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

[Reaper45]

We had two 3rds, right?

I believe so.

 

[cyclones22]

We had two 3rds, right?

Yes.

 

[funky]

trade NJ trade 55 to SJ for 82 and 91

 

[tny760]

Damn Blake REALLY likes Ruutu's input.

it's a good choice, there's a ton of talent between the euro leagues

about time the NHL gets away from the big 'berta boys if they're trying to get faster

 

[Steve Zissou]

about time the NHL gets away from the big 'berta boys if they're trying to get faster

Doughty before being drafted...

 

[funky]

SJ - Dillon Hamaliuk - LW @ 55


Still no Leason or Grewe

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

The Kings are taking a page out of Detroit’s past draft strategy by drafting team IKEA.

 

[deeshamrock]

That might turn out to be a great pick for the Caps...

 

[RocketKing]

Leeson to Caps

 

[funky]

Finally Leason to Washington - steal

 

[kings11]

Still have more chips...
3rd
2 - 4th
5th
6th
7th

 

[Steve Zissou]

SJ - Dillon Hamaliuk - LW @ 55


Still no Leason or Grewe

Leason off the board now

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Funny tidbit.

Fagemo had 10 goals in just 8 games (SuperElite) before he got promoted.

The leading goalscorer of that team ended the season with 16 goals in 42 games...

 

[Visul]

I wish there was a way to get another 2nd rounder. There are so many skilled borderline 1st round forwards on the table that it's ridiculous. Dorofeyev, Höglander, Brink, Fagemo, Kaliyev, Robertson, Puistola, Lavoie... Kings will get a good forward, no doubt.

I didn't expect this to happen but I'm damn happy it did.

Fagemo is a late bloomer and is definitely a first round talent but he was overlooked as expected because he wasn't drafted last year. I pointed out some facts about his season in April: (link)

 

[kingsfan28]

SJ - Dillon Hamaliuk - LW @ 55


Still no Leason or Grewe

Caps got
Leason

 

[kilowatt]

Fagemo went undrafted last season after a good, albeit unspectacular, draft season. He started off briefly in the J20 Sweden ranks but quickly rose up to the SHL. He was extremely productive for an 18-year-old, getting significant minutes and power play time for a Frolunda team that won the SHL. He was also impressive at the world juniors. Fagemo isn’t a guy who wows you in any one area. He skates well, but he’s not a blazer. He’s skilled but won’t have a highlight reel rush. He has a good shot and can score goals in a variety of ways, be it a hard drive or picking a corner from the circles. Fagemo gets a lot of chances close to the net, and despite not being that big or strong, he drives the net hard. He showed flashes of top-end hands and vision, but not consistently. The skill set on its own doesn’t overly excite, but it’s hard to ignore his incredible production.

Sweden’s U20 coach Tomas Monten on Fagemo: “I like his attitude and attack mentality. He skates well and drives the net. He wants to play on the inside. He has a good shot. I think the biggest difference on Samuel this year is that he’s better conditioned. He’s faster and stronger. That made a big difference to his game.”

 

[Steve Zissou]

Next pick still @ 64.

 

[Little Psycho]

Well seems like we had a pretty good morning

 

[ru4reals]

Next pick still @ 64.

I think we traded that pick for 50.

 

[Reaper45]

Next pick still @ 64.

Thinking another d or a goalie at our next pick

 

[kilowatt]

Next pick still @ 64.

didnt we trade that to montreal

 

[Reaper45]

didnt we trade that to montreal

Yeah 64 and 126

 

[kingsboy11]

the 64 pick was traded for the 50th pick. Next pick is 87

 

[kingsholygrail]

didnt we trade that to montreal

Yes

 

[kilowatt]

Yeah 64 and 126

so how are we gonna use 64 haha