Wright, Slafkovsky, Cooley : Time to make that final decision

[McGuires Corndog]

I still think Wright projects to be a similar player as Mark Scheifele (minus the douchebagery).

 

[Angler]

Based off of what I've seen and read, I think Wright is the obvious choice. He's got the best chance of being a superstar. It's no guarantee, but I like his chances the best.

If they pick one of the others, then they might as well trade the pick for the #2 or #3 overall.

 

[HuGort]

Basu had column Habs didn't take Slaf to dinner. Took Wright and Cooley. Don't sound like Slaf be in Montreal

 

[Weber Fan]

Imo its between Wright and Cooley. I dont think Cooley did enough to get ahead of Wright…

 

[Hins77]

I still think Wright projects to be a similar player as Mark Scheifele (minus the douchebagery).

Mika zibanejad imo seems to be a good comparable.

 

[Benstheman]

Wonder how many of the 101 voters for Wright have seen his lackadaisical style in action... it will be a surprise for many I suspect.

How many Habs fans don't like Suzuki's lackadaiscal style??

 

[Benstheman]

I say Cooley because my hope is we swap picks with Arizona and get Chychrun.

I would do it but doubt the difference between 1OA and 3OA is a player like Chychrun. We would need to add.

But i'm very anxious to see how a deal with Arizona for Weber's contract can evolve. I've heard Drouin's name floating.

 

[Benstheman]

If we can somehow switch with Arizona this year and next. We would end up with 1 of those 3 with the 3rd pick tgis year and a great chance for a top 3 next year.

That would be just crazy. Too much of a gamble imo.

 

[Habs Icing]

I would do it but doubt the difference between 1OA and 3OA is a player like Chychrun. We would need to add.

But i'm very anxious to see how a deal with Arizona for Weber's contract can evolve. I've heard Drouin's name floating.

Are you sure it was his name and not his body floating?

 

[ChesterNimitz]

If you mean stylistically, no not at all. Completely different players.

Wright is a better skater than Lemaire and has a much better wrist/snap shot. Lemaire was a smart player who knew how to make his wingers better players. Lemaire was an underrated defensive player who acted as a safety blanket for Lafleur and Shutt who both gave little regard to the defensive side of the game. Lemaire also had one of the best slap shots of his time. If he was still alive, Tony Esposito would agree, as Lemaire scored that pivotal goal on him with a slap shot from just outside the blueline in game seven of the 1971 finals. For us old timers who remember that series and the player Lemaire was at his peak, that was still one of the greatest shots we ever saw. I swear that puck must still be travelling somewhere.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Amazing how 7 posters, representing 2.8% of the poll have been so vocal, banging the drums for Slafkovsky. Crazy how disproportionate this poll is given the conversations going on here.

Slowly restoring my faith in Hab fan being a knowledgeable base.

 

[Riggins]

I still think Wright projects to be a similar player as Mark Scheifele (minus the douchebagery).

Scheifele isn't a two way player at all, he's offense only

 

[Sterling Archer]

Scheifele isn't a two way player at all, he's offense only

And cheap shoting/whining. So technically…

 

[wilson1111]

Personally I think it's a wash, and it won't really matter much which player is drafted.

We are not talking about a McDavid or Matthews here, or even a Svechnikov

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[Spearmint Rhino]

Maybe, more a better skilled Guy Carbonneau.

Carbo was very skilled, put up 182 pts in his last year of Jr (outscored Denis Savard by 1 pt). Recall reading Habs made him into a defensive forward

 

[Maitz]

Amazing how 7 posters, representing 2.8% of the poll have been so vocal, banging the drums for Slafkovsky. Crazy how disproportionate this poll is given the conversations going on here.

Slowly restoring my faith in Hab fan being a knowledgeable base.

That’s pretty much how social medias and society works right now

 

[Kaladin]

Kinda like Louis Leblanc and RNH were 6' but they were both small.

Hmm I get what your trying to say but I doubt RNH did as well at the combine as Cooley did. RNH was and is a twig.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Wright is a better skater than Lemaire and has a much better wrist/snap shot. Lemaire was a smart player who knew how to make his wingers better players. Lemaire was an underrated defensive player who acted as a safety blanket for Lafleur and Shutt who both gave little regard to the defensive side of the game. Lemaire also had one of the best slap shots of his time. If he was still alive, Tony Esposito would agree, as Lemaire scored that pivotal goal on him with a slap shot from just outside the blueline in game seven of the 1971 finals. For us old timers who remember that series and the player Lemaire was at his peak, that was still one of the greatest shots we ever saw. I swear that puck must still be travelling somewhere.

That line had three guys with an elite shot (a "garnotte" as we'd say) and all three were at least decent passers. Very difficult to defend against. Good times.

 

[salbutera]

Carbo was very skilled, put up 182 pts in his last year of Jr (outscored Denis Savard by 1 pt). Recall reading Habs made him into a defensive forward

It was Carbo vs another prospect Dan Daoust, who was sent to Leafs after Carbo won the battle of 3C

 

[1909]

safest pick: Wright (good at about everything, not dominant at none)
sexiest pick: Cooley (entertaining and dynamic as well as super talented)
boom or bust pick: Slafkovsky (next Laine or Puuljarvie)

Only Wright and Cooley can be #1

 

[MTL-rules]

Personally I think it's a wash, and it won't really matter much which player is drafted.

We are not talking about a McDavid or Matthews here, or even a Svechnikov

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Wright is a better prospect than Svech was.

 

[willzyix]

Surprise Slaf has so few votes. Thought he'd be a bit more popular based on discussions in other threads. In any case, it's Wright for me. Only player with franchise-level potential, IMO.

 

[Habs13]

I voted Wright because its hard not to want the kid - a good two-way center with size that gets compared to Patrice Bergeron is a pretty thrilling prospect to have the chance to select. I am intrigued by Slafkovsky though, but I think the smart move is Wright.

I wonder what the Devils would want for their pick...

 

[Milhouse40]

Surprise Slaf has so few votes. Thought he'd be a bit more popular based on discussions in other threads. In any case, it's Wright for me. Only player with franchise-level potential, IMO.

I have to admit....when I made this poll I thought it would be A LOT closer than this.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Wright is the next Jaques Lemaire for habs. If you are too young to remember Lemaire. Look him up. That is Wright. Pick him.

EXCELLENT. I don't think Wright has Lemaire's slapper, but other than that that's exactly what I hope for him to become.

Now if we can get Bedard next year we'll be a powerhouse in 2027-2032.