Who do you take at 9th Overall

[TGWL]

Sure, but he's the next player on my ranking so i would take him.

I get it, but I think that sort of drafting has gotten us in trouble before, although more from what our scouts and GM wanted and less what fans have wanted drafted. I think we need to start taking some of the better overall players available instead of reaching for the "next on our list players".

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

I get it, but I think that sort of drafting has gotten us in trouble before, although more from what our scouts and GM wanted and less what fans have wanted drafted. I think we need to start taking some of the better overall players available instead of reaching for the "next on our list players".

Then you don't get it. I have Bokk as the next best overall player, it's not just that he's next on my list... I Think he's a better player then for example Tkachuk or Farabee.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

What would make fans flip out more?

Bokk at 9 or trading up for tkachuk?

How far for Tkachuk? I could handle moving up to say, 7, to take him. That would be a push with Bokk at 9. Have read a good bit on Bokk thanks to Pronman and personally I don't mind reaching if it's for upside.

Anything beyond #7 for Tkachuk and I'd be hoping for Hughes/Wahlstrom so Tkachuk would be disappointing.

 

[CaptBagel]

Then you don't get it. I have Bokk as the next best overall player, it's not just that he's next on my list... I Think he's a better player then for example Tkachuk or Farabee.

So what's ur top 15 ranking?
I have Bokk 8th


Dahlin
Svech
Zadina
Tkachuk
Wahlstrom
Dobson
Farabee
Bokk
Hughes
Kotkaniemi
Bouchard
Kaut
Kravtsov
Boqvist
Berggren

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

I haven't completely ironed it out yet but Bokk is 7-9 and ahead of Tkachuk.

 

[eco's bones]

The consensus with Bokk is pretty much mid to late 20's. If the consensus is right he could still be around at 26. To me he's kind of a sleeper 1st though. I've made my own list and have him at 17. He'd be a primary target of mine if we could move up from the 26 into the teens. I wouldn't pick him at 9.

 

[GregSirico]

I'm still in the trade up camp.

 

[eco's bones]

I'm still in the trade up camp.

I am too. Quality when it can be had over quantity.

In any case we have a backlog of prospects right now and the recent additions of Lindqvist and Meskanen added to that.

 

[GregSirico]

I am too. Quality when it can be had over quantity.

In any case we have a backlog of prospects right now and the recent additions of Lindqvist and Meskanen added to that.

Now I'm not all for moving up to say 2/3, but say moving to 5 with Arizona to make sure we snag Wahlstrom of Hughes, yeah sign me up.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

The consensus with Bokk is pretty much mid to late 20's. If the consensus is right he could still be around at 26. To me he's kind of a sleeper 1st though. I've made my own list and have him at 17. He'd be a primary target of mine if we could move up from the 26 into the teens. I wouldn't pick him at 9.

He's going up in the consensus aswell, more and more people have him higher and higher. I Think his likely range right now is 17-23 rather then mid-late 20s

 

[eco's bones]

He's going up in the consensus aswell, more and more people have him higher and higher. I Think his likely range right now is 17-23 rather then mid-late 20s

I like Bokk a lot. I would like the Rangers to move that 26OA up. My thinking if we can get between 15 and 18--we'll have a shot at one of three forwards--Kravtsov, Hayton or Bokk. Any one of them IMO would be a great pick up--but I'm also kind of thinking 9OA in the direction of a D--which to me is a big hole that needs filling. The D that might be available there that I'd be hoping for is at least one of Hughes, Dobson, Bouchard or Boqvist--though in Boqvist's case some more intel on the nature of his latest injury would be welcome. Head injuries make me really leery.

 

[Mac n Gs]

He's going up in the consensus aswell, more and more people have him higher and higher. I Think his likely range right now is 17-23 rather then mid-late 20s

Pronman is definitely helping to pump his tires. IMO, he seems to be a better version of Kasperi Kapanen when Kapanen was in his draft year. You’ve obviously seen him way more than me, so I trust your opinion on him

 

[The Crypto Guy]

My #1 target would be Wahlstrom. If we can moved up to 5 and grab him I would do it in a heartbeat. He has star 1st line winger written all over him.

edit -

Holy crap I didn't realize he's the kid who scored this goal in Boston when he was 9 years old

And holy crap, how the hell is that 8 years ago already...

 

[Winston2018]

Quick search on Bokk very impressive. He seems to be poised for a breakout inherting Pettersons minutes and a coach who will ride him as a top performer. I can see why he is rising..

 

[NYRFANMANI]

If we somehow nab Bokk and Kaut late 1st, I'd be ecstatic.

The #9 pick is a clusterf*** here, whatever happens happens.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

If we somehow nab Bokk and Kaut late 1st, I'd be ecstatic.

The #9 pick is a cluster**** here, whatever happens happens.

There SHOULD be at least 1 very good player left, possibly 2-3. There is no way they can f*** that up...right?

 

[Gardner McKay]

Now I'm not all for moving up to say 2/3, but say moving to 5 with Arizona to make sure we snag Wahlstrom of Hughes, yeah sign me up.

Depending on the price, I am in complete agreement. However... Who in the top 10 is realistically going to trade back?

Buffalo - We could hand over our entire farm system and they say no.
Carolina - Maybe. Waddell is a dumbass. I still don't expect it to be cheap and they desperately need Svechenkov.
Montreal - Lulz. Bergevin is an idiot but I can see him messing up this pick by reaching badly for a kid, not trading it.
Ottawa - Sure. That team needs everything. They need as many picks as possible after botching the Matt Duchene trade so badly.
Arizona - I don't think so. That team needs MOAR firepower. They also need defense. They have their choice of who they want at 5, be it Wahlstrom, Dobson, Bouchard, etc. I don't think they give that up and risk not getting one of their guys (depending on how the draft goes).
Detroit - Another team that needs a lot. Maybe they trade back but I don't see Holland moving that pick.
Vancouver - I don't see it. If Wahlstrom is still there, he would be a great start to replacing the Sedin's
Blackhawks - Possibly. They need as much depth as possible and an extra 3rd or something would go a long way to rebuilding their depleted farm system.

 

[True Blue]

There SHOULD be at least 1 very good player left, possibly 2-3. There is no way they can **** that up...right?

Oh, I don't know. Where there's a will.........

I have been a Rangers fan for a long time now. I have no idea of how many times they have screwed up the first round. Far too many as far as I am concerned. And yes, I am including trading away picks as well.

 

[aufheben]

2 months have passed since this original poll; I would like to do a new one, so before I create it, please submit any other players that should be added to the current options.

 

[silverfish]

2 months have passed since this original poll; I would like to do a new one, so before I create it, please submit any other players that should be added to the current options.

Nakladal

 

[Ghost of jas]

2 months have passed since this original poll; I would like to do a new one, so before I create it, please submit any other players that should be added to the current options.

Include Kravtsov and Bokk.

 

[Gardner McKay]

2 months have passed since this original poll; I would like to do a new one, so before I create it, please submit any other players that should be added to the current options.

Please add these to the Draft + UDFA thread. Auf and I realized that these two threads were completely overlapping so we are going to close this one.