Who should we pick in Round 2 - Poll

[Hen Kolland]

I bring up this name because I remember listening to a podcast discussing him, and also seeing how ridiculously high he was ranked by Hockey Prospect in their Black Book. I know otherwise, nothing about him, and haven't watched or researched him for a second.

Where do people stand on Tristen Robins? For reference, he was ranked all the way up at #13 overall in the Black Book, which is definitely the outlier from what I have seen from other sources.

 

[mike0618]

Got to keep going bpa.. at area of need is nice but having prospects to trade later for needs is good too

 

[Frk It]

I bring up this name because I remember listening to a podcast discussing him, and also seeing how ridiculously high he was ranked by Hockey Prospect in their Black Book. I know otherwise, nothing about him, and haven't watched or researched him for a second.

Where do people stand on Tristen Robins? For reference, he was ranked all the way up at #13 overall in the Black Book, which is definitely the outlier from what I have seen from other sources.

I thought they put a little too much stock into the 2nd half of his season, but he is someone I would definitely take a shot on in round 2. Could use a RH center prospect for sure.

After reading more scouting reports and watching some reels on Gunler, I'd take Torgersson over him. Seems very Franzen-esque. Gunler seems very...bust-esque.

Why?

 

[J15]

I couldn't disagree more.
Do we need better first liners? 100%. But we also need better 2nd, 3rd, and 4th lines. We also need better 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pair defensemen. We need improvement EVERYWHERE.

Ideally we end up with a 1st line center upgrade because Larkin is somewhere in the 25-30 range of first line centers around the league. And ideally we get an upgrade over Bertuzzi on the first line because he's in much the same situation. That doesn't mean that we shouldn't try to build a deep organization. And it doesn't mean we shouldn't swing for the fences with some of our later draft picks. One of them might become a Point or Kucherov. There are a few guys in the 2nd to 7th round of this draft that have that major boom or bust potential.

I guess it’s a matter of perspective. The way I see it, we already have great 2nd/3rd line players, the problem is they’re playing on the 1st line. Right now I think Mantha is the only player that belongs on a 1st line of an NHL team. A 2nd/3rd line of Larkin, Bert, Zadina, Veleno, Fabbri, Ras is plenty deep. Then we start thinking about the likes of Svech, Smith, Berggren etc who can all make decent cases for 3rd line work. Bringing in more middle six wingers will just add to the backlog without making the team any more competitive. I still stand by the fact that the only major need right now is elite talent, we’re bursting at the seems with prospects/players who project just below that.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I thought they put a little too much stock into the 2nd half of his season, but he is someone I would definitely take a shot on in round 2. Could use a RH center prospect for sure.



Why?

A lot of reports mention intensity issues, defensive floating issues, lack of effort, and sometimes looking like a world beater while other times looking not engaged at all.

 

[Frk It]

A lot of reports mention intensity issues, defensive floating issues, lack of effort, and sometimes looking like a world beater while other times looking not engaged at all.

Yeah, he seems like a pretty divisive prospect. In the Black Book I do some comments about how he is a shy kid and works really hard, and that Lulea has to drag him off the ice. But then I see the questions about his toughness on the ice. With his talent level, I am willing to roll the dice on a kid like that in round 2. Seems like teams had a hard time getting a read on him.

 

[izlez]

I feel like Foudy was a name I heard people wanting so much in the 2nd, I figured he'd actually go in the 1st.
Now it seems like nobody even wants him that much in the 2nd. Has something changed? Was he never actually that highly sought after?

 

[JustJokinenAround]

I just found out Peterka shares my birthday, so he immediately jumps up to the next pick for me.

And he's a center.

And German.

My reasoning is sound, damn you.

you forgot he also has a cool name

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

I feel like Foudy was a name I heard people wanting so much in the 2nd, I figured he'd actually go in the 1st.
Now it seems like nobody even wants him that much in the 2nd. Has something changed? Was he never actually that highly sought after?

Not a smart hockey player. Great skater though

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Why would you take Peterka over Mysak is beyond me.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I feel like Foudy was a name I heard people wanting so much in the 2nd, I figured he'd actually go in the 1st.
Now it seems like nobody even wants him that much in the 2nd. Has something changed? Was he never actually that highly sought after?

Foudy is a victim of preseason draft hype putting him unjustifiably in the late 1st/early 2nd round. Great skating speed, but a bit awkward style. Boyd Devereaux hands and brains.
Maybe a 4th or 5th rounder for this kid, but that's it. He needs to learn how to do other hockey stuff.

 

[firestarter]

Hope we grab at least one of Foudy-Niederbach-Robins with #45 or #54, since we need RH shots, preferably at C..if Gunler falls to #45 (probably not likely) we should take a swing at him

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Why would you take Peterka over Mysak is beyond me.

Too close to Jan Mursak, and we know that Jan Mursak was a bust. Therefore, Jan Mysak is a bust.

Logic!!!

 

[JustJokinenAround]

I like LHD Jeremie Poirer.

High end offensive skills. Needs to round out his play on the defensive side, but no real LHD in the system like him outside of Cholowski and who knows where he's gonna end up. Low end starter or bounced out the league here in 1-2 more season... Poirer is the type of prospect that you can look to run your PP in the future. An provides insurance now against Cholowski.

Idk, Poirer can finish the year in Juniors, make the jump next year to the AHL against men, 2 years he can get a legit look at the league imo. Not saying he'll be a two year jump but his "path" towards the league is trending this way. Bigger kid, very good skater, passer, can carry the puck. Idk, just needs to round out his defensive game in his own end. That can be worked on.

i wouldn't mind poirer. saint johns didn't have the best coaching or system play this last season so it seems like he has no structure in his game whatsoever. he played much better internationally because the coaching was better. i would take him at 45 if he was still available which is possible.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Hope we grab at least one of Foudy-Niederbach-Robins with #45 or #54, since we need RH shots, preferably at C..if Gunler falls to #45 (probably not likely) we should take a swing at him

You're fired for drinking and drafting.

 

[Frk It]

You're fired for drinking and drafting.

Niederbach or Robins at 45 is AOK with me.

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Too close to Jan Mursak, and we know that Jan Mursak was a bust. Therefore, Jan Mysak is a bust.

Logic!!!

Damn, i don´t know what to say, dont be mad after Mysak ends up as 60 point 2 way center. EDIT: Dont look at Peterka´s stats from czech junior league, because that league is absolute garbage. I know it because i am from CZ.

 

[izlez]

William Wallinder is my #1 want right now.

Watching the playoffs this year, I watched Seth Jones and Victor Hedman dominate and convinced myself I love big defenceman that are smooth skaters.

Of course, just because they are big and can skate does not mean they will be anywhere near the same stratosphere as Jones/Hedman... but I can dream

 

[SuperScript29]

Some really good names on there. I would like us to get Peterka.

 

[firestarter]

You're fired for drinking and drafting.

You can't fire me, cause I quit..after I take Foudy with #32 /s

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

William Wallinder is my #1 want right now.

Watching the playoffs this year, I watched Seth Jones and Victor Hedman dominate and convinced myself I love big defenceman that are smooth skaters.

Of course, just because they are big and can skate does not mean they will be anywhere near the same stratosphere as Jones/Hedman... but I can dream

And you shall have him