2025 NHL DRAFT Thread

[CallMeShaft]

I don't have a problem with Bader's model. It's a computer program that can't find many good comparables to Nazar after he missed most of his D+1 season.

I do have a problem with Bader not being willing to add context or rational thought in his evaluation of Nazar. Nazar certainly looked promising the last few weeks of the season and led Team USA in points at the WC. In that circumstance, you should be able to admit that the model is maybe undervaluing him.

Instead he doubles down on a bad take made by his computer program.

 

[Kevin Musto]

@Kevin Musto Cullen Potter o/u draft position is 25.5 right now. Malcom Spence 24.5...

Frondell and Potter/Spence at 3 and 25?

I'd punch a wall if we drafted Frondell at 3.

Potter at 25 would be a dream come true. He's so much better than Frondell.

Spence is a player I like too.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I would bet that most of those who voted Martone would actually prefer the power forward game of Frondell. Martone is a better play making Strome; though he might even be a worse skater.

Wrong

 

[Mjul Qvist]

Scott Wheeler predicts that Frondell could become productive two-way second line center in the NHL. So anyone can predict whatever they want but saying that he WILL be winger or that Eklund does all the creation for him is bs

 

[Kevin Musto]

Scott Wheeler predicts that Frondell will be productive two-way second line center in the NHL. So anyone can predict whatever they want but saying that he WILL be winger or that Eklund does all the creation for him is bs

I don't even have a unique opinion on the matter.

The entirety of EliteProspects agrees with me on Frondell.

 

[Mjul Qvist]

I don't even have a unique opinion on the matter.

The entirety of EliteProspects agrees with me on Frondell.

Sure there are different opinions. Just like Davidson said there are probably 32 different draft boards and they are very different what public rankings are. So there are many others who don´t agree with you. Who is right or does it even matter? But claiming that Eklund does ALL the creation for Frondell isn´t exactly true.

 

[Drumman44]

I don't even have a unique opinion on the matter.

The entirety of EliteProspects agrees with me on Frondell.

KM you are like my favorite poster here so I don’t mean to sound disrespectful but what do you do for a living? I’m curious how your scouting interests parlay into your other work

 

[Kevin Musto]

Sure there are different opinions. Just like Davidson said there are probably 32 different draft boards and they are very different what public rankings are. So there are many others who don´t agree with you. Who is right or does it even matter?

I don't have a crystal ball.

No one will know who's right until 5+ years from now.

KM you are like my favorite poster here so I don’t mean to sound disrespectful but what do you do for a living? I’m curious how your scouting interests parlay into your other work

My interest in scouting is purely a hobby.

 

[CallMeShaft]

KM you are like my favorite poster here

 

[Mjul Qvist]

Here is really good scouting report on Frondell:

 

[clydesdale line]

Scott Wheeler predicts that Frondell could become productive two-way second line center in the NHL. So anyone can predict whatever they want but saying that he WILL be winger or that Eklund does all the creation for him is bs

I've been the biggest backer on him playing at center so I'm happy Wheeler sees it too.

 

[Muffinalt]

I see Seravalli reporting that we are looking to select both Frondell and Eklund.

That changes everything for me. Trading up for Eklund would be amazing. He's going to surprise people. No wonder they're looking at him, he's the most KD type forward after Misa.

I don't think Frondell is a 3OA type prospect, but his physical play and shot would be a welcome addition to the roster.

If we get both, that's a really good draft. Our core gets much tougher to play against.

Honeslty get Eklund somehow, and I'm happy.


Edit: fake account

 

[Darkstar]

Wrong

His skating is fine and definitely not as bad as Strome's.

 

[Darkstar]

I see Seravalli reporting that we are looking to select both Frondell and Eklund.

That changes everything for me. Trading up for Eklund would be amazing. He's going to surprise people. No wonder they're looking at him, he's the most KD type forward after Misa.

I don't think Frondell is a 3OA type prospect, but his physical play and shot would be a welcome addition to the roster.

If we get both, that's a really good draft. Our core gets much tougher to play against.

Honeslty get Eklund somehow, and I'm happy.

That would be something if they could pull that off. Huge fan of Eklund.

 

[Mjul Qvist]

I see Seravalli reporting that we are looking to select both Frondell and Eklund.

Source?

 

[Muffinalt]

Source?

Oh shit I just realized I was duped lol! Fake account..

f***! It would've been sweet news.

 

[clydesdale line]

Lol the "Frunk" wa ls a dead giveaway. Then you add in "Rumours" being spelled like that since Seravalli is American.

 

[Muffinalt]

Lol the "Frunk" wa ls a dead giveaway. Then you add in "Rumours" being spelled like that since Seravalli is American.

Yes thank you, I can read it too. Saw it after waking up without checking any of the details and was duped.

 

[bwana63]

I'd punch a wall if we drafted Frondell at 3.

will you post it?

 

[HawksDub89]

embrace the delusion - bedard, mckenna, nazar, frondell, rinzel, levshunov, vlasic, knight will be the future core and all star level players

Great thing is next years draft has like 4-5 forwards plus a D that could all be considered foundational pieces.

We just need one more year of top 5 picking.

 

[HawksDub89]

@Kevin Musto Cullen Potter o/u draft position is 25.5 right now. Malcom Spence 24.5...

Frondell and Potter/Spence at 3 and 25?

I can’t see KD passing on Spence. Size, skating two way ability.

He’s a better version of Spellacy imo.

 

[HawksDub89]

Scott Wheeler predicts that Frondell could become productive two-way second line center in the NHL. So anyone can predict whatever they want but saying that he WILL be winger or that Eklund does all the creation for him is bs

My one hang up with Frondell is his transition game, which is atrocious. He’ll need a nazar or Moore on his wing.

Otherwise I really like him. Love the shot, I think it’s legit 30/40 goal caliber.

I think his transition data is the reason why EP is so down on him.

 

[ndgt10]

How many years is Frondell and Hagens away from the NHL?

 

[BHawks77]

I don't have a crystal ball.

No one will know who's right until 5+ years from now.

So why do you make definitive statements about prospects? like you said you dont have crystal ball so things arent black and white more like different shades of gray.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Let's assume that KD does want to trade up because that is what he typically does, who is trading down to say 25 and 34 and how far up do those two picks get you? does it get him high enough to pick Frondell and Eklund?