2018 NHL Entry Draft Thread (Less then 24 Hours Edition)

[G0bias]

Am I wrong thinking Danault when I think of Dellandrea ? I just do not see a better puck handling skill set than that.

Dellandrea has a goalscorer's shot. Not worried about his skill set.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Dellandrea has a goalscorer's shot. Not worried about his skill set.

He actually has soft hands, too. I've seen some great moves from him.

 

[NotProkofievian]

 

[ginomini]

When talking about Tkatchuk people talk about a perfect supporting element, the glue on a line.
However, I feel that Farabee has a much better skillset to be that kind of guy.
Good shot, positioning, defensive play, amazing skating, etc.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

When talking about Tkatchuk people talk about a perfect supporting element, the glue on a line.
However, I feel that Farabee has a much better skillset to be that kind of guy.
Good shot, positioning, defensive play, amazing skating, etc.

But Tkachuk is big and has bloodlines.

 

[The Great Weal]

@WeThreeKings and his busts

 

[Mrb1p]

Wtk getting roasted on all fronts

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our next prospect is Allan McShane
Allan McShane Scouting Report: 2018 NHL Draft #44 - Last Word on Hockey

 

[WeThreeKings]

@WeThreeKings and his busts

What do you expect when whenever you go to watch prospects, you just can't because I dunno somehow it's impossible to do. IDK

 

[Blame the referee]

Drafwired...traded down from 3 to 7 and 7 to 15. After that i traded up for 16, 18, 19,21

Ended with;
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Ty Smith
Vitali Kravtsov
Grigori Denisenko
Barret Hayton

 

[The Great Weal]

What do you expect when whenever you go to watch prospects, you just can't because I dunno somehow it's impossible to do. IDK

I think stat watching says more than watching the player. It's how you know Dahlin plays against kids.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I think stat watching says more than watching the player. It's how you know Dahlin plays against kids.

You know who doesn't play against kids? Ryan McLeod.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

I know we talk mostly about our first and high 2nd's but starting at our late 2nd's to about our 4th I would really like guys like Topping, Dunkley and Nyman as forwards.

 

[Mrb1p]

I know we talk mostly about our first and high 2nd's but starting at our late 2nd's to about our 4th I would really like guys like Topping, Dunkley and Nyman as forwards.

Ewwww Dunkley and Nyman

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

Ewwww Dunkley and Nyman

I really liked both Dunkley and Nyman as mid round picks when I watched Kingston earlier on in the year. Dunkley on London was still pretty impressive considering how bad the team was. While Nyman is exactly the type of winger that fits todays NHL. What don't you like about them?

 

[Mrb1p]

I really liked both Dunkley and Nyman as mid round picks when I watched Kingston earlier on in the year. Dunkley on London was still pretty impressive considering how bad the team was. While Nyman is exactly the type of winger that fits todays NHL. What don't you like about them?

They have some serious flaws, you dont draft that in the 2nd.

Outside, Im fine with it.

 

[Janne Niinimaa]

Late 2nd was a stretch but Topping or Dunkley with our last 2nd would be okay with me. Dunkley preferably with our 3rd and Nyman a 4th.

 

[Stephaaane]

I'm curious, how do you guys rank:

Kotkaniemi / Poehling / Hayton / Evans, Veleno / Dellandrea

 

[yianik]

I'm curious, how do you guys rank:

Kotkaniemi / Poehling / Hayton / Evans, Veleno / Dellandrea

1. Kotkaniemi
2. Poehling
3. Hayton
4. Veleno edit
5. Dellandrea edit
6. Evans

 

[Mrb1p]

1. Kotkaniemi
2. Poehling
3. Hayton
4. Veleno edit
5. Dellandrea edit
6. Evans

Flip Hayton and Dellandrea and I agree.

 

[WinterLion]

1. Kotkaniemi
2. Poehling
3. Hayton
4. Veleno edit
5. Dellandrea edit
6. Evans

Evans really doesn't belong in this ranking. He is way further along than the others. Evans has a good chance at becoming an NHL journeyman or better, chances are one or two of the others don't even get that far.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Drafwired...traded down from 3 to 7 and 7 to 15. After that i traded up for 16, 18, 19,21

Ended with;
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Ty Smith
Vitali Kravtsov
Grigori Denisenko
Barret Hayton

Hayton won't be around beyond pick 12.

 

[habsterr]

I'm curious, how do you guys rank:

Kotkaniemi / Poehling / Hayton / Evans, Veleno / Dellandrea

Il go with:

1. Kotkaniemi
2. Poehling
3. Veleno
4. Hayton
5. Dellandrea
6. Evans

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Can someone explain me why Denisenko is still consider a mid first round talent (other than @Mrb1p ) because I don't get it.

 

[Meat Wave]

Just how much will Thomas' underwhelming U18 performance affect his status as a possible top 30-40 pick? I still like him very much as a prospect despite his weak play for Team Canada. I like his mind for the game.

Personally I'd take him ahead of McLeod, Dellandrea and Wise with pick #35. Not confident that he'll be on the board though.