Speculation: 2017 NHL Entry Draft

[SanDogBrewin]

I like Poehling a lot, would be happy to see him here.

He would be a good choice. As the game gets tougher and hitting starts, Poehling gets better. Good in the corners and good back on defense.

 

[BruinsBtn]

I hope Suzuki slips. If not, I think the smart move is to keep loading up on defensemen. Top four defensemen are way harder to find than top-6 wingers and 3rd line centers.

 

[Wonder Boy]

I want Morgan Entwhistle.

I think you mean Mackenzie Entwhistle. I would like the B's to draft Mac too but I am not sure he will be on the board when the B's pick in the 2nd round. There is still a chance he goes in the end of the 1st round.

I know Mac, he lives in my neighbourhood during the OHL season. He's a great kid and is fantastic with all the boys in the neighbourhood. He is a real character guy.

 

[HeartsAlive]

I think Suzuki is strikingly similar to Marner, maybe a bit less raw speed. I'd pay to grab him.

If we stick at 18, I'd love Yamamoto. But Sweeney loves drafting the same player over and over again, so I am assuming it will be Poehling or Norris.

Like who?

 

[smack66]

based on anything substantial or just a hunch

I have no inside information. Just a hunch based on the fact that we have a lot of prospects and I think the management team feel the Bruins aren't that far from being a contender in the east.

 

[DKH]

Watching Yamamoto on YouTube and reading scouting reports and the Yamamoto thread I want him

A right side offensively gifted version of Marchand- able to make plays out of nothing

If they keep the pick this is the guy I want

Jake Oettinger probably won't be around at 53 but I'd move up for him - he looks like a franchise goalie to me and perfect for Boston

18 is to early but I love this guy the more I talk to people around him

 

[Fenway]

The HF Mods just completed our annual mock draft.

OVR|RD|TEAM|LEAD GM'S|DRAFT PICK

1​

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1-1​

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NJD​

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NJDevs26​

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Nolan Patrick (C)​

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2​

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1-2​

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PHI​

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GKJ​

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Nico Hischier (C)​

|

3​

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1-4​

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DAL​

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LatvianTwist​

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Miro Heiskanen (D)​

|

4​

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1-4​

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COL​

|

tigervixxxen​

|

Gabriel Vilardi (C)​

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5​

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1-5​

|

VAN​

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thepuckmonster​

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Elias Pettersson (LW/C)​

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6​

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1-6​

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VGK​

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BattleBorn​

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Casey Mittelstadt (C)​

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7​

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1-7​

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ARI​

|

mouser​

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Cody Glass (C)​

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8​

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1-8​

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BUF​

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Chainshot​

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Cale Makar (D)​

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9​

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1-9​

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DET​

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The Zetterberg Era​

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Martin Necas (C)​

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10​

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1-10​

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FLA​

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SoupyFIN (collaborative)​

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Owen Tippett (RW)​

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11​

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1-11​

|

LAK​

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SniperHF​

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Timothy Liljegren (D)​

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12​

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1-12​

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CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

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Eeli Tolvanen (LW)​

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13​

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1-13​

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WPG​

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Hank Chinaski​

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Juuso Välimäki (D)​

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14​

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1-14​

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TBL​

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Major4Boarding​

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Callan Foote (D)​

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15​

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1-15​

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NYI​

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xECK29x​

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Michael Rasmussen (C)​

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16​

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1-16​

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CGY​

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Lazar Beams (collaborative)​

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Kristian Vesalainen (LW)​

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17​

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1-17​

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TOR​

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Warden of the North; Mess​

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Nicolas Hague (D)​

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18​

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1-18​

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BOS​

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Fenway​

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Ryan Poehling (C)​

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19​

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1-19​

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SJS​

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The Nemesis​

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Nick Suzuki (C)|

20​

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1-20​

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STL​

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Alklha​

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Robert Thomas (C)​

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21​

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1-21​

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NYR​

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Gardner McKay; Killem Dafoe​

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Erik Brannstrom (D)​

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22​

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1-22​

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EDM​

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Soli; McDNicks17 (collaborative)​

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Lias Andersson (C/LW)​

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23​

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1-23​

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ARI​

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mouser​

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Klim Kostin (C/RW)​

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24​

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1-24​

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CBJ​

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SniperHF​

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Joni Ikonen (RW)​

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25​

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1-25​

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MTL​

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SniperHF​

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Ostap Safin (LW)​

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26​

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1-26​

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CHI​

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No Fun Shogun​

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Isaac Ratcliffe (LW)​

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27​

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1-27​

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STL​

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Alklha​

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Kole Lind (RW)​

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28​

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1-28​

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OTT​

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Caeldan​

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Jake Oettinger (G)​

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29​

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1-29​

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DAL​

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LatvianTwist​

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Kailer Yamamoto (C)​

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30​

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1-30​

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NSH​

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uncleben85​

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Jason Robertson (LW)​

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31​

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1-31​

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PIT​

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BHD​

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Maxime Comtois (LW)​

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32​

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2-1​

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COL​

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tigervixxxen​

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Conor Timmins (D)​

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33​

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2-2​

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VAN​

|

thepuckmonster​

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Jesper Boqvist (C)​

|

34​

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2-3​

|

VGK​

|

BattleBorn​

|

Matthew Strome (LW)​

|

35​

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2-4​

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ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Henri Jokiharju (D)​

|

36​

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2-5​

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NJD​

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NJDevs26​

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Urho Vaakanainen (D)​

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37​

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2-6​

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BUF​

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Chainshot​

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Josh Norris (C)​

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38​

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2-7​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

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Pierre-Olivier Joseph (D)​

|

39​

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2-8​

|

DAL​

|

LatvianTwist​

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Michael DiPietro (G)​

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40​

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2-9​

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FLA​

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SoupyFIN (collaborative)​

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Jarret Tyszka (D)​

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41​

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2-10​

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LAK​

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SniperHF​

|

Alex Formenton (LW)​

|

42​

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2-11​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Shane Bowers (C)​

|

43​

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2-12​

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WPG​

|

Hank Chinaski​

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Jaret Anderson-Dolan (C)​

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44​

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2-13​

|

PHI​

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GKJ​

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Robin Salo (D)​

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45​

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2-14​

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TBL​

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Major4Boarding​

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Keith Petruzzelli (G)​

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46​

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2-15​

|

NYI​

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xECK29x​

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Stelio Mattheos (C)​

|

47​

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2-16​

|

OTT​

|

Caeldan​

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Luke Martin (D)​

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48​

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2-17​

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TBL​

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Major4Boarding​

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Filip Chytil (LW)​

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49​

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2-18​

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NJD​

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NJDevs26​

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Ivan Lodnia (RW/C) ​

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50​

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2-19​

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ANA​

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TigerVixxxen​

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Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen (G)​

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51​

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2-20​

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STL​

|

Alklha​

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Morgan Frost (C/LW)​

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52​

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2-21​

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CAR​

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garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

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Scott Reedy (C)​

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53​

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2-22​

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BOS​

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Fenway​

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Jack Rathbone (D)​

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54​

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2-23​

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BUF​

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Chainshot​

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Max Gildon (D)​

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55​

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2-24​

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VAN​

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thepuckmonster​

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Markus Phillips (D)​

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56​

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2-25​

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MTL​

|

EastonBlues22​

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Grant Mismash (C/LW)​

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57​

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2-26​

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CHI​

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No Fun Shogun​

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Nick Henry (RW)​

|

58​

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2-27​

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MTL​

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EastonBlues22​

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Marcus Davidsson (C/LW)​

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59​

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2-28​

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TOR​

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Warden of the North; Mess​

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Nikita Popugaev (LW)​

|

60​

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2-29​

|

ANA​

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TigerVixxxen​

|

Alexei Lipanov (C)​

|

61​

|

2-30​

|

NSH​

|

uncleben85​

|

Sasha Chmelevski (C)​

|

62​

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2-31​

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CAR​

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garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

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Cayden Primeau (G)​

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63​

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3-1​

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NJD​

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NJDevs26​

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Aleksi Heponiemi (C/LW)​

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64​

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3-2​

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VAN​

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thepuckmonster​

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Eemeli Rasanen (D)​

|

65​

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3-3​

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VGK​

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BattleBorn​

|

Jonah Gadjovich (LW)​

|

66​

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3-4​

|

FLA​

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SoupyFIN (collaborative)​

|

Lucas Elvenes (RW)​

|

67​

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3-5​

|

CAR​

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garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

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Cale Fleury (D)​

|

68​

|

3-6​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

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David Farrance (D)​

|

69​

|

3-7​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Maxim Zhukov (G)​

|

70​

|

3-8​

|

DAL​

|

LatvianTwist​

|

Dylan Samberg (D)​

|

71​

|

3-9​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Adam Ruzicka (C)​

|

72​

|

3-10​

|

LAK​

|

SniperHF​

|

Antoine Morand (LW)​

|

73​

|

3-11​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Ian Mitchell (D)​

|

74​

|

3-12​

|

WPG​

|

Hank Chinaski​

|

Mason Shaw (C)​

|

75​

|

3-13​

|

PHI​

|

GKJ​

|

Nate Schnarr (C)​

|

76​

|

3-14​

|

TBL​

|

Major4Boarding​

|

Zachary Gallant (C)​

|

77​

|

3-15​

|

NYI​

|

xECK29x​

|

Jake Leschyshyn (D)​

|

78​

|

3-16​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Josh Brook (D)​

|

79​

|

3-17​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Ronald Brickey (D)​

|

80​

|

3-18​

|

PHI​

|

GKJ​

|

Alexandre Texier (C)​

|

81​

|

3-19​

|

NJD​

|

NJDevs26​

|

Reilly Walsh (D)​

|

82​

|

3-20​

|

EDM​

|

Soli, McDNicks17 (collaborative)​

|

Mackenzie Entwistle (C/RW)​

|

83​

|

3-21​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Logan Cockerill (RW)​

|

84​

|

3-22​

|

EDM​

|

Soli, McDNicks17 (collaborative)​

|

Morgan Geekie (RW)​

|

85​

|

3-23​

|

MIN​

|

Lapa​

|

Rickard Hugg (C)​

|

86​

|

3-24​

|

CBJ​

|

SniperHF​

|

Kirill Maksimov (LW)​

|

87​

|

3-25​

|

MTL​

|

EastonBlues22​

|

Evan Barratt (C/W)​

|

88​

|

3-26​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Dimitri Samorukov (D)​

|

89​

|

3-27​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

|

Nate Knoepke (D)​

|

90​

|

2-28​

|

CHI​

|

No Fun Shogun​

|

Brady Lyle (D)​

|

91​

|

3-29​

|

ANA​

|

TigerVixxxen​

|

Ivan Chekhovich (LW/C)​

|

92​

|

3-30​

|

NSH​

|

uncleben85​

|

Noel Hoefenmayer (D)​

|

93​

|

3-31​

|

PIT​

|

BHD​

|

Clayton Phillips (D)​

​

 

[smack66]

The HF Mods just completed our annual mock draft.

OVR|RD|TEAM|LEAD GM'S|DRAFT PICK

1​

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1-1​

|

NJD​

|

NJDevs26​

|

Nolan Patrick (C)​

|

2​

|

1-2​

|

PHI​

|

GKJ​

|

Nico Hischier (C)​

|

3​

|

1-4​

|

DAL​

|

LatvianTwist​

|

Miro Heiskanen (D)​

|

4​

|

1-4​

|

COL​

|

tigervixxxen​

|

Gabriel Vilardi (C)​

|

5​

|

1-5​

|

VAN​

|

thepuckmonster​

|

Elias Pettersson (LW/C)​

|

6​

|

1-6​

|

VGK​

|

BattleBorn​

|

Casey Mittelstadt (C)​

|

7​

|

1-7​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Cody Glass (C)​

|

8​

|

1-8​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

|

Cale Makar (D)​

||

9​

|

1-9​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Martin Necas (C)​

|

10​

|

1-10​

|

FLA​

|

SoupyFIN (collaborative)​

|

Owen Tippett (RW)​

|

11​

|

1-11​

|

LAK​

|

SniperHF​

|

Timothy Liljegren (D)​

|

12​

|

1-12​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Eeli Tolvanen (LW)​

|

13​

|

1-13​

|

WPG​

|

Hank Chinaski​

|

Juuso Välimäki (D)​

|

14​

|

1-14​

|

TBL​

|

Major4Boarding​

|

Callan Foote (D)​

|

15​

|

1-15​

|

NYI​

|

xECK29x​

|

Michael Rasmussen (C)​

|

16​

|

1-16​

|

CGY​

|

Lazar Beams (collaborative)​

|

Kristian Vesalainen (LW)​

|

17​

|

1-17​

|

TOR​

|

Warden of the North; Mess​

|

Nicolas Hague (D)​

|

18​

|

1-18​

|

BOS​

|

Fenway​

|

Ryan Poehling (C)​

|

19​

|

1-19​

|

SJS​

|

The Nemesis​

|

Nick Suzuki (C)|

20​

|

1-20​

|

STL​

|

Alklha​

|

Robert Thomas (C)​

|

21​

|

1-21​

|

NYR​

|

Gardner McKay; Killem Dafoe​

|

Erik Brannstrom (D)​

|

22​

|

1-22​

|

EDM​

|

Soli; McDNicks17 (collaborative)​

|

Lias Andersson (C/LW)​

|

23​

|

1-23​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Klim Kostin (C/RW)​

|

24​

|

1-24​

|

CBJ​

|

SniperHF​

|

Joni Ikonen (RW)​

|

25​

|

1-25​

|

MTL​

|

SniperHF​

|

Ostap Safin (LW)​

|

26​

|

1-26​

|

CHI​

|

No Fun Shogun​

|

Isaac Ratcliffe (LW)​

|

27​

|

1-27​

|

STL​

|

Alklha​

|

Kole Lind (RW)​

|

28​

|

1-28​

|

OTT​

|

Caeldan​

|

Jake Oettinger (G)​

|

29​

|

1-29​

|

DAL​

|

LatvianTwist​

|

Kailer Yamamoto (C)​

|

30​

|

1-30​

|

NSH​

|

uncleben85​

|

Jason Robertson (LW)​

|

31​

|

1-31​

|

PIT​

|

BHD​

|

Maxime Comtois (LW)​

|

32​

|

2-1​

|

COL​

|

tigervixxxen​

|

Conor Timmins (D)​

|

33​

|

2-2​

|

VAN​

|

thepuckmonster​

|

Jesper Boqvist (C)​

|

34​

|

2-3​

|

VGK​

|

BattleBorn​

|

Matthew Strome (LW)​

|

35​

|

2-4​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Henri Jokiharju (D)​

|

36​

|

2-5​

|

NJD​

|

NJDevs26​

|

Urho Vaakanainen (D)​

|

37​

|

2-6​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

|

Josh Norris (C)​

|

38​

|

2-7​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Pierre-Olivier Joseph (D)​

|

39​

|

2-8​

|

DAL​

|

LatvianTwist​

|

Michael DiPietro (G)​

|

40​

|

2-9​

|

FLA​

|

SoupyFIN (collaborative)​

|

Jarret Tyszka (D)​

|

41​

|

2-10​

|

LAK​

|

SniperHF​

|

Alex Formenton (LW)​

|

42​

|

2-11​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Shane Bowers (C)​

|

43​

|

2-12​

|

WPG​

|

Hank Chinaski​

|

Jaret Anderson-Dolan (C)​

|

44​

|

2-13​

|

PHI​

|

GKJ​

|

Robin Salo (D)​

|

45​

|

2-14​

|

TBL​

|

Major4Boarding​

|

Keith Petruzzelli (G)​

|

46​

|

2-15​

|

NYI​

|

xECK29x​

|

Stelio Mattheos (C)​

|

47​

|

2-16​

|

OTT​

|

Caeldan​

|

Luke Martin (D)​

|

48​

|

2-17​

|

TBL​

|

Major4Boarding​

|

Filip Chytil (LW)​

|

49​

|

2-18​

|

NJD​

|

NJDevs26​

|

Ivan Lodnia (RW/C) ​

|

50​

|

2-19​

|

ANA​

|

TigerVixxxen​

|

Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen (G)​

|

51​

|

2-20​

|

STL​

|

Alklha​

|

Morgan Frost (C/LW)​

|

52​

|

2-21​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Scott Reedy (C)​

|

53​

|

2-22​

|

BOS​

|

Fenway​

|

Jack Rathbone (D)​

|

54​

|

2-23​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

|

Max Gildon (D)​

|

55​

|

2-24​

|

VAN​

|

thepuckmonster​

|

Markus Phillips (D)​

|

56​

|

2-25​

|

MTL​

|

EastonBlues22​

|

Grant Mismash (C/LW)​

|

57​

|

2-26​

|

CHI​

|

No Fun Shogun​

|

Nick Henry (RW)​

|

58​

|

2-27​

|

MTL​

|

EastonBlues22​

|

Marcus Davidsson (C/LW)​

|

59​

|

2-28​

|

TOR​

|

Warden of the North; Mess​

|

Nikita Popugaev (LW)​

|

60​

|

2-29​

|

ANA​

|

TigerVixxxen​

|

Alexei Lipanov (C)​

|

61​

|

2-30​

|

NSH​

|

uncleben85​

|

Sasha Chmelevski (C)​

|

62​

|

2-31​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Cayden Primeau (G)​

|

63​

|

3-1​

|

NJD​

|

NJDevs26​

|

Aleksi Heponiemi (C/LW)​

|

64​

|

3-2​

|

VAN​

|

thepuckmonster​

|

Eemeli Rasanen (D)​

|

65​

|

3-3​

|

VGK​

|

BattleBorn​

|

Jonah Gadjovich (LW)​

|

66​

|

3-4​

|

FLA​

|

SoupyFIN (collaborative)​

|

Lucas Elvenes (RW)​

|

67​

|

3-5​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Cale Fleury (D)​

|

68​

|

3-6​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

|

David Farrance (D)​

|

69​

|

3-7​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Maxim Zhukov (G)​

|

70​

|

3-8​

|

DAL​

|

LatvianTwist​

|

Dylan Samberg (D)​

|

71​

|

3-9​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Adam Ruzicka (C)​

|

72​

|

3-10​

|

LAK​

|

SniperHF​

|

Antoine Morand (LW)​

|

73​

|

3-11​

|

CAR​

|

garnetpalmetto, DaveG (collaborative)​

|

Ian Mitchell (D)​

|

74​

|

3-12​

|

WPG​

|

Hank Chinaski​

|

Mason Shaw (C)​

|

75​

|

3-13​

|

PHI​

|

GKJ​

|

Nate Schnarr (C)​

|

76​

|

3-14​

|

TBL​

|

Major4Boarding​

|

Zachary Gallant (C)​

|

77​

|

3-15​

|

NYI​

|

xECK29x​

|

Jake Leschyshyn (D)​

|

78​

|

3-16​

|

ARI​

|

mouser​

|

Josh Brook (D)​

|

79​

|

3-17​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Ronald Brickey (D)​

|

80​

|

3-18​

|

PHI​

|

GKJ​

|

Alexandre Texier (C)​

|

81​

|

3-19​

|

NJD​

|

NJDevs26​

|

Reilly Walsh (D)​

|

82​

|

3-20​

|

EDM​

|

Soli, McDNicks17 (collaborative)​

|

Mackenzie Entwistle (C/RW)​

|

83​

|

3-21​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Logan Cockerill (RW)​

|

84​

|

3-22​

|

EDM​

|

Soli, McDNicks17 (collaborative)​

|

Morgan Geekie (RW)​

|

85​

|

3-23​

|

MIN​

|

Lapa​

|

Rickard Hugg (C)​

|

86​

|

3-24​

|

CBJ​

|

SniperHF​

|

Kirill Maksimov (LW)​

|

87​

|

3-25​

|

MTL​

|

EastonBlues22​

|

Evan Barratt (C/W)​

|

88​

|

3-26​

|

DET​

|

The Zetterberg Era​

|

Dimitri Samorukov (D)​

|

89​

|

3-27​

|

BUF​

|

Chainshot​

|

Nate Knoepke (D)​

|

90​

|

2-28​

|

CHI​

|

No Fun Shogun​

|

Brady Lyle (D)​

|

91​

|

3-29​

|

ANA​

|

TigerVixxxen​

|

Ivan Chekhovich (LW/C)​

|

92​

|

3-30​

|

NSH​

|

uncleben85​

|

Noel Hoefenmayer (D)​

|

93​

|

3-31​

|

PIT​

|

BHD​

|

Clayton Phillips (D)​

​

thanks Fenway

interesting that you would take Poeling before Suzuki based on my limited reading. Can you elaborate on your thought process? BPA or see it more as a Bruins fit.

 

[Fenway]

thanks Fenway

interesting that you would take Poeling before Suzuki based on my limited reading. Can you elaborate on your thought process? BPA or see it more as a Bruins fit.

It was a tough call but I went with my gut.

 

[smack66]

It was a tough call but I went with my gut.

thanks, I'd be happy if either one was a Bruin come next week

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I'm ok with the Poehling pick if that is where they go, but I think I'm firing Fenway for the Rathbone pick.

Rathbone in the later rounds maybe, but in the 2nd, that's Matt Gryz again. No way I would touch him before 4th round at earliest

Especially with Reily Walsh and Ben Mirages on the table, if you are desperate to stay local. Walsh might be worth it as a tiny offensive D-man.

 

[LouJersey]

I would pick the five guys directly behind poehling in that mod mock draft.

 

[Bmessy]

I wouldn't mind the 18 year old who put up 19 pts in the SHL with only 13 mins a game. Lias Andersson. Oh and he can play any forward position

 

[PB37]

I'm ok with Poehling and his measurables with the hope that his production and play start to match up with his talents. I do think Robert Thomas has higher upside.

Donato
JFK
Frederic
Thomas/Poehling

That's a solid stable of talent down the middle from the past 4 drafts ( assuming we draft Thomas or Poehling )

 

[kutskova]

I'm ok with Poehling and his measurables with the hope that his production and play start to match up with his talents. I do think Robert Thomas has higher upside.

Donato
JFK
Frederic
Thomas/Poehling



That's a solid stable of talent down the middle from the past 4 drafts ( assuming we draft Thomas or Poehling )

If that's the pick I want to swing at someone with high O potential. A 3/4 guy is a dime a dozen, or package with something and get a known commodity.

 

[ashnathan]

f Boston pick Yamamoto I might die of excitement

 

[DitClapper]

Big Nicolas Hague.
He could end up being a perfect compliment to McAvoy in the long run.

 

[Coach Parker]

He's Trent Frederic

At 18 someone is slipping to them

It would be a ballsy move to grab the right shot Yamamoto especially when you see what Marchand is

Oddly enough in Vancouver today the McKeens senior writer/scout was on and was talking about Timothy Liljegren dropping to the later parts of the first round and that he could be available in the 15-20 range like Chychrun did last year.

 

[bruinmann77]

I wonder if the Bruins will have a first rounder come friday

 

[LouJersey]

I wonder if the Bruins will have a first rounder come friday

IMO I would say it's 85% that they still have the pick.

 

[DKH]

I'm ok with Poehling and his measurables with the hope that his production and play start to match up with his talents. I do think Robert Thomas has higher upside.

Donato
JFK
Frederic
Thomas/Poehling

That's a solid stable of talent down the middle from the past 4 drafts ( assuming we draft Thomas or Poehling )

I'm with you but I'm ready to take a shot and go for a Yamamoto or Brannstrom

Andersson even over Poehling but agree with Lou the 5 guys in back I'd want

 

[bbfan419]

My dream pick would be that Tippet falls to the Bruins or next up would be Suzuki. After that in no particular order, Kostin, Vesalainen, Poehling, Rassmussen, Yamamoto.

 

[Gordoff]

Don't know if this has been posted yet...

http://thehockeywriters.com/boston-bruins-2017-nhl-draft-primer/

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

SN provides insight on Yamamoto's development and how he has handled overcoming skepticism with his size. The piece provides some evidence as to why he is a selection favourite with several of the posters here for the entry draft.


http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/meet-future-kailer-yamamoto/

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I'm ok with Poehling and his measurables with the hope that his production and play start to match up with his talents. I do think Robert Thomas has higher upside.

Donato
JFK
Frederic
Thomas/Poehling

That's a solid stable of talent down the middle from the past 4 drafts ( assuming we draft Thomas or Poehling )

I like Thomas better than Poehling.

I'm not sure about Thomas vs Suzuki? They are similar players from the little I have seen. Three zone, able to pass or score, can play on PP/PK, both RH C's. It looked to me like Thomas was a little better skater? He seems like he has a little wider base and better balance. Suzuki gets from point A to point B just fine, but he's a little less smooth and more choppy/off balance.

I would be happy with either at 18 if the B's keep that pick.