2020 NHL Draft

[dappleganger]

The Sens drafting Askarov with the 5th pick could be some shrewd business for them.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

The Sens drafting Askarov with the 5th pick could be some shrewd business for them.

5's at a point where maybe it's still a little too early to look at a goalie but I mean considering they're also drafting 3rd (and possibly getting a little lucky with Byfield dropping to them) I guess they are in a position to take a bigger risk than most teams would in that spot.

 

[herman]

The Sens drafting Askarov with the 5th pick could be some shrewd business for them.

5's at a point where maybe it's still a little too early to look at a goalie but I mean considering they're also drafting 3rd (and possibly getting a little lucky with Byfield dropping to them) I guess they are in a position to take a bigger risk than most teams would in that spot.

They have heart-eyes for Sanderson

 

[Guilt Trip]

The Sens drafting Askarov with the 5th pick could be some shrewd business for them.

5's at a point where maybe it's still a little too early to look at a goalie but I mean considering they're also drafting 3rd (and possibly getting a little lucky with Byfield dropping to them) I guess they are in a position to take a bigger risk than most teams would in that spot.

If this guy is going to be the next Carey Price then you can't let him go. Like you said, it's much easier doing it because they have multiple firsts. Should be interesting. Who knows, he could drop down.

 

[Zee]

Wonder how they'll show the draft tonight since all the GMs are in their own places.  Zoom-call like with 31 pictures ? LOL....probably show one team at a time as they're up to pick I suppose.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Wonder how they'll show the draft tonight since all the GMs are in their own places.  Zoom-call like with 31 pictures ? LOL....probably show one team at a time as they're up to pick I suppose.

I hope teams just communicate their picks with the NHL and Bettman or Daly announce them, followed by the analysis from the broadcast. I really don't want to see GMs fumbling around with zoom and congratulating the Lightning for winning the Cup every single pick.

 

[bustaheims]

The Sens drafting Askarov with the 5th pick could be some shrewd business for them.

5's at a point where maybe it's still a little too early to look at a goalie but I mean considering they're also drafting 3rd (and possibly getting a little lucky with Byfield dropping to them) I guess they are in a position to take a bigger risk than most teams would in that spot.

They also need help at virtually every position. They have some good prospects, but no real game-breakers. They do have a couple goalie projects/prospects, but they could definitely use a blue-chip 'tender - though, there aren't many teams that couldn't.

 

[herman]

"With the first overall pick, the New York Rangers are proud to select Alex-- Laf--iere."
"Sorry, Jeff, can you repeat that? It cut out a bit at the player name."
"We are picking Alex-- Laf----re"
"Alex Laferriere?
"That is correct"

Zoom camera jump cut to Alexis Lafreniere looking shocked. Jump cut to Alex Laferriere looking bemused.
No one else notices for 14 more picks.

"The Toronto Maple Leafs are proud to select, Alexis Lafreniere"
"What?"
"He was on the board"
*checks notes... "oh! I guess that's that."

--

Dubas: "Good work, Sam, on the Zoom audio hack on HQ"

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/kyledubas/status/1313565591433891841

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/NHL_Watcher/status/1313592930368655360

McGuire: guy ranked in the top 10 of almost every draft ranking, often even in the top 5, might get drafted in the top 10.

 

[Frank E]

The Sens drafting Askarov with the 5th pick could be some shrewd business for them.

5's at a point where maybe it's still a little too early to look at a goalie but I mean considering they're also drafting 3rd (and possibly getting a little lucky with Byfield dropping to them) I guess they are in a position to take a bigger risk than most teams would in that spot.

They also need help at virtually every position. They have some good prospects, but no real game-breakers. They do have a couple goalie projects/prospects, but they could definitely use a blue-chip 'tender - though, there aren't many teams that couldn't.

Ottawa could get Drysdale and Byfield.

I hate the sens.

 

[Frank E]

You know, this year, they should have made a rule that you could trade cash for players or picks.

The smaller market teams are going to need cash.

 

[Kin]

You know, this year, they should have made a rule that you could trade cash for players or picks.

The smaller market teams are going to need cash.

I'm trying to imagine something more antithetical to how Bettman's set up the entire league and failing.

 

[Bender]

This is gonna sound crazy but is there an online feed to watch the draft?

 

[rdowdall]

This is gonna sound crazy but is there an online feed to watch the draft?

You should see if you can join the Zoom call.

 

[herman]

This is gonna sound crazy but is there an online feed to watch the draft?

Ustvgo.tv/nbcsn

 

[Kin]

Anyone else kind of think there'll be a lot fewer deals this year with the absence of chummy inperson talks?

 

[L K]

Why are the Rangers taking the full 5 minutes to make their pick.  This is just stupid

 

[rdowdall]

Anyone else kind of think there'll be a lot fewer deals this year with the absence of chummy inperson talks?

"Ummm...Kenny, you're still on mute.  From reading your lips it looks like you are offering Draisaitl for Andersen.  I can go ahead and start that trade call for you."

But ya, it looks like activity will be way down.

 

[Kin]

The awkwardness level of cutting to Lafreniere in his living room, wordlessly hugging his parents so as to mimic what would happen in a normal draft was right up there.