Who do you want vs. who do you expect at number 8?

[JLarucci23]

I really want the Hawks to draft Wahlstrom but I dont think he makes it there. Im expecting Evan Bouchard as the pick for us. Unfortunatley I dont think Wahstrom or Hughes will make it to us.

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[BobbyJet]

I hope to give an answer after listening to what Bob McKenzie has to say tonight on TSN.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

I hope Hawks trade down if only Bouchard remains. Try to get the Isles picks and take the two Russians.

 

[CallMeShaft]

I expect and hope one of Hughes or Wahlstrom is there at #8. I'd also not hate Boqvist, Kotkaniemi, or Tkachuk.

 

[Teemu]

Want Hughes and have no issue trading up to get him, expect Wahlstrom, which is A-OK with me

 

[BK]

Want Hughes and have no issue trading up to get him, expect Wahlstrom, which is A-OK with me

How much are you willing to give up?

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Wahlstrom and Wahlstrom

 

[Kaners PPGs]

Expect- Dobson or Bouchard

Happy with- Kotkaniemi, Hughes, or Wahlstrom

Content with- Tkachuk, Dobson, Boqvist

 

[clydesdale line]

Wahlstrom is definitely my #1.

After that, Hughes or Boqvist (either can flip flop in my book although I prefer Hughes because of our lack of LHD, although Boqvist is bae).

Tkachuk rounds it out for me.

 

[BobbyJet]

Dobson sounds pretty good to me:
- good size at 6' 3"
- good skater
- good vision

Bob has him rated at #6.

 

[BobbyJet]

Bob Macs comments:
Wahlstrom: "big but one-dimensional"
Hughes: "High reward, high risk, smallish"

 

[Hawkaholic]

Don't draft for size, and Kane was one dimensional too.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I want Tkachuk, or Wahlstrom. Hopefully a solid D with the second pick.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Anybody except for Bouchard and I'm happy.

 

[giza]

I tend to agree that if Bouchard or Hughes are left, I would investigate moving down-----maybe trade for Philly's picks with our picks and have Philly add some premium to enter the Top 10. Wahlstrom Dobson or Boqvist on the wishlist. If we drop further down, Samuelsson and McIsaac----just not sure how early.

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Hughes
Tkachuk
Dobson/ Boqvist

 

[AmericanDream]

Wall-E at 8th overall would seem like robbery. I don't understand why him and Zadina seem to be dropping here, both top end goal scorers who have some things to work on, but seems like a bit of flavor of the month happening with Dobson (who I like, but seems to be getting a Memorial Cup push) and Kotkaniemi who I will say again, teams are really really reaching here. Center is a thin position this kid is being looked at better than he really is, he isn't top 10 for me, HockeyProspects agrees as well...I think whoever takes him top 5 will regret it just like Elias Lindholm going #5 who rode a strong u18 in 2013...you reach, you lose in the top 10.

 

[Section88]

Hope for Hughes. Expect Bouchard or boqvist

 

[goldenbladz1]

Anybody except for Bouchard and I'm happy.

I agree a NO for Bouchard

 

[Bubba88]

want Hughes or Kotkaniemi
expect Bouchard or Tkachuk

 

[magnificent]

I wish the guy who will be picked by the Hawks is ready to play in the NHL. I hope Hughes or Wahlstrom are ready.

 

[ChiHawk21]

Wishing for Hughes
Okay with Wahlstrom
Dont want Bouchard Kotkaniemi or Boqvist

 

[LordKOTL]

Who do I want? Someone who's not another Barker or Beach.

Who do I expect? Someone who comes in this season and makes an impact and is not a total liability.

 

[Blue Liner]

Based on who has a chance (even slight) at being left, I'm hoping for Hughes, Wahlstrom, or Dobson. I just don't feel like Hughes makes it past Detroit but 3-8 is a complete guess at this point for everybody so who knows how it will play out.

I suspect there's a really strong chance Dobson is still there with the other two gone and if so, I would be plenty fine with that selection.

 

[BK]

Who do I want? Someone who's not another Barker or Beach.

Who do I expect? Someone who comes in this season and makes an impact and is not a total liability.

Cam Barker....so many tools but no place to put them.