2016 NHL Entry Draft (Part IV)

[Duke749]

I'd take Shaw all day everyday before TT. Teravainen is skilled, but is tiny and plays scared.

Many Hawks fans will tell you the same thing.

Man Shaw can score some really greasy goals in the playoffs. Teams would that.

 

[truck]

If Fabbro or McAvoy is there at 22... Wow.

 

[Aavco Cup]

If Fabbro or McAvoy is there at 22... Wow.

After last year we know anything is possible

 

[truck]

After last year we know anything is possible

It won't require a massive fall for either player. It might require a reach on someone like Stanley though. Thankfully he is 6'6 and teams love to reach for big dudes.

 

[Polar Vortex]

Question: does this mean the jets get #2 pick for every round of this upcoming draft?

 

[Repoman]

Question: does this mean the jets get #2 pick for every round of this upcoming draft?

Nope. First round only. Goes back to 6th place seeding for remaining rounds.

 

[drumzan]

Wonder if New Jersey would bite on 22 + 36 for 11. Their cupboards are pretty bare. I'd target any of the top 3 LHD's that could potentially fall, or Keller.

 

[drumzan]

Anybody else catch this in the Lawless article? I'm often very critical of Chevy, but this is what I love reading. Tells me the front office is functional rather than some GM disregarding everything the scouts say.

“I watched Puljujärvi a lot at the under-18s and I’ll now head over to the world championship and hope to get to watch Laine. I’ve seen both players and so have our scouts. I’ll get to watch them again and ask a lot of questions and then our scouts will make the decision. It’s exciting. These are very good players we’re going to get to choose from.”

 

[meedle]

Anybody else catch this in the Lawless article? I'm often very critical of Chevy, but this is what I love reading. Tells me the front office is functional rather than some GM disregarding everything the scouts say.

“I watched Puljujärvi a lot at the under-18s and I’ll now head over to the world championship and hope to get to watch Laine. I’ve seen both players and so have our scouts. I’ll get to watch them again and ask a lot of questions and then our scouts will make the decision. It’s exciting. These are very good players we’re going to get to choose from.â€

Well if you aren't going to listen to the scouts, why have them on the payroll.

 

[drumzan]

Well if you aren't going to listen to the scouts, why have them on the payroll.

Exactly. But you'd be surprised how often that happens.

 

[leafster7]

I hope that Chevy doesn't waste the 2nd pick with some "character" player who is totally off the board.

 

[Hunter368]

I hope that Chevy doesn't waste the 2nd pick with some "character" player who is totally off the board.

Closest he ever did to that was Mark S who has turned fine. I don't see that happening with this pick, it will be one of the top three.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Anybody else catch this in the Lawless article? I'm often very critical of Chevy, but this is what I love reading. Tells me the front office is functional rather than some GM disregarding everything the scouts say.

“I watched Puljujärvi a lot at the under-18s and I’ll now head over to the world championship and hope to get to watch Laine. I’ve seen both players and so have our scouts. I’ll get to watch them again and ask a lot of questions and then our scouts will make the decision. It’s exciting. These are very good players we’re going to get to choose from.â€

I watched the video where he said that. Not sure what point you are trying to make though. Sounded like a great way to dodge the question to me. He also said someting like "I know just enough that I'm dangerous"....or something like that just before that quote.

 

[alchemyindex]

Damien Cox first rd mock draft. I know it's Cox but he gets lots of help.

1 TOR Mathews
2 WPG Laine
3 CBJ Pulj
4 EDM Juolevi
5 VAN PLD
6 CGY Tkachuk
7 ARI Nylander
8 BUF Chychrun
9 MTL Jost
10 COL Stanley
11 NJD Brown
12 OTT Bean
13 CAR Keller
14 BOS Sergachev
15 MIN Gauthier
16 DET Rubstov
17 NSH McLeod
18 PHI Kunin
19 TBL Jones
20 ARI McAvoy
21 CAR Tutle
22 WPG Fabbro
23 BOS Bellows
24 NYI DeBrincat
25 FLA Asplund
26 ANA Claque
27 TOR Gustavsson (G)
28 STL Thompson
29 DAL Cholowski
30 WAS Grundstrom

Wow... Dare to dream!

 

[csk]

Damien Cox first rd mock draft. I know it's Cox but he gets lots of help.

1 TOR Mathews
2 WPG Laine
3 CBJ Pulj
4 EDM Juolevi
5 VAN PLD
6 CGY Tkachuk
7 ARI Nylander
8 BUF Chychrun
9 MTL Jost
10 COL Stanley
11 NJD Brown
12 OTT Bean
13 CAR Keller
14 BOS Sergachev
15 MIN Gauthier
16 DET Rubstov
17 NSH McLeod
18 PHI Kunin
19 TBL Jones
20 ARI McAvoy
21 CAR Tutle
22 WPG Fabbro
23 BOS Bellows
24 NYI DeBrincat
25 FLA Asplund
26 ANA Claque
27 TOR Gustavsson (G)
28 STL Thompson
29 DAL Cholowski
30 WAS Grundstrom

Amazing. So many RHDs though

 

[KingBogo]

A little late to the part but congrats everyone. Was out at the lake and I keep it mostly off the grid. Spent the lottery pacing up and down my back deck with an old radio that brings in 1290 remarkably clear. Gave quite a shout when the Flames dropped to #6. And another one when Columbus went at #3. Then broke open a fine bottle of wine. (Was drinking the cheap **** before and during). Getting Laine will be a huge

 

[Aavco Cup]

I saw in the GDT several times people referencing Teemu's number for Laine either #8 (currently held by Trouba or #13 (currently held by Tanev.)Why would he do that even if those two players gave up their numbers for him? Laine's number is 29. Why would he suddenly change his favorite number? Why wouldn't he want his own identity?

 

[Aavco Cup]

Amazing. So many RHDs though

Fabbro likely won't be in the NHL for three years. How do we know what we need by then?

 

[Halfy]

Just to clear this up: THERE IS 0% CHANCE WE ARE NOT TAKING A FINN. 95% sure we are taking Laine.

 

[Aavco Cup]

I hope that Chevy doesn't waste the 2nd pick with some "character" player who is totally off the board.

Like who?

 

[Hunter368]

I'm loving both Finns, very happy with either......but I'm not so sure that it's a given it will be Laine. Can't wait to see who we pick of the two.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Its Laine or Puljujarvi. No doubt in my mind. I have some doubt about which Finn tho.

 

[Huffer]

I still can't get over the shock, I'm still buzzing.

 

[Aavco Cup]

I'm loving both Finns, very happy with either......but I'm not so sure that it's a given it will be Laine. Can't wait to see who we pick of the two.

How can Pulj rise? He's finished playing for the year. Some scouts are even rating Laine above Mathews now. Both are playing at the worlds. I doubt either one drops below Pulj at this point. Can't see a scenario where that is possible TBH.

Did I mention Laine is the only right shot (more desireable at the draft table) of the top 6 forwards?

 

[KingBogo]

I'm loving both Finns, very happy with either......but I'm not so sure that it's a given it will be Laine. Can't wait to see who we pick of the two.

I'd be pretty surprised if it wasn't Laine. A lot of the recent talk has him moving into a discussion with Matthews for first overall. I see him as a clear step ahead of Poolparty.