2022 Draft Discussion (after the trade)

[Sol]

this would be the perfect timing for the Kings to have a draft to be flush with top goalie prospects. unfortunately, it seems it's the opposite

I think they should focus on Forwards then Goalies. I think we will be fine on defense but I have a lot of doubt in our prospects.

 

[lumbergh]

I have no interest in saying or typing "McGroarty" for ten years of my life.

Good player though.

"McGroarty SCORES!" How about "Snuggerud SHOOTS!"?

 

[Mcsorley47]

Brock Faber has become the new Richard Petiot.

Man, what a name and blast from the past. I remember him getting hurt at the prospect tournament.

 

[verbalkint47]

If we keep our 1st we could look at Filip Mesar. He is ranked as one of the better skaters in the draft. Some Slovak posters have referred to him as the new Palffy. We've done pretty well with players from Slovakia .

Scouting Report: Filip Mešár - Smaht Scouting

Smaht Scouting's Josh Tessler takes an in-depth look at 2022 NHL Draft prospect Filip Mešár (W/C, Poprad).

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[Raccoon Jesus]

If we keep our 1st we could look at Filip Mesar. He is ranked as one of the better skaters in the draft. Some Slovak posters have referred to him as the new Palffy. We've done pretty well with players from Slovakia .

Scouting Report: Filip Mešár - Smaht Scouting

Smaht Scouting's Josh Tessler takes an in-depth look at 2022 NHL Draft prospect Filip Mešár (W/C, Poprad).

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I think one of the bloggers grabbed him in their mock draft, i looked him up right after IIRC, I do really really like him and we have some great history with Slovaks

 

[Gjwrams]

I think one of the bloggers grabbed him in their mock draft, i looked him up right after IIRC, I do really really like him and we have some great history with Slovaks

Even better with Slovenians. I always get them confused.

 

[ru4reals]

Mesar will be long gone before our pick. Have feeling Bluc will trade down for more picks maybe more for '23. If we draft a forward we all know how that's going to end.

 

[apadilla]

If we keep our 1st we could look at Filip Mesar. He is ranked as one of the better skaters in the draft. Some Slovak posters have referred to him as the new Palffy. We've done pretty well with players from Slovakia .

Scouting Report: Filip Mešár - Smaht Scouting

Smaht Scouting's Josh Tessler takes an in-depth look at 2022 NHL Draft prospect Filip Mešár (W/C, Poprad).

smahtscouting.com

Show's that he's 5'10, but I swear he looks like he could be 5'6 and that's stretching it.

 

[lumbergh]

Man, what a name and blast from the past. I remember him getting hurt at the prospect tournament.

I think that might be the first time I've ever seen the word "blast" associated with Richard Petiot.

 

[verbalkint47]

Mesar will be long gone before our pick. Have feeling Bluc will trade down for more picks maybe more for '23. If we draft a forward we all know how that's going to end.

We can't mess up his development if we leave him in Slovakia

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I really did try to resist "how's his checking"

 

[Schrute farms]

Have feeling Bluc will trade down for more picks maybe more for '23.

That's certainly possible.
I think it's more likely we trade this pick in a big trade. But if we do keep the pick, I could actually see Blake moving up 5-10+ spots for the right guy.

 

[Lt Dan]

That's certainly possible.
I think it's more likely we trade this pick in a big trade. But if we do keep the pick, I could actually see Blake moving up 5-10+ spots for the right guy.

^^^^ this

We are near the contract limit and getting "the guy" is more important that ever

 

[KINGS17]

Maybe we can trade our #1 for the next three seasons for the #1 overall pick in this draft. I have seen this strategy work before on draft day.

 

[Maynard]

Maybe we can trade our #1 for the next three seasons for the #1 overall pick in this draft. I have seen this strategy work before on draft day.

If it doesn’t work you can just flip a different pick and get all the picks back when you’re on the clock that day. I don’t know why more teams don’t try this.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If it doesn’t work you can just flip a different pick and get all the picks back when you’re on the clock that day. I don’t know why more teams don’t try this.

ALL THE FAN BLOGS ARE CALLING FOR YOUR HEAD

 

[Peter James Bond II]

I f anything, I don't see the Kings trading back for more picks. I think they are past quantity for BOTH prospects and the Kings roster and would try to get into 12-16 for a player they coveted. (10 ducks and 11 sharks would not be trading partners) And 5-9 slots would be costly.

I would even think that if #19 was available for trade for an NHL player (Chychrun, etc) that the team involved for the deal, may want to see who is available at #19 and pull the trigger on the deal, if they like a player at #19.
Like when the Lucic deal was made at the draft, at the Kings time on the clock. Not saying that the Kings would not deal #19 pre-draft...but you see some picks moved at the draft, when the pick is on the clock.

There are so many prospects in the system and several are going to soon be waiver exempt...and how many can make the team, in the next 2 years, out of these::::
Chromaik, Fagemo, Thomas, JAD, Turcotte, Madden, Helenius, Lee, Taylor Ward. Then others like Pinelli (he signed already too) I can't see the Kings wanting quantity, but willing to package some prospects and their #1 and #2, to get quality. Then there's the Faber situation too. You can say "wait and see what he does after his Jr year"...sure...but maybe Rob knows more about Brock's intentions now.

 

[Fishhead]

I think that might be the first time I've ever seen the word "blast" associated with Richard Petiot.

I'm sure someone may have used "blast him into space" at some point. The only game I remember him from he was on the ice for two goals against and I swear he wasn't out there for much more than a few shifts.

 

[Maynard]

ALL THE FAN BLOGS ARE CALLING FOR YOUR HEAD

I’ll never hear it because I’m too busy arguing with Jennifer Garner in the supply closet because she’s tired being a side piece.

 

[verbalkint47]

^^^^ this

We are near the contract limit and getting "the guy" is more important that ever

Maybe Bluc will draft Amadeus Lombardi. If you decide to change your username again you can just delete Shane and you're in business.

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[Herby]

We can't mess up his development if we leave him in Slovakia

But then how do we "Get them learning the system under Nelly and Muzz?"

I'm hoping they draft a CHL player again, I just don't trust Blake to not mishandle another NCAA or European player.

 

[kings11]

Show's that he's 5'10, but I swear he looks like he could be 5'6 and that's stretching it.

Sure you’re not looking at Nazar?

 

[verbalkint47]

But then how do we "Get them learning the system under Nelly and Muzz?"

I'm hoping they draft a CHL player again, I just don't trust Blake to not mishandle another NCAA or European player.

Funny enough, according to a few Slovakian posters, his production plateaued this past season from the previous because he plays with grinders. So he should be right at home with the Kings!

My preference is actually to trade the 1st this year for an impact winger to help Byfield. My thoughts are similar to yours regarding the rebuild. Byfield has to develop into a 1st line center, Kaliyev needs to be a perennial 25-30 goal scorer, and a couple other guys need to be at least 20g, 40pt guys. Add an impact winger through a trade or the draft and that's a solid forward core moving forward.

If a trade can't be made I prefer Blake to swing for the fences with forward prospect. I always favor BPA but if it's close go for someone that has the potential to be a line driving forward. I don't think the league they play in should matter. Draft enough forwards with high end potential and play the odds that enough will work out.

 

[apadilla]

Sure you’re not looking at Nazar?

I viewed the guy (Filip Mešár) that appears when the link is clicked. The guy in the Blueish/purpleish uniform. Kings have enough smurfs already. And he also looks slow. Small and slow, not exactly good traits in an athlete.

 

[Steve Zissou]