makes him hard to pin down in this draft. It would be crazy to see Leafs select him but it would create much much excitement. “How good could Konecny be?â€7.
Rantanen. You pass on Strome. Why? Because Mikko is a big skilled winger. Plays the right side but you dream of him on the left. Jarmo looks at his Center prospects and passes on Strome. Big brother Ryan chuckles to himself just a tad. 8.
Strome. There have been rumours for years that Philly has their young centres potentially on the block. With Strome available here, you might just see some other Philly players throw on jerseys for other teams... 9.
Barzal. Dallas passes on others to take a very good playmaker. Why not a D? Dallas has a sneakily good prospect pool there. WHY ANOTHER CENTRE? It's not about that at this point. You just simply covet the way he can distribute the puck when you have guys like Nichushkin and Ritchie on the wing. Having Spezza takes the pressure off for a bit. And the inner team has questions about Dickinson and Faksa...10.
Werenski. This is just an interesting pick. This guy is solid. I don't know how much Sens fans have thought about having him would look like... but it's so comforting thinking about him on the Sens blueline. Like hugging a gigantic pillow. You instantly feel safer. 11.
Meier. Big, tough, Right Handed shot. You want to take a defenseman right? You passed on a nice prospect in 2013, you took a great all around prospect in Bleackley last year.. but with the type of defencemen available in the second round you take Meier. That team will be so skilled, fast, tough in their top 6. 12.
Sprong. Florida is big. They are big down the middle. They have tons of size on the blue line. Sprong has such a quick release. He has things to work on that normally would push him further down the draft... but his offensive upside is unshakable and Florida falls in love with a potential top line RW. With the D prospects on their way I feel like he can be allowed to be a little more creative.13.
Crouse: Goldobin, Mueller, Bergman, Rod, Hertl.... lets break the drafting mold in San Jose shall we? Why not Crouse? Why not? Big. Strong. Talented. Fun to say. Sharks could really use some more back end prospects but Crouse simply brings a game that will be much appreciated.14.
Zacha. He brings an element of skill and size that is hard to find. Winnipeg has confused their fans a little bit the past number of years but the city seems to have forgotten that with the development of their top end prospect talent. Excitement would be brewing and the “Burmistrov who?†chants would be interesting...15.
White He's been grabbing comparisons to Bergeron and the simple truth of Carolina is that they could use a bit of help everywhere. The thing that makes White compelling is that he can play both C and RW. I feel like Carolina would never ever ever ever wanna trade this guy. Hurricane for life. 16.
Kylington As a Flames fan, this would be such a reach for Burke and company. This would be a wonderful risk though. I wouldn't even know how to wrap my brain around having him in the system. I just.. hmm.. ah... weird to think about. Imagine Hartley bag skating him in practices...17.
Chabot In the past, Canucks had a trend of taking the “sliders†of the drafts. They would select what others would pass on. This time around they have multiple options. As far as the blue line is concerned, Chabot is the opposite. After being benched early in the season, he has done anything and everything to prove his worth on the ice. The way he competes and has improved on both ends of the ice should be welcomed in Van land. 18.
Merkley Have no specific comments here... except I would buy a Bruins Merkley jersey. 19.
Bracco The Wild forward system has tons of two way dependable forwards. Why not add an offensive threat to the mix? He is quick and very skilled. He may be small but quickly become loved. I'd watch a Bracco/Tuch combination. 20.
Connor Ovechkin storms in the room and yells “I TOLD YOU TO ONLY DRAFT EUROS IN ROUND ONE†They proceed tell him that Kyle's last name is actually Gustafsson.21.
Carlo Dman? In the first round??? Not since Brendan Smith. But Carlo gives the Red Wings something they can't find the the later rounds. You can't miss him in the crowd. 22.
J. Roy They are continuing to stock the D cupboards. It would be tough to see him still available here but adds to the “excitement train†in the desert. 23.
Boeser He plays 2 ways. He plays 2 ways. He plays 2 ways. HE PLAYS 2 WAYS. HE IS A FIRST ROUND PICK THAT PLAYS TWO WAYS.24.
Svechnikov Quite the different player to make his way to Buffalo. He has a few different looks to his offensive game. With all the draft picks they've amassed, they've never really taken anyone like Evgeny. 25.
Eriksson Ek I couldn't not place this player here. Tampa could use a few more young C and what an interesting choice this would make. What do you think Lightning fans? Is this more of a bold selection than DeAngelo was last year? About the same?26.
Spencer This Dman brings a work ethic that is tough to match. This OHL beauty adds to the impressive future in the Peg. He is a tough guy to tangle with in his own zone.27.
N. Roy If this happened, many Habs fans would be unhappy. They will have the same look on their face when McCarron's name was called... 28.
Beauvillier This would be a fun draft for the Flyers. Fun fun fun. Add a couple of offensive leaders for the future. Look past his size and just embrace him. 29.
G. Carlsson Leafs throw everything else out the window and whenever the media asks why Carlsson they say “He's 6'4. We like thatâ€. Let the opinions begin. 30.
Harkins I tried to think outside the box. There are a number of choices here but I actually from the bottom of my heart think Harkins should be a Duck.
