Prospect Info: 47OA: Brady Cleveland

[Filppula]

Ugh. That is my word. Read the scouting reports and statistics on picks after 40. Go ahead, draft 6 undersized but potentially skilled wingers. That has not been done before. If a team knew a pick in the 2nd round would be a bottom pairing PK player, who fights, hits and stays at home who owns the corners, they woud be drafted again and again and again.

2018 Jared McIsaac: Defenseman, 36th overall

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Never mind... here you go. Start pulling up all the NHLers after 47.

Yeah I’m a pretty level headed fan. I’m not even going to argue you because I know you’re right. My only disappointment is that judging by the first page plus of posts, the reaction seemed to say we got this one wrong. And absolutely nothing since has suggested those fans and reactions were wrong. But I know it was the same for Bertuzzi and look how that worked out. And I also know that 2nd rounders, despite having this extreme optimism attached to them, actually miss more than hit. I get it honestly.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Where did I bag the guy? You’re taking the wrong meaning.

I simply meant we drafted a guy who he himself admits has a pretty low ceiling. I’d much prefer we swing for the fences at a boom or bust type than go for a guy who at the very best scenario makes a 3rd pair.

It's hard for a guy like Cleveland to say anything that would please those who don't like the pick. He put a realistic target for himself which shows some self-awareness and a willingness to embrace being a role player. I see no problem with drafting a guy that if he pans out could be one of the more physically imposing players in the NHL and a defensive/PK specialist. That's valuable.