Official Habs Mock Draft 2017 Edition
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Ohashi_Jouzu*
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Yeah I was also surprise he was still available, I look at all the other options to be sure, seemed like a clear pick at that position to me. Strong skater usually don't fall down in the draft, ISS has him ranked at 23.
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Great pick. Should have left earlier. Can't believe you stole one of my Michigan boys.
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With the 45th overall pick, the Tampa Bay Lighting select defenseman... Eemeli Rasanen
Date of Birth: Mar 6 1999 (18)
Place of Birth: Joensuu, Finland
Ht: 6’7″ Wt: 205 lbs
Shoots: Right
Position: D
Rasanen is an absolutely massive presence in the defensive zone, he uses his 6'7" frame to punish the opposition with hits and board pinning. He may not be the fastest defenseman, but since coming to North America he has adapted his play, learning how to use his huge stick reach to his advantage. He won't be the offensive catalyst that carries the puck into the zone, but his ability to make that first pass and having his booming shot on the point will make him an effective defenseman for years to come.
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At 46th overall the NY Islanders select C/LW Morgan Frost of the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds.
"He's got elite speed and is smart about how he uses it. Patient with the puck and creative, played on both special teams. Son of Leafs Lunch host Andy Frost, so bloodlines are good. Great name for a fantasy novel character."
Tested well at the Top Prospects combine:
http://soogreyhounds.com/article/frost-excels-at-chls-top-prospects-sport-testing-combine
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At 46th overall the NY Islanders select C/LW Morgan Frost of the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds.
"He's got elite speed and is smart about how he uses it. Patient with the puck and creative, played on both special teams. Son of Leafs Lunch host Andy Frost, so bloodlines are good. Great name for a fantasy novel character."
Tested well at the Top Prospects combine:
http://soogreyhounds.com/article/frost-excels-at-chls-top-prospects-sport-testing-combine
And there goes the other guy I debated.
Love this player.
The Nashville Predators are proud to select with the 47'th overall pick, from Djurgårdens IF in the SHL
Marcus Davidsson
A two-way center, he is quick on the ice. While is speed is good, it's his first step and acceleration, as well strong lower body, that allows to be great against the boards and in puck battles. A simple player, he does all the little things right, although he does suffer a lack of creativity. Defensively he is a smart payer, playing well positionally, and being a penalty killer on Swedish National Teams. While he won't be a top player in the NHL, his potential should a #2C who can play against top lines.
Nashville Draft Picks:
16'th overall: Michael Rasmussen
47'th overall: Marcus Davidsson
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The Nashville Predators are proud to select with the 47'th overall pick, from Djurgårdens IF in the SHL
Marcus Davidsson
A two-way center, he is quick on the ice. While is speed is good, it's his first step and acceleration, as well strong lower body, that allows to be great against the boards and in puck battles. A simple player, he does all the little things right, although he does suffer a lack of creativity. Defensively he is a smart payer, playing well positionally, and being a penalty killer on Swedish National Teams. While he won't be a top player in the NHL, his potential should a #2C who can play against top lines.
Nashville Draft Picks:
16'th overall: Michael Rasmussen
47'th overall: Marcus Davidsson
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Wow...thanks man....I had already starting to write my post about him...no joke....
Need some time people.
Wow...thanks man....I had already starting to write my post about him...no joke....
Need some time people.
I know how you feel. I was getting ready to pick Morgan Frost
Whitesnake
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I know how you feel. I was getting ready to pick Morgan Frost
So you are doing to others what others did to you? That's not being a good person. Michel Therrien wouldn't like you.
Oh please, I'm small and I have a French-Canadian name. I would be on the first line before you know it.
WeThreeKings
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were frustrated sometimes with their lack of FINISH and after Vesalainen, decided to add JONI IKONEN so that they LITERALLY never lack finnish.....Yeah I know....
This diminutive but extremely skilled forward continuously showed his hockey IQ throughout the last U-18. Everyting is impressive in this player especially how NHL ready his wrister already is. Showed some great vision throughout the tournament too. Needs to use his teamates more, great news is that the Sens just reunite this perfect duo with Vesalainen.
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were frustrated sometimes with their lack of FINISH and after Vesalainen, decided to add JONI IKONEN so that they LITERALLY never lack finnish.....Yeah I know....This diminutive but extremely skilled forward continuously showed his hockey IQ throughout the last U-18. Everyting is impressive in this player especially how NHL ready his wrister already is. Showed some great vision throughout the tournament too. Needs to use his teamates more, great news is that the Sens just reunite this perfect duo with Vesalainen.
Next GM is PM'ed.
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This diminutive but extremely skilled forward continuously showed his hockey IQ throughout the last U-18. Everyting is impressive in this player especially how NHL ready his wrister already is. Showed some great vision throughout the tournament too. Needs to use his teamates more, great news is that the Sens just reunite this perfect duo with Vesalainen.
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Damn it I was hoping he'd slip
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Tampa Bay is proud to select from HC Sparta Praha, Ostap Safin
Date of Birth: Feb 11 1999 (18)
Place of Birth: Praha, Czech Republic
Ht: 6’4″ Wt: 198 lbs
Shoots: Left
Position: C/RW
We believe that we are getting incredible value by picking Ostap Safin at 49th overall. Safin has produced at every level that he has been thrown in, he has proven himself at the international level as well. By using that 6'4" frame of his, he is able to muscle smaller players off the puck and then keep it away from the opposition. He can drive the offense on any line, while also being quite responsible in his own end. His creativity is much to be desired but with his incredibly accurate shot and good foot speed, we do not think that it will become an issue.
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New Jersey Devils are proud to select, from Owen Sound Attack, Jonah Gadjovich !
''A feisty two-way winger that uses his size and speed to open up space for himself and teammates. Understands both sides of the puck well, and skates hard up and down the ice. Positionally sound and reads plays well. While not always the fastest player on the ice, his skating ability is noteworthy and he can catch the opposition off-guard on the rush. Not afraid to get into the mix, and will get under the skin of opponents. Definitely a team-first player that will find a way to make an impact for his line with each shift.'' (Curtis Joe, EP 2017) (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=252476)
(had a damn hard time choosing from 3 guys, but Gadjovich, I don't know, good feeling about him, love the way he plays)
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''A feisty two-way winger that uses his size and speed to open up space for himself and teammates. Understands both sides of the puck well, and skates hard up and down the ice. Positionally sound and reads plays well. While not always the fastest player on the ice, his skating ability is noteworthy and he can catch the opposition off-guard on the rush. Not afraid to get into the mix, and will get under the skin of opponents. Definitely a team-first player that will find a way to make an impact for his line with each shift.'' (Curtis Joe, EP 2017) (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=252476)
(had a damn hard time choosing from 3 guys, but Gadjovich, I don't know, good feeling about him, love the way he plays)
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Ohashi_Jouzu*
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That one made me a little sad. Gadjovich is good value at this point. I don't think he's done improving either.
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are proud to select Alexei Lipanov 
“Open up ice quickly’ type of speed that can break down defenders and leave them defenseless. Also has excellent agility and quickness that he uses in tight areas to be elusive. Very smart and he makes good plays everywhere in the game and he competes hard. Has an excellent shot and is a hungry, determined player. Very responsible centre in the Russian mold of centres.†– Craig Button @ TSN.
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