GDT: 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Round 1 - July 7th - 7 P.M / Round 2-7 - July 8th - 11 A.M

[Eggtimer]

"You get to play with Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Shane Wright/Slafkovsky." That's a huge part of the sales pitch.

Who is Johnny going to play with in Philly? Travis Konecny and JVR? If he's going to PHI he's going to be THE guy with all the pressure and expectations that come from that. I don't know if I'd want to leave the toxic Canadian media just to end up in a hostile fanbase who has no other hope but to constantly dissect every play you make under a microscope.

I agree. Im trying hard to not be biased but NJ appears to be in a way better spot than Philly (especially in the future).
Way better roster IMO with tons more potential available.
Torts would not be the most ideal coach for most players.
Lookig at it logically , I’d say NJ is way>> Philly if lookimg at it strictly from a hockey perspective (minus the “home “ factor )

 

[OmNomNom]

So glad we are going to draft Kakko 2.0 instead of trading for a sure thing 24 year old 40 goal scorer!!!!

it takes two teams to agree to a trade, this isn't a fantasy draft

 

[Unknown Caller]

So glad we are going to draft Kakko 2.0 instead of trading for a sure thing 24 year old 40 goal scorer!!!!

More like Kakko 0.5 if you go by pre-draft production.

 

[BananaGenetics]

IF he re-signs there. They took a bit of a risk trading a first-rounder for a guy two years away from FA and Ottawa's not exactly a prime destination that talks you into signing early. That's a risk teams like say, Toronto and Florida should be taking because they're actually closer to winning and have other incentives for players to go there.

Debrincat is in his final season of his deal this year, in six days he can negotiate an extension

 

[Xirik]

Well damn.

The Habs fans are SPLIT on him.

I little bit ugly for the fans to boo a kid on the biggest day of his life. I'd hope if the Devils host the draft again sometime our fans don't do that.

 

[glenwo2]

So glad we are going to draft Kakko 2.0 instead of trading for a sure thing 24 year old 40 goal scorer!!!!

 

[Hisch13r]

They also are one of like maybe 3 teams with a coach who’s worse to play for than Ruff

Ruff’s a middle of the pack coach. Torts is also far from being a bad coach.

 

[NJDevs26]

why the f*** are they booing a kid

this is just like the knicks fans w porzingis

He can have a home right here in NJ where he's wanted

 

[JrFischer54]

It's not weird if you understand how free agency works. If he was locked down for 8 years like Hughes is sure, but he's not. Some of you have clearly only finished a single season of Franchise mode in NHL '22 and use that expertise to make your judgments.

If you can’t resign your player after two years being on the roster then this franchise has major issues so no I would not be worried about him leaving in two years!

 

[megajake]

it takes two teams to agree to a trade, this isn't a fantasy draft

Oh right, the 2nd overall has lower value than the 7th. My bad champ.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

why the f*** are they booing a kid

this is just like the knicks fans w porzingis

A classic

 

[Hisch13r]

"You get to play with Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Shane Wright/Slafkovsky." That's a huge part of the sales pitch.

Who is Johnny going to play with in Philly? Travis Konecny and JVR? If he's going to PHI he's going to be THE guy with all the pressure and expectations that come from that. I don't know if I'd want to leave the toxic Canadian media just to end up in a hostile fanbase who has no other hope but to constantly dissect every play you make under a microscope.

I wonder if he and Dougie are friends from Calgary. Dougie could be a big boost here

 

[Blackjack]

DeBrincat is 24, how is he going to be approaching 30 in two seasons? The contract status is certainly a risk, but with a winning team and extended negotiating runway, Ottawa is in a great position to lock him up long term.

A true win now deal is acquiring someone like Gaudreau or JT Miller. This isn’t it.

He won't be in two seasons, but he will be in four, which is when the 7OA could start contributing.

 

[megajake]

More like Kakko 0.5 if you go by pre-draft production.

Yep. Just going to rebuild for another 10 years, no biggie.

 

[Hisch13r]

I’d still be down trying to trade for Tarasenko. Get a proven vet on this team to play with the kids

It’s going to be too pricy for a one year deal

 

[Unknown Caller]

Yep. Just going to rebuild for another 10 years, no biggie.

I’m a Slafkovsky fan, but those acting like it’s a slam dunk pick at #2 are out to lunch. There is massive risk with that pick. I’m praying he can turn into Kopitar, but I’ll be the first to admit that it’s a gamble.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

More like Kakko 0.5 if you go by pre-draft production.

Luckily he skates better while carrying 20+ more pounds

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

what does that have to do with what I said? Please explain?

you implied that they don't want to give money to players who deserve it. That is not true.

 

[Hisch13r]

Yep. Just going to rebuild for another 10 years, no biggie.

lol

 

[Blackjack]

It’s going to be too pricy for a one year deal

If you watch the smart teams closely, they love paying huge prices for 30 year olds that just had a career year and have one more (expensive) year of team control.

It's their favorite thing to do.

 

[Devils090]

Yep. Just going to rebuild for another 10 years, no biggie.

Well McDavid and Matthews type players aren’t walking through the door so stop crying and be happy we’re getting a good player

 

[Forge]

Yep. Just going to rebuild for another 10 years, no biggie.

You seem fun

 

[glenwo2]

Yep. Just going to rebuild for another 10 years, no biggie.

Welp.... Nobody is forcing you to watch, you know?

I don't think we'll be rebuilding for another 10 years.

If the Devils had any semblance of Goaltending last season, they'd be a bubble team that could have snuck into the playoffs.

If that is fixed, things will be looking up.

 

[Devils090]

Welp.... Nobody is forcing you to watch, you know?

I don't think we'll be rebuilding for another 10 years.

If the Devils had any semblance of Goaltending last season, they'd be a bubble team that could have snuck into the playoffs.

If that is fixed, things will be looking up.

Well the defense and Powerplay also sucked ass but thankfully that will improve too(becuase it really can’t get worse)

 

[megajake]

I’m a Slafkovsky fan, but those acting like it’s a slam dunk pick at #2 are out to lunch. There is massive risk with that pick. I’m praying he can turn into Kopitar, but I’ll be the first to admit that it’s a gamble.

That's my biggest issue. In a weak draft, where scouts are undecided on lots of things. Slafkovsky can be VERY good, he can also be VERY bad. We CANNOT miss with this pick, and Cat is a proven 40 goal scorer, and we have one of the best young centers in the game. How do we not pair them together. He's 24 for crying out loud, he's not 34.