NHL Entry Draft Who should we pick at 48?

[Sens of Anarchy]

We have a 2nd round pick ...yay. anyway what are some good options at 48?

Click to read more...

 

[BondraTime]

McIsaac

Realistically, Blake McLaughlin

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Options that remain and possibly could;; Some pretty good names left

16. Bode Wilde, RHD, U.S. U18 (NTDP)
A thoroughbred puck mover who likes to live on the edge with his reads, Wilde has the skills to become one of the top players taken from this draft. Some question his ability to defend, but Wilde has proven he knows how to do it when it's asked of him. He's only a tweak or two away from becoming his generation's version of Scott Niedermayer.
19. Akil Thomas, C, Niagara (OHL)
Skilled center who can control the puck for extended periods and punish opponents for giving him the smallest of windows. Thomas, who was born in Florida but reared in Canada, has an excellent shot and can play the wing as well.
20. Ryan McLeod, C/W, Mississauga (OHL)
Big-bodied power forward with speed and playmaking abilities who was one of the top OHL scorers among first-year draft eligibles. McLeod's versatility is one of several things that stand out about him — he can play center or wing, shoot the puck with authority and is a mainstay on both the power play and penalty kill.
21. Jacob Olofsson, C, Timra IK (Allsvenkan)
Olofsson was named the best rookie in Sweden's top minor league and played an important role in vaulting Timra into the SHL's top division for next year. He's big, quick and strong on the puck, plus he can be counted on to match up against top players.
22. David Gustafsson, C, HV71 J20 (Superelit)
Gustafsson was a role player for HV71's top team, but watching him play against peers reveals a dominant puck hound that is a threat in open ice. He uses his quick feet and active stick to strip pucks from defenders behind the net, but it's his ability to spot cutters and weak-side teammates that puts him in a select group of draft-eligible centers.
25. Blake McLaughlin, C, Chicago (USHL)
A gifted playmaker that can play physical and stick handle in a phone booth, McGlaughlin is one of the more complete players in the draft. He's among Chicago's scoring leaders and is expected to play for the University of Minnesota next season.
28. Ivan Morozov, C, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)
One of the draft's top defensive centers also is a crafty playmaker and finisher. Morozov is strong on his skates and catches defenders flat footed with a deceptively quick first step.
29. Jakub Lauko, C, Chomutov (Extraliga)
Excitable forward with breakaway speed and a heavy shot who loves to agitate and irritate.
31. Serron Noel, RW, Oshawa (OHL)
Noel's combination of skill and power makes him an intriguing option for a team looking to roll the dice on a forward with the potential to be a dominant force.

33. Benoit-Olivier Groulx	C	Halifax (QMJHL)
34. Jared McIsaac	LHD	Halifax (QMJHL)
35. Dmitry Zavgorodniy	RW	Rimouski (QMJHL)
36. Filip Hallander	C/W	Timra IK (Allsvenskan)
37. Jonathan Tychonick	LHD	Penticton (BCHL)
38. Jesse Ylonen	RW	Espoo United (Mestis)
39. Jack McBain	C	Jr. Canadiens (OJHL)
40. Jakub Skarek	G	Dukla Jihlava (Extraliga)
41. Jake Wise	C	U.S. U18 (NTDP)
42. Mattias Samuelsson	LHD	U.S. U18 (NTDP)
43. Milos Roman	C	Vancouver (WHL)
45. Allan McShane	C	Oshawa (OHL)
46. Jonatan Berggren	LW	Skelleftea J20 (Superelit)
47. Ryan Merkley	RHD	Guelph (OHL)
48. Ivan Muranov	LW	HK MVD (MHL)
49. Michal Kvasnica	RW	Trinec U20 (ELJ)
50. Philip Kurashev	C	Quebec (QMJHL)
51. Kevin Bahl	LHD	Ottawa (OHL)
52. Nicolas Beaudin	LHD	Drummondville (QMJHL)
53. Danila Galenyuk	LHD	SKA-1946 (MHL)
54. Cole Fonstad	RW	Prince Albert (WHL)
56. Adam Ginning	LHD	Linkoping J20 (Superelit)
57. Gabriel Fortier	C/W	Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)
58. Calen Addison	RHD	Lethbridge (WHL)
59. Ondrej Buchtela	RHD	Chomutov (Extraliga)
60. Jett Woo	RHD	Moose Jaw (WHL)
61. Ryan Chyzowski	C	Medicine Hat (WHL)
62. Curtis Douglas	C	Windsor (OHL)

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Ouroboros]

I will be interesting to see how far guys like Noel and McIsaac fall.

I like Tychonick if he's still there.

 

[ThreePosts]

I think Calen Addison has a lot of upside.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

One of those Swedish C's could be good Olofsson, Gustafsson, Hallender ... I like Berggren but think he'll be gone but the way this thing has gone .. there could be a run on D ahead of our pick

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Zadina. Is he still falling?

 

[toxic poster]

dont care where we pick him as long as we take nathan dunkley

 

[God Flower]

Does anyone have any insight on Gabriel Fortier? His rankings range from 49 to 89 in various scouting reports. I only ask because he tested fairly well at the combine and we now have the 48th pick.

 

[BondraTime]

McLaughlin
Drury
Tychonick
Ylonen

 

[SensFactor]

Akil Thomas

 

[Burrowsaurus]

McLaughlin
Drury
Tychonick
Ylonen

Think we’re in for the two Xavier’s?

 

[Hale The Villain]

Berggren
Olofsson
Noel
Hallander
McIsaac
Tychonick
Thomas
McLaughlin

Lots of quality left. Expecting a lot of them to be snatched up near the start of the round, but it's definitely possible we could get a 1st round talent with that pick.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Kind of crazy to think that the asset gained for moving down 4 spots was the value of Grubauer and Orpik.

 

[BondraTime]

Think we’re in for the two Xavier’s?

Not too sure, they should go between 40-80 somewhere.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

McLaughlin
Drury
Tychonick
Ylonen

Be crazy if we got Tychonick as well. Both he and JBD are going to UND next year. Both played for the West U19 team

 

[BondraTime]

Be crazy if we got Tychonick as well. Both he and JBD are going to UND next year. Both played for the West U19 team

I've liked both for a while, would have been fine with either where we picked

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I've liked both for a while, would have been fine with either where we picked

They must really like JBD to pick him there with the options still on the board including Tychonick; who had a good showing at the U18s

 

[Hale The Villain]

Be crazy if we got Tychonick as well. Both he and JBD are going to UND next year. Both played for the West U19 team

Apparently they were childhood friends too.

Could be on the same pairing at North Dakota next year.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Apparently they were childhood friends too.

Could be on the same pairing at North Dakota next year.

That would be pretty nice. Graduate them in a couple of years as a pair (if all goes well)

 

[ItsChaboi]

Are there any highly rated goalies we could be in on in this round?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Any chance the Sens pick Bahl at 48?

 

[TheBradyBunch]

We have a long way to go til our pick, these are some possibilities though:

Berggren
Noel
Thomas
Ylonen
Addison
Marchenko
Wise
McLaughlin
Hallander
McLeod
Tychonick
McIsaac
Olofsson
Samuelsson
Wilde
Woo
Groulx
Durzi
Dewar
Hutsko

 

[Ice-Tray]

Looking forward to reading player assessments from scouts and you guys who know who we pick. Man I love the draft reading!

 

[Deku]

gimme Thomas, doubt he makes it to our pick though