Prospect Info: 2025 Draft: We are #1….1

[Ugene Magic]

To clarify, I'm not saying a team does organizational needs over BPA. I'm not expecting large reaches based on needs. What I was saying is that, after 2nd OV, you have a solid 6-8 players that could all be considered BPA based on flavor preference. When it comes time to pick, if you have a center, wing, and dman available that you rate equally, you can use organizational needs as the tipping point.

Like at 11, if we choose between Aitchenson, Lakovic, and Bear, I would say they are all equal, all have pros and cons, and you can debate which one is truly the best player. But if we need centers, go Lakovic.

That's where I'm at with Seattle and potentially even Anaheim.

Lakovic is a left winger.

That's where Bear has some center traits..

 

[OtherThingsILike]

What does everyone think of Cullen Potter?

 

[Zirakzigil]

It wouldnt shock me for Hagens to go 1st. I think thats a higher possibility than him dropping. Kindel is someone I am intrigued at 11th, barring others dropping.

 

[The Old Master]

What does everyone think of Cullen Potter?

1. good skater, sneaky shot, need to get bigger, better wing than center, more a high 2nd than a first.

 

[The Old Master]

. Kindel is someone I am intrigued at 11th, barring others dropping.

small center, good skill set, probably makes a better wing, should be better players left than him imo

 

[Jacob]

Mem. Cup on NHL Network. Gavin McKenna on now, Desnoyers not playing today but they’re in, and former Penguin Frankie Corrado on the broadcast team.

Is Wiesblatt signed by anyone? Overager probably leaching heavily off McKenna but a free prospect is never bad.

They just mentioned he’s signed to an AHL deal.

What does everyone think of Cullen Potter?

Unbelievable skater. Maybe the best in the draft. If we had 2 1sts I’d consider him with the later one.

 

[SEALBound]

Mem. Cup on NHL Network. Gavin McKenna on now, Desnoyers not playing today but they’re in, and former Penguin Frankie Corrado on the broadcast team.

Is Wiesblatt signed by anyone? Overager probably leaching heavily off McKenna but a free prospect is never bad.

They just mentioned he’s signed to an AHL deal.



Unbelievable skater. Maybe the best in the draft. If we had 2 1sts I’d consider him with the later one.

Looks like the Milwaukee Admirals. But that makes sense, that's where his brother is who was a Nashville Predator pick.

 

[Jared Grayden]

What does everyone think of Cullen Potter?

Tunnel vision. Forces plays and only knows how to play at a fast pace. Needs to learn to adjust his pace and improve his on ice awareness. He's not gonna get away with mobility advantages alone in the NHL.

 

[Mr. T]

I had a dream that we got the NYR pick too. And drafted O'Brien and Reschny.

If you're dreaming about this team, I am going to incept your next dream and take you somewhere better

 

[HandshakeLine]

Dreaming that I got to go to TJ Maxx and pick out one new pair of pants for school.

 

[The Old Master]

Dreaming that I got to go to TJ Maxx and pick out one new pair of pants for school.

just see cole, he'll set you up.

 

[chethejet]

Dubas will be active this off season and at the draft. He probably moves Heinen, Karlsson and one the RW's if a deal is too good to pass up.

 

[Jacob]

I think at this point my hope is O’Brien or Martin.. very different players with different upsides/projections but I have them pretty even.. with Eklund as kind of a safety pick. I don’t know what I’d do if all 3 are gone, maybe consider Reschny or Aitcheson, maybe even trade down a little if we can get a 2nd and still get Reschny. Could we get a decent 2nd to only move down a few, say 4-5, spots?

 

[Pancakes]

I don’t know what I’d do if all 3 are gone,

Aitcheson baby. Big hitz and big goalz.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Yeah Aitcheson's kinda grown on me. I still would rather have Martin, O'Brien, or Eklund ahead of him, but I wouldn't be bummed if he's the guy the Pens end up with.

Best case: Martone or Hagens. Worst case: McQueen.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Dubas will be active this off season and at the draft. He probably moves Heinen, Karlsson and one the RW's if a deal is too good to pass up.

Hopefully add Accari and Hayes to your list.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Aitcheson baby.

The U2 album?

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Looks like the Milwaukee Admirals. But that makes sense, that's where his brother is who was a Nashville Predator pick.

I think Ozzy was a Sharks pick, traded to Nashville earlier this season for Egor Afanasyev, who just signed a new deal with San Jose.

Hopefully add Accari and Hayes to your list.

And then hopefully continue adding. Though personally I would keep Karlsson for at least one more season (or at least until the trade deadline, depends on the standings).

But that is for another thread.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I had a dream the Penguins drafted Lakovic at #11, somehow got an early 2nd to take Murtagh and helped facilitate a 5 team trade to get Quinn Hughes to Edmonton

So you can place your bets on that happening now

 

[The Old Master]

I had a dream the Penguins drafted Lakovic at #11, somehow got an early 2nd to take Murtagh and helped facilitate a 5 team trade to get Quinn Hughes to Edmonton

So you can place your bets on that happening now

before I place my bet, I need a little more information. did you eat a hot sausage sandwich after 10 pm?

 

[Empoleon8771]

before I place my bet, I need a little more information. did you eat a hot sausage sandwich after 10 pm?

I was probably very high when sleeping so yes

 

[hiptanaka]

I say screw it and draft McQueen if hes available at 11, injury risk and all. This team is going nowhere by drafting a middle six forward thats projected at our slot.

 

[chethejet]

Mackenzie has McQueen as a high pick in his rankings. I want O'Brien, Martin but if both are gone, yes roll the dice on McQueen if the physicals are good. Key is a RH center as a number 2 type center.

 

[The Old Master]

I think at this point my hope is O’Brien or Martin.. very different players with different upsides/projections but I have them pretty even.. with Eklund as kind of a safety pick. I don’t know what I’d do if all 3 are gone, maybe consider Reschny or Aitcheson, maybe even trade down a little if we can get a 2nd and still get Reschny. Could we get a decent 2nd to only move down a few, say 4-5, spots?

if you want to take a chance maybe nesbit 6-4 center with a good back just needs some good coaching and a little luck.