dlbalr Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The 2017 NHL Draft is here which might provide some short-term relief from the Alex Galchenyuk trade talk. (Who am I kidding, that's not likely going to happen, is it?) The Habs head into the draft with six picks in total although five of those are inside the top 90. Assuming they don't make any moves, they should be able to at least replenish a bit of the depth towards the top end of their prospect pool. Montreal's Picks: 25th Overall 56th Overall 58th Overall 68th Overall 87th Overall 149th Overall Don't forget to make your pick for who the Habs will take by entering our Draft Pool. (We haven't had many takers in this one yet, it'd be nice to have a few more people in there...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Rangers nab Arizona pick at #7 and stuff, for Stepan and stuff. Arizona really shaking things up for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, DON said: Rangers nab Arizona pick at #7 and stuff, for Stepan and stuff. Arizona really shaking things up for themselves. I can't believe they are actually adding salary that isn't being paid by insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Good for them. I went to a game a few years ago when they were in Glendale and despite the hate they receive, they have a good fan base. Decent trade for the Rangers as well if Stepan was as good as a goner. They're likely to get a pretty good player for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 There's some talk that the Devils want Makar but may not want to take him at #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan84 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Vilardi is dropping a bit. I thought Detroit was going to take him. Guess teams are concerned about his skating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 We're getting close to the Habs time to pick; #20 was just taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Might have to take a Winger. The best Cs and Ds are off the board. Go for Tolvanen if he keeps falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I hope it's not a winger. Clearly they need both centers and defencemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just now, habscout said: I hope it's not a winger. Clearly they need both centers and defencemen. Don't reach for guys who aren't as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Here we go. They are up next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Center Ryan Poehling ! I like the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Did we just get another McCarron/De La Rose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I thought he was going to go earlier than #25. In our HW mock draft, I predicted him going #19, so I'm glad the Habs got him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just now, Neech said: Did we just get another McCarron/De La Rose? Nope not at all. Poehling has much better wheels than both of them, and better offensive skills too. He needs to bulk up though as he's a bit light but he has a decent frame and it should happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Alright, looks like he has some potential. Let's see in two years. Good to hear he can skate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hopefully Not a Lars Eller 2.0 I personally would have went with hague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 I like this pick - I figured he'd have been gone around 20th. He's not a top liner of the future but I think he has 2C potential which isn't bad at this stage of the draft. Here's a sampling of some scouting reports on him: http://www.habsworld.net/2017/06/habs-draft-ryan-poehling-25th-overall/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan1989 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Yeah but do we trust our development program to develop him??? I don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 fortunately he plays for a good college program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 "...to be drafted to an organization like Toron.....er Montreal...is just an honor...." Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 This has been the lousiest draft I can remember. My takeaway will be all the Finns. Uhro this, lainen, kainen, painen, that. After the second pick, I was lost. And it's not all to do with the draft, but moreso the circus of the expansion draft and the NHL Awards that stole the entry draft's thunder. I feel for the kids. The league usually sets them up with a few PR spots to showcase the top picks and maybe help those kids relax. They looked more like B celebrities at an expo center than top hockey prospects. What a sorry state of affairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Anyone think we could move up to select Hague tomorrow? We'd address LD and center needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyberius67 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Neech said: Did we just get another McCarron/De La Rose? Not at all, so far I've heard his comparisons from multiple experts as Jordan Staal, Patrik Berglund, and Ryan O'Rielly. Pegged as a top 6 forward who will likely slot into a 2nd line center position, no talk of him being a bottom 6 forward at all. If he ends up being a bigger version of Plekanec while in his prime I would be one happy camper, anything more is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyberius67 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 9 minutes ago, Meller93 said: Anyone think we could move up to select Hague tomorrow? We'd address LD and center needs I'm still not convinced one those 2nd rounders doesn't get flipped as trade bait to acquire a current NHL d-man from a team who could use the cap relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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