GDT: 2019 NHL Entry Draft 2nd Round and Beyond 1:00 EST/10:00am PDT, NHLN

[FireGerardGallant]

I like what we did this year after round 1 a lot more then what we did last year

 

[Alluckks]

I think we had a great draft. Kakko obviously, but Robertson, Jones, and Aaltonen were 3 of the best value picks in the draft; and don't sleep on Henriksson high playmaking upside.

But I think the 2 early D picks indicates that 1. We like our current young forwards, and 2. We can expect a move for another young forward to be a part of the core

 

[Ghost of jas]

I really don’t dislike any of the picks this year

I’m at about 95% happy. Only my frustration is with the dysfunction that is Edmonton preventing the Rangers from trading up for Zegras has tamped down my enthusiasm. Imagine adding Zegras to what transpired today.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I like what we did this year after round 1 a lot more then what we did last year

Which I liked better than 2017

 

[Tob]

Which I liked better than 2017

which I liked better than 2014-2016

 

[Polar Bear]

Deff liked day 2 this year A LOT more than last.

 

[Zibanejbread]

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Robertson and Henrikkson should be NHLers. Robertson second pair shutdown guy with play driving ability. Henrikkson a middle 6 creative playmaker. Aaltonen. was a great choice in the 5th, good gamble. Just a little research is seems like Jones is really good.

Not much not to like here.

 

[will1066]

I keep thinking about what players the NBC crew would've resorted to for comparisons if they had aired into the later rounds.

Pierre: "He really reminds me of John Scott."

 

[Mikos87]

Fine, fine.

I’ll switch from wine to hard alcohol and join the fun.

Grain alcohol is the way to go with this crew.

 

[GunkWinger]

2 players each from 4 countries. I guess we didn't like CZE or NOR.

 

[will1066]

2 players each from 4 countries. I guess we didn't like CZE or NOR.

Still have Zucc hurt

 

[Mikos87]

They took three guys with really low hockey miles on them, which I don't think is a bad thing, but my hopes are that they know those kids really well because there were other players on the board that are a lot more proven.

The three guys are Jones, Skinner, & Cicolini.

IMO the 1st two rounds are something I'm very happy with, but the rest.... I would have preferred some better maneuvering. Will comment on the prospect threads themselves for further detail

 

[Irishguy42]

Pretty good draft for the Rangers.

 

[Zibanejbread]

 

[Zibanejbread]

 

[Minmonster]

Rangers end the 2019 draft with the following....

1 (2) RW: Kaapo Kakko (FIN)
2 (49) D: Matthew Robertson (CAN)
2 (58) C: Karl Henriksson (SWE)
3 (68) D: Zachary Jones (USA)
4 (112) D: Hunter Skinner (USA)
5 (130) LW: Leevi Aaltonen (FIN)
6 (161) C: Adam Edstrom (SWE)
7 (205) RW: Eric Ciccolini (CAN)

I like the first 2 picks but the rest of the draft seem like stretches. We will see in a few years but I personally would trade everyone after kappa for zegras or boldy

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

We have a whole summer ahead of us. Obviously, the drama of draft day trades is intoxicating, but if JG didn't see the right deal, then I'm glad he didn't take it.

After July 1st, when teams miss out on FA's and rosters start to become more fleshed out, teams will possibly be willing to pony up more to fill those voids with some of our players.

I have to say, I'm somewhat surprised they didn't move Kreider. With what Miller went for today, I would have thought he could have brought a pretty decent haul back.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

I like the first 2 picks but the rest of the draft seem like stretches. We will see in a few years but I personally would trade everyone after kappa for zegras or boldy

What? I don't understand this post at all. Zegras is one of the ten best players in this whole draft. Of course you would trade all of those lesser picks for him. But Anaheim would never do that.....

I'd also trade Fast & Vesey for Zegras.

 

[Vitto79]

Likely best to add to next yrs pick totals w guys like Vesey and Namestnikov anyway

 

[will1066]

We have a whole summer ahead of us. Obviously, the drama of draft day trades is intoxicating, but if JG didn't see the right deal, then I'm glad he didn't take it.

After July 1st, when teams miss out on FA's and rosters start to become more fleshed out, teams will possibly be willing to pony up more to fill those voids with some of our players.

I have to say, I'm somewhat surprised they didn't move Kreider. With what Miller went for today, I would have thought he could have brought a pretty decent haul back.

I think Gorton would've been fleeced if he had moved Kreider today.

 

[RGY]

Keep Kreider. Could still move out Vesey and/or Names. Sign Panarin. Re-evaluate Kreider situation as the season goes on.

 

[Avery16]

Wow

 

[Fitzy]

I wonder whether getting good returns for rentals has influenced JG's hesitancy to deal guys right away. We won't be blocking too much youth development by keeping Strome, Namestnikov, and Vesey in bottom 6 roles, and they could potentially get more at the deadline what with the salary cap situation than they would return right now.

 

[Procrastinator]

Keep Kreider. Could still move out Vesey and/or Names. Sign Panarin. Re-evaluate Kreider situation as the season goes on.

absolutely no problem with keeping CK. hes one of the few guys we have whos willing to throw the mitts down. that will be needed to protect our kids.