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

[Thirty One]

Is it me or does Noah Dobson look like a Seth Jones clone?

I could definitely tell them apart in a lineup....

 

[Levitate]

I wonder what it would take pick wise to get 10...both late first and all 3 2nds...is that enough? Too much?

Sounds like Edmonton wants a NHL player and not picks, so...probably none of those

 

[Thirty One]

I wonder what it would take pick wise to get 10...both late first and all 3 2nds...is that enough? Too much?

Way too much for my liking.

 

[Fvital92]

To clarify, I meant on the Rangers list.

I know, it just surprised me that Hughes is behind Wahlstrom on the Rangers list.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Pronman is now claiming he's hearing Hughes to Ottawa, and that Arizona has interest in Hayton, although he thinks they'd take Zadina instead. He's also mentioned that Chicago has strong interest in Hayton.

Someone posted it the other day, but there was a quote from some scout or executive whose team is picking 6-10 who basically said they hope someone earlier than them makes a terrible pick, so better players drop. Lets hope one of those teams picks Hayton because it means its more likely that players will drop to us that otherwise wouldn't have.

If AZ is interested in Hayton, they could be a prime trade up spot.

 

[Inferno]

Sounds like Edmonton wants a NHL player and not picks, so...probably none of those

No I just meant value wise. I really don't have a great grasp on pick values and what not

 

[archanfelnsx]

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I like it.

But what about Staal?!

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

No I just meant value wise. I really don't have a great grasp on pick values and what not

I personally think it’s too much. This is a deep draft and I think I’d rather take a few swings at it than risk wiffing once.

 

[nyrage]

Who knows Brady Tkachuk more than Quinn? He's got the best available scouting report. If that's who they want to draft, I support it. I just hope that we draft a forward. Give me any of Tkachuk, Zadina, or Wahlstrom. There are still plenty of D in this draft with one of the later picks. Go for upside with the rest of the draft.

 

[Fvital92]

Pronman is now claiming he's hearing Hughes to Ottawa, and that Arizona has interest in Hayton, although he thinks they'd take Zadina instead. He's also mentioned that Chicago has strong interest in Hayton.

Someone posted it the other day, but there was a quote from some scout or executive whose team is picking 6-10 who basically said they hope someone earlier than them makes a terrible pick, so better players drop. Lets hope one of those teams picks Hayton because it means its more likely that players will drop to us that otherwise wouldn't have.

Is it just me that pity the prospect that will be selected by Ottawa? I know he will be paid and blablabla, but that place is such a mess without a light in the end of the tunnel that I can't help myself.

 

[Inferno]

I personally think it’s too much. This is a deep draft and I think I’d rather take a few swings at it than risk wiffing once.

You're probably right...but can you imagine if you're sitting at 9 with both zadina and tkachuk on the table?

 

[TheTakedown]

To clarify, I meant on the Rangers list.

Thanks for that, sorry for misunderstanding.

Didn't know you had such high up connections for something as low key as a lunch meeting

 

[True Blue]

I think Tkachuk projects more as a 50-60 pointer, though, not a 70 pointer. Big difference.

But maybe they see him as more.

I think there is also the element of what else he brings to the table besides offensive points.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

I wonder what it would take pick wise to get 10...both late first and all 3 2nds...is that enough? Too much?

Way too much

 

[Fvital92]

You're probably right...but can you imagine if you're sitting at 9 with both zadina and tkachuk on the table?

Then I would entertain Hayes and even Skjei for the 10th pick.

 

[TheTakedown]

I wonder what it would take pick wise to get 10...both late first and all 3 2nds...is that enough? Too much?

It is too much, but I would still do it! The chances of tkachuk and wahlstrom both being available AND making an impact on the team? Much higher than some of those lower picks.

 

[Gardner McKay]

I wonder what it would take pick wise to get 10...both late first and all 3 2nds...is that enough? Too much?

Both late 1sts and a 2nd. We only have 2 2nd's this year.

 

[TheTakedown]

I know, it just surprised me that Hughes is behind Wahlstrom on the Rangers list.

Most likely because they are very high on Hahek and Lindgren. Rykov is a dark hose

 

[Inferno]

Both late 1sts and a 2nd. We only have 2 2nd's this year.

Thought it was 3 2nds...woops

I'd do both firsts and a 2nd for sure if 2 of zadina wahlstrom and tkachuk are sitting there when we pick at 9

 

[Gardner McKay]

Then I would entertain Hayes and even Skjei for the 10th pick.

As in you would entertain Hayes and Skjei for the 10th pick or that you would entertain either for the 10th?

I certainly would not, especially not Skjei. I would be monumentally pissed if we traded Skjei in a straight trade for the 10th overall.

 

[TheTakedown]

I think there is also the element of what else he brings to the table besides offensive points.

Which is something the rangers need. He also happens to be talented

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

My board....

Not in Play
Dahlin
Svetchnikov

Highly Desirable/Would Trade a Good Haul For
Zadina

Would Make Small Trade Up For
Wahlstrom

Would Sit Back and Take and Be Happy if None of the Above Were Available
Kotkaniemi
Tkachuk
Hughes


Would Feel Like I Par'd the Course/Satisfied But Not Thrilled
Bouchard
Dobson
Boqvist

Would be disappointed/scratching my head/hoping the team knows better than me
Anyone else

Right there with you on this.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I wonder if there’s a way to facilitate a Hamonic deal using Hayes.

 

[Inferno]

As in you would entertain Hayes and Skjei for the 10th pick or that you would entertain either for the 10th?

I certainly would not, especially not Skjei. I would be monumentally pissed if we traded Skjei in a straight trade for the 10th overall.

I do wonder what skjei is looking for contract wise...does he want 4? 5? 6? 7?

Hmm....

 

[True Blue]

Then I would entertain Hayes and even Skjei for the 10th pick.

You can't trade either of them for the just 10th overall pick. If Hayes is traded, he better bring a haul of more than just a first round pick. Frankly, neither should be traded unless there is some sort of "How can I possibly say no to this?" type of deal offered.