GDT: 2019 Draft Discussion: LA Kings pick 5th, 22nd overall 8 p.m. ET (NBCSN, SN, TVAS)

[LAKings88]

Lavoie
Kaliyev
Brink
Rees
Hoglander

 

[King'sPawn]

From HockeyProspect, they rated 4 attributes on all the players they profiled on a scale from 3-9 (there's a reason I won't write on phone):

For Bjornfot, they rated him:

Hockey Sense: 6
Compete: 7
Skill: 5
Skating: 7

They rated him 30th

For comparison, this is how they ranked Turcotte (4th overall)
Hockey Sense: 9
Compete: 8
Skill: 7
Skating: 8

Since everyone's clamoring for Kaliyev (34th overall)...
Hockey Sense: 7
Compete: 4
Skill: 8
Skating: 5

 

[kilowatt]

Craig Johnson’s son rounds out the 1st round.

****, I’m getting old.

Yeah man, woof.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Kaliyev brought out a Pavel Brendl reference haha.

 

[No Name The Nameless]

14. Raphael Lavoie	RW	Halifax	QMJHL
62gp-32g-41a-73pts | 6’4, 196 | 9/25/00 | Shoots Right | Chambly, QC
It’s quite surprising that this skilled winger with size and speed didn’t garner as much attention as he deserved, especially after he posted consecutive dominant series during Halifax’s run to the QMJHL finals. Although he’s built like a power forward, Lavoie doesn’t play a menacing game, mostly because he’s rather embarrass opponents with his expert puck handling, deceptive speed and laser shot.

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Steve Zissou]

Kings gauranteed a shot at one of Lavoie, Brink, or Kaliyev, but I wonder who they end up taking. Heartbreaking for all three of them.

Watch we take another D.

 

[Ghetty Green]

Well if we know one thing it’s that we can surely trust Craig Button

Moreso than settlemenrichie10 one would think

 

[Mats26]

Predicted: Dach - Harley - Rees

So far Turcotte - Bjornfot - ?

 

[kingskring]

The sporting news seems to like Bjornfot.

22. Los Angeles Kings (from Toronto) - Tobias Bjornfot, LHD, Djurgårdens IF (SHL)
Excellent pick by the Kings to grab one of my favorite defensemen in the draft. Sweden's Tobias Bjornfot is one of the cleanest puck distributors you''l find, but he also is decisive with his counterattacks and he can transition from defense to offense as well as any blueliner available at the draft. He has top-pairing upside and star potential.

What do they know?

Us internet nobodies are all knowing and think this pick stinks

 

[kilowatt]

Still can't believe Chicago took Dach over Illinois-born Turcotte.

 

[No Name The Nameless]

Los Angeles Kings (TOR)	Pos.	Team	League
22. Tobias Bjornfot	LHD	Djugarden J20	Superelit
39gp-11g-11a-22pts | 6’0 202 | 4/6/01 | Shoots Left | Upplands Vasby, Sweden
The Kings seem to have their ear to the ground when it comes to Swedish prospects, so it’s a good bet they know about this confident two-way blueliner who distinguished himself as the top defenseman at multiple international tournaments. Bjornfot was Djugardens’ money maker on the back end and can skate nearly as well as Borberg, except the former knows how to maintain a tight gap and distribute the puck unselfishly.

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[kingpest19]

Not all these USNTDP guys are going to pan out. Who going to be the bust(s)?

I don't think he'll be a bust but I don't think Caufield will be as big of an impact player as some expect him to be.

 

[HeadInjury]

I can't believe that none of the teams picking 23 through 31 have scouting as good as we have on this board.

This thread is hilarious. Can't wait to see this place if the Kings pass on Kaliyev again tomorrow.

 

[deaderhead28]

What do they know?

Us internet nobodies are all knowing and think this pick stinks

Aki Berg is a great start lol.

Drafted 3rd overall in 1995, in a draft in which many felt he was the best prospect in the entire draft.

 

[Fishhead]

Allegedly, Kaliyev has compete problems which may be turning off drafters.

Lazy is the hardest thing to fix. If this is true, then it's unsurprising he fell out of the first.

 

[SFKingshomer]

There's no chance the Kings take Kaliyev when they are questioning the work ethic of the vets. Brink is relentless and plays PP and PK. His top end speed isn't great but the rest of his game is real good.

 

[kovacro]

Kaliyev is a good kid. Hope he gets selected early on tomorrow.

 

[KingsCourt]

I guess Kaliyev is not high on anyone's list... Other than ours.. Lol

 

[Steve Zissou]

Still can't believe Chicago took Dach over Illinois-born Turcotte.

I think so was Alex. At least he'll be close to his uncle here in So Cal.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

on Rosen Retweeted

Chris Peters✔@chrismpeters
Kings get two of the great leaders in this draft with Turcotte and Bjornfot. Talked to coaches in Sweden's national team system and they couldn't be more effusive in their praise of Bjornfot. Captained SWE to gold at U18s. Offensive game needs to be fostered a bit more

Instead of spouting off...watch him play. Theres a reason he was team captain and #7 central scouting euro ranking
He's a helluva skater. Look at his skating at 3:2o how quick his stick and feet are to elude forecheck...better than Drew freaking Doughty. Seriously. I'm smiling from ear to ear. Helluva talent.
and rushes at 3:13. Physical on team canada at 3:47 and strips puck from Cozens easily. Look at his feet at 4:13. great mobilty and speed.
5:37 he uses his hand to move a puck in a puck battle. It's so quick, you have to watch it twice, to see how quick his hand moves it, puts it on his stick and is gone. Who does that in a tight battle? pretty slick. Love this kid. Scrub my azz...he looks like an 18 year old Doughty.

At 9:00 they are talking about him definitely being a 1st rounder and who goes first? Broberg or Broberg?

 

[member 88115]

The sporting news seems to like Bjornfot.

22. Los Angeles Kings (from Toronto) - Tobias Bjornfot, LHD, Djurgårdens IF (SHL)
Excellent pick by the Kings to grab one of my favorite defensemen in the draft. Sweden's Tobias Bjornfot is one of the cleanest puck distributors you''l find, but he also is decisive with his counterattacks and he can transition from defense to offense as well as any blueliner available at the draft. He has top-pairing upside and star potential.

I really liked his direct decisions on defensive plays and seems to have great mobility. Due to that mobility, I see why LA scouts see some offensive upside due to his defensive reads and using his mobility to transition to offense. Bjornfot might be the best pure defender of all our prospects already.

 

[deaderhead28]

on Rosen Retweeted

Chris Peters✔@chrismpeters
Kings get two of the great leaders in this draft with Turcotte and Bjornfot. Talked to coaches in Sweden's national team system and they couldn't be more effusive in their praise of Bjornfot. Captained SWE to gold at U18s. Offensive game needs to be fostered a bit more

Instead of spouting off...watch him play. Theres a reason he was team captain and #7 euro.
He's a helluva skater. Look at his skating at 3:2o how quick his stick and feet are to elude forecheck...better than Drew freaking Doughty. Seriously. I'm smiling from ear to ear. Helluva talent.
and rushes at 3:13. Physical on team canada at 3:47 and strips puck from Cozens easily. Look at his feet at 4:13. great mobilty and speed.
5:37 he uses his hand to move a puck in a puck battle. pretty slick. Love this kid. Scrub my azz...he looks like an 18 year old Doughty.

He is no Doughty lol. OK I am done now on Bjornfot.Again I hope I am wrong on this player and he turns out to be a excellent defensive player for the Kings.We'll see.

 

[kovacro]

Now would be a good time for @tonellisghost to drop by and give us some thoughts on how the Kings did in Round 1.

 

[kovacro]

Lazy is the hardest thing to fix. If this is true, then it's unsurprising he fell out of the first.

I can tell you from watching him live he can tend to drift in and out of games. Is it laziness/attitude? I don’t know but, it’s something he needs to work at as he fries his game and matures.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Moreso than settlemenrichie10 one would think

Craig Button is basically an HFBoards poster what’re you on about here