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

[WeThreeKings]

Sounds like chris Drury. I'm sure they are related?

It's his son

 

[G0bias]

He's his nephew. There's alot of his Chris in Jack's game.

 

[WeThreeKings]

He's his nephew. There's alot of his Chris in Jack's game.

Is it his nephew? Thought it was his son. Maybe I just mentally attributed Drury and Madden as both having NHL dad's.

 

[G0bias]

Is it his nephew? Thought it was his son. Maybe I just mentally attributed Drury and Madden as both having NHL dad's.

Yep. Which is funny because looking at how Jack plays you'd swear he was Chris' son. While Tyler plays alot more of a skilled game than John ever did.

 

[LastWordArmy]

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[WinterLion]

Getting a pick in that 10 range for Pacioretty would be decent enough. Even if Kotkaniemi is off the board, Barrett Hayton would be a nice consolation prize.

No.

 

[Mrb1p]

C'mon, you can't apply that line of thinking to every organization. Look at how the Habs have handled their C position -- they can't groom ****.

Obviously, but the Habs are on the far end of BS and they shouldnt be the standard. If they fail, its on them.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

No.

I'm biased, but a huge Hayton fan.

Hounds were ground down after playing a pair of tough seven-game series before the league final vs. Hamilton.

It showed in their six-game exit but Hayton's motor was among the least effected. He was a threat on O and worked hard. Might have been the Hounds best forward in the playoffs; most consistent.

Would love to get a primetime D man at 3 (Hughes?) and Hayton 7-8 picks later.

Greedily want that 2nd selection in the first round without peddling any second-rounders (MaxPax deal?).

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

If Lavoie was in the 2018 draft, where about does he get picked? Curious

mid-late first

 

[The Great Weal]

mid-late first

Uhm no

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Uhm no

Yes.
If this was his draft season, no chance his 63 pts in 68 games would put him in the top 5
Veleno got way more points and is expected to go in the mid 1st round.

 

[Habs76]

Yes.
If this was his draft season, no chance his 63 pts in 68 games would put him in the top 5
Veleno got way more points and is expected to go in the mid 1st round.

Lavoie has higher upside, it's clear. I think the 8-15 range sounds about right.

 

[Runner77]

I'm biased, but a huge Hayton fan.

Hounds were ground down after playing a pair of tough seven-game series before the league final vs. Hamilton.

It showed in their six-game exit but Hayton's motor was among the least effected. He was a threat on O and worked hard. Might have been the Hounds best forward in the playoffs; most consistent.

Would love to get a primetime D man at 3 (Hughes?) and Hayton 7-8 picks later.

Greedily want that 2nd selection in the first round without peddling any second-rounders (MaxPax deal?).

You're in the right thread for takes on Hayton that contradict yours. I honestly don't know who's right but the overwhelming majority opinion that I've read in this thread, is not favorable or flattering to Hayton.

 

[le_sean]

People like Hayton, they just don’t like him at 7th overall like Grant. But I’d gladly have him in the Habs pipeline if they grab the 15th pick from the Panthers.

 

[WinterLion]

Obviously, but the Habs are on the far end of BS and they shouldnt be the standard. If they fail, its on them.

No way. The player has some responsibility too. Of course anyone can PLAY centre, but some players cannot handle the extra responsibilities at the same time as developing their offensive game. I'm sure you know that... maybe I'm just not getting what you are saying.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

You're in the right thread for takes on Hayton that contradict yours. I honestly don't know who's right but the overwhelming majority opinion that I've read in this thread, is not favorable or flattering to Hayton.

He has risen in rankings I can respect all season.

Have seen him live all season and understand why he's risen.

He was the Hounds most consistent forward in the playoffs.

Thus, he won't be sliding and will be off the board no later than pick 12.

 

[WinterLion]

I'm biased, but a huge Hayton fan.

Hounds were ground down after playing a pair of tough seven-game series before the league final vs. Hamilton.

It showed in their six-game exit but Hayton's motor was among the least effected. He was a threat on O and worked hard. Might have been the Hounds best forward in the playoffs; most consistent.

Would love to get a primetime D man at 3 (Hughes?) and Hayton 7-8 picks later.

Greedily want that 2nd selection in the first round without peddling any second-rounders (MaxPax deal?).

1. I think he's a great player. I just have him as a mid 1st type player and I see a big difference between him and Kotkienemi

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

1. I think he's a great player. I just have him as a mid 1st type player and I see a big difference between him and Kotkienemi

I'll take a one-year, self-imposed sabbatical if Hayton doesn't go in the first dozen picks.

 

[Runner77]

Obviously, but the Habs are on the far end of BS and they shouldnt be the standard. If they fail, its on them.

Cause they are the only team that practises BS? They are no doubt obvious trangressors but there are other dinosaur type organizations, otherwise we'd have a 31-way tie in the standings not only on account of this obviously, but everything put together. Reality is that there are truly a select group who know what they're doing, have a plan, are implementing the plan successfully and have the personnel to pull it off.

 

[The Great Weal]

Yes.
If this was his draft season, no chance his 63 pts in 68 games would put him in the top 5
Veleno got way more points and is expected to go in the mid 1st round.

He would be the youngest player in the draft... What a terrible argument

 

[NotProkofievian]

People like Hayton, they just don’t like him at 7th overall like Grant. But I’d gladly have him in the Habs pipeline if they grab the 15th pick from the Panthers.

Hayton and Olofsson are very similar players, IMO, so I have them ranked similarly. I've seen both of them ranked ridiculously high in obvious hot takes to preserve ''I told you so'' rights. They're not bad bets, either: both of them could make someone look silly for ranking them late. I just don't see the justification for a top 10 ranking for either of them, though.

 

[The Great Weal]

I'd rather take Thomas instead of Hayton

 

[NotProkofievian]

I'll take a one-year, self-imposed sabbatical if Hayton doesn't go in the first dozen picks.

I expect him to go pretty early, given Bob McKenzie's latest top 15.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I'd rather take Thomas instead of Hayton

*sigh* would you really, though?

 

[Runner77]