The following is the complete list of the Flyers’ picks in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
1 - FLYERS (27 overall)
2 - Traded to Washington (June 23, 2007) for Washington's 2nd round pick in 2007 (Kevin Marshall)
3 - Traded to Los Angeles (Feb. 19, 2008) for Jaroslav Modry
4 - FLYERS (118 overall)
5 - Traded to NY Islanders (Dec. 16, 2006) as part of Mike York trade
6 - FLYERS (178 overall)
7 - FLYERS (196 overall) acquired on June 18, 2008 from Tampa Bay in exchange for the rights to Vaclav Prospal
7 - FLYERS (208 overall)
Flyers Board Members Poll Results for the 1st Pick 27th Overall
1. 33% Chet Pickard
Chet Pickard
Goalie
Born Nov 29 1989 -- Winnipeg, MAN
Height 6.02 -- Weight 195 -- Shoots R
STATISTICS
Season Team League GP GAA MINS SO SV%
2005-06 Tri-City WHL 26 2.93 1270 3 .897
2006-07 Tri-City WHL 29 2.85 1577 1 .902
2007-08 Tri-City WHL 64 2.32 3779 2 .918
AWARDS
2007-08 CHL - Goaltender of the Year (Canadian Major Junior)
WHL - Del Wilson Trophy (Top Goaltender)
WHL - West First All-Star Team (Goaltender)
What the Scouts are Saying
NHL Central Scouting's Al Jensen
Quote:
"Number one he is very confident. He is very strong in his crease and he isn't predictable. His net coverage is very good and he reads the play well. I think he presents himself very well in the net and he has very good goalie instincts. He is very consistent which is a big positive for him. He is able to put any bad goals behind him; he doesn't let anything bother him yet he is very competitive. The first time I saw Pickard, I saw Olaf Kolzig – I saw him big time in there."
Tri-City head coach Don Nauchbaur
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"Chet has done a really good job of being Chet Pickard ... he's a much calmer goalie than he was say, a year and a half ago. He doesn't waste a lot of movement and he's learned to use his size and I think he emulates a lot of what Carey (Price) did in net."
From TSN
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Some call him a clone of Carey Price because the two used to be teammates in Tri-City. Unquestionably, there are similarities in terms of their size, style and calm under fire demeanor. Rated as a leading contender to be Canada's No. 1 goalie at the upcoming World Juniors, Pickard is considered the clear No. 1 choice as this year's top goaltender in the draft. Some scouts also think he resembles another former Tri-City goalie, Olaf Kolzig, who is now a part-owner of the team.
What You were Saying
Quote:
Originally Posted by RoDu
A Winnipeger. I like.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richards eats souls
Earlier I said I didn't want to draft Pickard, but I think we should stay where we are and draft him. I'm starting to like him more and more...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pantokrator
The Niemi guy and Pickard,I like. I don't know anything about Ennis or Eberle. Please fill me in. But, I like Niemi, just like I liked the Woywitka pick, so, it is probably better if they pick someone else. And Pickard I like, just like I liked the Oulette pick.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyHigh
I'd pass on that, the thing we really need out of this draft is a solid goalie for the pipeline (I doubt any bluechippers would fall to 10) and most rumors seem to have Pickard and or Markstrom falling to 27.
I have to say, I've never seen him play, but Pickard really intrigues me.
Can someone give me the scoop on Eberle? I see a lot of people voted for him.I went with Pickard. People say we do poorly when we pick a goalie, but show me a defensman that we did a good job with.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonny
pickard's got the "intriguing" tag for me...he had one hell of a season this year and we all know we need a goalie in the system.
even if we were to get him though, and marty re-signs for say 2-3 years after this season, he still might not be ready right away. my dream is doughty, but that's where it stops.
2. 14% Jared Staal Jared Staal
Right Wing
Born Aug 21 1990 -- Thunder Bay, ONT
Height 6.02 -- Weight 185 -- Shoots R
STATISTICS
Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2006-08 Sudbury OHL 63 2 1 3 10
2007-08 Sudbury OHL 60 21 28 49 44
What the Scouts are Saying
NHL Director of Central Scouting, E.J. McGuire
Quote:
Strengths: "With the great Staal family reputation and the high expectations brought on by his brothers, Jared is coming into his own – he's just growing into his 'big Staal body', which is very similar to that of his brothers. He comes off the wing with the desire to go to the net and that, I think, will continue to grow and he's going to continue to develop on into the NHL." Outlook: "We caution to not weigh (the family name) too heavily. I think it's a factor that should be brought in, but how far into the inner ring do you bring it? Visually, genetically, he looks like (his brothers). He's got his summer time with his brothers where he is going to get a depth of advice that other prospects aren't going to get. And that's significant. In my mind he's right where he should be (with his development) and he'll continue to gain experience in Sudbury."
From TSN
Quote:
The name is instantly recognizable and whatever the future holds for the fourth and youngest of the Staal brothers (Eric, Marc and Jordan), he'll have a tough time measuring up to his elder siblings. But scouts were flabbergasted that he tested as poorly as he did at the Central Scouting Combine. Still, there is considerable interest and while some suggested he might get first-round consideration, there are more who believe he's better suited as a third-round pick.
What You were Saying
Quote:
Originally Posted by kicksave27
there's another staal brother? wow, they are catching up to the sutter's.
Quote:
Originally Posted by CannonGoBoom
I hear hes over rated. I think hes supposed to go near the bottom of the first round but I wouldnt be surprised if he drops out of the first. I think he might be a bust, hes most likely even considered a 1st rounder because of his 3 brothers.
Quote:
Originally Posted by facts
I want to see us trade down and then select Jared Staal. I would love this guy on our team. I think he is going to be a good one.
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Originally Posted by mercury
You have to have first-round skills and not live up to them to be a bust, in my book. Otherwise, it's just a crappy pick. It's not as if there is major Jared Staal hype going on right now.
Quote:
Originally Posted by CannonGoBoom
You dont think if a team takes him in the first and he never turns out to be a decent NHL player that they will call him a bust? I think anyone taken in the first round that doesnt crack the league for more than a season or two should be considered a bust on a certain level. I agree that it will be more of a bad pick to take him in the first round than a bust for himself, its not his fault some team might draft him just because of his name.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie_Girl
I'll reserve judgement on the kid. I've only seen him play a few times, and he was next thing to invisible on the ice. If his last name was Smith, he maybe gets drafted into the OHL in the 5th or 6th round. But I don't want to see the Flyers use anything but a late round pick for him.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pantokrator
I'd be happy getting the Stall. I'll go on his brothers success and assume he'll at least make the NHL.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Downie
lol. He's not that bad, but he is the furthest along out of the four at his age. But he is a Staal and his father has said more than once he thinks he'll be the best out of his boys.
I saw Jared play in Sudbury in Dec and he played an excellent game versus Brampton. He was the best player on the ice, he also scored I think 10 seconds into the game (split the D - beauty goal). Sudbury was dead last at the time and Brampton in first in it's division, I believe.
Next year he'll be playing with John McFarland, who is a candidate to go #1 in the NHL entry draft in 2010 (he was #1 in the past OHL draft) and a one year older Marcus Foligno and Eric O'Dell (who will go as high as the 2nd round this year). So he def has a good supporting cast to improve next year and of course his brothers for guidance.
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Originally Posted by mercury
They'll be like, "OMGZ!!!123 WE GOTZ A STALLL!!" and no one who has been following the draft will bite on it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by CannonGoBoom
I dont want the 4th best staal on our team. Why are people seriously voting for him, hes not going anywhere in the first round, that would be a terrible pick...not a chance do they take him.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MojoJojo
I voted Staal because his last name ends with Staal.
Seems like everyone else has one. I mean, what if the Devils draft him? We wouldnt want to be the only team in the Atlantic (that matters) without our own Staal now would we?
Tied 3. 9% Jordan Eberle Jordan Eberle
Center
Born May 15 1990 -- Regina, SASK
Height 5.11 -- Weight 170 -- Shoots R
STATISTICS
Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2006-07 Regina WHL 66 28 27 55 20
2007-08 Regina WHL 70 42 33 75 20
AWARDS
2007-08 WHL - Scholastic Player of the Year
WHL - East First All-Star Team (Forward)
What the Scouts are Saying
NHL Director of Central Scouting, E.J. McGuire
Quote:
Strengths: "Jordan is a slippery scorer with great hands. He has NHL hands and the skating to get him into good shooting position. Jordan is an up-and-down the wing 'tease' in the sense that sometimes he'll look like he's just going up and down the wing and you have him slotted as a checker and then he'll cut in off the wing and use that shot to put his team up by a goal." Areas to improve: "He needs to improve a little bit on his consistency, in that sometimes his up and down game gets too frequent and he has to learn that all his good skills can't be hidden – he has to use them more often."
Regina Pats head coach Curtis Hunt
Quote:
"He has pure skill, is a gifted scorer, and will compete in tough areas to get it done."
Regina Pats assistant coach Terry Perkins
Quote:
"He's our No. 1 sniper. He's a very gifted puck handler and has great finish around the net. I think he's got a lot better playing both ways. He was fortunate last year to have played with older guys and this season he's become one of the older guys. He plays in all situations because he's learning to play better defensively and he's still getting the points."
From TSN
Quote:
A somewhat under-sized centre, Eberle is considered one of the smartest offensive players in the draft. He is a better goal-scorer than a playmaker and is an elusive talent when he has the puck. There are some questions about his speed, but he does have quickness, especially in tight situations and one-on-ones.
What You were Saying
Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger's Pancreas*
If The Flyers really expect to get a blue-chip defensive prospect, they're going to have to take a risk, and invest a first in one every once in a while. The last few years, there really weren't any good candidates, but this year looks like there's a good crop of them. It's time to roll the dice. And hey, if the good ones are all snatched up, the Flyers can always settle for Jordan Eberle. Can't believe that Eberle is that low after seeing how these very cerebral players continue to make smooth transitions to the NHL.
Jacub Markstrom
Goaltender
Catches Left. 6'3", 178 lbs
Gavle, Sweden, January 31, 1990.
STATISTICS
Season Team League GP GAA MINS SO SV%
2007-08 Brynas Jr. Swe-Jr. 22 2.00 1320 2 .931
2007-08 Brynas Swe 7 3.12 422 0 .887
What the Scouts are Saying
From TSN
Quote:
The Swedish netminder is a big, strong, athletic stopper who was outstanding last summer in the U-18 tourney. While he hasn't reached the level he hit last summer, he shows more than enough promise to be considered a first-rounder.
Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb
Quote:
"Jacob covers the net well and plays with a lot of confidence. He plays the butterfly, but sometimes has a tendency to go down too quickly. He has an impressive, quick glove and he uses his size to his advantage."
What You were Saying
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Flyers Fan
I don't want any smallish goalies. The Sweedish kid is 6'4.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dick van Riemsdyk
I just wrote this in another thread, actually in response to another one of your posts:
"That's why I hope if we don't move up in the draft, or if Homer doesn't like the D-men that fall to us at 27, that we draft a goalie like Thomas McCollum, Chet Pickard, Harri Sateri, or Jacob Markstrom. I've read that there aren't any 1st round worthy goalies available, and that there are 3 or 4 possible 1st round goalies, so who knows? But, what's definite is that we need at least one top goalie prospect in our system, if not a couple, so with the Flyers track record of drafting (no not goalies), in general, I'd like to see if they can get proactively lucky by picking one of these goalies to be our future, to replace Biron in 2-3 years."
This site actually has a mock draft where the Flyers do pick Chet Pickard at #27. http://www.mynhldraft.com/
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Deckard
Not true, there are four goalies who could be selected in the first round, Pickard, McCollum, Markstrom and Säteri. The real weak part of the Draft are the Powerforwards.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richards eats souls
I honestly hope we don't take a goalie this year, the goalie selection is supposed to be fairly weak this year.
Quote:
Originally Posted by socraticirony
More and more, I'm hoping the Flyers spend their first round pick on a goalie (Pickard, Markstrom, McCollum, Sateri). Yeah, we've been burned in the past with taking goalies early in the draft, but whatever, take a chance... we need a legit prospect at that position in the system.
Quote:
Originally Posted by mercury
I like Markstrom's size (no homo). He's like 6'3", 175 lbs., with the ability to bulk up before he hits the NHL.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Libertine
Pickard will go in the first and probably before the 27th. Markstrom may also go in the first.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jroach19
Just voted Markstrom cause his last name ends in "strom"
Tied 5. 6% Joe Colborne
Joe Colborne
Forward
Born Jan 30 1990 -- Calgary, ALTA
Height 6.03 -- Weight 175 -- Shoots L
STATISTICS
Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2006-07 Camrose AJHL 53 20 28 48 48
2007-08 Camrose AJHL 55 33 57 90 44
What the Scouts are Saying
NHL Central Scouting's Blair MacDonald
Quote:
"I think it is going to take Joe a bit of time to develop into the player that he can be because of the league he is playing in is maybe at a lower caliber than the other leagues. He is very rangy with his stick; he dishes the puck well and has really good on-ice awareness. If he can get his skating a little more energetic, he'll be a big strong player down the middle. When he is at his best he is a strategic player, I wouldn't classify him as a power-forward, he is very smart and his positioning is very good; he knows where to be and where to go at the right time."
Camrose Kodiaks' head coach and GM Boris Rybalka
Quote:
"I think the RBC (Canadian Junior A Championship) was Joe's coming-out party. Joe started to dominate by using his size, stick and reach. He skates well, he has soft hands. He's got the full package."
From TSN
Quote:
The big playmaking centre from the Jr. A Camrose Kodiaks bears an uncanny resemblance to Joe Thornton on and off the ice, but is something of a draft wild card. His size and playmaking ability could push him into the top 15 of the draft, but his game is still so raw and unpolished that he could go for a slide. Colborne is also fighting a reputation as one of the softer players in this draft. Clearly, a project, but with some excellent assets.
What You were Saying
Quote:
Originally Posted by daynus
My Humboldt Broncos won the 2008 Royal Bank Cup. In the Finals Colborne was mostly invisible. Camrose had him playing center, and he won like 20% of the face offs against Humboldt. He had a great scoring chance with 1 second left, but did not show much in the most important game of the season. scouts watching that one day, would have been less than enthused. he could slip out of the first round.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Roger's Pancreas*
Colborne reminds me of Chris Gratton.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Amonte11Scores
From that list:
1. Colborne
2. Eberle
3. Nemisz
4. Gardiner
5. Pickard
I know we need D and G, but those three forwards are BPA at that point in the draft, and steals at 27. I think Pickard is most likely to be there, from thos I picked.
Quote:
Originally Posted by daynus
during the royal bank cup tourney Colborne was well invisible. my hometown Humboldt Broncos won the tourney, thanks to outstanding goaltending by taylor nelson. a guy was on here saying oh Colborne had an injured shoulder. in the biggest game of the season, humboldt shut him down.
i am not buying into the oh the guy was injured, i am going with, in a big big game, this so called best player in the league didn't play up to his potential. i would rather have a less talented player, someone with intensity, desire, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to win. and Colborne is not that type of guy.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chainsaw
If Joe Colborne is available he's ours.
Tied 5. 6% Tyler Cuma
Tyler Cuma
Defense
Born Jan 19 1990 -- Bowmanville, ONT
Height 6.02 -- Weight 175 -- Shoots L
STATISTICS
Season Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2006-07 Ottawa OHL 63 3 16 19 55
2007-08 Ottawa OHL 59 4 28 32 69
What the Scouts are Saying
NHL Director of Central Scouting, E.J. McGuire
Quote:
Strengths: "Tyler is an offensive defenseman, really adept at knowing when to pass the puck out of the zone or to put the wheels on and carry the puck out of the zone. He helps the Ottawa 67's power-play from the point and is really reliable. I find him to be equally adept at the defensive game as well as the offensive game, yet I find him to be more closely aligned with an offensive defenseman-type player." Outlook: "Tyler projects as a team's second or third defenseman, with the offensive flare. He's probably best teamed with a defensive, stay-at-home defensemen that gives him that green light. That's the way coach Brian Kilrea uses him in Ottawa and the team is much better for it."
Ottawa 67's head coach Brian Kilrea
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"Tyler is a very strong skater and will be an exceptional NHL player. He is one of the most dedicated players that I have ever coached. He started training immediately after our season ended last year to get ready for this season. He is very solid at both ends of the rink including having to defend against the opposition's top players every game."
From TSN
Quote:
The Ottawa 67 is a strong two-way defenceman with leadership ability and a willingness to compete hard at both ends of the ice.
What You were Saying
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyersGuy69
don't know much about a lot of those guys but I would like to see the Flyers land Tyler Cuma or a player like him.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobbyClarkeFan16
I'm a big fan of Tyler Cuma in Ottawa. He's a Brian Kilrea coached kid, so you know that he's going to be all business when he comes to training camp and he's going to be a coach's dream in terms of developing and listening to coaching instructions. He's a decent sized guy, great skating and mobility, and can move the puck. He's really more of a Scott Hannan-type though. He'll look awfully good next to Ryan Parent as the shut guys.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Libertine
Tyler Cuma I like him, too. I don't know how likely it is that he will be there. I think its possible, but I wouldn't count on it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Downie
This is what I would ideally like to have happen:
with the 30th pick, the Flyers select Tyler Cuma from the Ottawa 67's.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BiLLY_ShOE1721
There's no way we move up to the 9th overall and draft Tyler Cuma.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mythology
With only one pick in the 1st three rounds, if there are no trades, does it change the Flyers approach? Are they more conservative and go for a more “safe” pick. Or do they go for biggest potential upside where there might be more risk for what ever reason. As an example if both are available do the pick Cuma or Josi? Here is what Redline has on both:
Tyler Cuma: “He's a converted forward with outstanding skating agility. While still adapting to the blue line, he shows the potential to be a shutdown guy who can move the puck efficiently out of danger. He also has great character and will be a solid, stable guy for any organization."
Complete order of selection in 2008 NHL Entry Draft:
Round 1
1. Tampa Bay
2. Los Angeles
3. Atlanta
4. St. Louis
5. NY Islanders
6. Columbus
7. Toronto
8. Phoenix
9. Nashville (from FLA)
10. Vancouver
11. Chicago
12. Anaheim (from EDM)
13. Buffalo
14. Carolina
15. Nashville
16. Boston
17. Calgary
18. Ottawa
19. Columbus (from COL)
20. NY Rangers
21. New Jersey
22. Edmonton (from ANA)
23. Washington
24. Minnesota
25. Montreal
26. Buffalo (from S.J.) 27. Philadelphia
28. Los Angeles (from DAL)
29. Atlanta (from PIT)
30. Detroit
Round 2
31. Florida (from T.B.)
32. Los Angeles
33. St. Louis (from ATL)
34. St. Louis
35. Phoenix
36. NY Islanders
37. Columbus
38. Phoenix (from TOR)
39. Phoenix
40. Nashville (from FLA)
41. Vancouver
42. Ottawa (from CHI)
43. Anaheim (from EDM)
44. Buffalo
45. Carolina
46. Nashville
47. Boston
48. Los Angeles (from CGY)
49. Phoenix (from OTT)
50. Colorado
51. NY Rangers
52. New Jersey
53. NY Islanders (from ANA-EDM)
54. Washington
55. Minnesota
56. Montreal
57. Washington (from S.J.)
58. Washington (from PHI)
59. Dallas
60. Toronto (from PIT)
61. Los Angeles (from DET)
Round 3
62. Tampa Bay
63. Los Angeles
64. Atlanta
65. St. Louis
66. NY Islanders
67. Columbus
68. Toronto
69. Phoenix
70. Toronto (from FLA)
71. Anaheim (from VAN)
72. Chicago
73. NY Islanders (from EDM-ANA)
74. Buffalo
75. NY Rangers (from CAR)
76. Nashville
77. Boston
78. Calgary
79. Ottawa
80. Florida (from COL)
81. Los Angeles (from NYR)
82. New Jersey
83. Anaheim
84. Washington
85. Anaheim (from MIN)
86. Montreal
87. St. Louis (from S.J.)
88. Los Angeles (from PHI)
89. Dallas
90. Phoenix (from PIT)
91. Detroit
Round 4
92. Los Angeles (from T.B.)
93. Washington (from L.A.)
94. Atlanta
95. St. Louis
96. NY Islanders
97. Columbus
98. Toronto
99. Phoenix
100. Florida
101. Los Angeles (from VAN)
102. Chicago
103. Edmonton
104. Buffalo
105. Carolina
106. Nashville
107. Boston
108. Calgary
109. Ottawa
110. Colorado
111. St. Louis (from NYR)
112. New Jersey
113. Anaheim
114. Calgary (conditional from WSH-BOS)
115. Minnesota
116. Montreal
117. San Jose 118. Philadelphia
119. Ottawa (from DAL-T.B.)
120. Pittsburgh
121. Detroit
Round 5
122. Tampa Bay
123. Los Angeles
124. Atlanta
125. St. Louis
126. NY Islanders
127. Columbus
128. Toronto
129. Toronto (from PHX)
130. Toronto (from FLA)
131. Vancouver
132. Chicago
133. Edmonton
134. Buffalo
135. Columbus (from CAR)
136. Nashville
137. Boston
138. Calgary
139. Ottawa
140. Colorado
141. NY Rangers
142. New Jersey
143. Anaheim
144. Washington
145. Minnesota
146. San Jose (from MTL)
147. San Jose
148. NY Islanders (from PHI)
149. Dallas
150. Pittsburgh
151. Detroit
Round 6
152. Tampa Bay
153. Los Angeles
154. Atlanta
155. St. Louis
156. NY Islanders
157. Columbus
158. Toronto
159. Phoenix
160. Tampa Bay (from FLA-CHI)
161. Vancouver
162. Chicago
163. Edmonton
164. Buffalo
165. Carolina
166. Nashville
167. Colorado (from BOS)
168. Calgary
169. Chicago (from OTT)
170. Colorado
171. NY Rangers
172. New Jersey
173. Boston (from ANA)
174. Washington
175. NY Islanders (from MIN)
176. Dallas (from MTL)
177. San Jose 178. Philadelphia
179. Los Angeles (from DAL)
180. Pittsburgh
181. Detroit
Round 7
182. Tampa Bay
183. Los Angeles
184. Atlanta
185. Los Angeles (from STL-ANA)
186. San Jose (from NYI)
187. Columbus
188. Toronto
189. Phoenix
190. Florida
191. Vancouver
192. Chicago
193. Edmonton
194. San Jose (from BUF)
195. Carolina 196. Philadelphia (from TB-NSH)
197. Boston
198. Calgary
199. Ottawa
200. Colorado
201. NY Rangers
202. New Jersey
203. Tampa Bay (from ANA)
204. Washington
205. New Jersey (from MIN)
206. Montreal
207. San Jose 208. Philadelphia
209. Dallas
210. Pittsburgh
211. Detroit
Awesome thread; it makes me happy to think that we could get a great prospect in this draft. Then I see that we traded our 3rd for Modry and 5th for York, and I'm sad again.
Pickard or Cuma would be awesome!!! I will be watching Homer and his visits to other tables during the draft closely which I will report here about tomorrow night.
Crap, he included my post making fun of the guy who wanted to draft Markstrom (because his name ended with -strom) in with the analysis for drafting Staal.
kick ass job on the thread. i dont know anything about any of these guys and the chances are i've never heard of the player the flyers will draft tomorrow but in homer i trust!
