GDT: NHL Draft Combine: June 4-10, Buffalo

[Skip Bayless]

Let’s remember this Juraj quote from last year.

5:20

Chadkovsky being Chad like.

 

[River Meadow]

No Russians were invited to combine. Same as last year.

Why?

 

[dcyhabs]

Habs have a rule noone can be taller than Suzuki from now on, it’s like contracts and average salary.

Slaf will have to shrink or bust.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Seriously, is no one covering this freaking event? Sounds like Montreal is already meeting with draftees.

I know Godin and Basu go every year and have some of the draftees on their podcast.

I also know Scott Matla is there also. He lives in Buffalo. He's not mainstream media, but I expect him to give updates at some point.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Why?

There's an invasion of Ukraine happening right now.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Why?

Because the NHL must stand against the evil Putin and his russian minions (in this case 18 year old hockey players) if they want to raise that credit rating.

 

[morhilane]

Maybe because they were first overall last year met Wright, Cooley, Slaf and now there would be too many prospect meetings to keep up with?

The media being more interested because the Habs had the 1st might be it, but they aren't going to meet more kids this year since last year they interviewed almost every prospects (the 15-20 minutes interview) and meet one kid for the longer interview each day "after work".

 

[Grinner]

I also think just the differences in what actually happens at the combines in the different sports is huge. The NHL seems like the least important in terms of player positioning, with the meetings being 100% the most important. With the NBA, teams get to work players and see how they shoot, pass, dribble, everything. And even more in the NFL with activities and exercises for all different positions.

It would be nice to see more coverage of the interviews but I guess it is still early

I'd disagree in thst the most important element is the exact same for both the NFL&NHL.
It places all the invitees in one place for the same medical team to conduct extensive physicals.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Are these the only updates we have from the combine??? What’s up!

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

They need to add a cooking challenge to the combine , see who the real men who can provide for themselves are in the draft.

Get a rice, pasta, lasagna , meats station going. Let's see who has the most CHaracter

 

[Shred]

Are these the only updates we have from the combine??? What’s up!

Ryan Leonard is the second coming of Jayden Struble. Maybe Columbus picks him now that Timmins is there

Love to hear about the Habs interview. Management target guys who really want to play in Montreal and have the mindset to succeed here. Good to take this opportunity to build a database on all the prospects.

 

[Shred]

Mathieu Cataford | « Ce ne sont pas toujours les points ! »

Ça grouille d’action dans le lobby de l’hôtel mardi midi. Nous voici en plein camp d’évaluation de la LNH. Agents, espoirs et dirigeants d’équipe se serrent la pince, prennent des nouvelles, cassent la croûte.

www.lapresse.ca

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I know Godin and Basu go every year and have some of the draftees on their podcast.

I also know Scott Matla is there also. He lives in Buffalo. He's not mainstream media, but I expect him to give updates at some point.

That's if he isn't busy being a SJW and crying about some other menial shit.

Are these the only updates we have from the combine??? What’s up!

Bergevin trying not to leave the LA table and join whatever team drafts Leonard

 

[Redux91]

Are these the only updates we have from the combine??? What’s up!

They were saying that about our interviews last year too lol
Which Wright famously flopped in too

 

[morhilane]

They were saying that about our interviews last year too lol
Which Wright famously flopped in too

It's been like that since 2018 (or 2019?) when they revamped their combine interview setup and added a psychologist.

 

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

I hate that we’re going to pick Ryan Leonard. I smell another 3rd liner

 

[Redux91]

It's been like that since 2018 (or 2019?) when they revamped their combine interview setup and added a psychologist.

I believe the bergevin regime and the HuGo regime have 2 entirely different interviewing methods and processes.
At least they should.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Are these the only updates we have from the combine??? What’s up!

Bergevin stealing Blake's phone and furiously texting the WhatsApp GM group to trade up into the top 7 as we speak

 

[morhilane]

I believe the bergevin regime and the HuGo regime have 2 entirely different interviewing methods and processes.
At least they should.

I'm pretty sure the changes were something Martin Lapointe introduced, he joined the Habs staff in 2017 and he inherited Churla director of amateur scouting job in 2021.

 

[xX SEYF Xx]

They were saying that about our interviews last year too lol
Which Wright famously flopped in too

did he pick skunk for the what animal question?

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Are these the only updates we have from the combine??? What’s up!

It's ridiculously quiet. No word on who Montreal is interviewing at all. Shit coverage from everyone: news media, NHL & individual teams.

Mathieu Cataford | « Ce ne sont pas toujours les points ! »

Ça grouille d’action dans le lobby de l’hôtel mardi midi. Nous voici en plein camp d’évaluation de la LNH. Agents, espoirs et dirigeants d’équipe se serrent la pince, prennent des nouvelles, cassent la croûte.

www.lapresse.ca

I like Cataford, but our pick in 2nd round is too early, and our 3rd round pick is probably not early enough. Anaheim has 3 picks between our 2 picks. Chances are high he's a Duck. It's frustrating.

I hate that we’re going to pick Ryan Leonard. I smell another 3rd liner

No way. Top 6 power forward all the way. Kid has everything you want in a player. Incredibly under-rated on these boards from people who have obviously not watched him.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, it's always nice to hear that someone WANTS to play in Montreal, especially an American.

Awesome attitude. Love Leonard

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Well, it's always nice to hear that someone WANTS to play in Montreal, especially an American.

Awesome attitude. Love Leonard

Seems to be a gamer doesn't he

 

[Hannibal]

Give me Leonard.