GDT: St. Louis Blues 2022 Draft Thread

[Beauterham]

Dang OTT chose Nordberg and NYI chose Odelius. Morden still on the board though

Lindrgren, Rohrer, Neuchev and Dumais also still there... one of them should fall to us, shouldn't it?

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Ahhh two picks before.

There goes Perevalov.

 

[BleedBlueForever]

Matikka off the board.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Blues pick is next.

 

[bluesfan94]

Here we go

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

A Finn! Congrats @Ranksu

 

[mk80]

Ok

Aleksanteri Kaskimäki

July 2022 - Kaskimäki was drafted 73rd overall by the St. Louis Blues. Pat Quinn May 2022 - Kaskimäki had a successful draft-year campaign, scoring 19 goals and adding 21 assists in 31 U20 games in Finland and scoring his first two professional points in the Liiga, earning a goal and an...

dobberprospects.com

 

[bluesfan94]

A Finn! @Ranksu rejoices

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

Got ourselves a Finn for a Finn

 

[tfriede2]

Don’t know anything about this guy

 

[bleedblue1223]

Dude has one hell of a name.

 

[BleedBlueForever]

Aleksanteri Kaskimaki – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

 

[Majorityof1]

We got a Finn for Ranksu after passing on Lambert and trading Husso. I don't like how subdued the announcers were when describing him though.

 

[Beauterham]

There goes Neuchev and Rohrer.... so no chance for them at 88

 

[bluesfan94]

Aleksanteri Kaskimaki – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

I like this description:
Kaskimaki’s skating is exceptional among his draft class, as he is explosive, has good acceleration, and his first few steps are a marvel to watch.

The writeup makes it seem like he's talented but sometimes takes a shift or two off

 

[bleedblue1223]

From Wheeler

61. Aleksanteri Kaskimäki — C/LW, HIFK, six-feet​

All else equal, Kaskimäki probably ranks a few slots higher here. He was one of the top forwards in Finland’s junior league this year, getting whatever looks he wanted and often racking up double-digit single-game shot totals. He played on Finland’s top line (though he was definitely its third fiddle) at U18 worlds and looked comfortable with the puck in a pair of brief Liiga stints as well. His hands can really flash. When he gets an opportunity (whether that’s being left alone in the slot or a defender making a mistake), he’s got the skill to make plays. He’s strong for his size and works hard to be at the centre of the action. But he’s also one of those classic case studies where he’s really going to have to hit a lot of checkpoints to become an offensive case-use player and he’s probably not going to be a role player (even though he has been used in defensive/penalty killing minutes at times at lower levels).

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Not liking what I’m hearing and reading about this guy.

Sounds like an energy guy, but seems risky given his positioning and vision. I’d rather go risky if the offense would be more than what I’m seeing.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Honestly, with where we are in the draft, it's less about getting stars, and more about developing them into players that just play in the NHL.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Honestly, with where we are in the draft, it's less about getting stars, and more about developing them into players that just play in the NHL.

Yeah at this point if a guy develops into a top six player that’s a home run pick who developed into more than what you thought he would.

 

[PocketNines]

Binnington also was drafted 88th. Ray Ferraro too

 

[STL fan in MN]

He led the Finnish U20 league in scoring for players under 18. By a lot. Sounds pretty skilled to me.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Yeah at this point if a guy develops into a top six player that’s a home run pick who developed into more than what you thought he would.

Even getting an impact bottom 6 guy like a Sundqvist is a great pick.

 

[BlueDream]

Damn, I liked Hutson. We've done well with small defensemen

We have?

 

[mk80]

Elias Pettersson for the Canucks.... don't they have one of those?

 

[bluesfan94]

We have?

Krug has looked good, Perunovich was a good pick. Mike Weaver was fun