Draft and UDFA Thread 2018-19

[GoAwayPanarin]

I’m still so happy we drafted him. I threw his name out there as a potential overager target a couple of weeks before the draft because I had caught a bunch of Barrie games to watch Svechnikov. I’m going to stick to my Jason Demers prediction, and that would be a helluva 3rd round pick if he can turn into that.

From an impact stand point? Because I don't see it stylistically.

Keane would be our best skating defenseman right now.

 

[Mac n Gs]

From an impact stand point? Because I don't see it stylistically.

Keane would be our best skating defenseman right now.

Both. They both skate well, are good 1v1 defenders, move the puck up ice efficiently, and are good at pinching in the offensive zone. If all works well for Keane, I see him being a second pairing guy that's a staple on your defense.

 

[egelband]

From an impact stand point? Because I don't see it stylistically.

Keane would be our best skating defenseman right now.

Is he a better skater than ADA and/or Gilmore? I mean, in terms of grabbing the puck on the back foot and turning it around and going on offense. If so, that’s impressive. Also Pionk has nice “handles” too. Which I think is where the league is going.
I have a good feeling about Keane from what I’ve read but I had no idea he’s so advanced, if true.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Is he a better skater than ADA and/or Gilmore? I mean, in terms of grabbing the puck on the back foot and turning it around and going on offense. If so, that’s impressive. Also Pionk has nice “handles” too. Which I think is where the league is going.
I have a good feeling about Keane from what I’ve read but I had no idea he’s so advanced, if true.

ooohhh I forgot Gilmore exited

Keane's 4 way mobility is uncanny though.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Friedman mentioned Artyom Zub and Ilya Mikheyev in his 31 thoughts column as two players NHL teams might have interest in after this season.

 

[Irishguy42]

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

FWD: @Joey Bones

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Wouldn't be a bad pick, if we get a late first. I wonder if Brown would have any input there.

Doesn't seem like Quinn had input on the past draft though.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Wouldn't be a bad pick, if we get a late first. I wonder if Brown would have any input there.

Doesn't seem like Quinn had input on the past draft though.

If anything, Brown’s influence on the situation might just get more eyes on him but won’t neccesarily have direct influence on where he ends up on their draft list

 

[Joey Bones]

FWD: @Joey Bones

I still think he's going the college route, too. My guess is Wisconsin or Notre Dame!!

 

[Joey Bones]

Iivari Rasanen is starting to look like a steal, ATM....

 

[Mac n Gs]

Turcotte-Kaliyev. Be still, my heart.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Turcotte-Kaliyev. Be still, my heart.

And Nick Robertson. He was terrific at the Hlinka.

 

[Mac n Gs]

And Nick Robertson. He was terrific at the Hlinka.

I'm gonna try to catch some Petesboro games just for him and Liam Kirk

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Edit: wrong thread

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

@Mac n Gs, just as you asked for

Kaliyev from Turcotte

1-0

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Caufield quickly ties it. The goalies, Knight and Rowe, have been good so far.

 

[Mac n Gs]

@Mac n Gs, just as you asked for

Kaliyev from Turcotte

1-0

Kaliyev is going to absolutely destroy the OHL this year, and I cannot wait.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

The usuals were good in the first.

Cam Rowe is really underrated. He's not Knight, but he's really good.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Boldy makes it 2-1. Turcotte tipped a Warren shot, and Rowe couldn't catch it. Came right out to Boldy for the easy goal.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Cole Caulfield is this year's Kailer Yamamoto. Uber talented but is shorter than Mats Zuccarello.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

McCarthy shot the puck into his own net. I think Hughes might get credit for it because he was the last one to one it before McCarthy. 2-2.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Cole Caulfield is this year's Kailer Yamamoto. Uber talented but is shorter than Mats Zuccarello.

Alex DeBrincat. Yamamoto is more of an all-around offensive player.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Blue team scores again to take the lead. Beecher. Gildon and Donovan the assists.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Zegras is doing very well, but teammates are missing chances.