Prospect Info: Devils picking 4th Overall.

[Nico Hischier]

If Luke goes 3rd then we just take Clarke

Anaheim also might take edvinsson or guenther or Clarke or eklund

 

[Guttersniped]

It's official. We are locked in at 4. Assuming Power and Berniers are locked at 1 and 2. Who do you guys have?

Do you mean as a prediction or a wish?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Do you mean as a prediction or a wish?

Both.

 

[Emperoreddy]

It's definitely interesting the major contrast between our poll and the Ducks poll.

Pretty clear their fanbase wants a forward and our fanbase wants D

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Has there been any info on Hughes' injury? That's a big consideration for me.

 

[longislanddevil]

Now that we know the Devils will be picking 4....Beniers/Power in some order will likely go 1-2. That leaves Anaheim at 3...

@StevenToddIves I apologize as I know you outlined the Ducks’ needs and projected who they may take. Since this organization historically covets size, Power would have been ideal for them. Talk about the perfect compliment to Drysdale.

Since I’m in the Clarke camp, it’s nice to know Anaheim already took a RD last year in Drysdale. What are the chances they take Hughes? Are they more likely to take Eklund or Guenther than Hughes...or even Edvinsson? I know we have discussed whether it matters if we hurt Jack’s feelings; it would be nice if it was a moot point. Different situation I know...but haven’t forgotten Niedermayer leaving and playing with his brother.

There is going to be a lot of pressure on Fitz. If he and the scouts like Clarke better, are they going to cave to placate Jack? I sure hope not. If his last name wasn’t Hughes, would we be having this debate of Clarke vs Hughes? I know Hughes is a great prospect. I would not be upset if the Devils selected him...but Clarke just screams everything we need...fills a huge organizational need and I happen to believe he is the better prospect.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Has there been any info on Hughes' injury? That's a big consideration for me.

A skate cut a tendon in his foot. He had surgery to fix it in March.

He was supposed to resume skating late May, I haven't seen anything saying if he has or not.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

It's definitely interesting the major contrast between our poll and the Ducks poll.

Pretty clear their fanbase wants a forward and our fanbase wants D

can you give me link to their thread. I'm too lazy to go look for it

 

[Nico Hischier]

1. Power
2. Clarke
3. Beniers
4. Hughes

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

A skate cut a tendon in his foot. He had surgery to fix it in March.

He was supposed to resume skating late May, I haven't seen anything saying if he has or not.

Ok yea, I meant how the progress has been post injury but you answered that too.

 

[devilsblood]

It's definitely interesting the major contrast between our poll and the Ducks poll.

Pretty clear their fanbase wants a forward and our fanbase wants D

Say Seattle goes Berniers, does that sway which direction Anaheim goes as far as position?

 

[Lou is God]

Say Seattle goes Berniers, does that sway which direction Anaheim goes as far as position?

Eklund might be tempting for them to take.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Say Seattle goes Berniers, does that sway which direction Anaheim goes as far as position?

They seem to want the team to go Eklund, but they also seem pretty against the idea of drafting D period outside of Power or maybe Hughes.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Say Seattle goes Berniers, does that sway which direction Anaheim goes as far as position?

My prediction is that Anaheim takes Guenther. If not him Edvinsson or Hughes. Possibly Eklund but I doubt it.

 

[Better Call Sal]

I’m not surprised the Ducks fans want to go forward. They’re severely lacking in top end talent outside of Zegras.

 

[glenwo2]

You think he is going first overall? I feel like with him still not even skating that that would scare Seattle off to take Power or Berners

Didn't Buffalo win the Draft Lottery? Congrats, @sabremike , btw.

Why are you mentioning Seattle when you question why Hughes would be taken FIRST overall? I'm confused.

 

[Forge]

My prediction is that Anaheim takes Guenther. If not him Edvinsson or Hughes. Possibly Eklund but I doubt it.

I would lean guenther as well

 

[SJinNewJersey]

If the big 3 D men are gone when Devs draft, then trade the pick to CBJ for their first 1st and a later 1st. If CBJ won't, just trade that pick to another team letting CBJ know, if they don't trade with us. that pick is going to a team that's going to draft Berniers.

 

[Lou is God]

I’m not surprised the Ducks fans want to go forward. They’re severely lacking in top end talent outside of Zegras.

Zegras and Eklund playing together would be fun to watch.

 

[glenwo2]

Im still taking Hughes personally. In order of preference: Hughes, Clarke, Eklund

I'm taking the same order as you except I have zero clue about Eklund.

The only Eklund I know is the one who put out those baseless Hockey Rumors back in the day. lol.

But Hughes 1000% and if not, then Clarke.

 

[Munber1]

Anaheim might take Hughes so they can then wait for your team to ask for a trade.

 

[Goomba]

I legitimately wouldn't be shocked if we traded up just to ensure that we got Hughes

It wouldnt cost much either; though Buffalo is gonna take Power or Beniers and Seattle will take the other. Thats almost certain I feel like.

Anaheim would probably sooner just tell Fitz they arent taking Hughes before trading one spot. I dont see Anaheim going for Luke, think they want one of Guenther Edvinsson or Beniers

I think Luke is safe to get to four unless Seattle shocks us and takes him

 

[glenwo2]

Anaheim might take Hughes so they can then wait for your team to ask for a trade.

Ah yes...the old Niedermayer fiasco. Good times.

 

[Guttersniped]

It's definitely interesting the major contrast between our poll and the Ducks poll.

Pretty clear their fanbase wants a forward and our fanbase wants D

While this shouldn’t necessarily play a part because you draft based on your prospect pool, the Ducks couldn’t score last season. They were dead last in Goals For (we were 6th to last).

I’m not sure what the Ducks actually need more though in terms of prospects and they often draft defensemen in the 1st round.

 

[Bcap88]

Between Seattle and Anaheim you would have to think one of them takes a forward