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

[Ola]

I’m pretty sure that Habs are not gonna take Kotkaniemi at 3. They probably trade their pick for higher number between 5-10 if they take him. They can’t take that kind of risk in their situation right now.

I am not so sure. To be honest, I think too big of a deal have been made about Kotkaniemi being picked high because he is a center.

Why should Kotkaniemi not be picked over other guys in that range? I think arguments can be made both ways. I’ve liked Kotkaniemi a long time and had him top 10 long before anyone had him top 15. The kid is just very good, complete, solid across the board. Boqvist/Wahlstrom is more elite in some areas, but look at guys like Barzal and Keller and co — doing well is about playing good hockey. Kotkaniemi is a really good player.

 

[Edge]

Can you rehash either here or in a pm what you have posted? I've been in meetings all day and I have another one starting in 7 minutes.

Is anyone able to do this for GM?

I'm on my phone in the city.

In a nutshell:

I think Tkachuk and Wahlstrom are sitting at 3 and 4 on the Rangers list. I think they'd trade up for both, but are slightly more inclined to do so for Tkachuk.

They like Kaut.

Miller is drawing lots of looks around the league. Athleticism is very popular, as is the strong finish.

Addison is mixed. Concerns about defense.

Dallas and Montreal have at least talked about Seguin.

Calgary and Edmonton have talked about Hamilton.

Hayes with calls from at least 5 teams, multiple calls from Calgary.

Concerns about the defense and decision making of Boqvist.

 

[GregSirico]

You could be right for sure. But it’s tricky calls to make...

I'd feel more than comfortable adding a pick to make sure I have the pick of a player I view highly at 7 but that's just me. That's also the benefit of having so many assets, you have the luxury of moving up for your guy and still have plenty of picks.

 

[Captain Lindy]

She is humoring me because she understands how rare today is.

And she's happy to be away from the kids.

And I keep giving her wine.

Throw her some chocolate too, for good measure.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

Throw her some chocolate too, for good measure.

Dark chocolate and red wine is a nice combo.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

He looks like a bozo
Also QMJHL is very high scoring and I don't think he translate to the NHL, and if that goalscoring doesn't carry over there's not much else he brings.

I disagree, he was the best player for the Czechs at the WJC and he’s already a pretty good 2 way forward and also a good passer, outside of Svechnikov he’s the highest ceiling and most complete forward in the draft

 

[Inferno]

Can you rehash either here or in a pm what you have posted? I've been in meetings all day and I have another one starting in 7 minutes.

Rangers want tkachuk zadina or wahlstrom...are willing to trade up to get tkachuk if he drops

Hayes has interest out there...err...other stuff but my kid is whacking me with a book so I gotta run

 

[Levitate]

To all of the young bucks in this thread, remember this strategy to keeping a woman happy.

My wife doesn't drink :\

 

[Gardner McKay]

Is anyone able to do this for GM?

I'm on my phone in the city.

In a nutshell:

I think Tkachuk and Wahlstrom are sitting at 3 and 4 on the Rangers list. I think they'd trade up for both, but are slightly more inclined to do so for Tkachuk.

They like Kaut.

Miller is drawing lots of looks around the league. Athleticism is very popular, as is the strong finish.

Addison is mixed. Concerns about defense.

Dallas and Montreal have at least talked about Seguin.

Calgary and Edmonton have talked about Hamilton.

Hayes with calls from at least 5 teams, multiple calls from Calgary.

Concerns about the defense and decision making of Boqvist.

Awesome. Thank you Edge as well as @NYR Viper @Thirty One

So if Tkachuk is three, I assume that means Dahlin and Svechnikov are 1 and 2 on their draft board.

 

[Edge]

Throw her some chocolate too, for good measure.

Chocolate, wine, a dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant.

The weird look she gives me as I type frantically on an iPhone and curse autocorrect.

 

[mas0764]

Rarely post and so feel fairly free to make a fool of myself here, so... while Carolina seems to have found it sensible to declare they are open to offers for the #2, no one here (or elsewhere) seems to feel their price would be ANYWHERE within the realm of reasonability. But I've got to say... I would give up a LOT to get Svechnikov. In my own mind, a LOT could consist of any two of Hayes/Zuccarello/Spooner/Namestikov, plus one of our recently obtained quality defense prospects, plus the #9 and #26.

I'm hoping I draw Edge here or someone else fairly mellow but I'm resigned to taking what comes...

That's a bit rich for my blood but I totally agree I would do what many people here would call "overpay" to get up for Svetchnikov.

I'd do Hayes and 9 for sure, and then see what else they want.

 

[EdJovanovski]

I disagree, he was the best player for the Czechs at the WJC and he’s already a pretty good 2 way forward and also a good passer, outside of Svechnikov he’s the highest ceiling and most complete forward in the draft

Why do you think he's apparently falling so much?

 

[DanielBrassard]

 

[Captain Lindy]

Can you guys please add position players are when you mention the names of these draftees?? I have no idea and have to keep going to hockeydb. Is Wahlstrom a center or wing? I could swear I saw him listed as a C.

 

[Edge]

Awesome. Thank you Edge as well as @NYR Viper @Thirty One

So if Tkachuk is three, I assume that means Dahlin and Svechnikov are 1 and 2 on their draft board.

Yes, I believe it to be Dahlin, Svechnikov (who they also LOVE, but who doesn't?), Tkachuk, Wahlstrom, Zadina/Hughes.

Strangely enough, I feel like I don't have a clue who might be 7th for them.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Yes, I believe it to be Dahlin, Svechnikov (who they also LOVE, but who doesn't?), Tkachuk, Wahlstrom, Zadina/Hughes.

Strangely enough, I feel like I don't have a clue who might be 7th for them.

Farabee?

 

[NYR Viper]

Chocolate, wine, a dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant.

The weird look she gives me as I type frantically on an iPhone and curse autocorrect.

Is anyone else picturing the Muppet character in Edge's profile pic walking down the streets of NYC staring at his phone typing frantically and swearing

 

[Edge]

Farabee?

I love Farabee, but I can honestly say I have nothing one way or the other on how the Rangers feel about him.

 

[mas0764]

So then we have to get aggressive and trade up with Detroit or Arizona.

And take Zadina over Tkachuk!

 

[DanielBrassard]

Yes, I believe it to be Dahlin, Svechnikov (who they also LOVE, but who doesn't?), Tkachuk, Wahlstrom, Zadina/Hughes.

Strangely enough, I feel like I don't have a clue who might be 7th for them.

Kind of surprised that they don't have Dobson/Bouchard higher considering how long they have been wanting to trade for a top RD.

 

[GregSirico]

This all makes complete sense to me.

 

[NYR Viper]

Can you guys please add position players are when you mention the names of these draftees?? I have no idea and have to keep going to hockeydb. Is Wahlstrom a center or wing? I could swear I saw him listed as a C.

Just a few of the higher rated guys

Wahlstrom - wing
Tkachuk - wing
Svechnikov - wing
Farabee - wing
Zadina - wing
Kravtsv - W

Dobson - D
Bouchard - D
Boqvist - D
Hughes - D
Smith - D

Kotkaniemi - C
Hayton - C
Veleno - C

 

[Edge]

Is anyone else picturing the Muppet character in Edge's profile pic walking down the streets of NYC staring at his phone typing frantically and swearing

Pretty much sums up my life and career these days. =)

 

[GregSirico]

Yes, I believe it to be Dahlin, Svechnikov (who they also LOVE, but who doesn't?), Tkachuk, Wahlstrom, Zadina/Hughes.

Strangely enough, I feel like I don't have a clue who might be 7th for them.

Kravstov? Dobson?

 

[Captain Lindy]

Just a few of the higher rated guys

Wahlstrom - wing
Tkachuk - wing
Svechnikov - wing
Farabee - wing
Zadina - wing
Kravtsv - W

Dobson - D
Bouchard - D
Boqvist - D
Hughes - D
Smith - D

Kotkaniemi - C
Hayton - C
Veleno - C

Merci beaucoup!!!

 

[mas0764]

I have a bad feeling though

Buffalo - Dahlin
Carolina - Svetchnikov
Montreal - Kotkaniemi
Ottawa - Zadina
Arizona - Hughes
Detroit - Dobson/Bouchard?
Vancouver - Tkachuk
Chicago - Wahlstrom
NYR - Bouchard/Dobson?

I wanted a top forward goal scorer.