Prospect Info: Draft Thread | Oilers Select 4th Overall

[dustrock]

He's ranked all over the board. I could see him being drafted in the 3rd but more likely the 4th. I think central scouting has him ranked in the 5th.

Definitely sounds like he's improving his prospects.

Would you take him in the 3rd?

 

[HeavyHitter99]

Definitely sounds like he's improving his prospects.

Would you take him in the 3rd?

I absolutely would, though it might be a reach but we have 3 3rds. He's one of my favorite prospects in the draft.

 

[nally]

Internet age. I remember him being really hyped (he was rivalling Crosby from day 1 almost). Every prospect gets insane hype due to twitter, internet etc. Back in 2004 getting info from Russian Superleague was impossible



At 1:15 you have Milbury (?) start talking about trading the pick for more lesser assets

The Rest of the top 10 and 1st round which they could have traded down for? Wheeler at 5, Zajac at 20, Schnieder at 26. Rest are meh or busts. OV went on to be one of best goal scorers of all time

This should apply to Laine here too. Never trade down, ever

Burke
He even says truculence and belligerence, haha

 

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Quenneville with another goal vs. the Finns

 

[HeavyHitter99]

Quenneville with another goal vs. the Finns

No surprise but glad to hear it!

For anyone watching it, how does Puljujarvi look?

 

[snipes]

No surprise but glad to hear it!

For anyone watching it, how does Puljujarvi look?

Not bad. Pretty quiet.

He looks really big out there compared to his peers, solid right shot. He's made some nice passes, I'm following him pretty closely whenever he's out there obviously.

 

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One frustrating thing with Chychrun is he makes way too many high risk plays.

 

[Soundwave]

Not bad. Pretty quiet.

He looks really big out there compared to his peers, solid right shot. He's made some nice passes, I'm following him pretty closely whenever he's out there obviously.

I'm honestly not that sold on this kid. If we can get a good return on the no.3/4/5 pick I think we ought to strongly consider it.

 

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I'm honestly not that sold on this kid. If we can get a good return on the no.3/4/5 pick I think we ought to strongly consider it.

Only if a top pairing D coming back.

 

[Soundwave]

Only if a top pairing D coming back.

There's lots of RFA d-men available this summer ... Jones and Trouba in particular. I'd be willing to move the pick if its in the 3-5 range. If its 1/2 you kinda have to take Matthews/Laine I guess.

 

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There's lots of RFA d-men available this summer ... Jones and Trouba in particular. I'd be willing to move the pick if its in the 3-5 range. If its 1/2 you kinda have to take Matthews/Laine I guess.

They're RFAs though. The UFA D market is pretty weak, we'll have to make a trade for 1 or 2.

 

[Tarus]

Having the best European scout for over 25 years in Hakan Andersson helped as well.

His rep is a bit overrated. He had nothing to do with the drafting Fedorov and the other russian players(already famous players who were drafted low due to political uncertainty of the era, Lidstrom was drafted before he got there), and picks like Datsyuk/Zetterburg were very much on the side of luck in an era when scouting coverage by NHL teams was no where near what it is today.

David Conte has a similar larger than life aura about his draft success from the era, when they were about average to above average during that time.

 

[Aceboogie]

One frustrating thing with Chychrun is he makes way too many high risk plays.

Love it. Always better to rope in a race horse than whip a mule

 

[BarDownBobo]

Not bad. Pretty quiet.

He looks really big out there compared to his peers, solid right shot. He's made some nice passes, I'm following him pretty closely whenever he's out there obviously.

I think he's kind of struggling because he's more of a playmaker and he's so far above the rest of the Finns. He's still looked very good to me, wouldn't hesitate at all to take him at #3.

 

[Soundwave]

They're RFAs though. The UFA D market is pretty weak, we'll have to make a trade for 1 or 2.

Better than last years market. Campbell or Demers would be solid adds if we have to go that route.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

They're RFAs though. The UFA D market is pretty weak, we'll have to make a trade for 1 or 2.

We've got the pieces to do it, that's for sure.

Wonder if Winnipeg considers something around our pick and Trouba if they decide to move him? My only concerns are I think he's overrated and REALLY wouldn't want to pay him anything approaching 6 or 7.

 

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Better than last years market. Campbell or Demers would be solid adds if we have to go that route.

For sure, I'd be good with either or both. Most teams lock down their D, UFA market will help but we still need a true top pairing guy.

 

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We've got the pieces to do it, that's for sure.

Wonder if Winnipeg considers something around our pick and Trouba if they decide to move him? My only concerns are I think he's overrated and REALLY wouldn't want to pay him anything approaching 6 or 7.

I'm not sold on Trouba either. No way would I want to throw 6/7 million at him.

 

[Soundwave]

I think again Chia will go hard after Seth Jones again, and I think he could be had, they are going to be hard against the cap if the resign him with little center depth.

Trade or offer sheet would be options.

 

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I wonder if Evan Fitzpatrick will be available at pick 32. Great goaltender prospect, he's been lights out at the U-18s.

 

[Joey Moss]

I wonder if Evan Fitzpatrick will be available at pick 32. Great goaltender prospect, he's been lights out at the U-18s.

I'd like to see the Oilers take one of Hart, Fitzpatrick or Sawchenko. I would imagine Hart will be the first goalie taken and could be available at 32.

 

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I'd like to see the Oilers take one of Hart, Fitzpatrick or Sawchenko. I would imagine Hart will be the first goalie taken and could be available at 32.

Hart would be nice, I have a feeling he might go late 1st. I'm high on Sawchenko too, he'll probably be available in the 3rd. He's been great in Dub.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I think again Chia will go hard after Seth Jones again, and I think he could be had, they are going to be hard against the cap if the resign him with little center depth.

Trade or offer sheet would be options.

I think it's kick the tires on a trade first and then offersheet when they get difficult. Columbus won't want any part of moving Jones after they gave up Johansen to get him.

Owing a 2nd to Boston could throw a monkey wrench into any and all offer sheets though.

 

[dustrock]

Love it. Always better to rope in a race horse than whip a mule

Yup, I'm sure he's trying to make an impression prior to the draft. Super competitive guy.

 

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Fabbro has been the best Dman at the U18s. I'm really curious where he goes in the draft.