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I usually use one of Button's or Mackenzie's rankings, though both are imperfect.
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I usually use one of Button's or Mackenzie's rankings, though both are imperfect.
I don’t think their D core is one of the worst, simply bc Carlson and depth.
Carlson is woefully underrated in these parts. The guy basically carried us to the playoffs this year. It wasn’t anyone else (save Lindgren). Ovy helped, but it was JC74.
Dude is the man. And while he’s older….he’s got another 2-3 really good years in him.
The rest is meh to meh. Nothing really good, and nothing really bad. But overall?
Not one of the worst. How could it be? Lowest scoring team in NHL, and they made the playoffs? Their D is UNDERRATED, IMO.
But they have peaked, more or less. We need a young stud to add to it, as we’ve discussed.
Ovechkins Wodka
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Hes been top 5 or better in Norris voting multiple times. Thats hard to do.
Also our team tanked last season when he got hurt and that wasnt by choice.
Getting both Mike Green and Carlson at the end of the 1st round was some nice drafting. I hope we find that magic again.
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I'm a fan of Mews myself. I don't think he's the guy to pick at 17 but I think he has the puck skills and offensive IQ that the Caps' blueline cupboard is missing. I will second Smith is another guy I like as a possible second round target. And in the middle rounds, Marcus Kearsey. The Caps have plenty of potential shutdown defenders in their pipeline but I believe they could use a little more offensive ability back there too. Would be nice to see them finesse their way into another late 1st or an extra 2nd
I will say, when I do my mock drafts with the Caps on the tool I posted above, I never take Finns to keep it realistic
. I'm not sure what your scouts have against them, but my Flyers were the same way for 15 years until very recently. Who was the last Finn the Caps drafted? Lepisto? Osala?
I will say, when I do my mock drafts with the Caps on the tool I posted above, I never take Finns to keep it realistic
. I'm not sure what your scouts have against them, but my Flyers were the same way for 15 years until very recently. Who was the last Finn the Caps drafted? Lepisto? Osala?
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That would be fine I think, as they do need quality blueliners in the system. I would not expect Hutson to slide that far after his brother paved the way for him but we'll see. Artamanov, Kiviharju, Shuravin and Yegorov were all still available.
Jiricek over Hage wouldn't be my pick regardless of the impact of adding PLD but I wouldn't be surprised if they bullishly bought into what Jiricek could have been last season if healthy. Still don't think he would have gone top ten but perhaps, perhaps he could have battled Yakemchuk as a steadier, more mobile alternative. I prefer Solberg to Jiricek due to physical play mostly but don't expect him to be available at 17. Barring a surprise or a trade up I don't doubt it does come down to a decision between Jiricek and Hage.
I love Mews, I wouldn't be pissed if he went at 17. Somebody will have him graded as a late first and gobble him up before the second round. His rankings are all over the board. From early 20s to third round grades. If he somehow remains for round two I'd aggressively look to move up for him.I'm a fan of Mews myself. I don't think he's the guy to pick at 17 but I think he has the puck skills and offensive IQ that the Caps' blueline cupboard is missing. I will second Smith is another guy I like as a possible second round target. And in the middle rounds, Marcus Kearsey. The Caps have plenty of potential shutdown defenders in their pipeline but I believe they could use a little more offensive ability back there too. Would be nice to see them finesse their way into another late 1st or an extra 2nd
I will say, when I do my mock drafts with the Caps on the tool I posted above, I never take Finns to keep it realistic
I don’t really see enough out of Jiricek that makes me want to select him over the crop of guys likely to be available in the 2nd. Grab one of the many 2nd rd grade defenders available with pick 52.
I’m more intrigued by Hage, Luchanko, or maybe even another winger like MBN or Greentree.
Should be able to select at least one of these guys in round 2: Smith, Shuravin, Mews, Hutson, Pulkkinen, Danford, Brunicke. Probably a few more… maybe even got some decent ones in the 3rd
I’m more intrigued by Hage, Luchanko, or maybe even another winger like MBN or Greentree.
Should be able to select at least one of these guys in round 2: Smith, Shuravin, Mews, Hutson, Pulkkinen, Danford, Brunicke. Probably a few more… maybe even got some decent ones in the 3rd
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By Mike Morreale. None of the names he lists are names I've heard regularly for the Caps. No idea if he's "good" at draft prognostication.
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Greentree is an interesting candidate. Only thing is his skating is meh.By Mike Morreale. None of the names he lists are names I've heard regularly for the Caps. No idea if he's "good" at draft prognostication.
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Based on what I just read about him, I like him. The Caps have shown an ability recently to help players improve their skating - Cristall as a recent obvious example - so I'd hope their lessons could help Greentree too. (Also based on what I read, I'd be surprised if he's available at 17.)
It sounds like with the quality of his current team he almost has to do and be everything himself. I'm assuming he can break any bad habits that develop as a result of that.
(Fwiw, I know next to nothing about draft prospects this year. Haven't watched them, and no longer have subscriptions to various news outlets that would break them down in detail.)
Wasn't Wilson criticized about his skating his draft year? But yeah skating is the one thing that generally can be improved. Most the players at 17 are going to have some gremlins.
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To go a step further, I believe this is a part of their organizational drafting strategy. Caps seem to think they can add .5 step to a player other teams can't.
Cristall seems to be a good case to watch - I haven't watched him much, but I've read he looks a bit more fleet.
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That’s not what @Ridley Simon said after watching him live late in the season….
Any links to articles or mentions you can post? Seems like the kid’s biggest hurdle to overcome….
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He didn’t look fast at all. As compared to other players on the ice (game against Everett Silvertips).
He also lost a bunch of puck battles.
He had a terrible game. As I said earlier — maybe it was just one?
But he wasn’t fast. Like at all.
He’s already wearing a Caps jersey, for the most part. So….it is the way
Hah I was kinda wondering if their pattern was based on the Caps jersey watching the highlights.
Cush
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Hmm, the Cats had four Finns on their roster.......
Barkov+Lundell+Luostarinen+Mikkola for all our picks next 5 drafts?
They also had assembled a lot of former high draft picksHmm, the Cats had four Finns on their roster.......
They also had assembled a lot of former high draft picks
And a 10 million goalie. Where can we get one of those!
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