2025 NHL DRAFT

[jgimp]

I know its probably not someone on a lot of peoples radar and we would likely be better off going with a skater but talking about someone we could slow cook with a high ceiling. Josh Ravensbergen is a big lanky 6'5 goalie playing for Prince George this year that really caught my eye this season. Despite his big frame he is really athletic and moves really well in the crease. Makes those athletic second saves but coming from a bigger kid is impressive. Has some issues with rebound control but that can be worked on. The more interesting thing is he is a right catching goalie in a league dominated by left catching goalies so that could be something that could throw shooters off a bit.

He's expected to be the first goalie off the board this year so no idea where he ends up slotting but if he's available at 28 I wouldn't mind if we take a swing. We can afford to let him bake. 2 more years in junior then a couple years in minors and he could be coming up and learning from Helle by the end of Helles contract. Sky seems to be the limit with this kid as he has Helles size and positioning but with Prices athleticism. Seems like the kind of combination that with the right guidance could be a force and possibly a team Canada goalie of the future. Plus he has a cool name.

I don't ever see the Jets picking a goalie in the 1st round. I think they should take at least one goalie in every draft, but it's not in their M.O to take one early.

 

[Gil Fisher]

I don't ever see the Jets picking a goalie in the 1st round. I think they should take at least one goalie in every draft, but it's not in their M.O to take one early.

generally agree with that strategy

 

[jgimp]

Can we get an extra 7th rounder for Stanley?

I'd love to thin out some of the dead weight like Stanley and Heinola. Each should garner 4th or 5th rounders i would think to some teams with an open 3D spot. Move Schenn while we are at it. Miller is better and Salo will be pushing for a spot.
The more picks the better

 

[lanky]

I believe Mason West played RW this year, but normally plays C. He's my top preference for a big C at 28.

Horcoff is definitely a big C but might be more in a defensive mould.

Gastrin would be a safe pick, he's got the defensive acumen and some upside too, but he's more average in size.

I like the upside of local boy Paupanekis. I think his production is gonna pop next season on his way to the Memorial Cup, with Iginla on his wing. He's always rated below the 1st round, so a bit of a stretch at 28.

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

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I like going with NHL bloodlines, feels like these guys usually end up making the NHL

 

[flin flon bombers]

Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals, the next Seth Jarvis.

I have to admit I never watched him play but his numbers are sure there,being 5'9" scares me as a center but it doesn't mean as much if he has the dogged determination like Carter bear.