Draft and UDFA Thread 2017-18

[Thirty One]

I really wonder if we will see no movement in the top 10 but then a metric **** ton of moment from 11-30.

The metric unit is spelled shit tonne.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Mark Siedel was just on The Power Play on NHL Network Radio. He says he’s got the dropoff at 15, meaning, in his words, there are 14 blue-chippers in this draft. And by blue-chipper he means top line forward or top pairing Dman (again, his words).

 

[GregSirico]

Mark Siedel was just on The Power Play on NHL Network Radio. He says he’s got the dropoff at 15, meaning, in his words, there are 14 blue-chippers in this draft. And by blue-chipper he means top line forward or top pairing Dman (again, his words).

That might be fair. But that also doesn't mean they all go from 1-14.

 

[Ghost of jas]

That might be fair. But that also doesn't mean they all go from 1-14.

But if he’s correct, it confirms my belief that the Rangers are hoping to get a 2nd pick inside the top 15.

 

[Edge]

Mark Siedel was just on The Power Play on NHL Network Radio. He says he’s got the dropoff at 15, meaning, in his words, there are 14 blue-chippers in this draft. And by blue-chipper he means top line forward or top pairing Dman (again, his words).

8, 9, 10, 12, 14.

There are enough thoughts on lottery dropoffs to fill out a Powerball ticket.

 

[GregSirico]

 

[cuznvinny]

Wahlstrom: Ovechkin....
Yes please

 

[Sayba]

Wahlstrom: Ovechkin....
Yes please

I'd be happy with Boeser but all of those comparisons are a little over the top except Tkachuk, maybe more play style but still these comparisons are unfair.

I'm hoping for Walhstrom, I just have a feeling we won't get him.

 

[Edge]

You have to be real careful with the style comparisons. I’ve always hated answering those questions.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

My player comparisons:

Dahlin - Aki Berg
Svechnikov - Nik Zherdev
Zadina - Wojtek wolski
Tkachuk - Lawson crouse
Hughes - Thomas Hickey
Boqvist - David Rundblad
Wahlstrom - ty rattie
Bouchard - Cam barker
Dobson - Cody ceci
Kotkaniemi - Cody hodgson

 

[Synergy27]

So dumb. At least there's one NA/Euro crossover.

 

[Synergy27]

But if he’s correct, it confirms my belief that the Rangers are hoping to get a 2nd pick inside the top 15.

How does that confirm anything? It might confirm that your hope/strategy has merit, but it in no way confirms anything about what the Rangers might be planning or what they can accomplish.

If others feel this way, why would they trade one of those picks?

 

[GregSirico]

You have to be real careful with the style comparisons. I’ve always hated answering those questions.

It's also unfair to the kid, saying he can't cultivate his own game.

 

[broadwayblue]

Funny that Button says he's not that high on Boqvist, and then he goes and compares him to EK. lol

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

My player comparisons:

Dahlin - Aki Berg
Svechnikov - Nik Zherdev
Zadina - Wojtek wolski
Tkachuk - Lawson crouse
Hughes - Thomas Hickey
Boqvist - David Rundblad
Wahlstrom - ty rattie
Bouchard - Cam barker
Dobson - Cody ceci
Kotkaniemi - Cody hodgson

I knew everyone was sleeping on Ty Smith

 

[Trxjw]

If we're going to compare Wahlstrom to a notable RH Russian sniper, I've always felt he was a little like Alex Semin. A lot of the elite traits, but there are a few of the concerning ones as well.

 

[Fitzy]

Comparing a guy not slated to go top 5 to the best goal scorer in NHL history is not super reputable. Nor does Wahlstrom throw his weight around like a prime Ovechkin, besides the other obvious problems.

 

[Ghost of jas]

How does that confirm anything? It might confirm that your hope/strategy has merit, but it in no way confirms anything about what the Rangers might be planning or what they can accomplish.

If others feel this way, why would they trade one of those picks?

I’m not in the mood to draw you a map.

 

[Inferno]

If we're going to compare Wahlstrom to a notable RH Russian sniper, I've always felt he was a little like Alex Semin. A lot of the elite traits, but there are a few of the concerning ones as well.

Yeah..wahlstrom to semin is almost perfect imho

 

[RangerBlues]

I feel ill. This is going to be a disaster.

 

[Levitate]

I feel ill. This is going to be a disaster.

uh, alright then. maybe take the night off

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[NYR]

I feel ill. This is going to be a disaster.

 

[Levitate]

Interesting on the Wahlstrom angle.

I admit I've been somewhat sold on him by virtue of the fact he's possibly the purest goal scorer in the draft with numbers that grade out admirably.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Judging by that tweet, Wahlstrom could very well be on the board at 9.