2015 NHL Entry Draft
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I'm a big fan of the "draft european goalies in the 5/6/7 rounds, and let them stew in their respective European leagues until their eligibility is almost up and see what you have after 4 years" strategy.
I mean, you retain your European drafted players rights for 4 years instead of the regular 2 for North Americans, and goalies need WAY more time to develop properly... and in fact, I'd even say that you can't accurately judge a goalie at 18 anyways... and maybe even at 20. Not the same way you'd evaluate skaters, at the very least.
Just draft one Euro goalie per year in the later rounds... you'll have a much better success rate with later picks, and the goalies that "hit" in the 6th round are usually as good as the goalies who "hit" in the 3rd round. If there's one position in hockey where there are more good players than jobs, it's in the crease.
I dunno. It just makes sense to me. Use a top-90 pick on a goalie ONLY if you're convinced that they are the greatest thing since sharpened skates.
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http://bmotopprospects.ca/article/chl-s-top-prospects-rise-to-challenge-in-sport-testing-combine
Crouse and Konecny killed it at some of the physical testing which is awesome to see.
Crouse and Konecny killed it at some of the physical testing which is awesome to see.
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Vince Dunn finished at the top of the on-ice testing! ah **** its a different Vince Dunn
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A cautionary tale:
To be fair, he would probably still be a decent starter if not for injuries.
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Watching this game with no 67s bias. Just seeing who looks good in this 1 game show case.
Konecny was the best player on the ice that period for either team.
Konecny was the best player on the ice that period for either team.
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He looked like he could become the goalie people thought he could be before the injury. He was actually awesome.
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Past few months I've been trending away from wanting to pick Konecny but watching tonight really makes me want to snag him. Plays like pageau with loads more skill!
And regarding taking goaltenders, I myself am a goaltender and really don't like the idea of touching a goalie with any of our top 60 picks. But watching Herbst play tonight and in previous games with the 67's wouldn't be a bad idea taking him, a huge goalie with great mobility. He was a top pick in the ohl draft if I recall and this year was his redemption. Might be an idea
And regarding taking goaltenders, I myself am a goaltender and really don't like the idea of touching a goalie with any of our top 60 picks. But watching Herbst play tonight and in previous games with the 67's wouldn't be a bad idea taking him, a huge goalie with great mobility. He was a top pick in the ohl draft if I recall and this year was his redemption. Might be an idea
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Team Cherry looks really bad. Not many players on that side standing out to me. Barely noticed Marner and Strome tonight.
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Dude, do you know how many players come out of the GTA and are Leafs fans?
One of the most beloved Sens in recent mind Chris Kelly was even a Leafs fan growing up :O
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Hearing TMurr's words make me sad. He understands the way the NHL has changed much more then his uncle has.
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guy was ranked lowest as a early second when he was struggling and highest as a mid round pick
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