As others have pointed out, but you fail to acknowledge simply because it doesn't fit your schtick or agenda is that Marchand has cut way back on the dumb penalties and had his "diving" penalties this year rescinded. Also, he's one of the only B's (along with Pasta) that can create his own offense, and actually has enough speed to make the opposing D respect it. Add in the PK ability and shot and he's not a player that you "throw into" a deal to move up a few spots.
I would bet good money that if Marchand played in a less defensively responsible system, he'd put up 30 annually.
I wish people would just let the Button thing go already.
is it that bothersome? We are criticizing him, it's a common thing on these boards
merkley looked good in the game tonight. couldn't finish though.
is it that bothersome? We are criticizing him, it's a common thing on these boards
Marchand is the Bruins best skilled winger, but some people can't grasp that.
It is actually.
How many times does it need to be pointed out that his lists are different from the mainstream every year and that it's likely done on purpose for entertainment value? How many times does it need to be said that it's not a mock draft.
In the overall scheme of things it means less than nothing, but it is still annoying. Maybe as I get older, and have less time left, I just like wasting it less repeating myself?
He did look good. Not saying I would take him at 14, and I have not watched him as much as some here, but I just don't see the Hamill comparisons?
It is actually.
How many times does it need to be pointed out that his lists are different from the mainstream every year and that it's likely done on purpose for entertainment value? How many times does it need to be said that it's not a mock draft.
In the overall scheme of things it means less than nothing, but it is still annoying. Maybe as I get older, and have less time left, I just like wasting it less repeating myself?
The Bruins missed the playoffs and couldn't score to save their lives with your healthy best winger. It is that hard to grasp that changes are needed ?
merkley looked good in the game tonight. couldn't finish though.
Sticking with my list. We need D help. !st: Chabot, Pilon, Carlo. 2nd: Meloche, Brisebois, Launon.
It's funny how the more research I do the more my preferences change. At first I was all aboard the Meier train but now I have fallen out of love with him a bit. Also, I am leaning towards drafting a defenceman at 14 more than before. Roy or Konecny would be my pick at 14, assuming Connor etc are gone.
Here's my official top 30, including where I think the talent drops are. Also included comparisons and bio's from my favorite NHL draft website, TheHockeyWriters, check it out.
To reiterate, these rankings and talent tiers are MINE, the links are bio's and style comps from my favorite NHL draft site, not me.
1. Connor McDavid - [Sidney Crosby] http://thehockeywriters.com/connor-mcdavid-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
2. Jack Eichel - [Joe Thornton] http://thehockeywriters.com/jack-eichel-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
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3. Noah Hanifin - [Brent Seabrook] http://thehockeywriters.com/noah-hanifin-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
4. Mitch Marner - [Patrick Kane] http://thehockeywriters.com/mitch-marner-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
5. Dylan Strome - [Niklas Backstrom] - http://thehockeywriters.com/dylan-strome-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
6. Ivan Provorov - [Oliver Ekman-Larsson] http://thehockeywriters.com/ivan-provorov-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
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7. Zach Werenski - [Jack Johnson] http://thehockeywriters.com/zach-werenski-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
8. Mathew Barzal - [Pavel Datsyuk] http://thehockeywriters.com/mathew-barzal-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
9. Mikko Rantanen - [Corey Perry] http://thehockeywriters.com/mikko-rantanen-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
10. Kyle Connor - [Jonathan Toews] http://thehockeywriters.com/kyle-connor-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
11. Lawson Crouse - [Troy Brouwer] http://thehockeywriters.com/lawson-crouse-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
12. Pavel Zacha - [no comp listed] http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-pavel-zacha-czech-mate/
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13. Jeremy Roy - [Ryan Suter] http://thehockeywriters.com/jeremy-roy-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
14. Travis Konecny - [Zach Parise] http://thehockeywriters.com/travis-konecny-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
15. Timo Meier - [Joe Pavelski] http://thehockeywriters.com/timo-meier-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
16. Jakob Zboril - [Dan Hamhuis] http://thehockeywriters.com/jakub-zboril-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
17. Evgeny Svechnikov - [Mike Cammalleri] http://thehockeywriters.com/evgeny-svechnikov-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
18. Colin White - [Ryan Callahan] http://thehockeywriters.com/colin-white-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
19. Oliver Kylington - [Tobias Enstrom] http://thehockeywriters.com/oliver-kylington-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
20. Nick Merkley - [Brad Richards] http://thehockeywriters.com/nick-merkley-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
21. Thomas Chabot - [Keith Yandle] http://thehockeywriters.com/thomas-chabot-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
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22. Paul Bittner - [Scott Hartnell] http://thehockeywriters.com/paul-bittner-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
23. Joel Eriksson Ek - [Nino Niederreiter] http://thehockeywriters.com/joel-ek-eriksson-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
24. Daniel Sprong - [Alexander Semin] http://thehockeywriters.com/daniel-sprong-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
25. Brock Boeser - [Kyle Okposo] http://thehockeywriters.com/brock-boeser-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
26. Jansen Harkins - [Derek Stepan] http://thehockeywriters.com/jansen-harkins-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
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27. Jacob Larssen - no bio yet
28. Jake DeBrusk - no bio yet
29. Brandon Carlo - [Jared Cowen] http://thehockeywriters.com/brandon-carlo-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
30. Denis Guryanov - [no comp listed] http://thehockeywriters.com/denis-guryanov-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
I made a mistake (not the first time or the last)
Dean Malkoc still scouting the WHL for the Bruins.
Increases the likelihood that someone from the Dub is picked at 14
Where's Colt when you need him.
Judging by your previous hints of Neely and Sweeney looking for players with jam and compete, would you think they're targeting one or more of: Bittner, Harkins, Carlo or do you think they go more skill like Merkley or Debrusk?
Would love for Provorov or Barzal to be the WHL player available at 14 but I doubt they make it out of the top-10.
Sticking with my list. We need D help. !st: Chabot, Pilon, Carlo. 2nd: Meloche, Brisebois, Launon.
I have been looking at d-men, and I don't have an issue with taking one at 14 (if a high end F doesn't fall), but I believe Carlo and Pilon are late 1st-early 2nd round picks.
The guy who is growing on me is Zboril. He's 6'2", so he has room to add weight as he matures. He skates very well and jumps into the offense when the opportunity is there, but doesn't seem to force it. He also has a bit of a nasty streak and looks at home playing along the boards. He plays like a d-man (first) who can contribute offensively, not a forward masquerading as a d-man.
I'm not sure who the B's Q scout is now, but (as DKH and I were discussing this morning) the B's had to have seen this kid while they were watching Pasta at the WJC's. Added bonus would be DP would have a buddy to talk to.
Red Line had two of their scouts do a Mock Draft (not rankings) in USA Today a couple of days ago and whomever did it (Kirk?)has Zboril going to the B's at 14 (or possibly Chabot):
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...connor-mcdavid-jack-eichel-and-then/28302331/
It's funny how the more research I do the more my preferences change. At first I was all aboard the Meier train but now I have fallen out of love with him a bit. Also, I am leaning towards drafting a defenceman at 14 more than before. Roy or Konecny would be my pick at 14, assuming Connor etc are gone.
Here's my official top 30, including where I think the talent drops are. Also included comparisons and bio's from my favorite NHL draft website, TheHockeyWriters, check it out.
To reiterate, these rankings and talent tiers are MINE, the links are bio's and style comps from my favorite NHL draft site, not me.
1. Connor McDavid - [Sidney Crosby] http://thehockeywriters.com/connor-mcdavid-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
2. Jack Eichel - [Joe Thornton] http://thehockeywriters.com/jack-eichel-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
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3. Noah Hanifin - [Brent Seabrook] http://thehockeywriters.com/noah-hanifin-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
4. Mitch Marner - [Patrick Kane] http://thehockeywriters.com/mitch-marner-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
5. Dylan Strome - [Niklas Backstrom] - http://thehockeywriters.com/dylan-strome-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
6. Ivan Provorov - [Oliver Ekman-Larsson] http://thehockeywriters.com/ivan-provorov-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
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7. Zach Werenski - [Jack Johnson] http://thehockeywriters.com/zach-werenski-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
8. Mathew Barzal - [Pavel Datsyuk] http://thehockeywriters.com/mathew-barzal-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
9. Mikko Rantanen - [Corey Perry] http://thehockeywriters.com/mikko-rantanen-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
10. Kyle Connor - [Jonathan Toews] http://thehockeywriters.com/kyle-connor-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
11. Lawson Crouse - [Troy Brouwer] http://thehockeywriters.com/lawson-crouse-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
12. Pavel Zacha - [no comp listed] http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-pavel-zacha-czech-mate/
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13. Jeremy Roy - [Ryan Suter] http://thehockeywriters.com/jeremy-roy-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
14. Travis Konecny - [Zach Parise] http://thehockeywriters.com/travis-konecny-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
15. Timo Meier - [Joe Pavelski] http://thehockeywriters.com/timo-meier-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
16. Jakob Zboril - [Dan Hamhuis] http://thehockeywriters.com/jakub-zboril-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
17. Evgeny Svechnikov - [Mike Cammalleri] http://thehockeywriters.com/evgeny-svechnikov-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
18. Colin White - [Ryan Callahan] http://thehockeywriters.com/colin-white-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
19. Oliver Kylington - [Tobias Enstrom] http://thehockeywriters.com/oliver-kylington-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
20. Nick Merkley - [Brad Richards] http://thehockeywriters.com/nick-merkley-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
21. Thomas Chabot - [Keith Yandle] http://thehockeywriters.com/thomas-chabot-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
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22. Paul Bittner - [Scott Hartnell] http://thehockeywriters.com/paul-bittner-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
23. Joel Eriksson Ek - [Nino Niederreiter] http://thehockeywriters.com/joel-ek-eriksson-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
24. Daniel Sprong - [Alexander Semin] http://thehockeywriters.com/daniel-sprong-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
25. Brock Boeser - [Kyle Okposo] http://thehockeywriters.com/brock-boeser-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
26. Jansen Harkins - [Derek Stepan] http://thehockeywriters.com/jansen-harkins-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
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27. Jacob Larssen - no bio yet
28. Jake DeBrusk - no bio yet
29. Brandon Carlo - [Jared Cowen] http://thehockeywriters.com/brandon-carlo-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
30. Denis Guryanov - [no comp listed] http://thehockeywriters.com/denis-guryanov-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
Thanks a lot for this - just quick look at lunch but great source to check out tonight. I like others want a defenseman at 14 like Roy or Zborial. If you hit here you are in great shape going forward with 3 offensive players on the backline under 25It's funny how the more research I do the more my preferences change. At first I was all aboard the Meier train but now I have fallen out of love with him a bit. Also, I am leaning towards drafting a defenceman at 14 more than before. Roy or Konecny would be my pick at 14, assuming Connor etc are gone.
Here's my official top 30, including where I think the talent drops are. Also included comparisons and bio's from my favorite NHL draft website, TheHockeyWriters, check it out.
To reiterate, these rankings and talent tiers are MINE, the links are bio's and style comps from my favorite NHL draft site, not me.
1. Connor McDavid - [Sidney Crosby] http://thehockeywriters.com/connor-mcdavid-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
2. Jack Eichel - [Joe Thornton] http://thehockeywriters.com/jack-eichel-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
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3. Noah Hanifin - [Brent Seabrook] http://thehockeywriters.com/noah-hanifin-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
4. Mitch Marner - [Patrick Kane] http://thehockeywriters.com/mitch-marner-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
5. Dylan Strome - [Niklas Backstrom] - http://thehockeywriters.com/dylan-strome-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
6. Ivan Provorov - [Oliver Ekman-Larsson] http://thehockeywriters.com/ivan-provorov-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
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7. Zach Werenski - [Jack Johnson] http://thehockeywriters.com/zach-werenski-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
8. Mathew Barzal - [Pavel Datsyuk] http://thehockeywriters.com/mathew-barzal-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
9. Mikko Rantanen - [Corey Perry] http://thehockeywriters.com/mikko-rantanen-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
10. Kyle Connor - [Jonathan Toews] http://thehockeywriters.com/kyle-connor-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
11. Lawson Crouse - [Troy Brouwer] http://thehockeywriters.com/lawson-crouse-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
12. Pavel Zacha - [no comp listed] http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-pavel-zacha-czech-mate/
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13. Jeremy Roy - [Ryan Suter] http://thehockeywriters.com/jeremy-roy-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
14. Travis Konecny - [Zach Parise] http://thehockeywriters.com/travis-konecny-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
15. Timo Meier - [Joe Pavelski] http://thehockeywriters.com/timo-meier-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
16. Jakob Zboril - [Dan Hamhuis] http://thehockeywriters.com/jakub-zboril-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
17. Evgeny Svechnikov - [Mike Cammalleri] http://thehockeywriters.com/evgeny-svechnikov-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
18. Colin White - [Ryan Callahan] http://thehockeywriters.com/colin-white-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
19. Oliver Kylington - [Tobias Enstrom] http://thehockeywriters.com/oliver-kylington-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
20. Nick Merkley - [Brad Richards] http://thehockeywriters.com/nick-merkley-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
21. Thomas Chabot - [Keith Yandle] http://thehockeywriters.com/thomas-chabot-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
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22. Paul Bittner - [Scott Hartnell] http://thehockeywriters.com/paul-bittner-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
23. Joel Eriksson Ek - [Nino Niederreiter] http://thehockeywriters.com/joel-ek-eriksson-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
24. Daniel Sprong - [Alexander Semin] http://thehockeywriters.com/daniel-sprong-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
25. Brock Boeser - [Kyle Okposo] http://thehockeywriters.com/brock-boeser-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
26. Jansen Harkins - [Derek Stepan] http://thehockeywriters.com/jansen-harkins-the-next-ones-2015-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/
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27. Jacob Larssen - no bio yet
28. Jake DeBrusk - no bio yet
29. Brandon Carlo - [Jared Cowen] http://thehockeywriters.com/brandon-carlo-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/
30. Denis Guryanov - [no comp listed] http://thehockeywriters.com/denis-guryanov-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/