ATD2025 Draft Thread

[VanIslander]

I was in Grade 11 in the spring of '86 when i watched this teenager carry the Habs across the finish line in the Stanley Cup Finals:



Savannah selects Patrick Roy, G.

 

[Habsfan18]

My heart said Patrick but my head said Dom. Can't go wrong with either. Patrick is the ultimate competitor and a winner.

 

[Hitru]

Yeah, not big difference between those two and both deserving first round pick.

 

[VanIslander]

I was gonna be 100% satisfied with either netminder.

Hasek requires more team-building challenges because he hates defensemen blocking his view, yells to take the puck carrier or take away the pass, in either event don't try to shot block, clog the middle or delay decision making.

Hasek would love Orr and hate Potvin.

Notice how the Buffalo dmen stay the f away - they take the man, cuz nights when screened shots score, Dom doesn't hesitate to voice his disapproval. He is a bit of a jerk, but he gets the job done.

 

[Hitru]

I don't think Hasek is that hard to build around though. But he can be vocal indeed

 

[Professor What]

We've been discussing the next few rounds, and I'd almost forgotten how much more strategy trades add. Oh, how I've missed them.

 

[Hawkey Town 18]

My vote would go to Harvey and Howe, but Messier is close.

Neither of those guys can wear the C, so that is a box unchecked that Messier does have.

You mentioned Potvin, that’s a good one, a bit like the D version of Messier. Although I think Messier has more flexibility with linemates than Potvin does with D partners. Both very physical, great leaders and playoff performers.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Neither of those guys can wear the C, so that is a box unchecked that Messier does have.

You mentioned Potvin, that’s a good one, a bit like the D version of Messier. Although I think Messier has more flexibility with linemates than Potvin does with D partners. Both very physical, great leaders and playoff performers.

Harvey checks the PP1 and PK1 boxes in one blow, and excels at both.

Messier requires offense on his wing, as his offense is kind of bad for a 1st round forward. Not difficult to find, admittedly.

Howe has the advantage of working with any center, and centers are deeper in value.

That was my thought process. But yeah, they're all close.

 

[jigglysquishy]

Am I crazy, or is Beliveau the clear favourite to work around? Can work with shooters or passers. Strong defensively. Strong on faceoffs. Playoff monster. The best captain in the sport's history.

He just does everything well.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Am I crazy, or is Beliveau the clear favourite to work around? Can work with shooters or passers. Strong defensively. Strong on faceoffs. Playoff monster. The best captain in the sport's history.

He just does everything well.

Doesn't play PK, and while he can work with any wingers, he has a strong history with a certain line structure.

But yeah, he looks easy to build around.

 

[Hawkey Town 18]

Am I crazy, or is Beliveau the clear favourite to work around? Can work with shooters or passers. Strong defensively. Strong on faceoffs. Playoff monster. The best captain in the sport's history.

He just does everything well.

Doesn't play PK, and while he can work with any wingers, he has a strong history with a certain line structure.

But yeah, he looks easy to build around.

One other thing you could say he is “missing” is he doesn’t have a nasty edge to him. He is big and can play in tough areas and won’t be intimidated, but he’s not going to bully an opponent like a Howe or Messier would.

Edit: plus side of that is less time in the box

 

[Voight]

Odessa will select Calgary Flames legend RW #68 Jaromir Jagr

&

Defenseman #19 Larry "Big Bird" Robinson

 

[Professor What]

Odessa will select Calgary Flames legend RW #68 Jaromir Jagr

&

Defenseman #19 Larry "Big Bird" Robinson

Those are two of the three guys that I would have had at the top of my list where you're picking. Nice start.

 

[Voight]

Those are two of the three guys that I would have had at the top of my list where you're picking. Nice start.

Honestly was hoping to go 1C with one of the picks but there should be some really good guys still available when I pick next and I didn't wanna "reach" for anyone this early, especially with these two along with one other undrafted RW available.

 

[Habsfan18]

Odessa will select Calgary Flames legend RW #68 Jaromir Jagr

&

Defenseman #19 Larry "Big Bird" Robinson

A pretty damn great duo right there.

 

[nabby12]

I'd be interested in moving my 28th pick in a deal for one of the current on-the-board picks from 22-27.

 

[Habsfan18]

Am I crazy, or is Beliveau the clear favourite to work around? Can work with shooters or passers. Strong defensively. Strong on faceoffs. Playoff monster. The best captain in the sport's history.

He just does everything well.

Hey I don't want to toot my own horn here but I once as captain of my bantam house league hockey team lead the boys to an 8-2 loss against the best team in the league while having a literal pylon in goal (good kid though, just sucked something fierce). I think my motivational speaches on the bench really fired the boys up. The fact we kept it under double digits is a borderline miracle. Not sure big Jean had those speaches in him.

 

[Professor What]

Honestly was hoping to go 1C with one of the picks but there should be some really good guys still available when I pick next and I didn't wanna "reach" for anyone this early, especially with these two along with one other undrafted RW available.

Center does have the advantage of having a lot of depth. If you're drafting a center in the first round, you're getting a jump, but if you wait a couple of rounds, I feel you're usually okay. One of the few things I feel like I did well in my first draft was the construction of my first line, and I got my center in the 6th round. Wasn't the smartest thing to do (rookie mistake kind of thing), but it ended up working out for me. It was the rest of my team that left a lot to be desired. Lol

 

[Habsfan18]

I'd be interested in moving my 28th pick in a deal for one of the current on-the-board picks from 22-27.

I'd consider it if you sent me an advanced copy of your latest book as part of the deal.

 

[nabby12]

I'd consider it if you sent me an advanced copy of your latest book as part of the deal.

Deal!!!

 

[jigglysquishy]

You've got to pick a 1930s era player if you're trading with nabby.

 

[tinyzombies]

I was gonna be 100% satisfied with either netminder.

Hasek requires more team-building challenges because he hates defensemen blocking his view, yells to take the puck carrier or take away the pass, in either event don't try to shot block, clog the middle or delay decision making.

Hasek would love Orr and hate Potvin.

Notice how the Buffalo dmen stay the f away - they take the man, cuz nights when screened shots score, Dom doesn't hesitate to voice his disapproval. He is a bit of a jerk, but he gets the job done.

I read an interview with Corsi or maybe it was Dom himself who said he liked his defenseman to direct a shooter to certain spots that appeared to be high danger spots, but were slightly off, and then get out of the way. what we know today to be medium danger shots. He said those were in his wheelhouse. So teams used to think they were getting high-quality chances, but Buffalo would let them up on purpose and counter.

Odessa will select Calgary Flames legend RW #68 Jaromir Jagr

&

Defenseman #19 Larry "Big Bird" Robinson

That’s crazy you get to pick those two in a row lol.