Speculation: 2019 NHL Entry Draft Thread

[Jimmyjets]

What I'm worried about is Mojo, Samberg and Niku look to be the future so who do we move and lose value on when this kid is coming up? IF* he comes up.

Since he plays right d nobody. They’re all left shots but the fins both prefer the right side.

 

[Daximus]

I’m really not worried about that. I’m more excited about having a good chance of at least one legit top 4 LHD between Samberg, Niku and Heinola.

I think Samberg makes it. Its the other two I'm worried about. Plus Chisholm and Vallati aren't dead either.

 

[Rheged]

Tampa's gotta pick Brink, just cause.

 

[Board Bard]

What I'm worried about is Mojo, Samberg and Niku look to be the future so who do we move and lose value on when this kid is coming up? IF* he comes up.

I was thinking today that Maurice is going to do a Petan on Niku. If so, there's your candidate.

 

[JetsFan815]

What I'm worried about is Mojo, Samberg and Niku look to be the future so who do we move and lose value on when this kid is coming up? IF* he comes up.

Samberg and Niku may or may not ever turn out to be NHL d-men. With Samberg, Heinola and to a lesser extent Vallati, Chisholm and Gawanke the hope if that atleast 1 will be a legitimate NHL'r, good to have several lottery balls.

 

[Daximus]

Since he plays right d nobody. They’re all left shots but the fins both prefer the right side.

Yeah but it's not open ice over here. You have to be able to play in small spaces at speed. How many lefties play the right side proficiently at the NHL level. the answer is not many. These kids aren't an exception. There's a reason kids play their hand side, it's because it makes things easier. Even MoJo and Trouba, two D that are exceptional players at their positions have commented on how hard it is to play the opposite side at the NHL level. Niku and Heinola are not going to break the mold.

 

[LowLefty]

As in Troub'duh'...

To... Heini' No' la...

Hmmmm…

Our defense has their heads out of their asses now...

Hmmmm...

No idea where your going with that -
Happy - Sad? Or am I at the receiving end of a bit of quit wit and ready humor

 

[AWSAA]

We've been complaining about our D depth since the beginning of time - I'm not going to assume his success would cause us grief.

Question is...
Only 3 right handed shots in the system (one a 26 y.o "prospect") after Byfugluen who is nearing retirement. No bluechippers.

 

[Daximus]

Samberg and Niku may or may not ever turn out to be NHL d-men. With Samberg, Heinola and to a lesser extent Vallati, Chisholm and Gawanke the hope if that atleast 1 will be a legitimate NHL'r, good to have several lottery balls.

I'd rather have gambled on a C. We have LD for days. Especially puck movers.

 

[John Agar]

Yeah but it's not open ice over here. You have to be able to play in small spaces at speed. How many lefties play the right side proficiently at the NHL level. the answer is not many. These kids aren't an exception. There's a reason kids play their hand side, it's because it makes things easier. Even MoJo and Trouba, two D that are exceptional players at their positions have commented on how hard it is to play the opposite side at the NHL level. Niku and Heinola are not going to break the mold.

MoJo can complain and still excel...

Trouba can just go to Coney Island and suck on a dog...

 

[Board Bard]

Tampa gets onstage and it's like a prayer meeting.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Foote brothers in TBay

 

[John Agar]

No idea where your going with that -
Happy - Sad? Or am I at the receiving end of a bit of quit wit and ready humor

I wear this T-shirt with pride...

 

[Georgetown Al]

I'd rather have gambled on a C. We have LD for days. Especially puck movers.

Chevy’s going backwards with the alphabet so a D today and a C tomorrow...

 

[Rheged]

Definitely saw someone somewhere call Foote going in the first haha.

 

[buggs]

paywall, but good:
2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ville Heinola - NextGen Hockey

Are you allowed to opine on the pick/player?

 

[The Blue Baron]

I think Samberg makes it. Its the other two I'm worried about. Plus Chisholm and Vallati aren't dead either.

Don’t we need to sign him real soon or lose his rights?

 

[Daximus]

MoJo can complain and still excel...

Trouba can just go to Coney Island and suck on a dog...

Yeah but that's the type of player it takes to excel at that role. Im sorry but Heinola is not that player. Not in the NHL. I'm being a downer but I just dont believe in that pick.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I'm in the BPA in the first round, always. You can always trade that player later to fill a roster spot if need be.

Except those trades hardly ever happen. It appears to be tough trading a winger for a C or D.

 

[John Agar]

Yeah but that's the type of player it takes to excel at that role. Im sorry but Heinola is not that player. Not in the NHL. I'm being a downer but I just dont believe in that pick.

We shall see together...

 

[Rheged]

Dangit Carolina.. But that's a fine pick as well.

 

[Afterburner]

Suzuki goes

 

[Daximus]

Except those trades hardly ever happen. It appears to be tough trading a winger for a C or D.

Yeah those trades are just non-existent yet people think they happen every other day.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Yeah but that's the type of player it takes to excel at that role. Im sorry but Heinola is not that player. Not in the NHL. I'm being a downer but I just dont believe in that pick.

The analytic people love him

 

[John Agar]

Suzuki goes

A blind squirrel finds a fox in his tree sometimes...

Do I have that quote right... ?