Boris Zubov
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No relation to Emerson Etem either.
GDT: 2024 NHL Entry Draft - Day 2, 11:30 AM ESPN+ (Rangers Select EJ Emery)
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McRanger92
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We drafted Kandre miller but people are upset we didn’t take Nils Lundkvist
not ideal...but i like that he's going to nodak, that they recruited him gives me some optimism there's real potential there. at 30, the odds aren't great no matter what. realistically, there's not much depth at d prospect wise so the pick isn't surprising.
personally, would i have preferred a forward who's got legit skill, is a dynamic skater, and serious upside potential? absolutely. i just don't think there's any you could take in this spot where the risk/reward is reasonable.
i would have been happy to see them pick up a couple picks to move down. maybe there was no interest, maybe they really liked the kid, but he's in the org now so hopefully he exceeds all expectations.
gravey9
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thanks!
Actually, I just watched a different highliight package and I have to say, he's very similar stick-wise to K'Andre BUT.... and this is a big difference, once he disrupts the puck, he separates the player and rubs them out along the wall in a more aggressive way than K'Andre ever does. If he can play fast enough with the puck and adjust to higher levels of speed, he's going to be a GREAT pick in a few years. 2 years at UND... and then let's see where he's at...
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No they couldn’t haveCould've traded down and then taken emery... but Drury does not trade down, only up
Hunter Gathers
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The thing I like about Emery is the way his lower body works. He's agile as a mothef***er and just laughably powerful. You can really see what he gained from his dad being a pro (CFL) football player. He moves like one and is powerful like one.
Plus his work ethic is through the roof.
He's a high upside guy if he can ever find offense. Like, if he could be a 40 point defender, he'd be a top-pairing guy. His defense and athleticism are that good. If he can't find offense, he'll be a 3/4 defender for a decade plus.
Plus his work ethic is through the roof.
He's a high upside guy if he can ever find offense. Like, if he could be a 40 point defender, he'd be a top-pairing guy. His defense and athleticism are that good. If he can't find offense, he'll be a 3/4 defender for a decade plus.
n8
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Well, pretty ridiculous that it took the NHL 4 hours to draft 32 players.
That's an average of 7.5 min per pick. The "on the clock" timer starts at 3 min.
They are at 250% of the expected time to pick.
That's an average of 7.5 min per pick. The "on the clock" timer starts at 3 min.
They are at 250% of the expected time to pick.
Hunter Gathers
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Miller could only dream of having the defensive acumen and lower body strength of Emery (it's why the comparison is so f***ing dumb from ESPN).
Ironically they could be ideal defensive partners.
Oscar Lindberg
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So now that the pick is in, we can all agree that they absolutely could have traded down but Dolan told them they have to make a pick tonight, right?
Hunter Gathers
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PuckLuck3043
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I really like most of Drury's picks since he has been GM. Not like the previous regime often trying to be the smartest man in the room. Imagine where this team would be now if we actually picked players who could play in this league with those top 10 picks instead of Kravs and Lias.
17futurecap
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I hope not, there were about 300 people left in the crowd when the Rangers finally picked. It’s not like they did any special announcement either like Montreal or Philly.
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I don't agree with any of this.....
There are plenty of bonafide top-pairing defensive defenseman who don't sniff 40 points a year.
Second, penciling him in as a Top4d with a long career is awfully optimist. We have Adam Fox and Braden Schneider here already. Will he jump Schneider or someone else? possibly. seems more of a longshot than a forgeone conclusion though.
McRanger92
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She didn’t deserve to sit at the same desk as Emily
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Oscar Lindberg
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Alright, let’s hope Drury hits XS tonight with the boys and cooks up a deal for tomorrow
Would be nice but with what? Look at the draft capital we have the next two years. It's scary.
I mean I guess if you wanna trade a roster player like Jones or Kakko but I rather not.
McRanger92
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Rangers got their new 1st round Pick EJ Emery in the lineup tonight vs the Flyers. He is not related to Ray Emery and EJ Hradek - Sam Rosen
Machinehead
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Not really. Most defensive defensemen in the NHL scored a lot at lower levels and many of the exceptions went very late or undrafted.
I don't care, I hope the kid wins the Norris ten times, but it's a very fair observation that lack of offensive ability is a dismal sign for most prospects.
Boris Zubov
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The announcer said that Emery's dad played in the CFL, so we can also add Ryan Reaves to the list of comparables.
