GDT: Official Draft Day Thread

[stlflamesfan]

I'm fairly confident it would be. It scares me, but Seguin is a stud. I'd be cautiously okay with this.

I am still hesitant to be willing to make the deal, but it is very tempting. I would hate to see Gaudreau go though.

 

[BrodieGoat]

alright as long as gaudreau is not involved and seguin is still better then the 6th overall pick in 10 years i'm happy

 

[Tkachuky]

If somehow we could do Gudreau + Gio/Glenny + 22nd... I wanna keep 6th.

Not sure if Barkov/Mackinnon > Seguin

I can see Feaster package 6th and Gio for 3rd or 4th.

So Barkov vs Seguin?

 

[InfinityIggy]

If somehow we could do Gudreau + Gio/Glenny + 22nd... I wanna keep 6th.

Not sure if Barkov/Mackinnon > Seguin

I can see Feaster package 6th and Gio for 3rd or 4th.

So Barkov vs Seguin?

Id prefer that as well.

I don't think this gets realistically done without the 6th though.

 

[Anglesmith]

I will be pretty upset if we make this deal after Feaster guaranteed that we would be drafting no worse than 6th. I know that Seguin's availability alters the situation, but still... I'm not totally sure that Seguin is better for us than the 6th overall pick.

I'm nervous about this deal. I think I'd be happier just drafting where we are and waiting for this kind of trade until we have a core in place.

 

[tmurfin]

Seriously guys.. We can only hope Lindholm or Monohan progress and have the same potential as Seguin.. It's like getting one of them but a couple years down the road and ready to go. Seguin and Sven would be absolutely dynamic.. That could definitely start to match up to Edmontons young guns

 

[Calculon]

Acquiring Seguin would certainly put an interesting spin on the battle of Alberta. But I don't think the Flames can afford to give up the 6th and Gaudreau, if the speculation is true.

 

[GetThePuckOut]

This is making me nervous. Just take one of Monahan/Lindholm. They have that defensive aspect to their game. Those elite two-way guys are who you win Cups with.

 

[Svenner]

Fox25Sports @Fox25Sports
The #Bruins are reportedly discussing a deal w/ the Flames that would send Seguin to CGY, & the 6th draft choice + John Gaudreau to Boston

That twitter account has 450 followers, not very credible

 

[Ace Rimmer]

That twitter account has 450 followers, not very credible

Hopefully not Steve Burton again...

Can totally see Feaster making that move though. I'm not sure if I like it or hate it.

 

[Trae]

I don't think Seguin gets moved, and I don't think we trade our pick. Stick to the plan, draft Lindholm/Monahan, maybe trade the 28th for a couple second rounders, call it a day.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Guys you do realize the system Boston plays? They are all about playing defence first and generating offence from turnovers. Seguin is a total stud and would do exceptional under Hartley and he's ready to breakout now. Not in the 3-4 seasons that Lindholm or Monahan would. We could only hope those guys would become the player that Seguin is on the cusp of reaching.

I hate to say this, but JG is somewhat expendable in our organization because we have more comparable players to him. We have no one like Seguin. The 6th and JG would sting to give up and I've actually been getting giddy over drafting Lindholm, but I think Seguin is a sure thing and that's a trade you have to make. My only worry is his hip.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Fox25Sports @Fox25Sports
The #Bruins are reportedly discussing a deal w/ the Flames that would send Seguin to CGY, & the 6th draft choice + John Gaudreau to Boston

After the Iggy to Boston deal I refuse to believe any reports.

 

[Caser]

Russian sports media rsport.ru reported today that Valentin Zykov had additional interview with Calgary before the draft

 

[Lunatik]

Seriously guys.. We can only hope Lindholm or Monohan progress and have the same potential as Seguin.. It's like getting one of them but a couple years down the road and ready to go. Seguin and Sven would be absolutely dynamic.. That could definitely start to match up to Edmontons young guns

Exactly this.

Acquiring Seguin would certainly put an interesting spin on the battle of Alberta. But I don't think the Flames can afford to give up the 6th and Gaudreau, if the speculation is true.

What? How can the Flames afford not to? My god dude, Seguin is everything we want the #6 pick to be in 3 years and more. I love Gaudreau but he is still a long shot. The Flames would be stupid to pass on such a move if it was available.

 

[Backlund]

Am I the only one genuinely scared of what Feaster might do today?

 

[Lunatik]

For my friends wondering about TV coverage.

In Canada: TSN will have the entire draft [via Bob MacKenzie' Twitter]
In the USA: NBCSN will have coverage until about 6pm MT then it will switch the NHL Network. US TV will have the TSN feed! [via Bob MacKenzie's Twitter]
In Sweden: there is no TV coverage [via Mikael Backlund's Twitter]

No word on elsewhere yet

 

[Lunatik]

Am I the only one genuinely scared of what Feaster might do today?

Quite frankly Feaster's moves haven't been half as bad as they are made out to be by some.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Listened to Conroy on an interview where he discussed Monahan, Nichushkin, and Lindholm.

Not that it means lots, but he had the best things to say about Monahan. He loves that he's a center, his all around game, his size, and his attitude. He said Monahan is a player you win with. And his coach had nothing but great things to say about him.

He acknowledged that Nichushkin has a Rick Nash comparison, but said he doesn't view him as a Malkin caliber prospect. Talked about how skilled he was, but also mentioned that he's a defensive liability currently and the language would be an initial issue and they don't have any current Russians to help with that. He did say he is very exciting.

He said Lindholm is really interesting. He likes his skill, his grit, his playmaking ability. He said in the war room there was one Forsberg comparison that got squashed quick because there's only one Forsberg. He said they view him more of a Backstrom type of player. Conroy admitted how's he gritty and will go into the corners to get the puck, so I don't see the Backstrom comparison other than their skill set.

Based on what he said, I'm not expecting them to pick Nichushkin. I personally think it's between Lindholm and Monahan. I'm hoping, that because he was a little more reserved on Lindholm that means he's their target.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Am I the only one genuinely scared of what Feaster might do today?

Genuinely scared?



Is he going to burn down your house or something?

 

[Kipper933]

Am I the only one genuinely scared of what Feaster might do today?

Well, we got 2 mid-late 1sts and 4 mid-level prospects/projects for two star players at the deadline, I think everyone is a little scared.

He said they view him more of a Backstrom type of player. Conroy admitted how's he gritty and will go into the corners to get the puck, so I don't see the Backstrom comparison other than their skill set.

I haven't seen Lindholm play, but Backstrom isn't some soft playmaker, he does a lot of work along the boards/in the corner.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Listened to Conroy on an interview where he discussed Monahan, Nichushkin, and Lindholm.

Not that it means lots, but he had the best things to say about Monahan. He loves that he's a center, his all around game, his size, and his attitude. He said Monahan is a player you win with. And his coach had nothing but great things to say about him.

He acknowledged that Nichushkin has a Rick Nash comparison, but said he doesn't view him as a Malkin caliber prospect. Talked about how skilled he was, but also mentioned that he's a defensive liability currently and the language would be an initial issue and they don't have any current Russians to help with that. He did say he is very exciting.

He said Lindholm is really interesting. He likes his skill, his grit, his playmaking ability. He said in the war room there was one Forsberg comparison that got squashed quick because there's only one Forsberg. He said they view him more of a Backstrom type of player. Conroy admitted how's he gritty and will go into the corners to get the puck, so I don't see the Backstrom comparison other than their skill set.

Based on what he said, I'm not expecting them to pick Nichushkin. I personally think it's between Lindholm and Monahan. I'm hoping, that because he was a little more reserved on Lindholm that means he's their target.

What a disrespect don't you agree Volica.

All kidding aside I think we try to trade for Seguin, move up to get Barkov, or take Lindholm. But I would love to get my man crush Monahan.

 

[Lunatik]

Well, we got 2 mid-late 1sts and 4 mid-level prospects/projects for two star players at the deadline, I think everyone is a little scared.

only if you bought into the media when they talked about the possible returns for those players. The returns are nearly as bad as people make them out to be. Especially when the only 4 firsts were moved @ this years deadline, which is a pretty low count. And there was only 1 team that seriously overpaid for anyone IMO and that was the Wild with Pomminville.

 

[Volica]

What a disrespect don't you agree Volica.

All kidding aside I think we try to trade for Seguin, move up to get Barkov, or take Lindholm. But I would love to get my man crush Monahan.

True story
Disrespected.

By the way, Conroy only likes Monahan because it probably reminds him, of him.

 

[TheHudlinator]

True story
Disrespected.

By the way, Conroy only likes Monahan because it probably reminds him, of him.

That is probably true

Sorry I gave you that shot I just couldn't resist.

Anyway I am extremely hopeful for Lindholm,Gauthier/Pulock,Hartman