Post-Game Talk: 2017 NHL Entry Draft from Chicago - Rounds 2-7 Completed

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[LouJersey]

Would like to see us deal for a forward today.

 

[LouJersey]

Draft wise, although we have lots in the pipeline, I would love Farrance or Walsh in the 2nd.

 

[bob27]

Any high upside centers left in the second round?

 

[ickie*]

Any high upside centers left in the second round?

entwistle is still around. i would even package and trade up to get him. probably projects as a rw at the pro level but he's got the size and skating

 

[s3antana5757]

Would like to see it traded. If not, hope for C or RW. Maybe we can find another JFK or Bergeron.

 

[bob27]

I was thinking of Anderson-Dolan, but he's very likely gone at 53. He'd fit the recent trend of picking based on long last names.

 

[ORR2Sanderson2ORR]

Would be nice to see some more 2nd rnd magic!!!

 

[Bruinaura]

Would like to see it traded. If not, hope for C or RW. Maybe we can find another JFK or Bergeron.

Too bad we couldn't have gotten Suzuki. He's a huge Bergeron fan, even wears #37 because of him. If he plays anything like him, Vegas got a good one.

 

[Gator Mike]

Kid I've been intrigued by for a while and who I think will be there at #53 is Nikita Popugaev from Prince George in the WHL.

HUGE frame (6-6, 220ish?), great shot, questions about his skating and his attitude. I guarantee the Bruins have talked to Jesse Gabrielle about him, though.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

entwistle is still around. i would even package and trade up to get him. probably projects as a rw at the pro level but he's got the size and skating

Love Entwhistle and would love to get him in the 2nd. He absolutely seems like a winger, but he has some upside potential to being a top 6 winger, but if he doesn't develop the scoring, he could be a dominating 3rd line type

 

[DitClapper]

Kid I've been intrigued by for a while and who I think will be there at #53 is Nikita Popugaev from Prince George in the WHL.

HUGE frame (6-6, 220ish?), great shot, questions about his skating and his attitude. I guarantee the Bruins have talked to Jesse Gabrielle about him, though.

This could be a diamond in the rough pick.
I'd like to see Ratcliffe, Hague, this one or Lind.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Hague off the board at #34 to Las Vegas. Boom or bust pick for sure

 

[DitClapper]

Now that Vancouver has Kole Lind, I wonder if they'll trade Virtanen. Spooner straight up for him sounds fair.

 

[ickie*]

Love Entwhistle and would love to get him in the 2nd. He absolutely seems like a winger, but he has some upside potential to being a top 6 winger, but if he doesn't develop the scoring, he could be a dominating 3rd line type

for sure. his shot is big league heavy too. he's just a personal fav of mine so i'm likely overvaluing him a bit.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Picks coming fast and furious, Boston should be up soon. Goalies seem to be dropping

 

[JCRO]

Picks coming fast and furious, Boston should be up soon. Goalies seem to be dropping

Any RWs worth the nab?

From what I've followed on here, 3 of the 4 "top" goalies are still available, no?

 

[BruinDust]

Picks coming fast and furious, Boston should be up soon. Goalies seem to be dropping

Dipietro and Luukkonen still on the board with 47 picks in.

Maxime Comtois best player left from McKenzie's list. Ranked 37. Hockey Writers had him as a 1st rounder.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Dipietro and Luukkonen still on the board with 47 picks in.

Maxime Comtois best player left from McKenzie's list. Ranked 37. Hockey Writers had him as a 1st rounder.

Comtois is the falling Knife he was top 10 before the season. Occassionally these guys work out (Saad), but generally they end up being dogs at the next level (Esposito, etc). I don't try to catch the falling knife

I'd rather Entwhistle at RW. Or one of the goalies

DUcks select Comtois

 

[Scruffy]

Pens take Jeremy Lauzon's brother Zachary at 51

Canes take Luke Martin D at 52

 

[bob27]

We picked a STUDnicka.

 

[AK37]

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Interesting. I'm pretty shocked they didn't go with a goalie there

He has a big finish, led Oshawa in points in the postseason with 15 points in 11 games

Long scouting article on him
https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2017/5/26/15683226/jack-studnicka-2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile

 

[DitClapper]

Just from watching some highlights he's got some drama in his game. Looks like this could be a steal.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Was fully expecting a goal tender here but lots of good comments in the attached Hockey Writers concensus report.



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Jack Studnicka
2016-17 Team: Oshawa Generals (#23)
Date of Birth: February 18, 1999
Place of Birth: Tecumseh, Ontario
Ht: 6’1†Wt: 170 lbs
Shoots: Right
Position: C
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible
Twitter: @jstudnicka23


Strengths
Good at faceoffs.
Excellent skater.
Good hockey IQ.
Under Construction (Improvements to Make)
Needs to add strength.
Consistency.
NHL Potential

Studnicka’s upside is that of a middle-six, two-way center who can chip in some offense. He has a higher floor than some of his peers thanks to his defensive game. He can also play in all situations which gives him a better chance at the next level.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk – 4/5, Reward – 3.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offence – 7/10, Defense – 7/10

http://thehockeywriters.com/jack-studnicka-2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/