MasterMatt25
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It’s hard justifying taking a forward unless the forward is Celebrini/Demidov. Yes the defense in this draft are that good
That's fair, I do think our biggest problem has always been our 1st and 2nd rounders not panning out the way we'd hoped. I feel our late round picks have had quite a bit of success relative to other clubs (but I don't have any stats to back me up here so I can be wrong).Sorry but it's going to take a lot more than not failing on a 1st OA to make me confident with our scouting/development team. We can't solely depend on top 5 picks either. Fortunately, guys like Hutson and Fowler look promising.
I think Lindstrom is in that mix with Demidov. Even if our scouts view 1 or more of the defensemen as potential 1D's in the future, it could be hard to pass on a 6'4" power forward with 1st line upside.It’s hard justifying taking a forward unless the forward is Celebrini/Demidov. Yes the defense in this draft are that good
Lindstrom’s injury worried me a bit. I need him to stay healthy and play at the upcoming tournament to be in that tierI think Lindstrom is in that mix with Demidov. Even if our scouts view 1 or more of the defensemen as potential 1D's in the future, it could be hard to pass on a 6'4" power forward with 1st line upside.
Haven't done it this yearShould be at 5th now! And, I think Lindstrom is there. Injury concerns is going to drop him. Demidov could be there as well, same as Michkov. One thing is for sure....we have no idea how this could shake out.
It sounds crazy, but I have yet to see anyone on this site, correctly predict all top 10 picks. There are risers and there are fallers.
Random tankathon....
1. Cgy - Macklin
2. San Jose - Levshunov
3. Chicago - Iginla (perfect pairing for Bedard)
4. Ducks - Parekh
5. Jackets - Eiserman
6. Habs - Demidov/Lindstrom
7. Arizona - Lindstrom/Demidov
8. Sens - Dickinson
9. Buffalo - Silayev
10. Jersey - Catton
I wouldn't bet the farm on this happening....but it wouldn't surprise me.
I would hate it if Buffalo won Celebrini.Haven't done it this year
Here's mine
1. BUF - Celebrini
2. CHI - Levshunov
3. SJ - Demidov
4. ANA - Dickinson
5. CBJ - Lindstrom
6. MTL - Iginla
7. ARI - Parekh
8. OTT - Silyaev
9. CGY - Buium
10. NJD - Helenius
I would hate it if Buffalo won Celebrini.
Scouting is getting better, but it's a little early to judge. You wouldn't consider our own Lias Andersson a bust in 2017? He got some NHL games in, and he's a serviceable AHL player, but he's not looking good for a top 10 pick at 25. He can't crack the lineup of a bottom 5 team that's thin on forwards.It's usually as it goes. Theres a very low failure rate in the top 10-15.
21 had Boucher, because he was an egregious reach. From 29 to 10.
'20 looks to have his first bust at 27. If Barron can at least carve out a career as a journeyman.
'19 looks to have 4 bust inside the top 10
'18 looks to have 3.
'17 has none in the first 13 picks, with Patrick retiring because of injuries, but clearly being good enough to play in the NHL.
Scouting is becoming better and better as the years go by.
Makes senseI'd also massively question a San Jose group that hasn't picked a defenseman forever that would willingly go out of their rebuild with a forward group of Smith, Eklund and Demidov.
That's so soft.
To be fair my first random was Habs winning, don't wanna look biased lolI would hate it if Buffalo won Celebrini.
For me, in order....Demidov, Iginla, Lindstrom and Eiserman. Having said...I don't believe in dropping Eiserman after the top 10. I won't do it.Has Iginla moved so much, to be considered above Lindstrom, Eisernan or Demidov, and even in the top 10?
Is there a possibility where Montreal could pick Catton at 6-7ish, and then trade two first-round picks (Winnipeg and Calgary) to move to 12-14th and pick Iginla as well if he is available, assuming Winnipeg is in the low 20?
No, I missed Andersson thats for sure. So that makes one in 17. Id say anything that isn't NHL regular for 400ish games is a bust.Scouting is getting better, but it's a little early to judge. You wouldn't consider our own Lias Andersson a bust in 2017? He got some NHL games in, and he's a serviceable AHL player, but he's not looking good for a top 10 pick at 25. He can't crack the lineup of a bottom 5 team that's thin on forwards.
What do you consider a bust? No NHL games played? Not top 6/top4/starter? I'd give very different answers for top 10 or top 15 picks vs second round or later. Andersson would be a fine second or third round pick, but he makes the group who took him at 7 look a little rough.
You're right, though. Drafting is way, way better than 20 years ago. Shows I'm getting old, I still think of drafts in '90s terms when half the (edit: top 10) guys would bust.No, I missed Andersson thats for sure. So that makes one in 17. Id say anything that isn't NHL regular for 400ish games is a bust.
That works, 100%.Lindstrom - Dach - Roy
So if Dach gets injured, we have the option of playing Lindstrom 2C and moving up Newhook. I think a center line of Suzuki, Dach / Lindstrom, Beck, Xhekaj is a wet dream. We've been so weak at center for SO long.
If we draft 5th, there is a chance that Lindstrom is on the board. And in case he’s gone before the Habs pick, then Iginla.Here's mine
1. BUF - Celebrini
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5. CBJ - Lindstrom
6. MTL - Iginla
There's imo no reality where no dmen goes top 3. That would be a huge surprise.For me, in order....Demidov, Iginla, Lindstrom and Eiserman. Having said...I don't believe in dropping Eiserman after the top 10. I won't do it.
My biggest problem right now.....where I put Catton. I had Catton top 3 in my last top 15. I didn't like his playoffs as short as they were. Would the U -18 help me? We will see. But chances are, he drops. And I could make room for Iginla as high as top 3. Celebrini-Demidov-Iginla.
Anything that is not at least a good top 6 player should be considered a bust in the top 5 and then i'd say anything that is not a quality top 9 should be a bust in the top 15 or so (6 to 15).Scouting is getting better, but it's a little early to judge. You wouldn't consider our own Lias Andersson a bust in 2017? He got some NHL games in, and he's a serviceable AHL player, but he's not looking good for a top 10 pick at 25. He can't crack the lineup of a bottom 5 team that's thin on forwards.
What do you consider a bust? No NHL games played? Not top 6/top4/starter? I'd give very different answers for top 10 or top 15 picks vs second round or later. Andersson would be a fine second or third round pick, but he makes the group who took him at 7 look a little rough.
I'm wondering to others who would know better than I , why Eiserman is dropping down peoples lists? He seems like he could be the best pure goal scorer in the draft and has pretty good size, what's exactly the issue?
I'm wondering to others who would know better than I , why Eiserman is dropping down peoples lists? He seems like he could be the best pure goal scorer in the draft and has pretty good size, what's exactly the issue?
I'm not advocating we take him if available, but am curious as to why he's falling out of favour on many fans lists.