Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Is there anywhere to watch the draft combine live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Interesting development: http://m.thn.com/blog/coyotes-wont-sign-bleackley-before-deadline-2014-first-rounder-re-enters-draft/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 36 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: Interesting development: http://m.thn.com/blog/coyotes-wont-sign-bleackley-before-deadline-2014-first-rounder-re-enters-draft/ Yotes get a compensatory pick at 53rd for this, I'd take a flier on Bleackley in the 4th or 5th Round, I liked him a lot in his draft year but he hasn't had near the same production since then. He has the talent though, just needs to get consistent and stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 According to generalfanager or however you spell it, we get a 3rd in '18 from the Leafs for Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 7 hours ago, CommonDreads said: Yotes get a compensatory pick at 53rd for this, I'd take a flier on Bleackley in the 4th or 5th Round, I liked him a lot in his draft year but he hasn't had near the same production since then. He has the talent though, just needs to get consistent and stay healthy. Do you think he'll be drafted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I hope the Devils take Sokolov at 41 (or in the 3rd round if he is still available). I saw this article (posted below) that was saying that he played most of the season with an injured shoulder, and still put up decent OHL numbers. This was also his first season in North America, and he led his team in points. Sokolov seems like one of the few forwards in this draft after the top 3 that seems like he has superstar potential. If you look up old videos of him, he looks incredibly skilled, and plays a game similar to Kovalchuk. His shot is something that the Devils could use in the near future. http://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/03/28/sudbury-wolves-sokolov-eager-for-next-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 28 minutes ago, nessus said: I hope the Devils take Sokolov at 41 (or in the 3rd round if he is still available). I saw this article (posted below) that was saying that he played most of the season with an injured shoulder, and still put up decent OHL numbers. This was also his first season in North America, and he led his team in points. Sokolov seems like one of the few forwards in this draft after the top 3 that seems like he has superstar potential. If you look up old videos of him, he looks incredibly skilled, and plays a game similar to Kovalchuk. His shot is something that the Devils could use in the near future. http://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/03/28/sudbury-wolves-sokolov-eager-for-next-season Meh, for all the belly-aching that we get about how scouting departments are stuck in the past, etc., the NHL draft is generally pretty efficient in that you see relatively few players drafted after the first round (or even after the top 20) that turn into superstars of Kovalchuk's stature, especially at the forward position. So I wouldn't get my hopes up on any forward pick after the first round. Superficially, Sokolov appears to have a similar resume to Valentin Zykov, who hasn't done much in the AHL thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Well, he was often ranked in the top 10 (both NA and international players) early in the year, presumably before the shoulder injury. He was way ahead of Rubtsov early on. While it's certainly valid to think that he has regressed due to his somewhat disappointing point production this year, it could have more to do with this nagging injury that is likely to be resolved by next year. With that said, I don't think this guy is on Kovalchuk's level, but he seems like an intense player, and someone with a similar playing style. I have no idea how he is defensively, though. Edited June 3, 2016 by nessus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 8 hours ago, Daniel said: Meh, for all the belly-aching that we get about how scouting departments are stuck in the past, etc., the NHL draft is generally pretty efficient in that you see relatively few players drafted after the first round (or even after the top 20) that turn into superstars of Kovalchuk's stature, especially at the forward position. So I wouldn't get my hopes up on any forward pick after the first round. Superficially, Sokolov appears to have a similar resume to Valentin Zykov, who hasn't done much in the AHL thus far. Haha Zykov was a guy I was dying for the Devils to take with the 2013 2nd round pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 On 6/2/2016 at 3:21 AM, Marshall said: Do you think he'll be drafted? I think 5th Round is a reasonable expectation for him in this draft, 48 points in 50+ games for a 20 year old is a tough sell, but in 2014 a lot of people were big fans of his skill set. I think someone takes him on as a reclamation project. Re: Sokolov, I think I'd feel more comfortable with him in the 3rd round. I think my #1 choice right now in the 2nd round is for Adam Mascherin to fall for us at #41, real Kyle Palmieri type forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 1st: Nylander (dream), Keller, Jost, Brown 2nd: Girard, Dineen, Steel, Fox, DeBrincat,, Benson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'll take a sniper. who has the best wrist shot in the 10 to 15 pick range??... we need guys who can bury it when it on their stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'd consider taking Sokolov in the 2nd round. His team was awful. Depends on who else is available there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Triumph said: I'd consider taking Sokolov in the 2nd round. His team was awful. Depends on who else is available there. speed and an NHL shot, why the hell not. 2nds are for risk taking upside betting picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0asterleav1ns Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, SMantzas said: 1st: Nylander (dream), Keller, Jost, Brown 2nd: Girard, Dineen, Steel, Fox, DeBrincat,, Benson Great list... matches mine almost 100% Ive seen a few mocks have us taking McLeod with our 1st.... would not be happy with that pick at all. *Anyone see much of Jordan Kyrou? He's looked good in the little ive seen of him trying to watch Zacha... wouldnt mind him for our 2nd although i have no idea if thats anywhere near where hes projected to go. Edited June 4, 2016 by Toasterleavins Kyrou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) 11th: Jost, Keller, Sergachev, Chychrun, Juolevi, Brown - One will be available 100% 41st: Adam Mascherin, Lucas Johansen, Janne Kuokkanen, Taylor Raddysh, Noah Gregor, Cameron Morrison 73rd and 77th: Vladimir Kuznetsov, Dmitri Sokolov, Dylan Gambrell, David Quenneville I could type up a very comprehensive list, but those are players that I find interesting at those respective picks. David Quenneville is JQ's younger brother, kinda compare him to a Torey Krug type defenseman. Edited June 4, 2016 by CommonDreads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Toasterleavins said: Great list... matches mine almost 100% Ive seen a few mocks have us taking McLeod with our 1st.... would not be happy with that pick at all. *Anyone see much of Jordan Kyrou? He's looked good in the little ive seen of him trying to watch Zacha... wouldnt mind him for our 2nd although i have no idea if thats anywhere near where hes projected to go. I see Kyrou as more of a 3rd rounder, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him go in the 2nd round, a lot of people like his game as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Ya, I wouldn't mind Sergachev or Chychrun either. Bellows would be a bit of a bummer but not based on skill, just positional need. NJ can't afford to draft another LW since they have Cammalleri, Boucher, Zacha, Blandisi. McCleod, Gauthier or Jones would be real bummers tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 DeBrincat? Is that pronounced "Day-Brin-Cat?" If so let's get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 12 hours ago, EdgeControl said: I'll take a sniper. who has the best wrist shot in the 10 to 15 pick range??... we need guys who can bury it when it on their stick Tyson Jost has the 2nd best shot in this draft behind Laine imo, so that's who you should be hoping for based on that criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Jost ahead of Matthews? I admittedly don't know as much about this draft class as you do, but I was under the impression that Matthews and Laine were pretty close as far as shot goes. Also, what are people's opinions on Chychrun? Many people aren't so high on him anymore and I was wondering why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'd be very happy if Chychrun fell to us, but I doubt he will. Jost may not be there as well. If Keller & Jost are both there, I prefer Keller. All that I've read about him is he's more likely to be a pro than some of the others. I watch highlights & I'm enamored with lots of players. Some of us might be disappointed with our pick, but we gotta trust Castron/Shero . Lots of folks don't want McLeod for some reason. Not sure why. He might be a better pro than expected. Tough call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) If Nylander gets past Calgary, I hope Shero dangles one of our thirds to try and move up a few spaces. A team like Arizona that wants to go defense might be willing to slide down. I think item #2 in the article below is interesting. It someone in the 5-10 range reaches for Brown early, that really makes getting one of Nylander/Keller more realistic. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/10-takeaways-2016-nhl-scouting-combine/ Edited June 5, 2016 by Lateralous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'm seeing more and more mock drafts with us taking McLeod. Is he really all that bad? Everything I read about him says he should be a 1c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Jerzey said: I'm seeing more and more mock drafts with us taking McLeod. Is he really all that bad? Everything I read about him says he should be a 1c. McCleod is very fast and people like his skills, but he put up disappointing numbers for his skill set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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