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2022 NHL Entry Draft 8

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Habs Halifax said:
I agree. Top end potential...

Cooley could be like RNH but maybe a bit better.
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Slaf could be the next Jagr or a bit less. Bold statement but Jagr himself has said he sees some similarities from where he was at the same age.

Slaf's combo of skating, size, and skill with that shot power should not be thrown under the rug cause he is a winger. He brings it and he has the size and body to deal with big D men in the NHL.

I don't hate Cooley but he's my 4th BPA. Passing up on Slaf could be a mistake like passing up on Tkachuk. Centers are worth more than wingers could be a trap when you are looking at Cooley vs Slaf. Or it's not a trap? Guess work but I'm taking Slaf over Cooley. Cooley could be the next Turcotte

Will be interesting to see how these statement age over time.
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Slaf could be the next Jagr...or..a.bit less...

Jagr... the best Europeans ever with Lidstrom...

Jagr was 10x smarter than Slaf on the ice so the bit less is out of the equation.

Jagr was even smarter on the ice than 95% of the Centers except Lemieux and Gretz and Forsberg in the nhl the 90s

Jagr is easily in the top8 player in history of hockey.

He has a case for the fifth spot after 99,66,4 and Howe.

Slaf is so talented skill wise but his IQ and vision is lacking versus Jagr
 
1000eeer said:
Does anyone have a good link to watch the U18?

Would be much appreciate :)
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Kemell playing with some real confidence, already scored the first goal for Finland. Secondary assist for Kiviharju too
 
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crosbyshow said:
Slaf could be the next Jagr...or..a.bit less...

Jagr... the best Europeans ever with Lidstrom...

Jagr was 10x smarter than Slaf on the ice so the bit less is out of the equation.

Jagr was even smarter on the ice than 95% of the Centers except Lemieux and Gretz and Forsberg in the nhl the 90s

Jagr is easily in the top8 player in history of hockey.

He has a case for the fifth spot after 99,66,4 and Howe.

Slaf is so talented skill wise but his IQ and vision is lacking versus Jagr
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Jagr also had the compete level / determination to be better than the next guy. After practice he was often the one who'd be running the stairs at the arena for hours afterwards
 
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Slaf the next Jagr "or a bit less"? 😂 Are we talking 35+ year old Jagr? Do people not realize how dominant a force Jagr was in the league? He's arguably a top 10 player all-time.

If we are picking #2 and have a choice, with Wright already off the board I lean heavily towards either Cooley or one of the D. It comes down to projection. Do you see Cooley as a 1C? Do you project either Nemec or Jiricek as a top pair RD? If they only comfortably project one guy as a top line player, it's an easy choice. If it's more than one, it's a really tough call.
 
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Where do you guys rank Dumais ? From all account a very smart and productive player
 
jiboy said:
Where do you guys rank Dumais ? From all account a very smart and productive player
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Depends how much you think his size and skating will hinder him. He's en extremely smart and skilled player. Some have him in the 3rd, I have him mid-late second. The only issue I have is that we're already a somewhat small team at forward, so how many of these types of players can you have on your team? Because of that I wouldn't pick him until our 3rd or Anaheim's 3rd, but I doubt he lasts that long.
 
DramaticGloveSave said:
Feels good to know we are very likely getting one of Wright, Cooley or Slaf.

I have feeling it’s Cooley. Seems like he’s why HuGo are wanting to add up front. Speed, skill and offensive dynamism.
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My favourite aspect of cooley is the compete level that goes along with his skills. He battles hard and makes things happen. Kid is definitely not a floater.
 
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FrankMTL said:
Depends how much you think his size and skating will hinder him. He's en extremely smart and skilled player. Some have him in the 3rd, I have him mid-late second. The only issue I have is that we're already a somewhat small team at forward, so how many of these types of players can you have on your team? Because of that I wouldn't pick him until our 3rd or Anaheim's 3rd, but I doubt he lasts that long.
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I think taking decisions with our actual team size in mind would be a mistake. Hes a guy who wouldnt make it for a good 2-3 years anyway , im affraid we end up looking silly passing up on him if hes still there in mid 2nd round.

The league is evolving towards these high iq smallish guys , of course you cant have too many but its never too hard to trade good players to balance out a team.
 
WeThreeKings said:
Not in the slightest.

He's going to dummy this tournament. Its how his game scales to the next level when his 10x perimeter shots a game does nothing for anyone.
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Caufield used to shot from much more weird angles and areas. Cant blame natural goalscorers to have a shot first mentality.

As Caufield, Kemell can kill you multiple ways, his playmaking skills are underrated, he really can make plays out of nothing.
 
tooji said:
My favourite aspect of cooley is the compete level that goes along with his skills. He battles hard and makes things happen. Kid is definitely not a floater.
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Yup, he’s got it all. Maybe not size, but if he was 6’3” he wouldn’t be the dynamic skater that he is. He, Suzuki and Caufield on a PP is drool worthy
 
jiboy said:
I think taking decisions with our actual team size in mind would be a mistake. Hes a guy who wouldnt make it for a good 2-3 years anyway , im affraid we end up looking silly passing up on him if hes still there in mid 2nd round.

The league is evolving towards these high iq smallish guys , of course you cant have too many but its never too hard to trade good players to balance out a team.
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I agree with that, but it's almost natural to do so...So long story short, mid to late second.
 
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DramaticGloveSave said:
Feels good to know we are very likely getting one of Wright, Cooley or Slaf.

I have feeling it’s Cooley. Seems like he’s why HuGo are wanting to add up front. Speed, skill and offensive dynamism.
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If I had to guess at the Coyotes list, I think their top four are Wright/Slafkovsky and then Jiricek/Nemec. Bill Armstrong does not have a track record of taking short players high in the draft.

Last year they took nobody under 6’1, I believe (in any round, if I’m not mistaken) and I don’t believe he’s ever drafted anyone directly out of the NTDP (at least not early).

When the Coyotes acquired and then ultimately signed 6’4 Jack McBain and 6’2 Nathan Smith, Armstrong made much of their size and how it fits the identity they’re trying to build.

When Armstrong re-signed Liam O’Brien, he talked much about how he fits the big, physical style they’re hoping to bring to their “new 5,000 seat arena”.

All of that is to say that Armstrong clearly has a vision of a a very large, very physical team occupying that very tiny arena. As they’re rebuilding, I expect the Coyotes to be a bigger, tougher team. And I expect their pipeline to reflect some of those elements.

Point being, if AZ ends up picking ahead of y’all, I think you can bet on the Yotes skipping Cooley and Savoie. I really can’t envision Armstrong using the defining pick of his rebuild to date on a 5’10 forward.
 
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