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Bob Mckenzie released his list on TSN if anyone is wanting to see any players that might be in our range
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looks like we should be able to add a good center to the pipeline if Solberg doesn't drop to us. Also wouldn't be shocked if we go completely off the board like the last couple of years either.
Can't wait for Friday!!
 
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Dion TheFluff said:
Bob Mckenzie released his list on TSN if anyone is wanting to see any players that might be in our range
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looks like we should be able to add a good center to the pipeline if Solberg doesn't drop to us. Also wouldn't be shocked if we go completely off the board like the last couple of years either.
Can't wait for Friday!!
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Damn, I'd happily take Solberg, Luchanko, Boisvert, Beaudoin or Hage

There's some nice players in that range
 
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jaric1862 said:
Considering where we pick, I coud see us selecting anyone within the 45ish range. Last year Bob had Cowan at 53, the year before he had Minten at 47.
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If that holds true our pick will be one of:

Howe
Miettinen
Hutson
Mews
Skahan
Shuravin
Kleber
Kiviharju
Gill

Out of that group the three most obvious guys who could go higher than ranked are Hutson, Kiviharju, or Mews.
 
TheMadHatTrick said:
If that holds true our pick will be one of:

Howe
Miettinen
Hutson
Mews
Skahan
Shuravin
Kleber
Kiviharju
Gill

Out of that group the three most obvious guys who could go higher than ranked are Hutson, Kiviharju, or Mews.
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We interviewed Howe at the combine. It's official! Tbh though, I feel like we'd like all of those players. Howe sounds like a less crazy Tucker so I'm sure we love him. Miettinen is a big two way C. Hutson elite skater and offensive d man on the smaller side. Mews another offensive d man. Kiviharju is a huge boom or bust pick. The rest idk anything about. I'm sure if anyone of those guys were our target then I definitely see a trade back happening.
 
jaric1862 said:
Considering where we pick, I coud see us selecting anyone within the 45ish range. Last year Bob had Cowan at 53, the year before he had Minten at 47.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say we take somebody mocked around that area we've been discussing

I think there's enough talent around there that we stay in that general vicinity

Luchanko, Solberg, Beaudoin, Hage etc is a pretty attractive group of potential players
 
One of the Utah-Marner rumours has us getting the 6th overall. Just for fun, if this was true, who would you pick at #6?

For me:

Levshunov
He looks like the real deal on D. A two-way, well rounded, d-man with top pairing potential. Also, supposedly the most ready to join the NHL. I'd target the guys who can play pretty soon given our competitive window.

Lindstrom
Everything you'd want from a 2C. He has enough power, compete, skill and physicality to start as a 4C as early as next year.
 
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One of the Utah-Marner rumours has us getting the 6th overall. Just for fun, if this was true, who would you pick at #6?

For me:

Levshunov
He looks like the real dead on D. A two-way, well rounded, d-man with top pairing potential. Also, supposedly the most ready to join the NHL. I'd target the guys who can play pretty soon given our competitive window.

Lindstrom
Everything you'd want from a 2C. He has enough power, compete, skill and physicality to start as a 4C as early as next year.
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I think both will likely be gone by #6. Buium or Dickinson might be a more realistic option.
 
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Malachi Crunch said:
One of the Utah-Marner rumours has us getting the 6th overall. Just for fun, if this was true, who would you pick at #6?

For me:

Levshunov
He looks like the real dead on D. A two-way, well rounded, d-man with top pairing potential. Also, supposedly the most ready to join the NHL. I'd target the guys who can play pretty soon given our competitive window.

Lindstrom
Everything you'd want from a 2C. He has enough power, compete, skill and physicality to start as a 4C as early as next year.
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I think it's been rumored that the hawks are very high on Levshunov at #2
 
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One of the Utah-Marner rumours has us getting the 6th overall. Just for fun, if this was true, who would you pick at #6?

For me:

Levshunov
He looks like the real deal on D. A two-way, well rounded, d-man with top pairing potential. Also, supposedly the most ready to join the NHL. I'd target the guys who can play pretty soon given our competitive window.

Lindstrom
Everything you'd want from a 2C. He has enough power, compete, skill and physicality to start as a 4C as early as next year.
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I think that is the right play. Get a top pick, basically get a ton of cap space to add defense now and use the top pick on a top D prospect.

Then use 23 OA to either trade back and get more picks or in a deal for help on the roster
 
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Malachi Crunch said:
One of the Utah-Marner rumours has us getting the 6th overall. Just for fun, if this was true, who would you pick at #6?

For me:

Levshunov
He looks like the real deal on D. A two-way, well rounded, d-man with top pairing potential. Also, supposedly the most ready to join the NHL. I'd target the guys who can play pretty soon given our competitive window.

Lindstrom
Everything you'd want from a 2C. He has enough power, compete, skill and physicality to start as a 4C as early as next year.
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I'd take Lindstrom if he's still on the board, which is probably doubtful.
 
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Malachi Crunch said:
One of the Utah-Marner rumours has us getting the 6th overall. Just for fun, if this was true, who would you pick at #6?

For me:

Levshunov
He looks like the real deal on D. A two-way, well rounded, d-man with top pairing potential. Also, supposedly the most ready to join the NHL. I'd target the guys who can play pretty soon given our competitive window.

Lindstrom
Everything you'd want from a 2C. He has enough power, compete, skill and physicality to start as a 4C as early as next year.
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Lindstrom>Buium>Silayev>Dickinson would be my preference but they’re all really really attractive options. Silayev could be a real unicorn though. Beautiful skater and defensive skill already
 
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weems said:
The betting odds make it look like it's almost a lock that if he's still available at #4, CLB will select him.

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Columbus's main needs going forward is at the C position, so that would be a smart pickup for them. Montreal similarly needs C's... so, if he doesn't make it past Columbus, I have a hard time thinking he makes it past Montreal. He's going to be a solid 2C though, which would be great for us.

So we assume the following..

that Sharks take Celebrini,
Chicago --> Demidov
Ducks --> Levshunov
Columbus --> Lindstrom
Montreal --> Buium? Catton? Silayev? Parekh?
#6 pick... well three of the above, plus Dickinson would be in play.

However, I've seen rumours that are suggesting the following...

1. Celebrini
2. Levshunov
3. Sennecke

Which then makes things very interesting. Do Columbus take the C they need in Lindstrom, or Demidov? and if they don't, what does Montreal do? Demidov could slip to #6... which would be a slam dunk pick at #6.

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HockeyVirus said:
I think that is the right play. Get a top pick, basically get a ton of cap space to add defense now and use the top pick on a top D prospect.

Then use 23 OA to either trade back and get more picks or in a deal for help on the roster
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Agreed. If this scenario played out, it would a great chance to get a one D in the draft.
 
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Fogelhund said:
Columbus's main needs going forward is at the C position, so that would be a smart pickup for them. Montreal similarly needs C's... so, if he doesn't make it past Columbus, I have a hard time thinking he makes it past Montreal. He's going to be a solid 2C though, which would be great for us.

So we assume the following..

that Sharks take Celebrini,
Chicago --> Demidov
Ducks --> Levshunov
Columbus --> Lindstrom
Montreal --> Buium? Catton? Silayev? Parekh?
#6 pick... well three of the above, plus Dickinson would be in play.

However, I've seen rumours that are suggesting the following...

1. Celebrini
2. Levshunov
3. Sennecke

Which then makes things very interesting. Do Columbus take the C they need in Lindstrom, or Demidov? and if they don't, what does Montreal do? Demidov could slip to #6... which would be a slam dunk pick at #6.

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Levshunov now looks like a strong bet to go #2

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And the projected order of picks, they have this...

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I dropped a few bucks on Dickinson going 2nd just cuz the odds so nice (winnings from Panthers winning the cup) prob won't happen but I ain't crying over losing if there's small chance to win that much! Go Big D go!
 
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