1 | | - | | As many questions as I have about him, NYR ain't passing up the opprotunity. |
2 | | - | | Askarov's playing possessed right now. LA could easily step in here and shake up the draft floor by leading other GM's to think "they're picking the goalie, now what?". |
3 | | | | Would Ottawa also look at picking up the goalie here? I don't think Detroit is gonna pick him due to the plethora of G talent in UFA . Outside that, I think we all know who Melnyk wants here. |
4 | | - | | Detroit gets this guy to fall into their lap. Don't think they'll look at the goalie here. |
5 | | - | | Ott's 2nd pick is another reasonable spot for Askarov. One would think Ott's got it's plans elsewhere |
6 | | - | | Don't give us that "ohhh but he's not a RHD" jargon here. This guy is the best defenseman in the draft, and after seeing NYI, PHI, DAL make it as far as they did, you know GM's are gonna clamor over how he thinks the game. |
7 | | - | | NJD is a team that *would* think "oh he's a RHD, therefore good" |
8 | | - | | The next 4 picks are fun. BUF is also in dire need of a Goalie, and if he's avaliable, he's probably getting picked. Low chance they choose a C outside that, they go either G or the rocket shot kid |
9 | | - | | Oh, fun! A choice between Perfetti&Rossi? If NOT the Goalie? Well, Guerin gets drunk on stats easily. |
10 | | - | | Don't get mad WPG, You need this kid. |
11 | | - | | If he falls this far, and if NSH can open up a spot in 1-2 yrs, this kid's gonna take the team by storm. |
12 | | - | | This kid's stock is at an all-time high now, makes sense for FLA to keep adding Winger Depth |
13 | | | | Everyone's got the goalie locked at this pick, but what if he's not there? It gets interesting b/c, well, what does CAR need? They're quite well loaded on the roster& they have excellent prospects in the wings...do they trade up for the G? Back&add assets? Maybe it's best they choose the kid who needs time to get healthy&ready for the pros. |
14 | | - | | Seeing EDM outside the top 10 is a nice sight. They have work to do, and the best way to do that is to add floor players to the pool. Especially if they're 6ft and play physical. |
15 | | | | Magical how Dubas got his 1st back, and not too far away from his original spot. Ideally, they would want Holloway or D. I think reaching at this pick is alright, but they'll more likely trade back here. |
16 | | - | | Habs fans want Jarvis here, and why? What does he bring to the forechecking system of the Habs? He doesn't play well in his zone, he doesn't backcheck, he anticipates play as if his Dmen will *always* get the puck to his stick, and he'll fall on their depth chart much faster than rise. Habs need smart, efficient forwards like Danault. A flexible guy would make so much more sense. |
17 | | - | | Jarvis going from Winterhawk to Blackhawk is a lot of fun, right? In fact, who else would value a guy line him as highly as CHI? The kid comes into this team w/ an excellent on-ice role model (b/c off ice he's a sex offender), w/ a similar build and similar view of the game. Could easily see CHI trading up for him. |
18 | | | | By now, the Goalie will be taken. From here on out, these picks are best fit. Not exaclty BPA, but very reasonable to see some of these names taken by these teams. |
19 | | - | | Can't find a reason for CAL not to take Dmen this szn |
20 | | | | The Swede is tantilizing, but we all know how well Czech playera do in NJ. |
21 | | - | | CBJ is lacking in Blueline prospects, so you'd expect them to look at who's avaliable. Can't see them passing up on the project |
22 | | | | You can't have too many defensemen, NYR. |
23 | | - | | Strange spot to be in if you're PHI. Amirov, Khusnutdinov, Borque all make sense, but most recently they have done their best scouting in NA and Sweden. They'll gladly take the faller |
24 | | - | | Embarrassment of riches |
25 | | - | | Time to start refilling the cabinets, Washington. Welcome to BPA life. Don't worry, this kid's my favorite in the entire draft. |
26 | | - | | STL gets a nice little selection here, but do we *really* think they're gonna let Petro walk w/o a fight? This pick belongs to someone else, and they go BPA |
27 | | | | ANA doesn't expect this kid to fall into their lap. |
28 | | | | So, let's say Ott picks the Goalie earlier+Stützle. Do they reach for D here? Let's not forget that WPG did that years ago when they grabbed Logan Stanley. The next best RHD is Grans, and that is a faaar reach. A safe pick makes the most sense |
29 | | - | | VGK really don't need this pick. BPA |
30 | | - | | Still think this is SJ's pick. This time, the German makes more sense |
31 | | | | Congrats on cup, enjoy the pick |