Draft 2021 NHL Draft and Undrafted Free Agent Thread

[TheBloodyNine]

Svechkov is absolutely a pick I would love at this point but I think his hype train is gonna lead him into the top 10 - what do you think @Joey Bones @Edge ?

 

[Mac n Gs]

Svechkov is absolutely a pick I would love at this point but I think his hype train is gonna lead him into the top 10 - what do you think @Joey Bones @Edge ?

His hype hasn’t been reflected in mainstream rankings just yet. I think we’ll have a much clearer picture once McKenzie releases his final rankings, hopefully soon.

 

[Edge]

Svechkov is absolutely a pick I would love at this point but I think his hype train is gonna lead him into the top 10 - what do you think @Joey Bones @Edge ?

We probably won't know until McKenzie releases his final rankings what a lot of teams are thinking. It's not a road map of what's going to happen, but it should at least provide a ballpark. If Svech is sitting in the 20s, the odds are lower of him sneaking into the top 10. If he's listed at 14, it means several teams could very well have him in their top 10.

 

[Bluenote13]

 

[mas0764]

View attachment 450715

And who did you trade to get the second overall?

 

[Joey Bones]

Niko Huuhtanen, RW, 2nd overall.

Ivan Zhigalov, G, 7th overall.


2020 CHL import draft has more names available in this years draft:

Elite Prospects - CHL Import Draft 2020

I wonder if Huuhtanen comes over, though. 2nd overall gives a pretty good indication that he would, but he looks like he could play with Tappara fairly easily next season. We'll see what happens. Also, wouldn't mind his selection late in the draft. Zhigalov looks interesting too.

Other notables, IMO...

4. Simon Nemec to Cape Breton (2022 eligible - could be top prospect)
5. Rayan Bettahar to Swift Current (2022 eligible)
9. Filip Mesar to Kitchener (2022 eligible)
10. Louis Robin to Rimouski (2021 eligible)
20. Yegor Sidorov to Saskatoon (2022 eligible)
25. Haakon Hanelt to Gatineau (2021 eligible)
27. Vinzenz Rohrer to Ottawa (2022 eligible)
32. Joakim Kemmell to Regina (2022 eligible - top prospect)
40. Martins Lavins to Shawinigan (2021 eligible)
43. Ivan Miroshnichenko to Acadie-Bathurst (2022 eligible - could be top prospect)
44. Gabriel Szturc to Kelowna (2022 eligible)
45. Adrien Klein to Peterborough (2022 eligible)
54. Valentin Zhugin to Guelph (2023 eligible - could be top prospect)
58. Tomas Trunda to Sudbury (2023 eligible)
90. Juraj Slafkovsky to Erie (2022 eligible - top prospect)
112. Matvei Michkov to Charlottetown (2023 eligible - top prospect)
118. Oskar Olausson to Barrie (2021 eligible - top prospect)

^ These are just players that I think are or will be interesting in the future, but not sure about the commitment. Like sorry Charlottetown... Michkov ain't coming overseas for you, lolol.

 

[Joey Bones]

Svechkov is absolutely a pick I would love at this point but I think his hype train is gonna lead him into the top 10 - what do you think @Joey Bones @Edge ?

It's weird, I've seen him all over the place. Inside the top 10... in the teens... in the 20's. Think there was one mock I saw that had him in the 2nd round. We'll have to see Bob's list because his input is the most realistic. I'm curious to see if Sam Cosentino is going to provide a mock or list, too.

Svechkov would be a good pick at No. 15, but I think it depends on who falls and who else is still available. I really like Chibrikov, but would Drury go that route? Unclear to me, ATM. Wallstedt, McTavish, Lucius and Raty falling could happen. So much unknown, but will be exciting to see.

 

[eco's bones]

Nashville picking up the 40th OA makes it four teams we could trade down with on the 15. They join Minnesota, Columbus and Detroit.

 

[Lion Hound]

If anyone wants to draft some draft guides PM me.

 

[Bluenote13]

Wallstedt, McTavish, Lucius and Raty falling could happen. So much unknown, but will be exciting to see.

There's no way Mctavish falls out of the top ten.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Last Word on Sports has been dropping their yearly scouting profiles on the draft-eligible players. They are listed below and will be continuing on in the days leading up to the draft...

Owen Power
Matthew Beniers
Brandt Clarke
William Eklund
Luke Hughes
Dylan Guenther
Jesper Wallstedt
Simon Edvinsson
Kent Johnson
Fabian Lysell
Chaz Lucius
Mason McTavish
Carson Lambos
Matthew Coronato
Cole Sillinger
Aatu Raty
Xavier Bourgault
Nikita Chibrikov
Sebastian Cossa
Daniil Chayka
Stanislav Svozil
Isak Rosen
Corson Cuelemans
Francesco Pinelli
Sasha Pastujov
Zachary L'Heureux
Zachary Bolduc
Brennan Othmann
Simon Robertsson
Logan Stankoven
Oskar Olausson
Fedor Svechkov
Anton Olsson
Samu Tuomaala
Mackie Samoskevich
Ryder Korczak
Zach Dean
Sean Behrens
William Stromgren
Brett Harrison
Ayrton Martino
Aidan Hreschuk
Dylan Duke
Jack Bar
Alexander Kisakov
Conner Roulette
Chase Stillman

More are coming so stay tuned...

Raty right into the Rangers laps.

then again, with these outstanding numbers he might fall into the Sean Day range

 

[Synergy27]

This one seems a bit too good to be true for me. Svechkov went 6OA to Detroit by the way.

I assume most teams will be onto this so finding a dance partner might be difficult, but there are so many intriguing players in the 30-80 range that is really prefer multiples 2nds and 3rds instead of that 15OA.

 

[Joey Bones]

Nashville picking up the 40th OA makes it four teams we could trade down with on the 15. They join Minnesota, Columbus and Detroit.

IIRC the pick is 39th overall, but nonetheless, it's a nice grab for an early 2nd.

 

[Joey Bones]

Raty right into the Rangers laps.

then again, with these outstanding numbers he might fall into the Sean Day range

FWIW, Sean Day had a pretty good year in Syracuse...

 

[eco's bones]

IIRC the pick is 39th overall, but nonetheless, it's a nice grab for an early 2nd.

I want Helenius pretty bad.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Nashville picking up the 40th OA makes it four teams we could trade down with on the 15. They join Minnesota, Columbus and Detroit.

Reminds me of this from the draft day video last year:

 

[Joey Bones]

I want Helenius pretty bad.

I think he'd be a real nice addition, but I don't think he's going to have a real big impact on the game. Maybe down the line in the middle-6 department, but hard to tell right now.

 

[Harbour Dog]

I think he'd be a real nice addition, but I don't think he's going to have a real big impact on the game. Maybe down the line in the middle-6 department, but hard to tell right now.

What are your thoughts on Kapanen if we grab a 2nd rounder? I'd honestly be fine taking him with a late first if we had one.

 

[Joey Bones]

What are your thoughts on Kapanen if we grab a 2nd rounder? I'd honestly be fine taking him with a late first if we had one.

Really like!! Kid can shoot. Plays eerily similar to his cousin Kasperi. Think he's a wing in the NHL, though.

 

[eco's bones]

I think he'd be a real nice addition, but I don't think he's going to have a real big impact on the game. Maybe down the line in the middle-6 department, but hard to tell right now.

3C—the reincarnation of Joel Otto. I do like my monsters. I’m thinking he’s not going to reach the 3rd round.

 

[Joey Bones]

3C—the reincarnation of Joel Otto. I do like my monsters. I’m thinking he’s not going to reach the 3rd round.

If he reaches the 3rd round, NYR needs to trade up. Luckily though NYR has the first pick of the 3rd round!!

 

[eco's bones]

If he reaches the 3rd round, NYR needs to trade up. Luckily though NYR has the first pick of the 3rd round!!

…….and the Bruins or the Flyers find a way to snatch him up in the 2nd.

 

[dshea19]

I have heard that Raty was trending in the right direction by the end of his season and playing more like the guy people thought he would be. For those that would know: true? I wonder if he just had a hiccup in adjusting to a men's league and had to figure out what worked before it started clicking again. If so, he really might be the guy to go after with the Ranger's pick. Man, I don't envy the choice at 15 if Svechkov, Raty, and Lucius are all sitting there. It really is a bit of a gambling tournament this year since players had limited time to play.

 

[Joey Bones]

…….and the Bruins or the Flyers find a way to snatch him up in the 2nd.

That's the risk for most of the draft picks. We saw that with Farabee and Barzal.

 

[Joey Bones]

I have heard that Raty was trending in the right direction by the end of his season and playing more like the guy people thought he would be. For those that would know: true? I wonder if he just had a hiccup in adjusting to a men's league and had to figure out what worked before it started clicking again. If so, he really might be the guy to go after with the Ranger's pick. Man, I don't envy the choice at 15 if Svechkov, Raty, and Lucius are all sitting there. It really is a bit of a gambling tournament this year since players had limited time to play.

No, unfortunately...

With that said, I'm a firm believer that he just had a bad season. He did have flashes of what he could become this season. A skilled puck mover with a good eye for the open ice and net. Can stickhandle like a champ, too. We'll see what happens, but I think he will fall in the 1st round.

I don't think he'll fall out of the 1st, though.