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Post by 2old4this on Jun 29, 2024 1:23:33 GMT -6
apparently the teams were told not to thank Vegas or congratulate Florida. also not to bring 100 people on stage. due to time constraints? that seems plausible because i can't think of anything else. if the habs had've left celine dion out of their 5th pick announcement, each team would've had more than enough time to give their congrats. : ) probably weight constraints |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 29, 2024 1:27:52 GMT -6
apparently the teams were told not to thank Vegas or congratulate Florida. also not to bring 100 people on stage. due to time constraints? that seems plausible because i can't think of anything else. if the habs had've left celine dion out of their 5th pick announcement, each team would've had more than enough time to give their congrats. : ) I assume so, I didn't see the actual reasoning, just that reportedly teams were instructed not to do so. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 29, 2024 1:30:12 GMT -6
due to time constraints? that seems plausible because i can't think of anything else. if the habs had've left celine dion out of their 5th pick announcement, each team would've had more than enough time to give their congrats. : ) I assume so, I didn't see the actual reasoning, just that reportedly teams were instructed not to do so. not that i'm that fussed about it but it might have been nice if bettman had issued a blanket statement beforehand explaining why...or maybe he did? i wasn't paying much attention at the start. there's a bit of a buzz on twitter....seems there's a few out there asking the same question. |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 29, 2024 1:42:36 GMT -6
I stayed away cuz I think this was a massive step back for the Hawks franchise. I think they got at best 1 NHL player out of this draft. I don’t understand any of the thinking here. I get it, most are in the camp of “gotta wait and see”. But year after year we wait and see, the only good things we’ve seen so far are the last GMs guys leading the rebuild. And KD has had since 2022. I don’t expect the world get. But…… let’s say the Hawks didn’t get Bedard. This whole thing looks like a Nashville type building process. Maybe some decent players but mostly a team of 3/4 liners. Is this the goal here? Just try and draft guys that’ll be 3/4 liners? Even Levshunov is slotted to be a top 4. Is this the guy to spend a 2nd overall on? He’s drafted forward high with size. And I don’t care to hear this bullshit of a 4th or 5th round pick has size. They barely make it. It’s a stupid redundant call to look like a genius when we all know none of us are not. Plain and simple. We just seen again what wins in the playoffs. Hawks have none of that. I don’t give a F*** if Boisvert is 6’2” and his dad owned a gym. Look at the cup champs. And last years and the year before and so on. The point is you need size at your top positions. Example Toews 6’2”. Hossa 6’2”. Saad 6’2”. Sharp 6’1”. Handzus 6’4”. Kane 5’10”. The Hawks top 6 were huge. Sure they traded for Sharp and Handzus. And signed Hossa. But I just don’t see the logic in what they’re doing. This is the first draft where they took size especially in round 1. But I don’t thing there’s much skill there that’s translatable to the NHL. Sorry for the long winded post. But I feel KD has maybe a year left. I don’t believe the Hawks re-sign him, and he was just here to do the dirty work. He’ll be too in Love with his prospects. There’s a reason why we’re hearing about a few GMs coming to Chicago!!! patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. |
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Post by nighbor on Jun 29, 2024 3:35:15 GMT -6
The hawks owe it to Bedard to surround him with the best "team" possible. Superstar forwards look great but they do not win championships by themselves. Toronto and Edmonton are perfect examples of this. Without playing in internationation tournaments there is no way of actually judging if Demidov is one of the best or just the best of the rest. To me the best player available is the player with the fewest unanswered questions. And that is? Up to KD. |
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Post by T-man2010 on Jun 29, 2024 5:39:35 GMT -6
I stayed away cuz I think this was a massive step back for the Hawks franchise. I think they got at best 1 NHL player out of this draft. I don’t understand any of the thinking here. I get it, most are in the camp of “gotta wait and see”. But year after year we wait and see, the only good things we’ve seen so far are the last GMs guys leading the rebuild. And KD has had since 2022. I don’t expect the world get. But…… let’s say the Hawks didn’t get Bedard. This whole thing looks like a Nashville type building process. Maybe some decent players but mostly a team of 3/4 liners. Is this the goal here? Just try and draft guys that’ll be 3/4 liners? Even Levshunov is slotted to be a top 4. Is this the guy to spend a 2nd overall on? He’s drafted forward high with size. And I don’t care to hear this bullshit of a 4th or 5th round pick has size. They barely make it. It’s a stupid redundant call to look like a genius when we all know none of us are not. Plain and simple. We just seen again what wins in the playoffs. Hawks have none of that. I don’t give a F*** if Boisvert is 6’2” and his dad owned a gym. Look at the cup champs. And last years and the year before and so on. The point is you need size at your top positions. Example Toews 6’2”. Hossa 6’2”. Saad 6’2”. Sharp 6’1”. Handzus 6’4”. Kane 5’10”. The Hawks top 6 were huge. Sure they traded for Sharp and Handzus. And signed Hossa. But I just don’t see the logic in what they’re doing. This is the first draft where they took size especially in round 1. But I don’t thing there’s much skill there that’s translatable to the NHL. Sorry for the long winded post. But I feel KD has maybe a year left. I don’t believe the Hawks re-sign him, and he was just here to do the dirty work. He’ll be too in Love with his prospects. There’s a reason why we’re hearing about a few GMs coming to Chicago!!! patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. Last rebuild took 12 years and 4 GM's. Pulford, Smith, Pulford (again), Tallon and Bowman. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 29, 2024 5:52:08 GMT -6
patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. Last rebuild took 12 years and 4 GM's. Pulford, Smith, Pulford (again), Tallon and Bowman. When Dollar Bill was alive they definitely weren't rebuilding. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 29, 2024 6:05:49 GMT -6
i hate his team but hats off to his sense of humor.
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Post by Nikos on Jun 29, 2024 6:07:12 GMT -6
I stayed away cuz I think this was a massive step back for the Hawks franchise. I think they got at best 1 NHL player out of this draft. I don’t understand any of the thinking here. I get it, most are in the camp of “gotta wait and see”. But year after year we wait and see, the only good things we’ve seen so far are the last GMs guys leading the rebuild. And KD has had since 2022. I don’t expect the world get. But…… let’s say the Hawks didn’t get Bedard. This whole thing looks like a Nashville type building process. Maybe some decent players but mostly a team of 3/4 liners. Is this the goal here? Just try and draft guys that’ll be 3/4 liners? Even Levshunov is slotted to be a top 4. Is this the guy to spend a 2nd overall on? He’s drafted forward high with size. And I don’t care to hear this bullshit of a 4th or 5th round pick has size. They barely make it. It’s a stupid redundant call to look like a genius when we all know none of us are not. Plain and simple. We just seen again what wins in the playoffs. Hawks have none of that. I don’t give a F*** if Boisvert is 6’2” and his dad owned a gym. Look at the cup champs. And last years and the year before and so on. The point is you need size at your top positions. Example Toews 6’2”. Hossa 6’2”. Saad 6’2”. Sharp 6’1”. Handzus 6’4”. Kane 5’10”. The Hawks top 6 were huge. Sure they traded for Sharp and Handzus. And signed Hossa. But I just don’t see the logic in what they’re doing. This is the first draft where they took size especially in round 1. But I don’t thing there’s much skill there that’s translatable to the NHL. Sorry for the long winded post. But I feel KD has maybe a year left. I don’t believe the Hawks re-sign him, and he was just here to do the dirty work. He’ll be too in Love with his prospects. There’s a reason why we’re hearing about a few GMs coming to Chicago!!! patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. My question and we will never know, did we have to trade (3) 2nd round picks to move 2 and 8 spots to get Boisvert and Vanacker? Should have used those three picks and the original #20 from Tampa and next year #1 from Toronto and get a top 5 pick this year to get either Lindstrom or Demidov, sounds like we were close to making deal with Columbus for the #4 pick. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 29, 2024 6:25:06 GMT -6
I stayed away cuz I think this was a massive step back for the Hawks franchise. I think they got at best 1 NHL player out of this draft. I don’t understand any of the thinking here. I get it, most are in the camp of “gotta wait and see”. But year after year we wait and see, the only good things we’ve seen so far are the last GMs guys leading the rebuild. And KD has had since 2022. I don’t expect the world get. But…… let’s say the Hawks didn’t get Bedard. This whole thing looks like a Nashville type building process. Maybe some decent players but mostly a team of 3/4 liners. Is this the goal here? Just try and draft guys that’ll be 3/4 liners? Even Levshunov is slotted to be a top 4. Is this the guy to spend a 2nd overall on? He’s drafted forward high with size. And I don’t care to hear this bullshit of a 4th or 5th round pick has size. They barely make it. It’s a stupid redundant call to look like a genius when we all know none of us are not. Plain and simple. We just seen again what wins in the playoffs. Hawks have none of that. I don’t give a F*** if Boisvert is 6’2” and his dad owned a gym. Look at the cup champs. And last years and the year before and so on. The point is you need size at your top positions. Example Toews 6’2”. Hossa 6’2”. Saad 6’2”. Sharp 6’1”. Handzus 6’4”. Kane 5’10”. The Hawks top 6 were huge. Sure they traded for Sharp and Handzus. And signed Hossa. But I just don’t see the logic in what they’re doing. This is the first draft where they took size especially in round 1. But I don’t thing there’s much skill there that’s translatable to the NHL. Sorry for the long winded post. But I feel KD has maybe a year left. I don’t believe the Hawks re-sign him, and he was just here to do the dirty work. He’ll be too in Love with his prospects. There’s a reason why we’re hearing about a few GMs coming to Chicago!!! I find it funny how there was complaining how KD only drafted small forwards in the first rounds and now he gets two strong Canadians who are over 6' and now you're saying this is a "massive" step back. I disagree, this first round is exactly what the franchise needed. And you didn't like Levshunov the couple times you seen him but the experts are saying he's a top2 dman and possibly a #1. His coach loved him in Michigan and trusted him in all situations and his +/- was the best amongst dman in the Big10. Not to mention he was named the best defensive dman, you don't get that if you can't play D. And KD drafted Misiak and Greene in the 2nd round, plus Hayes, Felcman, Savoie in the 3rd, so he's drafted bigger guys before rounds 4 and 5. With this years draft he's now taken big forwards in every round. |
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Post by hawkinmontreal on Jun 29, 2024 6:31:51 GMT -6
I for one am not thrilled about this draft, Will the Hawks picks generate into NHL talent maybe, possibly, I have zero issue with Sacha or Arty, but I have an issue with the wasted picks to get Sacha and the 27th pick. When a team like the Hawks get a gift from the NHL in Bedard, you do everything in your power to surround him with the best talent available and I feel KD did not do that. Yes maybe other teams didn’t want to take a chance with Demidov, it was risky, but those are the picks that bring back the greatest value if they turn out. KD wants to play it safe. Here at home fans are pressing Ken Hughes to put talent on the ice to play with Suzuki and Caufield and that what he did in Hage and Demidov in a few years. I guess we will see, but I am not impressed with the first round selections. Maybe Arty turns into that 1a the teams needs, but those wasted picks to NY and Carolina could have allowed the Hawks to draft a significant forward in the number 2 spot and a very decent defender in the 10-14spot. I guess we will wait and see, see how everything transpires in the end.
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 29, 2024 6:36:28 GMT -6
patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. My question and we will never know, did we have to trade (3) 2nd round picks to move 2 and 8 spots to get Boisvert and Vanacker? Should have used those three picks and the original #20 from Tampa and next year #1 from Toronto and get a top 5 pick this year to get either Lindstrom or Demidov, sounds like we were close to making deal with Columbus for the #4 pick. no expert here...just echoing what i've heard recently. we got "too many" picks. we're only allowed so many contracts...that's the problem. but it's by design. we're allowed to piss a few away. if you believe what kfC says, they've landed every first rounder they've pursued the last 3 drafts. if you don't believe it i wouldn't blame you either. i'm not spouting anything new here i know. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 29, 2024 6:39:41 GMT -6
patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. My question and we will never know, did we have to trade (3) 2nd round picks to move 2 and 8 spots to get Boisvert and Vanacker? Should have used those three picks and the original #20 from Tampa and next year #1 from Toronto and get a top 5 pick this year to get either Lindstrom or Demidov, sounds like we were close to making deal with Columbus for the #4 pick. He probably didn't need to trade those picks but I don't think Vanacker would've been there at 34, scouts love him and if it wasn't for his shoulder injury in November he might've got 50 goals and went in the mid to low 20s. Boisvert might've been there at 20 but KD didn't want to take the chance. Considering how many extra picks he's gotten since 2022, I'm ok with him using some to move up to get guys they really wanted. I also like that he tried to get up in the top5 to get Lindstrom. |
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Post by hawkinmontreal on Jun 29, 2024 6:44:00 GMT -6
patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. My question and we will never know, did we have to trade (3) 2nd round picks to move 2 and 8 spots to get Boisvert and Vanacker? Should have used those three picks and the original #20 from Tampa and next year #1 from Toronto and get a top 5 pick this year to get either Lindstrom or Demidov, sounds like we were close to making deal with Columbus for the #4 pick. That’s exactly how I feel, the Hawks could of drafted Lidstrome, Demidov with there #2 pick and used all those other picks they gave away to move up into the 10-14 spot and draft a solid defender. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 29, 2024 6:48:18 GMT -6
My question and we will never know, did we have to trade (3) 2nd round picks to move 2 and 8 spots to get Boisvert and Vanacker? Should have used those three picks and the original #20 from Tampa and next year #1 from Toronto and get a top 5 pick this year to get either Lindstrom or Demidov, sounds like we were close to making deal with Columbus for the #4 pick. no expert here...just echoing what i've heard recently. we got "too many" picks. we're only allowed so many contracts...that's the problem. but it's by design. we're allowed to piss a few away. if you believe what kfC says, they've landed every first rounder they've pursued the last 3 drafts. if you don't believe it i wouldn't blame you either. i'm not spouting anything new here i know. That's exactly it, they've had a lot of picks since 2022 and there's going to be a logjam when they need to be signed so they moved some extra picks to get their guys, it is what it is. This year he traded picks to get Boisvert and Vanacker, last year he tried to move up to get Moore but he didn't need to, so it kinda balanced itself out. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 29, 2024 6:49:49 GMT -6
no expert here...just echoing what i've heard recently. we got "too many" picks. we're only allowed so many contracts...that's the problem. but it's by design. we're allowed to piss a few away. if you believe what kfC says, they've landed every first rounder they've pursued the last 3 drafts. if you don't believe it i wouldn't blame you either. i'm not spouting anything new here i know. That's exactly it, they've had a lot of picks since 2022 and there's going to be a logjam when they need to be signed so they moved some extra picks to get their guys, it is what it is. This year he traded picks to get Boisvert and Vanacker, last year he tried to move up to get Moore but he didn't need to, so it kinda balanced itself out. lots more coming, too. |
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Post by acesandeights on Jun 29, 2024 8:10:47 GMT -6
I stayed away cuz I think this was a massive step back for the Hawks franchise. I think they got at best 1 NHL player out of this draft. I don’t understand any of the thinking here. I get it, most are in the camp of “gotta wait and see”. But year after year we wait and see, the only good things we’ve seen so far are the last GMs guys leading the rebuild. And KD has had since 2022. I don’t expect the world get. But…… let’s say the Hawks didn’t get Bedard. This whole thing looks like a Nashville type building process. Maybe some decent players but mostly a team of 3/4 liners. Is this the goal here? Just try and draft guys that’ll be 3/4 liners? Even Levshunov is slotted to be a top 4. Is this the guy to spend a 2nd overall on? He’s drafted forward high with size. And I don’t care to hear this bullshit of a 4th or 5th round pick has size. They barely make it. It’s a stupid redundant call to look like a genius when we all know none of us are not. Plain and simple. We just seen again what wins in the playoffs. Hawks have none of that. I don’t give a F*** if Boisvert is 6’2” and his dad owned a gym. Look at the cup champs. And last years and the year before and so on. The point is you need size at your top positions. Example Toews 6’2”. Hossa 6’2”. Saad 6’2”. Sharp 6’1”. Handzus 6’4”. Kane 5’10”. The Hawks top 6 were huge. Sure they traded for Sharp and Handzus. And signed Hossa. But I just don’t see the logic in what they’re doing. This is the first draft where they took size especially in round 1. But I don’t thing there’s much skill there that’s translatable to the NHL. Sorry for the long winded post. But I feel KD has maybe a year left. I don’t believe the Hawks re-sign him, and he was just here to do the dirty work. He’ll be too in Love with his prospects. There’s a reason why we’re hearing about a few GMs coming to Chicago!!! patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. If Boisvert does end up being a 2C, would this push Nazar to wing? |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 29, 2024 8:11:22 GMT -6
Watching Sportsnet this morning and they're raving about Davidson, saying how this franchise is set up for many years with their 8 first round picks in the past 3 drafts.
We can argue about who he should've drafted but he has some really good players who'll compliment each other.
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 29, 2024 8:23:30 GMT -6
Levshunov and Rinzel will be the top right shot dmen one day, Vlasic and Korchinski the top lefties, that's a solid top4 with Levshunov being the shortest at 6'2".
Boisvert has 2C potential but so does Nazar, Greene, and Misiak. Two will be moved to the wing and the other at 3C.
If Boisvert isn't the 2C he'd look good with Bedard and Moore or Nazar. Gives Bedard protection and a guy to do the dirty work and a speedy winger on the other side.
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 8:55:14 GMT -6
Will say I’m hoping for tarin smith and somehow Charlie Elick dropping to our third round picks please
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 8:55:51 GMT -6
patience, my friend. I kinda get what you are saying, as I didn't love our draft either, but I also think it has a fair amount of potential. remember, though, that this wasn't supposed to a great draft. the next two should be better, I believe, and we will have 8 more 1st and 2nds in those... if you look back at the building of The Run, there were multiple drafts that we got one guy out of. I believe you yourself have said that is the norm. if Levshunov hits and is a top 4 guy on the next Run, it is a win. if Boisvert ends up being a 2LC, it is a win. you've also said KK might be the guy anyway, so we'll either have a 1a and 1b, a top guy and top 4 or a top guy and a bust but who cares cuz we already have our guy in KK and hopefully one of the other two contributes. we're in this thing, man. I feel like maybe we see someone get some term to play here come Monday, also. with the prospect pool soon to be running over, but a few years away, we should have room for a couple guys when can move latter on if need be. it ain't happening overnight, but we're making progress, imo. If Boisvert does end up being a 2C, would this push Nazar to wing? yes or a super fast third line with Moore and Vanacker |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Jun 29, 2024 9:00:46 GMT -6
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 9:36:09 GMT -6
Happy draft day part 2
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 9:48:04 GMT -6
Sergachev to Utah
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 9:51:27 GMT -6
Kevin Hayes to Pittsburgh
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Post by BigT on Jun 29, 2024 9:56:46 GMT -6
I’ve just seen 4-5 big Right shot D get drafted in the early 2nd round. That’s the smart thing to do. Then develop them. There’s a lot more RHD in this draft than I ever thought!!!
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Post by acesandeights on Jun 29, 2024 10:00:14 GMT -6
A tidbit about Vanacker, from 'All About The Jersey'.
"Who doesn’t love a watermelon farming hockey player?
Don’t underestimate the farmer — Vanacker notes in the video above that he is used to working 10 or 12 hour days on his family’s watermelon farm."
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2024 Draft
Jun 29, 2024 10:09:31 GMT -6
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 10:09:31 GMT -6
Fun trades so far
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Post by BigT on Jun 29, 2024 10:17:24 GMT -6
Gotta think the Bolts are making room for Stamkos. They’ve made a lot of cap space by dealing Sergachev and Jeanot!!!
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2024 Draft
Jun 29, 2024 10:19:21 GMT -6
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Post by Hockey is great on Jun 29, 2024 10:19:21 GMT -6
Gotta think the Bolts are making room for Stamkos. They’ve made a lot of cap space by dealing Sergachev and Jeanot!!! has to be a that |
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