Draft 2021 NHL Draft and Undrafted Free Agent Thread

[RangerBlues]

This draft is going to be weird.
Lets buy Seattles pick

 

[RangerBlues]

these seem to contradict much common 'wisdom' -
and imply some seemingly top notch options for NYR

aNalITickS

 

[Joey Bones]

I would not be jazzed about us taking Raty at 15 and really I like Helenius more but if Raty is around in the 3rd round I’d jump all over that.

Buch and Anthony Duclair dropped like rocks in the same draft year. The Rangers took both of them in the 3rd round. I think we also took Graves that year and we killed that draft in a year in which we had no 1st or 2nd rounder.

Don't forget about Skapski, too. If it weren't for his serious hip injuries, I'm sure he'd be in the NHL today in some capacity.

 

[bobbop]

Does anyone remember the name of the guy on Twitter who aggregates all of the mock drafts?

 

[Rangers in 7]

Jeez it looks like the sky has fallen on raty

 

[mas0764]

these seem to contradict much common 'wisdom' -
and imply some seemingly top notch options for NYR

Think this draft is going to have some surprises.

 

[Joey Bones]

Does anyone remember the name of the guy on Twitter who aggregates all of the mock drafts?

No clue, but I know eliteprospects makes a mock draft consolidating all the major rankings.

 

[Heckler81]

Jeez it looks like the sky has fallen on raty

I hope so, I really want him. I think he’s prime for a big rebound season.

 

[wafflepadsave]

think he said it’s free this year!

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

I'm starting to warm up to the idea of Zach L'Heureux at 15 if McTavish, Kent Johnson and Francesco Pinnelli are all gone

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I'm starting to warm up to the idea of Zach L'Hereaux at 15 if McTavish, Kent Johnson and Francesco Pinnelli are all gone

Pinnelli should be there. I think 15 might be a bit high for Zach. If they want him they should trade down and pick up a few more assets.

 

[Polar Bear]

Pinnelli should be there. I think 15 might be a bit high for Zach. If they want him they should trade down and pick up a few more assets.

Don’t get cute. If he’s the guy, just take him. It’s not worth risking for a small asset.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Don’t get cute. If he’s the guy, just take him. It’s not worth risking for a small asset.

He's not getting taken before 20 at least.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Think this draft is going to have some surprises.

Absoltuely! Will be one of the more interesting drafts in a long time. Really hope we don't trade our first so we get in on the excitement!

 

[duhmetreE]

At this point, based on need and BPA, how is Svechkov not the pick? I honestly rather make that pick than trade it... use our existing redundant assets to make a deal...

I'm in the mindset that we should never trade our First Rounders. Make the pick every single draft. We won't hit on all them but having a 'replacement ELC' ready to go when Cap Crunches come, is imperative to remaining contenders. Gorton and co have a great batting average over the past few years... hopefully that continues with Drury.

 

[broadwayblue]

At this point, based on need and BPA, how is Svechkov not the pick? I honestly rather make that pick than trade it... use our existing redundant assets to make a deal...

I'm in the mindset that we should never trade our First Rounders. Make the pick every single draft. We won't hit on all them but having a 'replacement ELC' ready to go when Cap Crunches come, is imperative to remaining contenders. Gorton and co have a great batting average over the past few years... hopefully that continues with Drury.

He could very well go before 15, no?

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

He could very well go before 15, no?

He's definitely been a riser the past few months.

 

[duhmetreE]

He could very well go before 15, no?

Consensus, if that means anything, is mid to late 1st.

Considering defense is his 'strength' and he's not a stand out offensive weapon, I'd see it hard for him to be drafted in the first 14 picks. You're right though he could very well be taken early.. This draft is going to be random and wild.

Chicago, Philly and Dallas can be the spoilers.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Consensus, if that means anything, is mid to late 1st.

Considering defense is his 'strength' and he's not a stand out offensive weapon, I'd see it hard for him to be drafted in the first 13 picks. You're right though he could very well be taken early.. This draft is going to be random and wild.

Chicago, Philly and Dallas can be the spoilers.

Not that it means a hell of a lot but a lot of the mocks I've been reading lately have him being taken before us.

 

[DekeR]

It would be interesting to see where Pinelli ends up. With a little of work he could be an intriguing player in two/three years.
This draft is really tough to judge due to the lack of playing time.

 

[Beer League Sniper]

It just feels like we’re going to see a bunch of draft day trades this season. Rankings are all over the place. I can see teams trading up for a player they perceive as “falling.”

 

[bobbop]

At this point, based on need and BPA, how is Svechkov not the pick? I honestly rather make that pick than trade it... use our existing redundant assets to make a deal...

I'm in the mindset that we should never trade our First Rounders. Make the pick every single draft. We won't hit on all them but having a 'replacement ELC' ready to go when Cap Crunches come, is imperative to remaining contenders. Gorton and co have a great batting average over the past few years... hopefully that continues with Drury.

If he makes it to #15, he probably will be. No guarantees in the draft.

 

[Beer League Sniper]

Also, I’d really like to see Drury trade down and acquire some additional mid and late round picks to use them on players that have been under scouted due to COVID. This feels like a year that you’re going to see some real gems emerge from the later rounds.

 

[eco's bones]

Don’t get cute. If he’s the guy, just take him. It’s not worth risking for a small asset.

He’s a reach at 15. I like the player and wouldn’t have any qualms taking him in the early 20’s though. Detroit would be a potential trading partner here. They have the 22 and 37. If someone were to take L’Heureux then a player like Pinelli would be available but it’s a worthwhile risk to do it this way.

 

[BroadwayStorm]

I hope the Rangers go boom or bust with their pick. I heard this young centerman named Giorgio Trapatoni is blowing up draft boards this past week.