GDT: Draft Day Bonanza - All rumors/speculation/draft talk here ( Poll Added!)

[SnowblindNYR]

What if we trade up to 3 or 5 and take Tkachuk? Go all in on him?

Well, considering there will be a good player available at 9, I hate that idea.

 

[Joey Bones]

I don’t think the Rangers see it the same way.

Quinn is just one member in the room with a vote. He still has to convince the other scouts and management. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong, but I know what I've seen with Tkachuk.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

Damn, right!!

Not that this is the be all end all or anything, but looking at the quotes from the Hockey Prospect Draft Guide, NHL scouts are unanimously "meh" on Veleno while they gush over Tkachuk.

 

[GregSirico]

Quinn is just one member in the room with a vote. He still has to convince the other scouts and management. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong, but I know what I've seen with Tkachuk.

That's how I feel. He's going to be a good player, but in the top 10 you look for highest ceiling you can. I would even say Tkachuk is a "safe" pick, you kind of have an idea what is floor is.

 

[East Coast Bias]

SHarks are buying out Paul Martin. Scratch that cap dump off the list.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Do you guys think that Hayes is gonna be traded today?

nope

 

[True Blue]

Because, after the top 2, there’s not much separating 3-9, and many observers expect a run on Dmen.

I would say that as after the top 3. To me, Zadina remains above the next tier.

 

[Joey Bones]

That's how I feel. He's going to be a good player, but in the top 10 you look for highest ceiling you can. I would even say Tkachuk is a "safe" pick, you kind of have an idea what is floor is.

Exactly how I'm thinking, too.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Right now, I feel that the most likely scenario is that the Rangers get Wahlstrom at 9, Trading up for Tkachuk is possible. Trading up for Zadina is less likely. Kravtsov is the player that is the most likely off the board pick. Aside from Kotkaniemi, the only center I could see the Rangers going after (and not at 9) is Wise, due to their love of the USNTP.

 

[Joey Bones]

Alright off to the city!! Happy Draft Day everyone!!


Let's Go Rangers!!

 

[Ghost of jas]

I would say that as after the top 3. To me, Zadina remains above the next tier.

Okay, but, I’m going by by what I heard yesterday. Many observers that I heard have heard m going after 3.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Right now, I feel that the most likely scenario is that the Rangers get Wahlstrom at 9, Trading up for Tkachuk is possible. Trading up for Zadina is less likely. Kravtsov is the player that is the most likely off the board pick. Aside from Kotkaniemi, the only center I could see the Rangers going after (and not at 9) is Wise, due to their love of the USNTP.

I agree. Seems most likely.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Quinn is just one member in the room with a vote. He still has to convince the other scouts and management. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong, but I know what I've seen with Tkachuk.

It’s not just Quinn. I also don’t think Veleno is on their radar, especially at 9.

 

[Dijock94]

Zadina
Wahlstrom
Tkachuk

Any of those three fall to us and we get them I will be jumping for joy.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Rangers trade up opportunity?

 

[Fvital92]

Can somebody trade someone so we can have a new thing to discuss?Please!

 

[True Blue]

Naa I would take Boqvist, Dobson, Smith and Veleno, maybe even Kravtsov, over him. He's reminiscent of Scott Hartnell and I saw him play live multiple times. Big miss at No. 9, IMO.

You cannot possibly take Smith or Veleno or Kravstov over him. Come one. I would easily take him above any of the players you name. To each his own, I guess.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Rangers trade up opportunity?

Make it happen gorts!

 

[Mac n Gs]

Rangers trade up opportunity?

This would be ideal.

 

[TheTakedown]

I have Brady at #6, and i dont think he will be there at #9. I wouldnt be dissapointed but my top 3 remain Zadina, Hughes Wahlstrom in that order.

Some thoughts on Tkachuk...

6) Brady Tkachuk C/LW 6’3 195lbs LHS Boston University H.E – One of the best “Character” guy in the draft. Brady Tkachuk is a hybrid. He’s a physical player, who imposes his will, yet is talented enough to play in the top 6. So when he does play Phyiscal it’s against the oppositions top lines. Why is this important? For the same reason Brad Marchand, Wayne Simmonds, Ryan Getzlaf, Jamie Benn have all had tremendous careers thus far. 3rd and 4th line grinders are a dime a dozen. Guys that can do it all the time, and have the skill to stay in your top 6 are very few and far between and worth their weight in gold. This is why Brady is ranked as high as 3, or 4 when his goal totals for BU paint a different story. He’s an Intimidating player, who will be hated in no time by the rest of the clubs in his division. He can also score some clutch goals. An all-around better version of Tom Wilson. I think Tkachuk is going to give defenseman a really hard time at the NHL level by being an imposing force down low and along the walls. Some places rank him up in the top 5, even as high as 3. I have him ranked #6. I would be happy if he somehow fell to #9 and was selected by the Rangers. Quinn is very familiar with Tkachuk. Had great things to say about Brady.

Potential- Top 6 Power Forward
Player Comparision- A smore skilled version of Tom Wilson

"Better version of Tom Wilson"... That makes me ECSTATIC

 

[Ghost of jas]

"Better version of Tom Wilson"... That makes me ECSTATIC

It’s not an appropriate comparison. In fact, it’s a little lazy.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Wonder if Namestnikov/Spooner+26 for 15 would work

 

[Trxjw]

Probably takes 26 and 28 plus a 3rd to move up to 15 with a 4th coming back.

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Rangers trade up opportunity?

Spooner/Namestnikov & 39OA

Start there and work backwards

 

[Inferno]

26 plus a 2nd for 15

15 plus a 2nd for 10

10 plus our highest 3rd for 7

Rangers get two of tkachuk zadina and wahlstrom

Gorts has his face retired to the rafters.