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What do you like about him? Why is he your clear cut #2?He’s my #2. Absolute stud defender
What do you like about him? Why is he your clear cut #2?He’s my #2. Absolute stud defender
Physical presence. Very offense oriented. Good decision making. Good skating. Nice shot and playmaking skills. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Was the best player on a damn good Michigan State team.What do you like about him? Why is he your clear cut #2?
Pretty much dittoI'm wondering if Parekh drops. Unlike Buium, he has a slight frame, and i think a lot of GM's will have doubts that he can replicate what he has done in the OHL in pro hockey. I would like to take a chance on him, and possibly Sennecke, who will take quite a while to mature, but might end up being a top 6 W.
If Catton or Helenius is there and he doesn't take him i will be pissed, unless there is someone else really good who hasn't been picked. They both reek of hockey sense.
I think Yakemchuk will be gone. Too much to like in that package.
If it comes down to Catton and Parekh(unlikely), I would probably go Catton, but with Parekh you could hit a HR.
He’s one of the harder evaluations for me. Size and skill combination is so intriguing. Building off the Boldy comp, I think he’s a faster player, but is not as elusive of a skater. Sennecke’s shot is not quite as good either. I think they both had inconsistencies in terms of compete and habits as a draft eligible, but for me the real differentiator is that I always viewed Boldy’s offensive instincts in much higher regard than Sennecke’s. I think Sennekce could be a top 6 point producing winger if he hits, but I don’t think his overall upside is particularly close to Boldy’s.Sennecke is tempting as hell. He is obviously a work in progress, but has great hands, and really good size once he fills out a bit. His skating is a bit clumsy, but again, i think that will be fixed with time, working on technique, and strength. Still isn't bad, though. He will need at least two years. One in the OHL, another in the AHL, before he is ready.
The hands and moves are all there. In some ways he play like a little, shifty guy, but he is at least 6'2" (looks taller than Ritchie, to me. Mckeen's has him at 6'3"), and will probably end up 6'4", as he appears to be less on the mature side physically. Apparently he has grown 5" in the past two years... that's a lot.
Lotta upside. Maybe a taller, less polished Boldy, with potentially better speed?
I'd probably be fine with him ~20, but I disagree that it's not a position of need. I have RD as #2 behind W.Does anyone else not want Jiricek? Like not a position of need at all and getting a winger would be better.
One of the lefties can play off-hand (I believe Hunt has done so), you also have Spacek (which some are still high on), Spurgeon is still signed until God knows when, and finally you have Healey (who they are high on), and Masters.I'd probably be fine with him ~20, but I disagree that it's not a position of need. I have RD as #2 behind W.
Spurgeon is signed for 3 more years (expires when a 2024 draftee would be ~21 years old), and I'm not particularly high on Spacek or Masters. I am on Healey, though, to the point that I think he could be a 3rd pair guy. Still missing somebody on the 2nd pair going forward, and I don't think Hunt is it.One of the lefties can play off-hand (I believe Hunt has done so), you also have Spacek (which some are still high on), Spurgeon is still signed until God knows when, and finally you have Healey (who they are high on), and Masters.
oh, yeah, but i rate Boldy really highly. He was much more polished with his puck skills, partly because he went through the UNDP with a super talented offensive group. The thing with Sennecke is that he isn't even close to being a finished item, which is part of the risk with him. You'd want to dig into his character and make sure that he smart, and driven to improve. I can see him being a cross between Alec Tuch and Boldy.He’s one of the harder evaluations for me. Size and skill combination is so intriguing. Building off the Boldy comp, I think he’s a faster player, but is not as elusive of a skater. Sennecke’s shot is not quite as good either. I think they both had inconsistencies in terms of compete and habits as a draft eligible, but for me the real differentiator is that I always viewed Boldy’s offensive instincts in much higher regard than Sennecke’s. I think Sennekce could be a top 6 point producing winger if he hits, but I don’t think his overall upside is particularly close to Boldy’s.
My problem with him is not his position, but his almost complete lack of playing time due to injury. Another big RHD is never a problem. If you pick him at #13 you are projecting him to be a top 4 guy. Players like Masters, Healey, and Spacek are long shots to be any kind of NHL'ers.Does anyone else not want Jiricek? Like not a position of need at all and getting a winger would be better.
One of the lefties can play off-hand (I believe Hunt has done so), you also have Spacek (which some are still high on), Spurgeon is still signed until God knows when, and finally you have Healey (who they are high on), and Masters.
Zucc seems to like playing with him at the WCs, he’s been the clear outlier in terms of being able to get open and generate scoring chances. Though it’s hard to read a ton into that based on the rest of the roster quality. Definitely some good signs there though and I could see him turning into a solid middle pair player.Stian Solberg - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
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I’ve consistently liked this player in all my viewings. I would run to the podium to take him in round 2. Based on what I’ve seen he’s got a first round grade all day. I would even say that he’s the next best defenseman after the initial grouping, right there grade-wise with Jiricek for me. Consensus seems to be in the 40-50s.
Oh, and another Norwegian.
It's a tough call for me. If Wallstedt ends up being a franchise goalie like Bordeur, Lundqvist, etc., is that worth less or more than a 1st line center? Both are extremely important, and while my logic tells me that the goalie impacts the game more outside of any context, I'm not sure how much more a franchise goalie effects the game over a much easier to obtain 1B goalie (like Talbot). Similarly, I don't know the effect of a true #1C vs. a stopgap who should probably be a #2 center.Watching Dallas and seeing how good Wyatt Johnston is and we could of picked him in 2021...I know all teams say the same thing but man he is young and a stud.
If we draft him we'll never get rid of Webster.Stian Solberg - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
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I’ve consistently liked this player in all my viewings. I would run to the podium to take him in round 2. Based on what I’ve seen he’s got a first round grade all day. I would even say that he’s the next best defenseman after the initial grouping, right there grade-wise with Jiricek for me. Consensus seems to be in the 40-50s.
Oh, and another Norwegian.
He is special, he hip checks.If we draft him we'll never get rid of Webster.
Also, have to say that i am not hyped to get another LHD unless he is something special.
As much as i love the Art, it's near impossible to throw a hip check without getting in a fight in today's NHL. I miss the days Curt Giles and Bobby Baun, two masters of the craft.He is special, he hip checks.
My man in Jesus, we had TWO picks that draft in the first round.It's a tough call for me. If Wallstedt ends up being a franchise goalie like Bordeur, Lundqvist, etc., is that worth less or more than a 1st line center? Both are extremely important, and while my logic tells me that the goalie impacts the game more outside of any context, I'm not sure how much more a franchise goalie effects the game over a much easier to obtain 1B goalie (like Talbot). Similarly, I don't know the effect of a true #1C vs. a stopgap who should probably be a #2 center.
How big are these dropoffs? Which one is bigger, and which has more impact?
At least Johnston went in front of Lambos. I only like to complain when someone is drafted later than our picks.My man in Jesus, we had TWO picks that draft in the first round.
Throw Lambos to the mud and pick Johnston.