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Hopefully they take a center as that's an organizational need, in a bad way, in my opinion.
Official 2025 NHL DRAFT Discussion (UPD: UHC wins 2nd Lottery, will have 4OA pick.)
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Pronman says Utah has had like 5 scouts watching Desnoyers during the playoffs. I think Chicago probably takes him but Utah would if they get a chance.
I would think all the teams picking at or near the top will have scouts at most games looking at these players.
I've kinda developed an anti-Hagens bias but I'm easing off of it after watching this.
If Bill thinks he's the guy then I'll trust that he's the guy.
If Bill thinks he's the guy then I'll trust that he's the guy.
Llewzaher
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I wanted Zadina …I was so mad that we never got him … I was so wrong
However I wanted Marner just as much and was mad we drafted Strome
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My guess is Schaefer/Misa go between isles and sharks with Martone going to Chicago. Only thing that would change that from my read on it as a Sharks fan would be if the Islanders go off the board and take Hagens at which point I feel like Chicago would take Misa and Utah should/would take Martone
I think Martone is far from a lock for top 5. Certainly in the mix, but not a lock.
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We will draft some Russian who could be had in the second round... I kid I kid.. I truly believe we will trade the pick. If we didn't announce our team name we would of kept the pick bit my gut says the pick is in play.
Why do you think the team name matters or has to do anything about the pick?
Areas for Improvement:
- Consistency: Lapses in focus and discipline can impact his overall game.
- Defensive Play: He needs to continue developing his defensive play.
- Decision-Making: While he's a skilled playmaker, his decision-making can sometimes be inconsistent.
- Skating: For his size, Martone's skating has room for improvement
Arizonatah
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Another thing I'm reading often is that labelling Martone a power forward is wrong.
I already said that I don't want a W, I want a C, and Martone does not excite me enough to be a guy we take over a C. I keep hearing stuff that makes it sound like he's got more issues to work out than I'd like from a 4OA. Rather have Desnoyer, Hagens, or Frondell.
I trust our scouting department to make a good pick either way.
Arizonatah
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Seems more likely that they wanted to get the name and merchandise out there as soon as possible. Merchandise out on the streets/on fans is a solid form of marketing to grow the sport in Utah. Why wait? Besides, a draft day reveal would get buried amongst all the other excitement draft day brings, IMO.
The 4OA is definitely in play. I'm sure every GM in the league has made it known that their pick is available for the right price. The right price rarely materializes so they end up making the pick. I expect the same with will happen here.
Top 10 picks are rarely traded. Couldn't find stats on top 5 picks but obviously that happens even less.
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They didn't "wait" a year.
There is a swamp called copyrights and trademarks that have to be waded through and anytime you get lawyers involved it's never going to go quickly.
They couldn't even announce Mammoth until they got a clearance from a professional lacrosse team in Colorado shortly beforehand.
NHL draft and prospects analyst joins ‘Inside the Club’ to discuss Mammoth future
Chris Peters, an NHL draft and prospects analyst, joined the "Inside the Club" podcast to discuss what the Utah Mammoth can do with their fourth overall pick.
The combine will be very interesting this year for that 4thOA. I could see the perception of who (BPA) goes where change!
Llewzaher
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In Chris Peters' interview with Belle he summed it up quite well.
With the org's focus on scouting and the proven strength of their scouting staff it's gonna be hard to trade the pick. If they do trade it, it'll be for immediate help. Won't trade the pick for a prospect or move down.
I dunno, if Boston really wants to move up to 4th... Jake O'Brien, Roger McQueen are the ones I'd be paying extra attention too @ the combine.
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Llewzaher
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Depends on Buffalo’s intentions this offseason, and I don’t really have a read on what I think they might do. A package involving 4th overall going their way and Tage Thompson coming back our way, with whatever’s necessary to include to balance value out, may simply be a trade they’re not interested in making because it’s not a direction they want to head into.
If they do want to pull the plug and start over, we could surely come up with something to entice them, which would be a tough pill to swallow after so many years in a row of not making the playoffs. If that’s not their vision going forward, I don’t think we make good trading partners with Buffalo.
Ask is going to be a lot.....
Thompson is signed through 2029-30 at $7.1 AAV. His modified NTC kicks in this coming season.
Sabres also have most of their picks as well.
Thompson is signed through 2029-30 at $7.1 AAV. His modified NTC kicks in this coming season.
Sabres also have most of their picks as well.
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