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2018 Mock Draft

johum7

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1. Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Dahlin, D, Frolunda
2. New York Islanders (via CGY): Andrei Svechnikov, RW, Barrie
3. Ottawa Senators: Filip Zadina, RW, Halifax
4. Buffalo Sabers: Adam Boqvist, D, Brynas
5. Vancouver Canucks: Evan Bouchard, D, London
6. Montreal Canadians: Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, US U18 National
7. Detroit Red Wings: Quinn Hughes, D, University of Michigan
8. Chicago Blackhawks: Brady Tkachuk, LW, Boston University
9. New York Islanders: Noah Dobson, D, Acadie-Bathurst
10. Edmonton Oilers: Ty Smith, D, Spokane
11. New York Rangers: Jesperi Kotkaniemi, C, Assat
12. Carolina Hurricanes: Joe Veleno, C, Drummondville
13. Dallas Stars: Joel Farabee, LW, US U18 National
14. Florida Panthers: Dominik Bokk, RW, Vaxjo
15. Colorado Avalanche: K’Andre Miller, D, US U18 National
16. New Jersey Devils: Barrett Hayton, C, Sault Ste. Marie
17. Philadelphia Flyers: Vitali Kravtsov, RW, Chelyabinsk
18. Los Angeles Kings: Akil Thomas, C, Niagara
19. Anahiem Ducks: Calen Addison, D, Lethbridge
20. Columbus Blue Jackets: Isac Lundestrom, C, Luela
21. Philadelphia Flyers (via STL): Rasmus Kupari, C, Karpat
22. Ottawa Senators (via PIT): Bode Wilde, D, US U18 National
23. Minnesota Wild: Mattias Samuelsson, D, US U18 National
24. San Jose Sharks: Rasmus Sandin, D, Sault Ste. Marie
25. Toronto Maple Leafs: Jared McIsaac, D, Halifax
26. St. Louis Blues (via WPG): Nils Lundkvist, D, Luela
27. New York Rangers (via TB): Jett Woo, D, Moose Jaw
28. Washington Capitals: Martin Kaut, RW, Paradubice
29. Detroit Red Wings (via VGK): Jack McBain, C, Toronto Jr.
30. New York Rangers (via BOS): Jonny Tychonick, D, Penticton
31. Chicago Blackhawks (via NSH): Jake Wise, C, US U18 National
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Id be pretty okay with the flyers first round. Love Kravtsov. Kupari is someone who I think would be a target of the flyers
 
I’d be pissed if the Sharks draft Sandin. They should be taking someone like McIsaac if they want a D or Wise or even Lauko if they want a F.
 
Kevin Musto said:
Sharks suck at drafting
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They really aren’t that bad. They just don’t take the high risk players in the first round. Their later round drafting is great though. But I mean look at how many players on their current roster are their picks. Pavelski, Couture, Hertl, Tierney, Labanc, Meier, Vlasic, Braun, DeMelo, Ryan.
 
SJSharks39 said:
I’d be pissed if the Sharks draft Sandin. They should be taking someone like McIsaac if they want a D or Wise or even Lauko if they want a F.
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I find Sandin quite underrated, he has played very well in the OHL Playoffs so far, while McIsaac has been a slight but below average in the QMJHL Playoffs. I’ve started to really like Sandin, while I’ve started to dislike McIsaac more and more now, I have a hard time seeing him going top 25, unless a team like Toronto or another team that needs D has a pick in that area. I also think that Sandin fits in with San Jose not then McIsaac would.
 
Is this your predictions as how draft will go, or how you'd rank the players right now?
 
What really strikes me are three things:

1) No Ryan Merkely in the first round! He's taking it on the chin - wonder if that would drive the point home to him, namely get a grip on your D game?
2) Dominik Bokk at top 15 - what a nice climb for the kid.
3) Tychonick in the first round - a bit of a reach in my books.

Thanks for the list - always fun to see what other people are thinking.
 
hawkeerox said:
What really strikes me are three things:

1) No Ryan Merkely in the first round! He's taking it on the chin - wonder if that would drive the point home to him, namely get a grip on your D game?
2) Dominik Bokk at top 15 - what a nice climb for the kid.
3) Tychonick in the first round - a bit of a reach in my books.

Thanks for the list - always fun to see what other people are thinking.
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I think Tychonick over Merkley is a very common opinion. Although defense is a huge problem for Merkley the bigger issue is work ethic
 
Habs76 said:
I think Tychonick over Merkley is a very common opinion. Although defense is a huge problem for Merkley the bigger issue is work ethic
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Merkley is this year's DeAngelo. I could see him being a big Faller. I can also see teams falling in love with his undeniable skill.
 
NoQuinn said:
Merkley is this year's DeAngelo. I could see him being a big Faller. I can also see teams falling in love with his undeniable skill.
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The differences between DeAngelo and Merkley are pretty much:
- DeAngelo tries, and is coachable
- Merkley isn't a racist
 
Habs76 said:
The differences between DeAngelo and Merkley are pretty much:
- DeAngelo tries, and is coachable
- Merkley isn't a racist
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Well I just meant major attitude red flags...I wasn't getting that specific lol
 
Rangera go Farabee over Kotkaniemi. Kotkaniemi's skating wont pass the scouting departments eye test. Cant complain yoo much about the late picks.
 
hawkeerox said:
What really strikes me are three things:

1) No Ryan Merkely in the first round! He's taking it on the chin - wonder if that would drive the point home to him, namely get a grip on your D game?
2) Dominik Bokk at top 15 - what a nice climb for the kid.
3) Tychonick in the first round - a bit of a reach in my books.

Thanks for the list - always fun to see what other people are thinking.
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I don’t like Merkley at all. I would not be shocked to see him outside of the top 50 on draft day, his defence is the main problem, but he seems to always make some dumb mistakes with the puck whenever I get the chance watch him

Bokk has had a very good year, playing in the SHL as a draft eligible will really improve anyone’s stock, like Lundkvist this year as well

Tychonick to me is a late first rounder/early second rounder. He’s had a very solid year this season
 
Idk if the Panthers really need another forward to their system even though Bokk would be an excellent choice. I think they really need defensive prospects, a guy like Bode Wilde, Jared McIsaac would be solid at 14, or even take a leap and take Nils Lundkvist or Rasmus Sandin with the 14th.
 
ViktorBaeArvidsson said:
Idk if the Panthers really need another forward to their system even though Bokk would be an excellent choice. I think they really need defensive prospects, a guy like Bode Wilde, Jared McIsaac would be solid at 14, or even take a leap and take Nils Lundkvist or Rasmus Sandin with the 14th.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the Panthers do go with a defenceman, but whenever I watch Florida, they always seem to be rolling the Barkov/Trocheck lines, so I figured that they could use some more immediate forward help
 
johum7 said:
I don’t like Merkley at all. I would not be shocked to see him outside of the top 50 on draft day, his defence is the main problem, but he seems to always make some dumb mistakes with the puck whenever I get the chance watch him

Bokk has had a very good year, playing in the SHL as a draft eligible will really improve anyone’s stock, like Lundkvist this year as well

Tychonick to me is a late first rounder/early second rounder. He’s had a very solid year this season
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I want to start a thread where everyone predicts where Merkely goes on draft day - how do I start a new thread?/
 
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