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We've now clinched at least the 15th pick. Any Washington result that's anything other than a non-regulation win and we pick 16th.
There's still hope, everyone!
There's still hope, everyone!
We've now clinched at least the 15th pick. Any Washington result that's anything other than a non-regulation win and we pick 16th.
There's still hope, everyone!
i don't view that as huge catastrophe. i have spent countless hours in evaluating draft prospects this year, and i don't believe there is a significant difference in the guys from about 13-19. and honestly, i don't think the 9-12 guys are that far ahead either. so while i would rather have higher than lower choice, if we aren't in top 8 we are looking at guys of similar level regardless of where we pick.Washington is a playoff team right now. They are already picking above us as things stand now. There are 15 teams below us in addition to Washington. The only way we pick 15th is if Ottawa forfeits their pick. We are stuck with the highest pick of any non-playoff team.
i don't view that as huge catastrophe. i have spent countless hours in evaluating draft prospects this year, and i don't believe there is a significant difference in the guys from about 13-19. and honestly, i don't think the 9-12 guys are that far ahead either. so while i would rather have higher than lower choice, if we aren't in top 8 we are looking at guys of similar level regardless of where we pick.
I see it as an advantage. If someone really wants to trade up for one of the wingers sitting there you can take the extra pick or you can take Hage or Freij and be in a good spot for your second round.i don't view that as huge catastrophe. i have spent countless hours in evaluating draft prospects this year, and i don't believe there is a significant difference in the guys from about 13-19. and honestly, i don't think the 9-12 guys are that far ahead either. so while i would rather have higher than lower choice, if we aren't in top 8 we are looking at guys of similar level regardless of where we pick.
I really really like Freij and I would be reshocked, redismayed, or rebewildered if he was still available for our first 2nd rounder.I see it as an advantage. If someone really wants to trade up for one of the wingers sitting there you can take the extra pick or you can take Hage or Freij and be in a good spot for your second round.
I would be bold in drafting some D early. You can get top 4 guys in the first 2 rounds.
Freij will be like Willander last year. Boldest ranking I have seen by Scouch is #5. His body of work 72 games 23 goals and 46 assists (counting regular season, playoffs and international play)plays the right side and is known as one of the best closers and skaters in the draft. Sound familiar? I think they are sleeping on him dismissing Swedens draft class. U18s are coming.
Figuring the average rankings from last year, the average Swedish pick was undervalued by 3 spots over where they were picked. Guys like Edstrom, Lindstein, and Wahlberg were huge misses for the most partI really really like Freij and I would be reshocked, redismayed, or rebewildered if he was still available for our first 2nd rounder.
My masculine intuition keeps telling me Army will get another 1st this offseason. It also tells me Snuggy will never don the Note. Anyway, I’d be thrilled if the Blues came out of this draft with any two of Freij, Hage, Basha, and Boisvert.Figuring the average rankings from last year, the average Swedish pick was undervalued by 3 spots over where they were picked. Guys like Edstrom, Lindstein, and Wahlberg were huge misses for the most part
If they draft Hutson or Aron the injured Finn with their first, then I will be burn one of my Blues jerseys.My masculine intuition keeps telling me Army will get another 1st this offseason. It also tells me Snuggy will never don the Note. Anyway, I’d be thrilled if the Blues came out of this draft with any two of Freij, Hage, Basha, and Boisvert.