GDT: CHL NHL prospects game (Jan 25 9:30PM EST TSN3)

[WeThreeKings]

Always have had time for Rehkopf. Reminds me of James Neal when he's on his game.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Great goal by Rehkopf

 

[HuGort]

Options C: Reinbacher, Moore, Strbak/Brindley.

Moore with Florida pick

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Getting a great G prospect in ‘23…more important than getting that RD?

I’m feeling that way.

 

[HuGort]

Getting a great G prospect in ‘23…more important than getting that RD?

I’m feeling that way.

Goalies too unpredictable to burn first rounder on.. Especially this draft. So much offense available. Goalies take so long to develop now you can pick a Monty on waivers. Or sign a Samasnov as UFA. You know more what you get. Teams can only protect CHL goalies for 3 years pro.

 

[SlafySZN]

Benson reminds me of Caufield

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Goalies too unpredictable to burn first rounder on.. Especially this draft. So much offense available. Goalies take so long to develop now you can pick a Monty on waivers. Or sign a Samasnov as UFA. You know more what you get. Teams can only protect CHL goalies for 3 years pro.

But I didn’t say first round.

And RD options for round 1 are thin as H.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Goalies too unpredictable to burn first rounder on.. Especially this draft. So much offense available. Goalies take so long to develop now you can pick a Monty on waivers. Or sign a Samasnov as UFA. You know more what you get. Teams can only protect CHL goalies for 3 years pro.

Goalies are waiver exempt for 4 professional years. Primeau is finally waivers eligible in September.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Sawchyn has raised his stock the most tonight imo

 

[MarkovsKnee]

But I didn’t say first round.

And RD options for round 1 are thin as H.

I would definitely take a goalie in 3rd round.

 

[McGees]

Benson looks like a legit C

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

I would definitely take a goalie in 3rd round.

I wouldn’t mind if we picked up an extra 2nd rounder and nabbed one.

Thinking that RD could be had in ‘24. I expect Habs will still be in the lotto.

 

[tooji]

I feel like Benson’s processing speed gives him a very high floor.

 

[HuGort]

But I didn’t say first round.

And RD options for round 1 are thin as H.

I wouldn't even go 2nd round. I know by 23 odds are he won't be mature. High chance lose him to rebuilding team. The CHL now a days goalies seem not top development league. I would go Euro if you want one bad enough. Keep control longer.

But in general I would spend my picks elsewhere and just watch waiver wire for next Monty. Or UFA market

 

[McGees]

Pinelli sure seems to always be around the puck

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Pinelli deserved that goal. He's been all around it tonight.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

I wouldn't even go 2nd round. I know by 23 odds are he won't be mature. High chance lose him to rebuilding team. The CHL now a days goalies seem not top development league. I would go Euro if you want one bad enough. Keep control longer.

But in general I would spend my picks elsewhere and just watch waiver wire for next Monty. Or UFA market

I’d like one ‘home grown’ killa goalie, THIS time surrounded by some like talents.

Here’s to HuGo making a couple of cool moves by the TDL.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Getting a great G prospect in ‘23…more important than getting that RD?

I’m feeling that way.

They gotta get Hrabal or Bjarnason. Legitimately they can't miss on both those guys.

There should be some value RHD elsewhere in this draft. If not, next year has a lot of promising D men.

It's entirely possible though that we could get Will Smith at 6, then get Reinbacher at 13. Then have a third first round pick to grab Bjarnason or Hrabal. High 2nd we can grab a forward who fell out of round 1.

 

[McGees]

This is like getting into a fight at your sisters wedding...
Just chill out boyz

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

They gotta get Hrabal or Bjarnason. Legitimately they can't miss on both those guys.

There should be some value RHD elsewhere in this draft. If not, next year has a lot of promising D men.

It's entirely possible though that we could get Will Smith at 6, then get Reinbacher at 13. Then have a third first round pick to grab Bjarnason or Hrabal. High 2nd we can grab a forward who fell out of round 1.

That kind of scenario. YES.

The upcoming draft can turbo charge the rebuild, but I think my own lack of patience wants more out of it than is reasonable.

Bjarnason and Hrabal…either would be cool gets.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Thought Red was the better team with better chances, but Team White had outstanding goaltending.

Pinelli
Rehkopf
Sawchyn

3 players that looked really good tonight.

 

[McGees]

I think Benson is going 4th

 

[Redux91]

I think Benson is going 4th

Just stay bottom 7, we get a stud no matter what

 

[MarkovsKnee]

There's some really great players in this draft. This is just the CHL. There's more in USHL/NCAA/NTDP in the States & Europe.

Really deep draft.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Alright, so highlights aside, I thought White got excellent tending, Bjarnason was also noteworthy for Team Red.

For most of the season, I decided to play nice with some prospects because of pre-conceived notions from the previous season and tourneys. I'm going to try and be more convictive with my rankings moving forward.