C Brandon Svoboda - Boston University, NCAA (2023, 71st, SJS)

[Lavar Ball]

San Jose just traded up to take him at 71. Didn't see a thread

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[themelkman]

Grier continues overvaluing anyone related to Boston university. When you get the chance to trade up for a guy scoring less than half a point per game in the USHL you just have to

 

[Breakers]

He's not even playing at BU next season

seems odd target of a trade up considering the timeline.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

A guy who's 6-3 that's got a long window to develop and will be learning to play the game under the tutelage of Jay Pandolfo?

There are worse strategies.

 

[Shark Finn]

A guy who's 6-3 that's got a long window to develop and will be learning to play the game under the tutelage of Jay Pandolfo?

There are worse strategies.

Are there?

 

[Hockeyville USA]

14 points in 30 games in his 18 year old season. Thought he was a massive reach early in the 3rd round. Who knows though, could develop better in the NCAA, but at that point, he'll be UFA eligible and could sign with anyone if he wants to.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

14 points in 30 games in his 18 year old season. Thought he was a massive reach early in the 3rd round. Who knows though, could develop better in the NCAA, but at that point, he'll be UFA eligible and could sign with anyone if he wants to.

We were all disappointed with both the trade up and the pick. San Jose has a horrific drafting pattern in 3rd rounds.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

We were all disappointed with both the trade up and the pick. San Jose has a horrific drafting pattern in 3rd rounds.

The Sharks' 3rd round draft history is historically, horrifically bad. You would likely have a Cup if the 3rd round drafting was merely decent.

Hopefully Gushchin gets a full time shot next year, but doesn't strike me as a Grier/Quinn type.