GDT: 2017 NHL Draft: The waiting is over! The NYR will pick in the first round! Part II

[Joey Bones]

Do these two kids instantly become 2 of the top 3 prospects the organization has?

Still think Shesterkin is No. 1, but Andersson is No. 2 and Chytil would be top 5

 

[THE BIG WHISTLE]

Wow big trade for Brayden Schenn

We won't be able to really judge the Stepan trade until we see what we do with the cap space.

I think they're going after Shattenkirk and I don't think Gorton is done at center either.

Gorton seems to be going for speed and possession. Kevin Hayes is not those things.

If Hayes has a Hags type of player he'll be fine. Maybe Gorton is looking to get a high pick next year and ice a bad roster?

 

[Machinehead]

Kevin Hayes is going absolutely no where. I do agree about Shattenkirk and I have no clue what they are going to do about C

I think Hayes is staying, but I can't see him getting a full-time top 6 job without some sort of insurance policy.

 

[ponytrekker]

We lost Stepan, so we won't be able to score in the playoffs?

I don't think we're a lock to make the playoffs presently.

 

[Alluckks]

Schenn is on a better contract

Schenn is signed for 3 years, Stepan is 4. ARZ doesn't attract Free Agents, they want contract term length.

 

[TheGuarantee]

I think Hayes is staying, but I can't see him getting a full-time top 6 job without some sort of insurance policy.

I think he'll surprise you next year, I do agree. I want to get Thornton just for the sake of Hayes career but I'm also not too sure about Jumbos legs

 

[Ghost of jas]

Do these two kids instantly become 2 of the top 3 prospects the organization has?

Yes.

 

[Machinehead]

If Hayes has a Hags type of player he'll be fine. Maybe Gorton is looking to get a high pick next year and ice a bad roster?

This team could take the ice right now and not get a very high pick.

They had 102 points last year and already got better.

 

[FLYLine27*]

Do these two kids instantly become 2 of the top 3 prospects the organization has?

I'd say 3 and 4 behind Shest and DeAngelo.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Is Stan Bowman still drunk from earlier today?

 

[Alluckks]

I think Hayes is staying, but I can't see him getting a full-time top 6 job without some sort of insurance policy.

No way AV ices them without a veteran insurance policy. The guy would play Nash at center on the 2nd line for 15 games if he had to.

 

[BKGooner]

I liked the value for Stepan as well. Surprised at how much Schenn brought back. Lehtera has a bad contract but he is a serviceable NHL player.

 

[Machinehead]

I think he'll surprise you next year, I do agree. I want to get Thornton just for the sake of Hayes career but I'm also not too sure about Jumbos legs

Jumbo's production is in decline, but if we converted him into a big two-way 2C in the mold of a Hanzal, it's a role I think he would excel at.

He still wins faceoffs and is unreal along the boards.

 

[Synergy27]

I love how the Penguins are going to get the Russian kid that everyone loves. So fitting.

 

[FLYLine27*]

I liked the value for Stepan as well. Surprised at how much Schenn brought back. Lehtera has a bad contract but he is a serviceable NHL player.

According to Blues fan, he has been brutal and they are shocked anyone wanted him.

 

[Irishguy42]

Jumbo's production is in decline, but if we converted him into a big two-way 2C in the mold of a Hanzal, it's a role I think he would excel at.

Wait, we talking about Jumbo Joe or Hayes?

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

What time does the draft start back up tomorrow? 11?

 

[THE BIG WHISTLE]

This team could take the ice right now and not get a very high pick.

They had 102 points last year and already got better.

True. ... I honestly don't know what the hell GMJG is doing. He could go get Nate Mc or sign JT. Or say **** it and let the kids fill the roles. Damn crazy offseason.

 

[DanielBrassard]

This team could take the ice right now and not get a very high pick.

They had 102 points last year and already got better.

I get Girardi sucked but we lost our best center and Staal is still here. Not better.

 

[Griffinbw]

You guys are acting like our team has gotten worse

Gorton has tons of cap space to work with, and will hopefully be able to trade for another center

I think our roster next year may be even better

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Jumbo's production is in decline, but if we converted him into a big two-way 2C in the mold of a Hanzal, it's a role I think he would excel at.

He still wins faceoffs and is unreal along the boards.

2 years at 4-5 would be awesome

 

[FLYLine27*]

Wait, we talking about Jumbo Joe or Hayes?

I think Jumbo the old HF poster.

 

[FLYLine27*]

What time does the draft start back up tomorrow? 11?

I think earlier, 9 or 10?

edit - just checked 10EST.

 

[LeetchisGod]

They are really milking this.

 

[GregSirico]

I love how the Penguins are going to get the Russian kid that everyone loves. So fitting.

Penguins gonna Penguin