Draft and UDFA Thread 2017-18

[Oscar Lindberg]

Damn I kinda wish I was on this site back then based on these stories

 

[Polar Bear]

The worst part about the 2010 draft is that I knew what was coming, but I was in denial about it until it actually happened. Then I just sat in stunned silence for 20 minutes after throwing my TV remote against the wall and shattering it.

Take solace in the fact that Gorton is making this selection and not Sather.

 

[LORDE]

Take solace in the fact that Gorton is making this selection and not Sather.

Gordo Clark head of scouting for both drafts

 

[Sarge13]

Damn I kinda wish I was on this site back then based on these stories

One of the big problems was that we knew in December that a top 10 pick was a good chance of happening. Johansen was slotted around 10 for a good while before he Koktaniemi'd Tarasenko was a top 5 talent in that draft. I liked Granlund and Kuznetsov as well. Granlund goes right before our pick, Tank and netz go later cause of bogus Russian factor.

I was thinking offense, we needed it more and the defensive guys were mostly stiffs once you got to our pick, even though Fowler would've made most of the board breathe easier than what they did.

 

[GregSirico]

Guys they just like better.

That's weird.

 

[Joey Bones]

Neither would I. Have their been any reports from beat writers or anyone hinting at which way the Rangers might be leaning?

Nah, fam.... #LazyNYRInsiders

 

[GregSirico]

The worst part about the 2010 draft is that I knew what was coming, but I was in denial about it until it actually happened. Then I just sat in stunned silence for 20 minutes after throwing my TV remote against the wall and shattering it.

Can we like ... not talk about that draft anymore?

 

[Joey Bones]

So Bob agrees with me!!

 

[Nopuckluck]

Trade Spooner and a 3rd to Oilers for 10 and Lucic
Trade Zucc to Dallas for 13
Package 26/and NJ’s 2nd for 15-20

4 picks top 20. And still a pick at 28 where you swing for the fences
Then with the first two picks draft Tkachuk or Zadina (moving up if you have to), And one of the top 4 D. Then pick Farabee and Kravtsov

My dream scenario. Best part is it’s doable

 

[Polar Bear]

Gordo Clark head of scouting for both drafts

He doesn't make the final call though, and for every McIlrath, I can show Chytil. Ultimately, it comes down to the head honcho, and Gorton's draft record is pretty damn good so far.

 

[WilsonNY14]

Trade Spooner and a 3rd to Oilers for 10 and Lucic
Trade Zucc to Dallas for 13
Package 26/and NJ’s 2nd for 15-20

4 picks top 20. And still a pick at 28 where you swing for the fences
Then with the first two picks draft Tkachuk or Zadina (moving up if you have to), And one of the top 4 D. Then pick Farabee and Kravtsov

My dream scenario. Best part is it’s doable

I'm not sure most of this is as doable as you may think... I just dont see Edmonton trading the 10th for that small of a return. Zucc alone for the 13th is probably not enough for a player who is already 30 years old. The last trade may pan out, but only if a player they like falls to that range.

 

[Joey Bones]

Yeah, he's gonna fall....

 

[WilsonNY14]

He doesn't make the final call though, and for every McIlrath, I can show Chytil. Ultimately, it comes down to the head honcho, and Gorton's draft record is pretty damn good so far.

"So far" is a very small sample size. This is arguably the most important draft in rangers history. He'll get my bode of confidence once he aces this draft, including potential trades.

 

[Edge]

I thought that's where your avatar photo came from.

You win. That legit made me laugh out loud.

 

[GregSirico]

Really interesting analysis that highlights what this guy thinks to be a low hockey IQ and bad defensive fundamentals from Bouchard. If you like Bouchard, you should probably skip this video.

That is a SOLID video highlighting some red flags.

 

[LORDE]

He doesn't make the final call though, and for every McIlrath, I can show Chytil. Ultimately, it comes down to the head honcho, and Gorton's draft record is pretty damn good so far.

Agree.

I have faith... just pointing it out

 

[Edge]

Yeah, he's gonna fall....

Very interesting.

Wilde has been pretty high for me most of the season, but his second half definitely had him falling from grace a little.

 

[Polar Bear]

"So far" is a very small sample size. This is arguably the most important draft in rangers history. He'll get my bode of confidence once he aces this draft, including potential trades.

Fair, but I remain optimistic. It's really hard for a good GM like Gorton to f*** up with 3 1sts.

 

[Joey Bones]

Very interesting.

Wilde has been pretty high for me most of the season, but his second half definitely had him falling from grace a little.

Very raw kid, could be a physical offensive defender, but needs to put it together yet. I think his game would've translated better in the NCAA, but I don't like this decision from him, especially if it's the AHL. We'll see what happens....

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

I thought that's where your avatar photo came from.

Legitimately laughed out loud. Well done.

 

[Edge]

Very raw kid, could be a physical offensive defender, but needs to put it together yet. I think his game would've translated better in the NCAA, but I don't like this decision from him, especially if it's the AHL. We'll see what happens....

I tend to agree. He was a kid I had pegged for the NCAA and thought it was the right direction.

 

[Edge]

That's weird.

I can’t say it makes 100 percent sense to me.

Zadina is my number 3 prospect and has been throughout the year.

There are a number of prospects I like, but there’s a noticeable gap there between Zadina and the other prospects — including Boqvist and Hughes.

That’s not say I wouldn’t be really happy with a lot of them, but Zadina would make me ecstatic.

 

[Edge]

That is a SOLID video highlighting some red flags.

I remain very high on Bouchard.

But it’s almost important to note that I have him 9th.

So while there are popular names on here I wouldn’t take ahead of him, there are also 8 names I would.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

People Talking Hockey: NHL Draft – Ep 2

Here is Episode 2 on MSG where Arda Ocal and I talk about notable prospects int he pipeline for all three area teams, and the top tier of 2018 draft prospects.

We do a mock draft and talk about Ranger options in the next episode.

 

[bobbop]

That was a legendary night on HFNYR for all the wrong reasons.

I was on an airplane listening to the draft and I was not all that upset. I wasn’t following the draft that closely in those days (I was still working) A friend who was then scouting for an NHL team had told me McIlrath was in their first round mix. Little did I know.