Craig Button doesn't even have him ranked in the top 10. Assuming the three are close, like Shanahan said draft people that want to play here, ie. leaf fans
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Craig Button doesn't even have him ranked in the top 10. Assuming the three are close, like Shanahan said draft people that want to play here, ie. leaf fans
desperateblue
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Im sick of all the love these big lumbering dmen get.
The last thing the leafs need is big d that cant skate.
Marner probably has the best hands in this draft and would certainly make kessel expendable.
Id prefer marner over strome too.
If marner was 2-3" taller he wouldnt be available at 3
The last thing the leafs need is big d that cant skate.
Marner probably has the best hands in this draft and would certainly make kessel expendable.
Id prefer marner over strome too.
If marner was 2-3" taller he wouldnt be available at 3
Hanifin can really skate. In fact he probaby skates better than half the forwards ranked in the first round. The issue with him like with Jake Gardiner is creativity.
Hanifin has a long way to go before he'll be QB any PP.
I think Marner or Strome would have more of an immediate impact and are guaranteed 1st line players.
desperateblue
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Ive seen a few hanifin games on tv this year and i saw a big lanky guy that skates nik antropov style.
Thats just my opinion but theres a reason why hanifin has dropped out of most mock draft top tens and he didnt shrink.
I look at it like this if marner is flyin down hanifins wing do u think he doesnt just beat him to the outside or deke him out of his skates.
If we really go for bpa then its a no brainer.
If they take hanifin then its based on his size not skill level
Thats just my opinion but theres a reason why hanifin has dropped out of most mock draft top tens and he didnt shrink.
I look at it like this if marner is flyin down hanifins wing do u think he doesnt just beat him to the outside or deke him out of his skates.
If we really go for bpa then its a no brainer.
If they take hanifin then its based on his size not skill level
In terms of talent Marner is the third best player in this draft. It's not that close.
socko
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That's like saying Kessel is better than Lidstrom. Why yes he is if you're just looking for raw wow and dazzle factor. No doubt Marner is the flashiest player potentially available.
Another knock on Hanifin is even though he is big he is not physical. if he isn't physical against college players who for the most part will never play in the NHL he won't be physical against NHL players.
Not that being physical is everything but if your a d man and not an offensive threat
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Just my opinion.
If Edmonton was 3rd, I believe they would have drafted Strome, leaving us Marner/Hanifin.
With Arizona 3rd, I believe they take Marner, leaving us Strome/Hanifin.
Make your pick.
desperateblue
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Do u remember seeing lindros play?
His game is nothing like mcdavids but ur right if ifs and buts....
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With Arizona they have an obvious problem of a lack of offence. And guys like Domi/Duclair have potential, but its still very possible they dont become regular top 6 guys.
Strome makes sense from their POV, but the question is do they risk drafting a guy some have as the 5th BPA? I have always been against the "pick purely the best guy" because BPA is subjective itself. Also if you think the kid is good you take him
If they do, we jump on Hanafin, who fits a bigger need than Marner, and is also to me a better prospect.
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Leafs might very well be looking at Hanifin, Marner & Crouse at their pick.
For Leaf fans that want Strome things are not looking so go because all of the above seasons are over however Strome and Erie continue to charge along and likely even going to the Memorial Cup.
So Dylan Strome continues to get watches and scouting and playing on the same team as McDavid its a focal point while continuing to rack up points this year.
So the odds are ever increasing that the 3 big centers go 1-3 in this draft.
For Leaf fans that want Strome things are not looking so go because all of the above seasons are over however Strome and Erie continue to charge along and likely even going to the Memorial Cup.
So Dylan Strome continues to get watches and scouting and playing on the same team as McDavid its a focal point while continuing to rack up points this year.
So the odds are ever increasing that the 3 big centers go 1-3 in this draft.
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I'm gonna be happy with any of those 3 either way. Scouts say Hanifin is better than Ekblad and maybe even Jones. We are in a good position here to add a potential franchise Forward or d man.
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I have Edmonton taking Hanifin.
I have Arizona as a toss up between Hanifin and Strome. Hanifin is the better prospect but they really need a center and might draft for need.
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I am praying we get Hanifin in the 4-spot. Hanifin has world-class wheels, good offensive skills to run a powerplay, and uses his size effectively when required. He isn't Zdeno Chara type of defenseman but some scouts say he skates similar to a Scott Niedermayer.
He is the youngest player to play for Boston College* (I think), a 17-year old freshman is HIGHLY unusual. He is a fan of Nick Lidstrom and models his game after him.
He is the youngest player to play for Boston College* (I think), a 17-year old freshman is HIGHLY unusual. He is a fan of Nick Lidstrom and models his game after him.
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I think we will have more cracks at big potential franchise type d men in the future... We definitely are going to need one if we want to win a cup... Chychrun next year is my target, i like him better than Hanifin.
I dont see a potential Marner next year, i really really want that Marner, Nylander combo. After that we add skilled guys with some size on them.
I'd love it if we could get Rantnen or Crouse with a pick acquired by trading PK.
I dont see a potential Marner next year, i really really want that Marner, Nylander combo. After that we add skilled guys with some size on them.
I'd love it if we could get Rantnen or Crouse with a pick acquired by trading PK.
onlygotmygrade10
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Craig Button doesn't even have him ranked in the top 10. Assuming the three are close, like Shanahan said draft people that want to play here, ie. leaf fans
Does anyone know why Craig Button thinks so much less of Hannifin than everyone else? I don't remember seeing any reason for it on his list.
I'd like to see the leafs take Hannifin assuming he's available for the following reasons:
1) Need to take BPA, this team isn't good enough to pick based on a specific need, they need everything.
2) Don Cherry's brain might explode for choosing him over a Toronto born player.
Craig Button doesn't even have him ranked in the top 10. Assuming the three are close, like Shanahan said draft people that want to play here, ie. leaf fans
Button has Hanifin going #5 to Carolina with the Leafs taking Marner in his latest Mock draft.
http://www.tsn.ca/talent/mcdavid-no-1-in-button-s-mock-draft-1.260858
This is insane, Hanifin is an asbolutely phenomenal, elite skater. He's very smooth, very fast, goes wherever he wants, there's no way you've actually seen him play and think it's a weakness.
Also, dropped out of the top 10 on "most" mock drafts? Show me a single current mock draft from a very credible/prominent source that has him outside the top 10. Virtually everyone has him 3-5, and even Craig Button, who has had him lower than pretty much every other major analyst has him at 5 on his most recent mock:
http://www.tsn.ca/talent/mcdavid-no-1-in-button-s-mock-draft-1.260858
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I've heard the rumours, but still find it a bit naive to believe that any of the top ten picks will be moved in this deep of a draft.
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Yeah I think its unlikely but we don't know all franchises value top picks the same way we do right now.
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