Team Board Mock Draft

[Patty Ice]

Due to the lack of D-men in this draft I can see Wallinder going in the mid-twenties.

Maybe even in the mid to late teens.

 

[YUPPY 2 7 10 11]

Has anyone tried the Future Considerations mock draft tool? I had incredible luck on my first spin:

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After the 2nd round. I just selected them by needs and sizes. Don't know any of them. I don't know how those real GMs do these things.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

I mean, I suppose I’ve been entertaining this thought for a week or so. I feel like even with a well stocked cupboard of Centers, is there a chance Anaheim takes Matvei Michkov instead of Fantilli? Both game changers, but its like I see it in other sports all the time. You don‘t pass on a super stud DB or Center in Bball just because you have an established player already in service. you never know what may happen, and also, Take the BPA inatead of need and you see who rises to the top when everything shakes out. If nothing else you end up with a decent asset to offer in trade or a quality 3rd line center who offers more than a shut down skill set. That make sense? It’s been a long tiring day and I’m not firing on all cylinders lol Fantilli is a wise choice at #2 but I don’t blame the Ducks for taking the 2nd best overall prospect in this draft in Michkov.

 

[Le Rosbeef]

1. Connor Bedard, C, Regina Pats (WHL)
2.Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan
3.Leo Carlsson, C/W, Örebro HK
4,Matvei Michkov, RW, HK Sochi
5. Will Smith, C, USNTP
6. :coyotesRyan Leonard, C, USNTP
7. Zach Benson, F, Winnipeg Ice
8. Dalibor Dvorský, C/RW, AIK
9.David Reinbacher, D, Kloten
10. Oliver Moore, C, USNTP
11. Tom Willander, D, Rögle BK J20
12.:coyotes2Nate Danielson, C, Brandon Wheat Kings
13.Dmitri Simashev, D, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
14.Brayden Yager, C, Moose Jaw Warriors
15.Matthew Wood, LW/C, UConn
16. Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skellefteå AIK
17.Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound Attack
18.Lukas Dragicevic, D, Tri-City Americans
19.Gabe Perreault. RW, USNTP
20.Andrew Cristall, LW, Kelowna Rockets
21.Calum Ritchie, C, Oshawa Generals
22.Mikhail Gulyayev, D, Omskie Yastreby
23. Eduard Sale, RW, HC Kometa Brno

We're up in a few picks, and as it stands, Heidt, Musty, Honzek, Stenberg, Bonk, But, Lindstein, Brindley, Nadeu, Morin... etc all on the board.

This draft is exciting. We're going to get a high end prospect at 26 and potentially another very good one early in the second round.

 

[Gecklund]

1. Connor Bedard, C, Regina Pats (WHL)
2.Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan
3.Leo Carlsson, C/W, Örebro HK
4,Matvei Michkov, RW, HK Sochi
5. Will Smith, C, USNTP
6. :coyotesRyan Leonard, C, USNTP
7. Zach Benson, F, Winnipeg Ice
8. Dalibor Dvorský, C/RW, AIK
9.David Reinbacher, D, Kloten
10. Oliver Moore, C, USNTP
11. Tom Willander, D, Rögle BK J20
12.:coyotes2Nate Danielson, C, Brandon Wheat Kings
13.Dmitri Simashev, D, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
14.Brayden Yager, C, Moose Jaw Warriors
15.Matthew Wood, LW/C, UConn
16. Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skellefteå AIK
17.Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound Attack
18.Lukas Dragicevic, D, Tri-City Americans
19.Gabe Perreault. RW, USNTP
20.Andrew Cristall, LW, Kelowna Rockets
21.Calum Ritchie, C, Oshawa Generals
22.Mikhail Gulyayev, D, Omskie Yastreby
23. Eduard Sale, RW, HC Kometa Brno

We're up in a few picks, and as it stands, Heidt, Musty, Honzek, Stenberg, Bonk, But, Lindstein, Brindley, Nadeu, Morin... etc all on the board.

This draft is exciting. We're going to get a high end prospect at 26 and potentially another very good one early in the second round.

Honzek just went to NSH. I think out of the guys left I’d go Morin, Stenberg, Heidt.

 

[mogambomoroo]

I'm suprised how high Dragicevic went, he has a good potential to be a good offensive defencemen but drafted more on #26-34 area. Interesting.

 

[themelkman]

I was going to do a comparison of the sharks actual picks to our picks of these over the years but surprisingly we have either missed it (last year) or picked the exact same thing as the sharks (Merkley, Eklund) in the last while .

 

[hohosaregood]

I like Sawchyn, Nadeau, But, or Brindley with this 2nd pick. Lots of talent still on the board really. If we can get a couple more picks in this range, that would be nice

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

I want But at #26

 

[Hodge]

What about the 6’7” goalie Hrabal? Or is he a better pick at 36?

 

[themelkman]

What about the 6’7” goalie Hrabal? Or is he a better pick at 36?

Until the sharks fix the goaltending development I am not comfortable drafting any goalie in the first three rounds

 

[Grinner]

Emstom at 26

 

[Jargon]

What about the 6’7” goalie Hrabal? Or is he a better pick at 36?

If our D and goalie heights don’t cumulatively add up to 80 feet, I see our backend as a total failure.

 

[NiWa]

What about the 6’7” goalie Hrabal? Or is he a better pick at 36?

It seems like late first (SJ #26, COL #27 or MTL #29) is a possibility but unlikely. That said, there could be a run on goalies in the 2nd. If Sharks want a goalie, like what they see in Hrabal and he is still there at #36, I think he'd be a good pickup at that point. There's a chance some one could trade up ahead of #36 so gotta be watchful.

Some goalie notes:

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[TheBeard]

What about the 6’7” goalie Hrabal? Or is he a better pick at 36?

I’d rather Fowler tbh

 

[Gecklund]

What about the 6’7” goalie Hrabal? Or is he a better pick at 36?

I’ve seen a lot of people really like Hrabal but I don’t see it. He’s one of those guys who I think people like cause he’s big. Augustine is my number 1G in this draft. If we aren’t getting Augustine (which I doubt because he’s in that weird range between our 2nd and CAR 3rd) I’d love to use one of our later picks on Stephen Peck. High school goalie with good size. Still pretty raw and if he does turn into anything it won’t be for 5+ years but he’s really interesting to me.

 

[Hodge]

I’d rather Fowler tbh

Why? He's 5 inches shorter and seems to be ranked significantly lower by everybody. McKenzie didn't even have him in his top 100 on the midseason rankings while Hrabal was 32nd.

 

[Patty Ice]

I’d rather Fowler tbh

100%. I think he will be there with the Carolina 3rd.

 

[TheBeard]

Why? He's 5 inches shorter and seems to be ranked significantly lower by everybody. McKenzie didn't even have him in his top 100 on the midseason rankings while Hrabal was 32nd.

What I meant is I’d rather draft Fowler later than Hrabel early. Jacob is already committed to Boston College for the next four years so I like how he can develop in another system that’s churned out a fair amount of NHLers including some notable goalies like Cory Schneider.

100%. I think he will be there with the Carolina 3rd.

Dude had a monster season. Having the luxury of allowing him to develop at BC instead of in our system is hella appealing.

 

[Patty Ice]

Why? He's 5 inches shorter and seems to be ranked significantly lower by everybody. McKenzie didn't even have him in his top 100 on the midseason rankings while Hrabal was 32nd.

If height is what you're looking for Damian Clara has some interesting potential and could be a late round steal.

 

[Hodge]

What I meant is I’d rather draft Fowler later than Hrabel early. Jacob is already committed to Boston College for the next four years so I like how he can develop in another system that’s churned out a fair amount of NHLers including some notable goalies like Cory Schneider.

That makes sense. I'd like to see us take a shot at the top ranked goalie for once. As much as I agree that our goalie coaching/development is an issue we also haven't drafted a half decent goalie prospect in almost 20 years.

 

[Patty Ice]

That makes sense. I'd like to see us take a shot at the top ranked goalie for once. As much as I agree that our goalie coaching/development is an issue we also haven't drafted a half decent goalie prospect in almost 20 years.

I've been wanting the Sharks to take a shot at top tier goalie as well. The last I remember calling them to draft was Oettinger. I wonder how things would play out if they had. Does the Karlsson deal still happen?

That said, I think there isn't one guy head and shoulders above the rest (pun intended) this year imo.

 

[TheBeard]

That makes sense. I'd like to see us take a shot at the top ranked goalie for once. As much as I agree that our goalie coaching/development is an issue we also haven't drafted a half decent goalie prospect in almost 20 years.

I don’t hate it but it’s such a deep draft at forward and we desperately need long term offensive pieces, so I’m not sure this is the year to go that route.

 

[Le Rosbeef]

Emstom at 26

Edstrom, but yes, I agree.

 

[Hodge]

I don’t hate it but it’s such a deep draft at forward and we desperately need long term offensive pieces, so I’m not sure this is the year to go that route.

We need more offensive stars for sure but I don't think you're getting one at 26 even in this draft.