THE 2016 NHL DRAFT-DAY THREAD

[pmrules]

Still no d or g, surprised a bit.

Going BPA....staying true to their list I guess

 

[Deebo]

Grundstrom and Nylander were team mates a couple seasons ago.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

An interesting note from twitter, all three picks so far played pro against adults this season.

 

[Kin]

Evan Fitzpatrick to the Blues so it looks like the higher ranked goalies are gone.

 

[bustaheims]

Still no d or g, surprised a bit.

A lot of scouts were saying the goaltenders in this year's draft aren't great. Not super surprised they didn't go with one after missing out on the top 3 - and taking one at 31 would probably have been a reach. I think they'll take a less polished one later in the draft and hope he's a diamond in the rough.

 

[bustaheims]

An interesting note from twitter, all three picks so far played pro against adults this season.

Seems like they're looking for guys who can jump into 3rd and 4th line roles relatively quickly. Guys that are 2 years away instead of 4 or 5.

 

[Kin]

A lot of scouts were saying the goaltenders in this year's draft aren't great. Not super surprised they didn't go with one after missing out on the top 3 - and taking one at 31 would probably have been a reach. I think they'll take a less polished one later in the draft and hope he's a diamond in the rough.

Although you wonder how much of that is because none of the goalies are big.

 

[TBLeafer]

Pu still on the table...

 

[Redleaf]

Must be some trades coming for some D. I mean, I guess there are other options, but I'm a little surprised why they didn't target at least one defenseman in the 2nd round.

 

[pmrules]

An interesting note from twitter, all three picks so far played pro against adults this season.

Seems like they're looking for guys who can jump into 3rd and 4th line roles relatively quickly. Guys that are 2 years away instead of 4 or 5.

I don't mind that actually. 

 

[bustaheims]

Although you wonder how much of that is because none of the goalies are big.

Definitely a possibility.

 

[L K]

Pu still on the table...

I would not be disappointed with Pu in the 3rd round at all.  They need some defensive prospects though.

 

[Kin]

The Leafs take a goalie, Joseph Woll from the States.

 

[Redleaf]

These NBC guys are totally on the ball. The 3rd round is next....

 

[bustaheims]

kristen_shilton: At No. 62, the #Leafs take Joseph Woll from USDP. 17 year old with good size (6'3"). Committed to Boston College for next season #NHLDraft

 

[TBLeafer]

There's our G prospect.  American Joseph Woll, STL.

No Canadians picked yet this year.

 

[L K]

Ranked #37 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #70 by Future Considerations
Ranked #104 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #5 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies)

He's committed to play for Boston College next year.

 

[L K]

Abramov goes at 65 to Columbus

 

[TBLeafer]

Pu still on the table...

I would not be disappointed with Pu in the 3rd round at all.  They need some defensive prospects though.

Well they have another pick this round and Pu hasn't been snapped up yet...

 

[bustaheims]

Ranked #37 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #70 by Future Considerations
Ranked #104 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #5 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies)

He's committed to play for Boston College next year.

Getting some high praise by the talking heads covering the draft, so, that's fun.