IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Wahlstrom is real good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Here's HW's mock draft, featuring the 1st round as well as Montreal's next six selections: http://www.habsworld.net/2018/06/2018-habsworld-mock-draft/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Here's HW's mock draft, featuring the 1st round as well as Montreal's next six selections: http://www.habsworld.net/2018/06/2018-habsworld-mock-draft/ Thanks Brian. If the rumours are true about Max for Ryan could Montreal’s selection change from Kotkaniemi to Zadina because of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I hope do, I don't think you want to draft Lars Eller 2.0 at #3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Scott462 said: If the rumours are true about Max for Ryan could Montreal’s selection change from Kotkaniemi to Zadina because of it? If the speculative linking turns out to be true, I think it could change things from Kotkaniemi to a winger if they're not sold on Kotkaniemi being a 1C. Whether that's Zadina or Tkachuk is up for debate. If they think he's for sure a 1C though, I think they'd still go with the Finn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, dlbalr said: If the speculative linking turns out to be true, I think it could change things from Kotkaniemi to a winger if they're not sold on Kotkaniemi being a 1C. Whether that's Zadina or Tkachuk is up for debate. If they think he's for sure a 1C though, I think they'd still go with the Finn. Here we go again, drafting centers to play wing. Didn't we just go through this drama??? If we're drafting Kotkaniemi its because he's going to play center. If we trade Pacioretty for O'Reilly that means they don't draft Kotkaniemi but draft Tkachuk to replace Pacioretty on the left side. Tkachuk - Tavares - Gallagher Domi - O'Reilly - Drouin Lehkonen - Danault - Shaw Byron - Rose - Scherbak Not to bad if Bergevin can pull this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, Metallica said: Here we go again, drafting centers to play wing. Didn't we just go through this drama??? If we're drafting Kotkaniemi its because he's going to play center. If we trade Pacioretty for O'Reilly that means they don't draft Kotkaniemi but draft Tkachuk to replace Pacioretty on the left side. 2 Poor wording on my part. I wasn't actually suggesting that they'd draft Kotkaniemi to put him on the wing. I was suggesting that their plans could change from picking him to a winger if they weren't 100% sold on Kotkaniemi's potential to be a 1C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Poor wording on my part. I wasn't actually suggesting that they'd draft Kotkaniemi to put him on the wing. I was suggesting that their plans could change from picking him to a winger if they weren't 100% sold on Kotkaniemi's potential to be a 1C. This draft they have to be bang on with the players they're drafting. If they're unsure of a player walk away don't take the risk. This is a make or break draft for Bergevin and company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 11 hours ago, Metallica said: If they're unsure of a player walk away don't take the risk. Really? I want them to do the opposite and swing for fences in 2nd round, go for kids with big upside even if have big question marks. Such as small fast d-men/forwards or skilled forwards who back check like Brett Hull, play a lot of video games, or may have some glaring hole(s) in overall game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Two top wingers had dinner with Habs mgmt. yesterday. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/andrei-svechnikov-and-filip-zadina-enjoy-evening-with-canadiens-brass/c-299139192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 One for Commandants 1st choice; https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/nhl-entry-draft-picks-2018/2018/6/21/17441724/quinn-hughes-third-overall-montreal-canadiens-entry-draft-target-profile-stats-rankings-scouting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 My top 10 picks since I have nothing other than free time... 1) Buffalo Sabres: Dahlin 2) Carolina Hurricanes: Svechnikov 3) Montreal Canadiens: Zadina 4) Ottawa Senators: Hughes 5) Arizona Coyotes: Tkachuk 6) Detroit Red Wings: Boqvist 7) Vancouver Canucks: Kotkaniemi 8) Chicago Blackhawks: Wahlstrom 9) New York Rangers: Dobson 10) Edmonton Oilers: Ty Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I would almost guartunee Montreal doesn't pick Zadina. As much as I think he's as good a pick as any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 15 minutes ago, Habopotamus said: I would almost guartunee Montreal doesn't pick Zadina. As much as I think he's as good a pick as any I agree I think its either Kotkaniemi or tkachuk. If they trade Pacioretty for a #1 center then they're going to draft tkachuk to fill the LW hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Tkachuk is a good prospect, and if they took him he’d probably be the best one we have. Still, I hope Montreal doesn’t take him unless they move down a solid 7 spots. Zadina, Kotkaniemi, Hughes, Boqvist, Dobson, and maybe Whalstrom are ahead for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehab Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Isn’t Whalstrom listed as a rw/c? Why is no one taking about him being a great center and scorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Davehab said: Isn’t Whalstrom listed as a rw/c? Why is no one taking about him being a great center and scorer Because he played RW almost exclusively this season He's a wing He was about half and half as 16-year-old but its clear now he's a wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sbhatt Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If they are dead set against Zadina, I'd rather they take Hughes over Tkachuk or Kotkaniemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Well, today is the day that many were hoping for during the pathetic season we just had. This pick is supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel during that forgettable time. Go Habs go!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 7 hours ago, sbhatt said: If they are dead set against Zadina, I'd rather they take Hughes over Tkachuk or Kotkaniemi. Timmins said in an interview they don't think Hughes can defend at the nhl level... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, illWill said: Well, today is the day that many were hoping for during the pathetic season we just had. This pick is supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel during that forgettable time. Go Habs go!? I really felt like they would take Kotkaniemi, but I'm thinking it's going to be Tkachuk now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, Habopotamus said: I really felt like they would take Kotkaniemi, but I'm thinking it's going to be Tkachuk now Yeah I am thinking tkachuk also especially if we trade Pacioretty for a center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Metallica said: Yeah I am thinking tkachuk also especially if we trade Pacioretty for a center. I think that might be the plan..... I don't know if Buffalo wants Pacioretty, just for the fact i don't think he would re sign there, but some type of deal for Pacioretty and ROR makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I don't pretend to follow prospects. But everything I hear about Tkachuk suggests he is a prototypical Bergevin type: not especially fast, not the most talented player available, but just oozing with 'intangibles.' A great pick for a 1990s squad and therefore precisely what MB covets. So my theory is, he's the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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