Team Board Mock Draft

[lomiller1]

Weird to see Dragicevic leading our poll even though he didn't get a single vote on any other teams board.

 

[Daximus]

I'm all aboard the Dragicevic train. We can afford a bit of a bigger swing at 18 and need some high end D with size. Has solid skating, can carry, makes great passes, PP QB and will join the rush, high offensive IQ.

I think he's impressive on the backend for a kid who played forward his entire life before switching to defence in the Dub. And eventually playing at the U18's. Kids essentially been playing Foward until 2021, so only been on D for 2 full seasons now. So slight chance we have another Buff here in the way that he can be a forward or a D.

Has a lot to work on in the defensive zone but he has some interesting tools with his physicality and stick work so there is a lot to work with there just needs some seasoning.

 

[Jets 31]

Whoever the Jets pick i just hope he is a hard worker at both ends of the ice with a little push back thrown in for good measure.

 

[Daximus]

IMO he's neither fast nor has a particularly big shot. In fact he has some major issues with his skating stride that he'll need to overcome. This could be seen as an opportunity instead of a liability since he still gets around the ice surprisingly well, but I still think fixing his skating issues are a requirement for him to be a legit NHL player.

OTOH I do have a soft spot for players who can put up points without relying on obvious physical tools as it tends to suggest they are succeeding thanks to teamwork and hockey IQ which are a lot harder to teach and fix then something like skating.

I think he has some "interesting" mechanics and given some time and work he can ammend those and make his skating much better. He obviously has the legs for it as he generates enough power with sub-standard mechanics.

He's got a really great wrister and can get it off in tight spaces. He's no Matthews but he's got some skill there. His slapper can be pretty heavy but he generally shoots for rebounds and tips which honestly seems to pay off more anyways.

 

[Gil Fisher]

Went with Ritchie. Big two-way C with top 6 upside.

Me too.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I'm all aboard the Dragicevic train. We can afford a bit of a bigger swing at 18 and need some high end D with size. Has solid skating, can carry, makes great passes, PP QB and will join the rush, high offensive IQ.

I think he's impressive on the backend for a kid who played forward his entire life before switching to defence in the Dub. And eventually playing at the U18's. Kids essentially been playing Foward until 2021, so only been on D for 2 full seasons now. So slight chance we have another Buff here in the way that he can be a forward or a D.

Has a lot to work on in the defensive zone but he has some interesting tools with his physicality and stick work so there is a lot to work with there just needs some seasoning.

For reference Korchinski who had huge question marks defensively in his D season, scored less points, didn't lead his team in points, and is a LHD rather than RHD was drafted 7th overall last year. Dragicevic is pretty much better in every regard except skating than Korchinski.

 

[AlaskaJet]

Me too.

Fills depth for any empty C spots coming down the pipe..should 2 big birds flee the nest..

 

[Finnflash]

 

[ChadBigly]

Is Oliver Bonk Radek's son?

Did Oliver Bonk Radek's son?

Can Oliver Bonk Radek's son?

We need this Mr Bonk fella.

 

[Hasbro]

Dragicevic wins.

Thanks everyone

 

[Flair Hay]

For reference Korchinski who had huge question marks defensively in his D season, scored less points, didn't lead his team in points, and is a LHD rather than RHD was drafted 7th overall last year. Dragicevic is pretty much better in every regard except skating than Korchinski.

This really is quite the draft year. I'm sold.

Weird to see Dragicevic leading our poll even though he didn't get a single vote on any other teams board.

Jets fans are pretty smart when it comes to prospects, yourself included. That's interesting tidbit for sure. I think most here see the value of a RD with size and offense that may only need experience.

 

[Thechozen1]

This really is quite the draft year. I'm sold.


Jets fans are pretty smart when it comes to prospects, yourself included. That's interesting tidbit for sure. I think most here see the value of a RD with size and offense that may only need experience.

Not to mention he has a pretty cool last name.

Would go well alongside these long surnames, DiVincentiis and Salomonsson.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

I accidentally picked the Russian D man

I feel someone falls to us tho that perhaps don't expect like I'm getting Benson to Winnipeg vibes

 

[Whileee]

Interesting choice...

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Dragicevic I bet goes higher. The RHD are gonna be gone by 18. I feel there's a run on D somewhere, Jets gonna go forward

 

[Whileee]

Dragicevic I bet goes higher. The RHD are gonna be gone by 18. I feel there's a run on D somewhere, Jets gonna go forward

I doubt Dragicevic goes that high. At least 3 RHD seem likely to go before him..

Reinbacher
Sandin-Pellika
Willander

 

[Jetabre]

Dragicevic I bet goes higher. The RHD are gonna be gone by 18. I feel there's a run on D somewhere, Jets gonna go forward

Like this run on D?

 

[ps241]

Weird to see Dragicevic leading our poll even though he didn't get a single vote on any other teams board.

So what you are saying is collectively we are going off the Board (HF that is).

 

[ps241]

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Like this run on D?

It drove me nuts because I had a list of 3 D men I really wanted around our pick and one that I wanted no part of. Bean was not on either list but McAvoy Chychrun and Fabbro were all D prospects I really wanted. Watching them drop 1 by one 1 was the reverse feeling I had with Connor Barzel, Nylander Ehlers, and Perfetti.

 

[Whileee]

So what you are saying is collectively we are going off the Board (HF that is).

He's definitely a bit "off the board", though most have him in the first round (including McKenzie).

A summary...

 

[lanky]

He's definitely a bit "off the board", though most have him in the first round (including McKenzie).

A summary...
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It's a bit strange that his hype is totally absent after doing what he did this season. I have him very high on my list.

 

[Flair Hay]

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Like this run on D?

That hurts to look at. Two top pair studs inches away

 

[lomiller1]

So what you are saying is collectively we are going off the Board (HF that is).

Different then HF, obviously but I think there are differences from general scouting opinions as well. There seems to be a sentiment here that he has a high offensive upside, but most scouting reports are critical of his offensive skills. He's generally considered to have below average puck skills and an average shot to go along with his skating issues.

I like the fact that he produces a lot of points in the CHL without relying on any obvious physical tools, I think that suggests a high hoceky IQ that will translate into a good defensive D-man at the NHL level, but he's more Dylan DeMelo than Josh Morrissey.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Between Bonk and Dragicevic for me. Can't go another year without another high calibre D prospect in the pool. We've got enough Fs for now in the new crop.

Make that a RHS Dman.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Weird to see Dragicevic leading our poll even though he didn't get a single vote on any other teams board.

So what you are saying is collectively we are going off the Board (HF that is).

I took it to mean we don't have a hot clue.