NHL Draft 2011 Day 2 Open Thread & Saturday notes
by Dirk Hoag on Jun 25, 2011 9:07 AM EDT
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PrintIt was a wild day yesterday as the 2011 NHL Entry Draft got under way, with major trades making news around the league. San Jose dealt Devon Setoguchi to Minnesota, Chicago was able to dump the Brian Campbell contract, and the Maple Leafs picked up an offensive defenseman to fill the void left by Tomas Kaberle.
Will we see anything like that today (coverage starts at 10:00 Central on NHL Network)? The Predators will finally get down to business with the 8th pick in the second round, so use this thread to follow all the action, and follow after the jump for your morning hockey notes...
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Once again, here are the picks the Preds possess right now:
Pick
Player
38 (Round 2)
From New Jersey (Jason Arnott Trade)
52 (Round 2)
Nashville Predators Own Pick
82 (Round 3)
Nashville Predators Own Pick
94 (Round 4)
From Florida (Mike Santorelli Trade)
112 (Round 4)
Nashville Predators Own Pick
142 (Round 5)
Nashville Predators Own Pick
172 (Round 6)
Nashville Predators Own Pick
202 (Round 7)
Nashville Predators Own Pick
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Nashville Predators pin hopes on today's NHL Draft picks - The Tennessean
David Poile's ready to get to work, with the #38 and #52 picks kicking things off.
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Wow, Dale Tallon really bails out Chicago here. The Blackhawks gain a lot of flexibility now under the salary cap. Along with Alexander Sulzer, the Panthers will now boast one of the top red-headed blueline pairs in the NHL.
San Jose trades Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle, and first round pick to Minnesota in exchange for Brent Burns - Fear The Fin
This is a bit of an odd one, as it makes you wonder if the Preds were in the running for Setoguchi. He's no All-Star, but he'd provide a real boost on the wing in Nashville, and offensive defenseman would appear to be the Preds' most abundant trade asset.
Brent Burns Trade Analysis - Hockey Wilderness
From the Minnesota perspective, Burns will be missed, but it sounds like a good deal overall for them.
Regehr agrees to waive no-move clause for deal to Sabres - TSN
Robyn Regehr is a steady force on the blueline, and appears to be headed to Buffalo.
Leafs Trade for Liles - Pension Plan Puppets
Toronto picks up a legitimate puck-moving defenseman for a 2nd-round pick? Larceny!
Video: Capitals’ George McPhee explains Troy Brouwer trade - Puck Daddy
...and the Capitals gave up a 1st rounder for this guy?
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Pick up a couple forwards...
…that are the equivalent of Suter and Weber please. :)
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Haha, maybe Khokhlachev would fill that bill.
http://www.section303.com/live-from-the-nhl-draft-second-round-targets-for-the-preds-11719
Pretty much the three guys we’re hoping on being available.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
He was teammates with Ellis, and his name is not Radulov. I think he’s a different person and would probably stick around.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
He’s already been over here in NA a while, and I bet they have him as one of those 4 targets they’re looking at.
This past season in Windsor was his first season playing over in North America, so I’m not sure he’s been over here very long.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, but the KHL doesn’t have it’s own network to watch him play. ;)
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 10:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Grimaldi at #38 and maybe Prince or Rask if they’re still there at #52 would work. :)
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 9:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Our exciting 2009 draft
It could end up being a banner year for us. Ellis, Budish, Roussel, Beck, Latta, Smith, Ekholm and Bourque. All of these guys have legit NHL-level potential!
Actually, the first 3 picks of that draft almost drove me to madness. Hope they work out, but we left some good forwards on the board in those first two rounds.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 10:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Preds will pick up good quality players with their picks - they always do. I’m most interested in seeing the new sweater-hope it rocks!
Lifelong Tennessean, Flyers' fan for life
Foiled by the strikeout.
You can see the new sweater at Preds On The Glass: http://www.predsontheglass.com/2011/06/pictures-of-nashville-predators-new.html – Click on the pics to get the full size.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Jurco,Grimaldi,Khokhlachev
Like I have said in the other thread if we can get Jurco, Grimaldi, or Khokhlachev I would be very happy.All of these prospects can score and can play a little D.Khokhlachev however would be my first pick as he is the elite scorer we need for the future.
But will he play here, that is the question.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 10:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sweet, NHL Network still works from my Center Ice package.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Awake and ready for the second day
Is it wrong to be drinking a beer at 10am?
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
I’d go with coffee myself……….but keep some on standby when you have to sober up! :D
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:08 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
10:12
Lemme quote the late, great Colonel Sanders. He said "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken."
by Chris Burton on Jun 25, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I know……we need to keep him around for the Parise trade! ;)
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
FU very much Florida! :P
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
This is starting off really badly. :(
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Grizz, dude, we’re going to trade Rinne for Parise – I bet. What else would the Devils want more?
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
It’ nice to fanticize about, but the fact is, we’re doing what we always do……..nothing!
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I thought the exact same thing!
by ILovethe#6CannonFire on Jun 25, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I am a little perplexed
A goaltender? Hmmm… GMDP must be up to something
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 11:26 AM EDT reply actions
Okay, I’m no one and have no inside info at all, but…Dex is probably ready to move into a backup (or very close) but there’s no room for him here. Trade his rights?
Goaleez R weerd.
He did indeed
but every time he comes out of the net to play the puck i yell at him to get back in the crease and not play the puck
He’s actually getting better at it.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
We're not doing anything!
This is just yet another episode of this organization thinking themselves smarter than the conventional wisdom and doing the contrarian thing. They sat on their collective asses while the top offensive talent in yet another draft got gobbled up. You know why our offense sucks? Because we don’t freaking draft any offense!
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nobody drafts for need in the second round, these players are years away – you draft who you think is the best player available. Hellberg sounds legit.
Lemme quote the late, great Colonel Sanders. He said "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken."
by Chris Burton on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
this
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 25, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
awesome
thanks
Heel for school, Vol for life!
Go Bolts! Out West, go Preds! Southern hockey solidarity!
by Incipient_Senescence on Jun 25, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Now that's passion
Freaking out over a 2nd-round draft pick, guys who won’t sniff the NHL for 3-4 years, if ever.
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if ever? well geez, why even bother drafting anyone at all then? pretty crappy way to look at it
<=B
You just have to take the long view
Don’t look at today’s draftees in comparison to today’s needs of the team. Draft the guys you think can best make the NHL, and things work out in the long run. Offensive help for the Preds in 2011-12 isn’t coming from this draft.
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that much is clear… but don’t you see a pattern… everyone understands that this isn’t a football draft…. these players will not play next year (with the exception of a few from the top) but if we don’t start taking skilled offensive players now we all always have the same weakness… sorry man, but i see the long term, and it looks a lot like the short term
<=B
Your reasoning assumes that the draft is Nashville’s sole source of talent. There are trades and free agency, too. Given the Preds’ proven success at developing goalies and defensemen, one could argue that they’re best off draft and developing prospects and using some of them to trade for proven offensive help from other organizations.
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When wasthe last time we used a Dman or goalie prospect in a trade for a scorer? Ryan Parent in the Floppa deal. That’s it. It’s great to fanaticize about making this futuristic trade for a skilled forward using our over-surplus of Dmen/goalie prospects, but it doesn’t happen.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Exactly!
This organization is as tone deaf as any team in any league that I can remember. There’s no magic as to why our farm system lacks top end forwards and that’s because we don’t draft them to begin with.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Have fun with the rest of the draft folks, this organization is insane!
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, because Poile doesn’t have a good draft record at all.
Lemme quote the late, great Colonel Sanders. He said "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken."
by Chris Burton on Jun 25, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Don’t even start with me there, bud. Show me the offensive talent we’ve drafted in the past 7 or 8 drafts that’s making an imapct on our roster. Always easy to project stardom onto kids that haven’t played a minute in the NHL yet and proclaim them great draft picks.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hornqvist? Wilson? Suter? Weber?
All offensively impactful players who were drafted in the last 8 years.
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by Dirk Hoag on Jun 25, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I said offensive talent and you mention two Dmen and Wilson who couldn’t even crack the playoff roster. My point is validated.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
D-men contribute heavily to the team’s offense, Weber was just two points off the team lead.
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Yes, he was two points from leading the team in offense…..and why? Because our forwards can’t score! If you want to be an apologist for everything this team does, go ahead, but that smoke isn’t getting blown up my chimney.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 11:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
sigh
I’m not an apologist for the team, but I’ll concede to their draft judgment when it comes to players whom none of us have seen play for any length of time.
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One only need look at our forwards in our developmental system and it’s widely acknowledged that it is severly lacking in high end forwards. There were a number of those still on the board at both #38 and #52 and instead we took a goalie and a mucker/grinder forward. It’s a bad draft, plain and simple.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i doubt there’s a trade here… do we really ever make draft day deals? a bad pick IMO… and trading Rinne for Parise is AWFUL! did Parise come in 4th in the MVP voting? no… but Rinne did
<=B
Parise barely played, because he was recovering from injury.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
If you look at your way then yes. But I’m looking at the bigger picture, and it’s a fair trade at worst.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
we can’t let a team take advantage of us in a trade just because we sorely need the offensive help
<=B
Parise is one of the top forwards in the league, it would be a great trade for us espacially considering that we not be able to re-sign the UFA Rinne after this season. But it will never happen, so it’s a mute point.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great numbers on a very defensive oriented team. He’s a top 10 forward in this league.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
why not though?
We need forwards plain and simple. We have deep pipe lines for defenseman and goalies but we have no true offensive power. He doesn’t even have to be a star, just someone who can score OVER 50 POINTS in a season. sigh.
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
see this stinks of desperation and that’s the number one way to get taken advantage of in a trade
<=B
what would you suggest than?
I wouldn’t argue with the idea that I’m desperate. I know I don’t necessarily need to be, but I personally think that a top forward is what will help us get over hump. Do you disagree with the idea that the offense is our weakest component?
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
A thread from the HFBoards on Hellberg...
Looks like he got picked at about the right spot.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Oops…http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=868693
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGps_qOPuTE
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
I just did turn if off. They stop to listen for LA’s pick among others, but not for all of the selections. Can’t hear it, so shutting ’er down.
Shutting it down too. Just going to follow here and on twitter. Screw NHL Network
by Preds Fanatic on Jun 25, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
looks like a Finnish Hornqvist with a wrist shot
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Not suprised
After our first glorious pick…..
He's a defensive, two-way forward
Reports say his offensive skill set is limited. :(
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
awesome…we’re really lacking in that department :-(
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha
I know, I’m just cynical
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhh.......he plays " Predator hockey". Excellent!
A 25 point man at best…..
A mangus and a mikka......
Do we have a scout in North America?
we might , but they aren’t as good as our scandinavian scouts
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Sumo-maki!
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
by DonBorvio on Jun 25, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He didn’t hit him in the head…and what was the other player trying to do? Hide in the corner?
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
just a video I found… he seems to be in the ruutu mold
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
The other player’s fault. Ever though Salomaki shouldn’t have raised up like he did and made it worse
by Preds Fanatic on Jun 25, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Nikita Filatov traded from Columbus to Ottawa for their 3rd rounder. What a disaster that situation was.
I’m surprised it took them that long to unload him
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Magnus is all smiles.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
I hope Poile has something big up his sleeve for a trade or free agency, because as of right now it does not look good.
yep and don’t forget the shake up that happens in the next few days trying to get everybody signed before July 1
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
From the Preds twitter:
PredsNHL Nashville Predators
#Preds Scouts: Salomaki can play on all 4 lines in all situations – very good all-around player. Has offensive ability with a mean streak.
Sounds more like a Tootoo.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Here, he's compared to Ruutu as well (gj, Predator119)
http://predators.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=1295
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
what happened at the number 8 pick in the third round? NHL.com is showing that there was no pick
<=B
Who do we get now?
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Are we trading this pick?
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Show of hands..who cares about the son of the UMinnesota coach going to the Wild? Its nice, but 15 minutes of this?
As much as i cared about the Kings second round pick
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Drafting goalies and gritty two-way forwards is boring, but Poile has always put defense and work ethic ahead of splashy offense. Disappointing? Perhaps, but the Preds have been one of the best teams in the league for the past 5 years for a reason.
Lifelong Tennessean, Flyers' fan for life
It’ also why we consistantly have a bad offense and just squeeze into the playoffs by a few points. Fact is, we place almost zero emphasis on goal scoring and it’s a major problem.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep, we just traded down.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
From 303:
#Preds has traded the #82 pick to the #LAKings for the #170 pick and a 2012 pick. #NHLDraft
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
And the Kings selected Nick Shore with it
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And...
Now I want some HD glasses
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
Only $10! And you get a second pair for free (plus S&H)!! But what really sold me is the couple wearing them, smiling and looking away into the distance while standing in front of their fighter jet.
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We just picked! Josh Shalla from the OHL
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
72 points last year: 47G 25A, in 68 games.
http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/roster/show/id/313
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Durability and Hands
all he needs is skating and he’ll bulk up more I would imagine
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
"Josh is a goal scorer with size and vision. He wins battles on the boards and does a great job using his body to protect the puck. He can be a finesse player or a hard nosed player, whatever the situations requires. He often makes extraordinary passes and finishes with highlight goals.
From twitter:
Preds with a surprise pick in Josh Shalla. Skating is horrendous, but if he ever works it out he’s got an outstanding shot. Could score lots
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
If your skating is horrendous at age 18, you’ve got a real hurdle ahead of you.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
true,but look what he’s doing in spite of his horrendous skating
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You can get by at the Junior/College level with weak skating ability playing against kids younger than you are, but not at the AHL level, let alone the NHL level.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 12:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
His skating looks ok to me, plenty of speed if not a figure skater ;) Looks like he wants to fight to prove himself. Poile and Trotz probably liked that.
http://www.saginawspirit.com/video/index/id/831a435a624494b7b31a9b2fb4a0c73f
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
thats what was said about taylor beck too. we’re going to find out if he can make it in the ahl next season
by Predator119 on Jun 25, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
passed over last year
Passed over in the 2010 NHL draft, he produced 47 goals and 72 points for the Spirit in 2010-11. As a result, he was named to the 2011 OHL Third All-Star Team… has a lot of rambunctiousness in his game, and projects as an agitator at the highest level… must get stronger to play his pesky game as a pro…
pick #112 - Garrett Noonan - D - Boston University
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Tallied 27 points (6g, 21a) last season with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL to help them capture their second consecutive RBC Cup title … Former standout and co-captain at Catholic Memorial High School, where he posted 34 points (12g, 22a) in 30 contests during the 2008-09 season … Was named the co-MVP of the Catholic Conference in 2009 after helping Catholic Memorial win the Massachusetts Super 8 Championship … 2009 Boston Globe All-Scholastic honoree.
More solid D for us.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Can never have enough of them………. :p
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 1:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ambroz went to CBJ with the 128th pick.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
NSH - Simon Karlsson - D from Sweden
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 1:23 PM EDT reply actions
eliteprospects.com
""A very smart defenseman with good hockey sense and solid puck skills. Contributes both ways. Decent mobility."
Only 17, seems like he has some good upside.
"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster
by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jun 25, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Problem
It’s great to draft these D and G, but if you aren’t going to trade them for offense, its ridiculous. The complaint is always that O is too expensive or not available, but if Poile isn’t going to draft them, they will be expensive. We will be like this forever
Maybe the most disturbing thing about this is that it’s the third draft in a row where we did not make even one move to move up in the draft in the 1st or 2nd rounds or trade for a current NHL player. To watch Florida snatch up Grimaldi (Tallon does it again) and the Wings grab Jurco just a few spots ahead of us is extremely disappointing.
Looks like I was right about us not wanting Russian players. Khokhlachev was right there for the taking at #38 and we passed him by.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 1:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stupid Radulophobia. They did try to move up in the first though.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Not so sure it was as much us trying to move up as it was another team wanting one of our young players in exchange for that pick. This has been the most depressing draft ever.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 1:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, no ticker really either, have to use NHL.com
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
#170: Chase Balisy - California - C
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
Poile traded #172 for NYR's next year 6th rounder.
I guess he’s stocking up.
Regarding going 0-4 in the NHL Awards, I quote the great Hornqvist: "S**t's gonna happen."
We’re the only team that makes its best picks in the 7th round………
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And for those who say 2nd rounders are 3 to 4 year projects......
Derek Stepan was drafted late in the 2nd round by the Rangers and only took one year to make a big impact on their roster. O’Reilly’s brother was a 2nd rounder as well and stepped right into the NHL. We need better picks, not excuses.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 2:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
perhaps
They were in stronger draft classes. This one wasn’t considered particularly strong, right?
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
True, but it’s also why you have to be agressive in moving up in a weaker draft. Still, there were some skilled kids left at #38 and we passed up on them. But my main point is that this 3 to 4 year talk for a 2nd rounder developing into an NHL talent isn’t that cut and dry.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 2:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nope, the Avs picked him just ahead of both Budish and Roussell.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 2:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
regard all Poile draft picks as 3 to 4 years away
it is just the way he operates. players like WIlson and Legwand are the anomalies and even they were still 1 year projects. Poile has never drafted anyone to attempt to fill an immediate need but one he believes the team will have in a few years.
Keys to the game: GF>GA
Even if that’s the case, did not any of the forwards still on the board at #38 meet that criteria? Our prospect system lacks high end forwards, if you don’t draft them at some point, you’ll continue to have that problem.
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 7:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Brent Andrews
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’ 2" Weight: 200
Born: January 19, 1993
Born in: Hunter River, PE, CAN
(7th Round / 202nd Overall)
Whoa
our 5th rounder.. the swedish defenseman Karlsson grew 4 inches from 5’11 to 6’3 in the last year. Compared by a swedish scout to Franson
from the preds:
The Preds wrapped up their 2011 draft with three picks — one defenseman and two forwards — and a trade during the final three rounds of the draft.
In the fifth round the Preds selected Swedish defenseman Simon Karlsson. The Preds European scouts have a knack for unearthing hidden gems in the later rounds. Karlsson went through a major growth spurt over the last 12 months, growing from around 5-11 to 6-3. Swedish scout Lucas Bergman compares his game to current Preds defenseman Cody Franson and as he grows into his now 6-3 frame, Bergman thinks Karlsson can become a special player.
In the sixth round the Preds tabbed U.S. forward Chasen Balisy from Western Michigan University. Balisy’s Jeff Blashill said, “Chase has an elite mind for the game. I think his hockey smarts and his hockey IQ are outstanding. I thought that he had gotten stronger and quicker over the course of the season. That added strength and quickness allowed Chase to be a real elite freshman. And I think as he continues to add that strength and quickness, it will allow him to be an elite player in college and have a great chance at becoming an NHL player.”
The Preds traded their second sixth round pick to the NY Rangers for a 2012 sixth rounder. And then in the seventh round, Nashville selected 6-2, 200-pound forward Brent Andrews of the QMJHL. Regarded as one of the QMJHL’s best faceoff aces and toughest defensive centers, Andrews turned heads with his solid two-way performances for Team Canada at the World Under-18 Championships. He was on a below average Halifax team, so his stats are not indicative of the on-ice level he provided for the Mooseheads.
Check back later today for more recap and reaction from the draft floor.
Andrews is a Center then
the NHL draft card said LW. Sorry
As happy as I am for the kids who got picked today......
This was the most depressing draft I think I have ever experienced. If I honestly thought we were going to make some splash in the trade or UFA market, it would temper that disappointment, but let’s face it, there’s a slim chance that will happen based on past experience.
A goalie at #38………..wow. :/
by Grizzledbear on Jun 25, 2011 2:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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