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Dryish

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Gliff said:
Can’t believe they did away with one of the things the NHL does better then the other leagues.
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Didn't make for a marketable spectacle like the NFL draft does. Large audiences didn't want to stare at a broadcast showing the draft floor and all the stuffy executive types.

A darn shame, really. For those of us who liked watching it the NHL draft was by far the best of the bunch. I don't care about the players, show me the behind-the-scenes!
 

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gunnergunther said:
the same thing they do at the nfl and nba drafts.
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I don't have any interest in the NFL or NBA but I think the NHL draft is more compelling when you can see the GM's talking to each other and being intereviewed. Otherwise, it is just teenagers that most people have never heard of outside of the top few picks.
 
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tomd said:
I don't have any interest in the NFL or NBA but I think the NHL draft is more compelling when you can see the GM's talking to each other and being intereviewed. Otherwise, it is just teenagers that most people have never heard of outside of the top few picks.
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This is the thing... You are exactly right. It's what makes the hockey draft good. The baseball draft hasn't even been mentioned here, but without the trade stuff, the NHL draft is basically a half step above MLB as far as draft entertainment goes.

Like baseball, hockey has maybe a few guys anyone has heard of and most of them are several years away from making the league. At least hockey let's you trade picks, is only 7 rounds, and you could have watched the GMs work on trades.

The NFL and NBA have so many trades, you've heard of the players through the first 3-4 rounds of the NFL draft and most of the entire NBA draft. You've seen them play, and they contribute right away.

At least there is now talk of going back to the in-person draft in the future.
 
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Maybe the Sennecke moment being unexpectedly drafted #3 OA and being welcomed by the Ducks staff re-ignited the spark for in-person drafts. It also helped that the draft was held at the Sphere in Vegas.
 

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eaterfan said:
This is the thing... You are exactly right. It's what makes the hockey draft good. The baseball draft hasn't even been mentioned here, but without the trade stuff, the NHL draft is basically a half step above MLB as far as draft entertainment goes.

Like baseball, hockey has maybe a few guys anyone has heard of and most of them are several years away from making the league. At least hockey let's you trade picks, is only 7 rounds, and you could have watched the GMs work on trades.

The NFL and NBA have so many trades, you've heard of the players through the first 3-4 rounds of the NFL draft and most of the entire NBA draft. You've seen them play, and they contribute right away.

At least there is now talk of going back to the in-person draft in the future.
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Exactly. Fans have watched most of the NBA and NFL prospects on TV playing in college for 1-4 years prior to being drafted. The players have visibility and will play in the pros right away. Heck, some even have paid sponsorships in college now! The NHL draft is indeed very much like baseball...anonymous teenagers who are years away from playing in the league...if ever.
 
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Dirk316 said:
Exactly the future top 6 despite having size and skill lacks any aggressiveness (power forward,big hitting)
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https://x.com/i/web/status/1843342949779972221

Another left shot unfortunately but otherwise an early favourite for this draft. Looks like he'll be a wicked support winger, the type of skilled grinder who wins battles, plays in all the dirty areas and really gets after it on the forecheck. We'll need some of that to compliment the skill guys. Teammate of Tarin Smith, so our scouts will already be plenty familiar
 
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https://x.com/i/web/status/1845114873174425955

Always interesting to see where these types of prospects fall. Schmidt is a dynamic talent, 31 goals as a sixteen year old WHL rookie and now has 9 goals in 7 games to start his draft year. But he's quite undersized listed at 5'7 152. Will he hit a wall against pros or is he one of those guys who is just too elite to be held back by size?

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Cameron Schmidt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Cameron Schmidt, 2007-01-19 Prince George, BC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Vancouver Giants. Complete player biography and stats.
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WhatTheDuck said:
https://x.com/i/web/status/1845114873174425955

Always interesting to see where these types of prospects fall. Schmidt is a dynamic talent, 31 goals as a sixteen year old WHL rookie and now has 9 goals in 7 games to start his draft year. But he's quite undersized listed at 5'7 152. Will he hit a wall against pros or is he one of those guys who is just too elite to be held back by size?

www.eliteprospects.com

Cameron Schmidt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Cameron Schmidt, 2007-01-19 Prince George, BC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Vancouver Giants. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com www.eliteprospects.com
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Adam Benak is the short king of this draft.
 

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WhatTheDuck said:
He's a dynamo as well, was super fun to watch at u18s
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Yeah he is similar to Stankoven, where his game could translate and not be impacted too greatly by his size. Although not quite as pronounced as Stankoven's ability to be physical and resistant to pressure tbh. More so the pace of Benak's play and skating is really good whilst not shying away from physicality, puck protection etc...He has already played against men which is cool too.
 
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Anarchynate said:
Misa is slowly becoming my fav prospect.
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Misa, Martone, McQueen, and Hagens all have 1OA pedigree.

Personally, I prefer Martone/McQueen for organizational fits and highest ceilings.

I would add Schaffer to the list but I’m unsure now with missing time due to mono. Since this is the case, I put my money on Mrtka, D’Amico, or Smith to overthrow Schaffer as the top d man
 
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Def some interesting players to choose from…. Martone is my dream pick tho.

From an org stand point I’d say we’re still a little weakish at Winger and RHD

Tho we have colangelo, gauthier and sennecke as kinda help on wings in the future.

Rhd is pretty meh on the roster and in the system…. Eventually we prob have to consider swapping a LHD for a RHD, maybe a potential Fowler trade can bring us a RHD.
 
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Zegs2sendhelp said:
Hoping we can pick up another late 1st this year (we also dont have a 2nd).

I imagine were getting another key forward with our 1st pick, but id like to find another Dmen late in 1st (pref RHD)
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To get another late 1st, then we're trading away a vet or two and maybe a couple of picks in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th. We're getting younger again.

I like the hype of top prospects, but then realize it'll take a few years or more to become NHL established - if they can get established. ::: sighs :::
 
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To get another late 1st, then we're trading away a vet or two and maybe a couple of picks in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th. We're getting younger again.

I like the hype of top prospects, but then realize it'll take a few years or more to become NHL established - if they can get established. ::: sighs :::
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Well I’m hoping we can find some vets via trade/free agency finally

The vets we have now are not very good
 
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Preliminary Top 50 for the 2025 NHL Draft

It's time for my first official ranking for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. I say official because I release a preseason ranking in the summer ( w...
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Brock Otten's first ranking of OHL prospects available for this coming draft. Speaks to the strength of the group when Martone is a potential #1 overall who sits #3 on this list.
 
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