The Official 2014 (Annual) Habs Board Mock Draft (Done!)
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My list is ready!
Mr Commissioner, noticed that pick #51 is LAK, that was traded to CBJ for Marion Gaborik.
Mr Commissioner, noticed that pick #51 is LAK, that was traded to CBJ for Marion Gaborik.
That pick is conditional upon both LA making the conference finals AND Gaborik re-signing.
Since we don't know the outcome, we usually just keep the pick as is.
Jeffrey
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1st overall selection
First of all I would like to say a big thank you to Habsfan18 for organizing this now legendary mock draft. There are so many knowledgeable posters around here and it's always fun to see how well we did in some previous draft.
Now for the first pick of the 2014 Habs board mock draft,
The Florida Panthers are proud to select from Barrie Colts: Aaron Ekblad.
Analysis:
Although I'm not really fond in selecting a defenseman so high in the draft, Aaron Ekblad is part of the exception. Mainly because there is no consensus franchise player and Ekblad has all the long term intangibles you want from a premier defenseman. He is not the most dynamic skater but he is very effective defensively and he is willing to put the work to succeed. He reminds me a bit of a mix between Pietrangelo (composure and calmness in his game) and Shea Weber (Shot and Strenght). He is not as mean as you would prefer for a guy his size but he is not shy of the physical play either. I'm not the Panthers in real life but IMO they should let him play one more year in junior before making the jump to pro. He could still improve his game without the pressure of performing in the NHL and living in the spotlight of a 1st overall pick.
The Buffalo Sabres and habsprospects are now on the clock.
First of all I would like to say a big thank you to Habsfan18 for organizing this now legendary mock draft. There are so many knowledgeable posters around here and it's always fun to see how well we did in some previous draft.
Now for the first pick of the 2014 Habs board mock draft,
The Florida Panthers are proud to select from Barrie Colts: Aaron Ekblad.
Analysis:
Although I'm not really fond in selecting a defenseman so high in the draft, Aaron Ekblad is part of the exception. Mainly because there is no consensus franchise player and Ekblad has all the long term intangibles you want from a premier defenseman. He is not the most dynamic skater but he is very effective defensively and he is willing to put the work to succeed. He reminds me a bit of a mix between Pietrangelo (composure and calmness in his game) and Shea Weber (Shot and Strenght). He is not as mean as you would prefer for a guy his size but he is not shy of the physical play either. I'm not the Panthers in real life but IMO they should let him play one more year in junior before making the jump to pro. He could still improve his game without the pressure of performing in the NHL and living in the spotlight of a 1st overall pick.
The Buffalo Sabres and habsprospects are now on the clock.
Jeffrey
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habsprospects
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With the 2nd overall pick, the Buffalo Sabres are proud to announce the selection of Left Winger Leon Draisaitl from the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.
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QuebecPride
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Habitants
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indeed i am surprised, i had my pick all set. I am taking a few minutes to review, but i will be making my choice shortly....
Habitants
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After some deliberation the Edmonton Oilers are ready to make our selection for the 2014 mock draft. We would like to thank Habsfan18 for all his work organizing the draft and all fellow posters taking part this year.
With the 3rd overall pick the Oilers are proud to select forward Samuel Bennett from the Kingston Frontenacs.
Player analysis to follow...
next team PMd.
Thank you
hototogisu
Poked the bear!!!!!
With the 4th overall pick the Calgary Flames are pleased to select from the Kootenay Ice, forward Sam Reinhart.
We are thrilled to land a player of Sam's caliber at this point of the draft, as we feel he could have just as easily gone 1st overall. Sam is an exceptionally smart player with gifted hands and quick feet. He's a hard worker, a natural leader and, in our opinion, first-line centre material. We look forward to having a lethal 1-2 punch with him and Sean Monahan as well as having the possibility of uniting him with his brother Max.
Next GM has been PM'd.
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Thanks to Habsfan18 for organizing everything. You are awesome.
The New York Islanders are proud to select....
Nikolaj Ehlers!
Love his speed and skill. Also thought it was the kind of pick the islanders might make. Ehlers will be lighting the lamp next to tavares for years.
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The New York Islanders are proud to select....
Nikolaj Ehlers!
Love his speed and skill. Also thought it was the kind of pick the islanders might make. Ehlers will be lighting the lamp next to tavares for years.
habsfan18 has been PM'd.
With the 6th overall selection in the 2014 Habs board mock draft, the Vancouver Canucks select from the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League...Michael Dal Colle!
"Michael is an extremely versatile forward with a high hockey IQ and strong character. We believe he can excel as a playmaking forward in the National Hockey League while also being more than capable of putting the puck in the net. We like his leadership abilities and the fact he's a strong forechecker who can play both center and the wing. He's also willing to engage physically and has been compared in some circles to Bobby Ryan and Patrick Marleau. We'll take either comparison."
Next GM will be PMd.
JHabs
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With the 6th overall selection in the 2014 Habs board mock draft, the Vancouver Canucks select from the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League...Michael Dal Colle!
"Michael is an extremely versatile forward with a high hockey IQ and strong character. We believe he can excel as a playmaking forward in the National Hockey League while also being more than capable of putting the puck in the net. We like his leadership abilities and the fact he's a strong forechecker who can play both center and the wing. He's also willing to engage physically and has been compared in some circles to Bobby Ryan and Patrick Marleau. We'll take either comparison."
Next GM will be PMd.
Robbery
Robbery
Well thank you, kind sir.
I debated between him and 2 others who shall remain nameless out of respect for the next few posters.
yoteshot
Lazy Habs fan
yoteshot
Lazy Habs fan
No 2nd round pick... but 2 4th rounders, could have been worse!
Plus I'm drafting really soon
Drafting after Watsatheo and Whitesnake... means I won't be allowed to sleep long haha.
Also, just realized that 6 Canadian teams are in the bottom 10 of the league, Yikes!
Plus I'm drafting really soon
Drafting after Watsatheo and Whitesnake... means I won't be allowed to sleep long haha.
Also, just realized that 6 Canadian teams are in the bottom 10 of the league, Yikes!
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hototogisu
Poked the bear!!!!!
I pretty much had my mind made up that I was picking between Dal Colle and Draisatl at 4. Would have went with Dal Colle. That was, of course, until Reinhart became available. Like they say, anything can happen in the draft
yoteshot
Lazy Habs fan
I pretty much had my mind made up that I was picking between Dal Colle and Draisatl at 4. Would have went with Dal Colle. That was, of course, until Reinhart became available. Like they say, anything can happen in the draft
As a side Flames fan, I'd be happy if they got Reinhart!
