2016 NHL Draft

[Peter James Bond II]

Pu will be an interesting guy to track. He was low on the depth chart to start the season but worked his way up to #2 center. If anybody watched the Memorial Cup, London's top line (Marner-Dvorak-Tkachuk) basically monopolized the power play time.

With Marner and Dvorak (outside chance Tkachuk) set to graduate to the pros this season, Pu will be in line to inherit more ice time. I mentioned Pu as a possible pick for the Devils at #41, but most of the posters are too hung up on his lack of production this year.

But if you're ever looking for a sleeper, finding an underused guy on a deep Memorial Cup contender is sometimes the way to go:

Granted, Dvorak was more highly touted before his draft year (to Pu) but he found himself stuck on a deep team during his rookie year before breaking out.

Pu did score 8 playoff goals, which was 4th on the team. Produced when it counted. I'm hoping the Kings can get another 2nd rounder or at least 3rd.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Looks like Blob McKenzies Twitter is blowing up again. lol. Has tweeted that the Flames are offering 2 #1's and Sam Bennett for Ben Bishop. People get all excited, until someone points out that it's not Bob McKenzie, but BLOB McKenzie. He posted a big trade in the last hour on trade deadline day and his page blew up. I agree with this post today..it will never NOT be funny. Beware of Blob.

Kylo Ryan ‏@TheKrausHouse May 26
Okay it ended up being right, but he still RTed "Blob McKenzie" which will never not be funny.


Janus Lathan ‏@ja_latha May 26
Janus Lathan Retweeted Nick Corasaniti
Blob is the only trustworthy McKenzie

LOL!!!!

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Blob strikes again, heh heh.

 

[kingsfan28]

The suggestion by a few for the Kings to take Filatov at 2nd was even more comical.

That was also brought up on that other board. A few thought it was a mistake and Filatov had nuances that made him better than both Stamkos and Doughty.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Filatov? Nuances? That's funny.

Also, Kings have hired a new scout.

http://www.uscho.com/2016/06/23/lon...ed-belisle-steps-down-to-scout-for-l-a-kings/

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Since Swedish defensemen are all over the top 10 finalists (4 in top 9) for the Norris, I say go with BSDA (Best Swedish Defenseman Available) at #52.

1. Drew Doughty, LAK 1254 (93-37-10-4-3)
2. Erik Karlsson, OTT 1020 (46-54-27-14-5)
3. Brent Burns, SJS 619 (3-26-54-43-8)
4. Kris Letang, PIT 587 (8-24-40-40-19)
5. Roman Josi, NSH 120 (0-1-6-17-32)
6. John Klingberg, DAL 63 (0-2-2-6-21)
7. Victor Hedman, TBL 62 (0-2-3-6-15)
8. Ryan Suter, MIN 53 (0-1-3-7-10)
9. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, ARI 30 (0-0-2-2-14)

SO, CSB has 3 top rated ones:

JACOB MOVERARE 12 CSB EURO
LUCAS CARLSSON 15 CSB EURO
JACOB CEDERHOLM 16 CSB EURO

Anyone know much about these 3...and when (not if) 1 will be a top 10 Norris defensemen?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Cederholm is a prototypical Kings pick, haha.

Leader at every level, etc. I wouldnt' be opposed to him, I just don't expect him to be around long

But I'm also leery of guys who are drafted with limited offense, he'd be getting drafted as a shutdown D, and that scares me

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Bit of a bummer to see others excited about Friday. Feels like the big dance is coming up and you don't have a date.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Bit of a bummer to see others excited about Friday. Feels like the big dance is coming up and you don't have a date.

It's sort of like hockey christmas, when you get a bunch of free presents to unwrap that could be awesome or absolute crap

 

[tigermask48]

It's sort of like hockey christmas, when you get a bunch of free presents to unwrap that could be awesome or absolute crap

Meanhile the Kings are just hoping to unwrap a pair of decent socks, and comfy pajamas while 29 other teams want new ipods and cars.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Is it 4 o'clock yet? Or should I say 7 a.m. Saturday morning? Sigh.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Meanhile the Kings are just hoping to unwrap a pair of decent socks, and comfy pajamas while 29 other teams want new ipods and cars.

Their are numerous teams who have no 1st round pick (Blackhawks, Penguins, Rangers and Sharks) and few picks in total.

 

[LAKings88]

I think they will get a decent player in round two.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Man, can't believe baby Tkachuk is getting drafted. Yearly reminder of my age.

Chychrun too haha. Man kid has the voice of a 30 year old and a steel jaw

 

[LAKings88]

Man, can't believe baby Tkachuk is getting drafted. Yearly reminder of my age.

Chychrun too haha. Man kid has the voice of a 30 year old and a steel jaw

Brown, Dahlen, Ronning , and Nylander too.

So weird seeing generations and eras move on.

 

[Quattro]

Man, can't believe baby Tkachuk is getting drafted. Yearly reminder of my age.

is he an asshat like his dad?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

is he an asshat like his dad?

Everything I've seen and heard suggests he has a good head on his shoulders. Negative role modeling worked

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

2nd Rounders getting thrown around like candy

Quick dean, move King for 3 3rds!

 

[eleventy]

Listening to 1050 Toronto while trying to refresh HF over and over haha. They're gushing over Matthews comparing him to a Toews/Kopitar as a potential poster child for playing to whatever system works to win. Thought it was a nice nod to the kind of player Kopi is for us in particular.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Surprise from Columbus. No to Puljujarvi and Welcome to Columbus for Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Edmonton, think fast.

HF Boards keeps breaking.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Keith Tkachuk sure let himself go. What a fat lard.

 

[fsanford]

boring draft, some minor deals. Maybe it will pick up.

 

[LAKings88]

Couple surprises in slots. Will see if trade talk comes to fruition.

 

[deaderhead28]

Flames acquire Elliott from Blues for the 35th pick in the draft. (also 2018 3rd if he re-signs)

 

[HookKing]

Flames acquire Elliott from Blues for the 35th pick in the draft. (also 2018 3rd if he re-signs)

Jeez, when did BB become grandpa Munster?