the Jets pick after ours ? hmm lolFirst Zeev Buium, and now a guy named BADINKA? Man, the guy making up names for this draft got lazy AF this year.
First Zeev Buium, and now a guy named BADINKA? Man, the guy making up names for this draft got lazy AF this year.
6'2", 201 lbs and still growing. I'm game, but I do think it's funny that @BaconNater is the one saying bring the meat.Cole Beaudoin is a gym junkie and pumps heavy iron? Draft him I'm sold!
Heck yeah man bulking season the Avs need some muscle!6'2", 201 lbs and still growing. I'm game, but I do think it's funny that @BaconNater is the one saying bring the meat.
Attention @Hasbro, could we get a courtesy cleanup on aisle 7?
Size Queen.6'2", 201 lbs and still growing. I'm game, but I do think it's funny that @BaconNater is the one saying bring the meat.
Attention @Hasbro, could we get a courtesy cleanup on aisle 7?
The next LafreniereSo... Gavin McKenna looks pretty good, huh?
Cool-Ah-B-Yawkin.Is Dude's last name pronounced "Cool Bacon" or "Cool Ya Bacon"?
He should have it changed. I know I would. Bacon is better.Cool-Ah-B-Yawkin.
Bah, I hate it when Russians just kinda roll over an "Anglicize" their names because they don't think we can handle how to pronounce the Cyrillic letters Е, Ё, and Я (it’s “ye,” “yo,” and “ya” if you’re curious). Shesterkin’s name was originally spelled “Shestyorkin” which is more phonetic Russian pronunciation but I guess he got tired of North Americans butchering it. Habs defenseman Alexei Emelin did something similar when he changed it from Yemelin.He should have it changed. I know I would. Bacon is better.
I liked Simeon better.Bah, I hate it when Russians just kinda roll over an "Anglicize" their names because they don't think we can handle how to pronounce the Cyrillic letters Е, Ё, and Я (it’s “ye,” “yo,” and “ya” if you’re curious). Shesterkin’s name was originally spelled “Shestyorkin” which is more phonetic Russian pronunciation but I guess he got tired of North Americans butchering it. Habs defenseman Alexei Emelin did something similar when he changed it from Yemelin.
The one time the exact opposite happened was when Varly was set to be drafted. I’m sure you remember “Semen” Varlamov. Yeah it quickly got changed to Simeon and then Semyon, which is much closer to the proper pronunciation.
So in short, no bacon this time please.
Me too but if yer goin' for proper pronunciation then "Semyon" is the way to go.I liked Simeon better.
He may not have been, but he had similar intelligence.Me too but if yer goin' for proper pronunciation then "Semyon" is the way to go.
The other one that drove me nuts was "Nail" Yakupov. Obviously his impact in the NHL was pretty minimal but broadcasters and other people who covered the game had to know he wasn't named after those pointy metal things you get at the hardware store.
If you're going for that type, consider Elick too. He's a much better skater and loves the physical part of the game much more... while having better offensive tools (sans shot).
On that list, I'd prefer Jiricek by a mile. And whoever takes a chance on Mews is going to be rewarded big time.
I think people are little too down on his offense. He's not going to be a 30 point guy or anything, but he's not going to be a hindrance either. A guy his size shouldn't skate like he can, and he loves the physical part of the game. He's a lot like a young Manson.Charlie Elick | Charlie Elick Profile | Charlie Elick Scouting Report 2024
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Rachel Doerrie - ESPN - April 2nd: "His offensive rush and transition play have taken big steps this year, but he projects as a rangy, shutdown defenseman who is a nightmare to play against. He'll need to develop his instincts and continue to evolve his transition game, but Elick has an attractive package of functional size, mobility and a mean streak that's a mile long."
Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 25th: "He’s got a good stick and great feet defending the rush and gapping up, but can also step up and lay the body, which he does with force (he's one of the hardest-hitting players in the draft, regularly driving through players to sit them down along the wall and occasionally even leaving his feet). He has shown he can use his skating to be more involved in the rush/transition this year."
Corey Pronman - The Athletic - March 12th: "Elick isn't a natural puck-mover and can make some questionable puck decisions. He will need to clean that up, but he has good hands and isn't a negative with the puck on his stick. In a role where he just needs to defend well and make a basic outlet, he could potentially be a top-four NHL defenseman."
Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - March 9th: "Elick is one of the best skaters in this draft class and doesn’t need to put much effort to get up to full speed. The fact he can do that at 6-foot-3? Awesome. His puck-play brings him down a bit, though."
I didn't even know he hockied.I think people are little too down on his offense. He's not going to be a 30 point guy or anything, but he's not going to be a hindrance either. A guy his size shouldn't skate like he can, and he loves the physical part of the game. He's a lot like a young Manson.