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

[GregSirico]

Who was that quote from?

That I don't know. Can't see his face.

 

[Ola]

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...

Good post, I also wonder what the price tag may be. Ziba and Skjei? Hayes and Skjei? Not much less than that. And not either entirely sure that is enough...

 

[NYR Viper]

Love this

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

That I don't know. Can't see his face.

It’s Nikolai

CC @Lion Hound

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

So interested about what will happen but I’m afraid everything will go wrong and teams will take out guy like last yet

 

[NYR Viper]

Maybe the Rangers can send one of their RFA's?

 

[brians1128]

Maybe the Rangers can send one of their RFA's?

Spooner

 

[Lion Hound]

It's a very narrow description of Brady Tkachuk, especially considering what I heard a variety of hockey observers say yesterday. Tkachuk offers a heck of alot more than "a more skilled Tom Wilson". That description also elicits the type of response the @TheTakedown gave.

So your basing that off of what you heard? Im basing my description of him off of what I watched. And i watched him often. I have seen him compared to alot of players mostly his own brother. Im went a different route.

Tom Wilson is a heck of a hockey player himself. His playoff performance spoke volumes about his game. Tom, will likely be relegated to 3rd or 4th line duties through out his career due to his lack of "skills". The size is there. The motor is there. The physical aspect is certainly there. More importanly, this player imposes his will. He's not a fun guy to play against.


All of the aforementioned traits are similar qualities to Brady Tkachuk. Difference being, Brady is a better skater, with better hands, and better overall skills. Thus, i think this player is destined for a top 6 role where he can apply those skills against other clubs top players.

 

[NYR Viper]

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Could it be Georgie???? Lol

 

[Kupo]

Obviously, I'm pumped for tonight. I am really excited for @Joey Bones day 2 reactions. Especially when there will be plenty NYR picks at last.

Always a good read from Joey.

 

[GregSirico]

Just realized the Canucks and Rangers are again separated by 2 picks just like last year, and it looked like Jim was trying to make a deal.

 

[Edge]

That much caffeine would be like giving me an 8-ball.

 

[rangers1314]

Maybe the Rangers can send one of their RFA's?

Doubt Spooner gets us a 1st...but Zucc with $ retained?

 

[NYR Viper]

Doubt Spooner gets us a 1st...but Zucc with $ retained?

I was thinking maybe Spooner or Namestnikov, perhaps the Rangers take Hossa's contract with some $$ retained as well?

 

[Ghost of jas]

So your basing that off of what you heard? Im basing my description of him off of what I watched. And i watched him often. I have seen him compared to alot of players mostly his own brother. Im went a different route.

Tom Wilson is a heck of a hockey player himself. His playoff performance spoke volumes about his game. Tom, will likely be relegated to 3rd or 4th line duties through out his career due to his lack of "skills". The size is there. The motor is there. The physical aspect is certainly there. More importanly, this player imposes his will. He's not a fun guy to play against.


All of the aforementioned traits are similar qualities to Brady Tkachuk. Difference being, Brady is a better skater, with better hands, and better overall skills. Thus, i think this player is destined for a top 6 role where he can apply those skills against other clubs top players.

I'm sorry if I disagree, but I put the comparison you made similar to what Pierre McGuire did with Lias Andersson when he compared him to Jesper Fast. If that's what you see, fine. And, I probably shouldn't have used the term "lazy". I just don't believe it's accurate.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Just a reminder, last year's 9th overall pick was a big reach, Michael Rasmussen. But going back many drafts, the 9th overall pick has had a great history.

Don't mess it up lads.

 

[FultonReed]

man, I love me some Pepe the Prawn

 

[DanielBrassard]

Doubt Spooner gets us a 1st...but Zucc with $ retained?

Need more than just the 27th.

 

[Trxjw]

It'd be kinda funny if the Rangers flipped Namestnikov to Chicago for Nashville's pick and then used it to leap-frog Chicago to get to 7.

 

[GregSirico]

Vancouver only has 3 picks in the first 3 rounds, and we 7 and Vancouver is looking to add picks

 

[Thirty One]

Just a reminder, last year's 9th overall pick was a big reach, Michael Rasmussen. But going back many drafts, the 9th overall pick has had a great history.

Don't mess it up lads.

Yes, don't disgrace the legacy of Jamie Lundmark, Rangers.

 

[NYR Viper]

It'd be kinda funny if the Rangers flipped Namestnikov to Chicago for Nashville's pick and then used it to leap-frog Chicago to get to 7.

I'd definitely move Namestnikov for that Nashville 1st

 

[Lion Hound]

I'm sorry if I disagree, but I put the comparison you made similar to what Pierre McGuire did with Lias Andersson when he compared him to Jesper Fast. If that's what you see, fine. And, I probably shouldn't have used the term "lazy". I just don't believe it's accurate.

I hear ya...I dont agree with alot of the comparisions myself.

ISS Compares Svechnikov to Kovalchuk. - Hate that one.
Woodlief compares Boqvist to Shatty. - Dont like that one either.

 

[Edge]

Yes, don't disgrace the legacy of Jamie Lundmark, Rangers.

My biggest miss.

There was another kid who looked completely different when he reached the pros.