GDT: NHL Draft R1 (6/28): 6pm CT (ESPN/ESPN+), R2-7 (6/29): 10:30am CT (NHLN/ESPN+)

[BagHead]

Pronman’s final mock has us taking Iginla at 13. That would be a dream

No kidding. I'd be smiling pretty wide as I went to sleep tonight.

Maybe he could be our Calgary killer. Put the shoe on the other foot.

 

[Waiver Draft]

The Montreal Canadiens have traded picks No. 26, 57 and 198 in this year’s draft to the L.A. Kings for the 21st overall pick.

 

[57special]

If we were picking just a bit later, and had a different type of prospect pool, I would be fine with one of MBN and Solberg. At 13 in this year's draft i want to ake a risk and pick someone with a little more upside. Those two could end up being more productive NHL'ers than Parekh/Eaiserman/Sennecke, but the potential on thos three is more tantalizing.

 

[Taylor26]

would love yamechuk/catton. would be fine with helenius/sennecke/eiserman. hope we don't reach for jiricek/greentree/others. with SJ trading up my gut says they want eiserman/yamechuk or possibly catton if he falls a bit. No to Mcgroarty right now. No one is trading anything for him until they get a firm commitment from him to sign and that won't happen until after his college season is over.

 

[Digitalbooya]

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

Helenius. My 7th ranked player and I'd like the C/W flexibility.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

Probably Helenius, but I would be ok with either.

 

[57special]

would love yamechuk/catton. would be fine with helenius/sennecke/eiserman. hope we don't reach for jiricek/greentree/others. with SJ trading up my gut says they want eiserman/yamechuk or possibly catton if he falls a bit. No to Mcgroarty right now. No one is trading anything for him until they get a firm commitment from him to sign and that won't happen until after his college season is over.

We will definitely have a shot at an interesting player, now that Sennecke seems to be firmly in the top 13. If i had to guess, i would say that we'll have a choice between Yak/Helenius/Catton/Parekh. I'm semi- good with that. Not a Parekh fan, but he could be a HR pick.

Less thrilled with Eiserman, but even there you can see the potential for something really good.

Don't mind being at 13 at all, in this draft.

 

[Taylor26]

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

Probably Helenius because he has higher upside and C is a more valueable position. MBN is a good player but his offensive upside is limited from what I hear.

 

[Webster]

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

MBN...because Guerin loves these F U guys, and the Wild don't have too many of them.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'm going to be the only psyched if we take Hage at 13.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I'm going to be the only psyched if we take Hage at 13.

False, unless they take him over sennecke

 

[Waiver Draft]

Hage transformed by tragedy during NHL draft season

High hockey IQ helps 'wild guy' Helenius target top 10 at NHL draft

Brandsegg-Nygard hopes hard-hitting game leads to history for Norway at NHL draft

Keep an eye on #njdevils today. Aside from interest in No. 10 overall pick, New Jersey is actively looking to move defenseman John Marino. #Canucks were one of the teams in the mix - a potential checkdown option if no Zadorov.

Beckett Sennecke Could Be An Intriguing Draft Option For The Anaheim Ducks

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

My Predictions:

1. Celebrini
2. Levshunov
3. Silayev
4 Lindstrom
5. Demidov
6. Buium
7. Sennecke
8. Dickinson
9. Iginla
10. Catton
11. Yakemchuk
12. Helenius
13. Greentree
14. Eiserman
15. Perekh

 

[keppel146]

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

Its close, but I kinda like MBN’s game better. I’ll go MBN.

 

[keppel146]

My Predictions:

1. Celebrini
2. Levshunov
3. Silayev
4 Lindstrom
5. Demidov
6. Buium
7. Sennecke
8. Dickinson
9. Iginla
10. Catton
11. Yakemchuk
12. Helenius
13. Greentree
14. Eiserman
15. Perekh

Talk about worst case scenario for us.

 

[thestonedkoala]

My Predictions:

1. Celebrini
2. Levshunov
3. Silayev
4 Lindstrom
5. Demidov
6. Buium
7. Sennecke
8. Dickinson
9. Iginla
10. Catton
11. Yakemchuk
12. Helenius
13. Greentree
14. Eiserman
15. Perekh

At that point I'd move down. Someone will want Parekh.

 

[AKL]

My Predictions:

1. Celebrini
2. Levshunov
3. Silayev
4 Lindstrom
5. Demidov
6. Buium
7. Sennecke
8. Dickinson
9. Iginla
10. Catton
11. Yakemchuk
12. Helenius
13. Greentree
14. Eiserman
15. Perekh

Nightmare fuel

If you had to choose between Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard, who are you taking and why?

Helenius because he's a center and stuff

 

[57special]

I know Greentree is out of favor, but I like him, a lot. Sort of like a slow, sturdier, Sennecke. I wouldn't riot if we picked him. Hope Guerin realizes that even though he is big, he isn't physical, though.

Might make more sense to trade the 13th for McGroarty, if the trade is there to be done.

 

[Waiver Draft]

I know Greentree is out of favor, but I like him, a lot.

Some people may just believe pick #13 is too soon for him.

'Hippo' style helps Greentree make a splash in NHL draft pool

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

Nightmare fuel



Helenius because he's a center and stuff

Gonna have the liquor ready. I don’t hate Greentree but hoping they trade back to do it.

 

[thestonedkoala]

If Iginla is there would you trade him for McGroarty.

 

[Wabit]

Some people may just believe pick #13 is too soon for him.

FWIW, Greentree is 16th on the Elite Prospects consolidated rankings.

After Ignala I'm not really wanting anyone specifically, but there are a few I don't want. Lots of guys I have in the same range/tier and all have warts/question marks around them.

I think I'd rather trade back a few spots, but that requires a trade partner and there might not be one.

 

[AKL]

If Iginla is there would you trade him for McGroarty.

I would probably take Iginla but that's where it's close for me

Gonna have the liquor ready. I don’t hate Greentree but hoping they trade back to do it.

If a trade back is available that would be good if their plan is to take Greentree. I'd still just rather get a better prospect. Still like trading that pick for McGroarty if that's available.

 

[Waiver Draft]

FWIW, Greentree is 16th on the Elite Prospects consolidated rankings.

#16 sounds about right.