Draft Pick Watch - WE PICKED NYLANDER!!1!!

[GhostofPotvin29]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

Hard to say for sure.  Every draft has scouting reports that basically highlight the pro's of each player so judging by them every player is a great pick.

Jared McCann.

 

[louisstamos]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

Hard to say for sure.  Every draft has scouting reports that basically highlight the pro's of each player so judging by them every player is a great pick.

Jared McCann.

McCann is my preference as well.  Perlini would be a good pick in that range, too.

 

[L K]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

Hard to say for sure.  Every draft has scouting reports that basically highlight the pro's of each player so judging by them every player is a great pick.

Jared McCann.

I don't mind McCann either, but he's been projecting more in the 12-15 range most of the year.  If the Leafs get into the top 7-8 picks I'm honestly not thrilled with the guys available at this point.  A lot of guys who are undersized or project more as wingers. 

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

The forwards projected to go around that area are Ivan Barbashev, Nikolaj Ehlers, Kasperi Kapanen, Jared McCann, William Nylander, Brendan Perlini, Nicholas Ritchie, and Jake Virtanen.

NHL.com had 3 of their writers do mock drafts for this year, you can find them here. It'll give you some basic information on the players. 

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

Hard to say for sure.  Every draft has scouting reports that basically highlight the pro's of each player so judging by them every player is a great pick.

Jared McCann.

I don't mind McCann either, but he's been projecting more in the 12-15 range most of the year.  If the Leafs get into the top 7-8 picks I'm honestly not thrilled with the guys available at this point.  A lot of guys who are undersized or project more as wingers.

I'd love if they could somehow, someway get Draisaitl.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

The forwards projected to go around that area are Ivan Barbashev, Nikolaj Ehlers, Kasperi Kapanen, Jared McCann, William Nylander, Brendan Perlini, Nicholas Ritchie, and Jake Virtanen.

NHL.com had 3 of their writers do mock drafts for this year, you can find them here. It'll give you some basic information on the players.

And here are the ISS Top 30, not split into NA/Europe: http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-30/

By the way, since I've pumped his tires so hard, here's a McCann highlight pack (even if the Leafs have played their way out of him):

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umr1Ip5SimU[/youtube]

 

[Redleaf]

Anyone have any thoughts on Jake Virtanen?

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=120197

 

[Rebel_1812]

at least a top ten pick is something to look forward to.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

As far as NHL blogs go, hockeywriters.com kinda sucks. But I've always liked their draft coverage. They compile a lot of what's been said about prospects from people more in the known and put them in a players profile. You can check out their full list of profiles here. Here are the profiles for the guys I mentioned earlier:

http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-nick-ritchie/
http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-jake-virtanen/
http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-brendan-perlini/
http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-kasperi-kapanen/
http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-william-nylander/
http://thehockeywriters.com/jared-mccann/
http://thehockeywriters.com/nikolaj-ehlers/
http://thehockeywriters.com/ivan-barbashev/

 

[Bullfrog]

And here are the ISS Top 30, not split into NA/Europe: http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-30/

By the way, since I've pumped his tires so hard, here's a McCann highlight pack (even if the Leafs have played their way out of him):

Well, that sold me.

 

[AvroArrow]

I really hope Nonis goes after a few more 1st round picks.  Move a few guys to grab some extra picks, use a few picks to move up and try to get a couple guys around the 6-15 range.

For example (not saying realistic):

Reimer for late 1st, early 2nd
Franson for late 1st, early 2nd
Above picks + to Anaheim for Ottawa's 1st (~10th overall)

 

[mc]

Are they are players in the 6-9 spot that are worth anything in this draft? I ask in seriousness because I haven't followed any of them.

The forwards projected to go around that area are Ivan Barbashev, Nikolaj Ehlers, Kasperi Kapanen, Jared McCann, William Nylander, Brendan Perlini, Nicholas Ritchie, and Jake Virtanen.

NHL.com had 3 of their writers do mock drafts for this year, you can find them here. It'll give you some basic information on the players.

And here are the ISS Top 30, not split into NA/Europe: http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-30/

By the way, since I've pumped his tires so hard, here's a McCann highlight pack (even if the Leafs have played their way out of him):

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umr1Ip5SimU[/youtube]

wow.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

I really hope Nonis goes after a few more 1st round picks.  Move a few guys to grab some extra picks, use a few picks to move up and try to get a couple guys around the 6-15 range.

For example (not saying realistic):

Reimer for late 1st, early 2nd
Franson for late 1st, early 2nd
Above picks + to Anaheim for Ottawa's 1st (~10th overall)

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Reimer gets you a late 2nd/early 3rd.  Franson?  Probably a 2nd given that he's right shot, but probably not an early second.  Kadri might buy you that (laterish) first and a prospect, but I don't know that many Leafs are in the coveted category for other teams right now.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Jets win! Jets win!

 

[Jalili]

Jets win! Jets win!

8th place baby.

 

[Britishbulldog]

April 11th
Winnipeg vs Calgary - Winnipeg won tonight so they tie the Leafs in points and ROW but won the season series with the Leafs bumping the Leafs to a better draft pick

Carolina vs Detroit - Leafs can't catch Detroit and Carolina won but can't catch the Leafs


11 Nashville 84  34 ROW 2 g remaining (plays Chicago and Minnesota)
10 Ottawa 84  29 ROW 2 g remaining (plays Toronto and Pittsburgh)
9 Winnipeg 84  29 ROW 
8 Toronto 84  29 ROW 1 g remaining (plays Ottawa)
7 Vancouver 81  30 ROW 2 g remaining (plays Edmonton and Calgary)
6 Carolina 81  34 ROW 1 g remaining (plays Philly Sunday)
5 Calgary
4 NYI
3 Florida
2 Edmonton
1 Buffalo

 

[Strangelove]

Next game is a game they really need to lose. 4 spots is rather large.

 

[Fanatic]

Two years ago the Leafs were in a similar situation - out of the playoffs and only playing out games to settle the draft order. In the 2nd last game of the year our captain decided to show some passion as he scored the 3-2 winner in OT over the TBL. I will never forget his stupid fist pump as he celebrated the goal. I remember thinking then "way to go Dion, now that it only hurts the Leafs to win, you show up large".

I do hope for a loss simply for a better draft pick. I have a season long bet with a Sens fan that the Leafs would finish higher in the standings than the Sens - a steak dinner is on the line. A few weeks ago he was ready to take my order, but now I am hoping to lose. I would gladly buy him his steak and see the Leafs draft 3 or 4 places better than if they win.

Right or wrong, I will be watching for a loss tonight. I want the Leafs to improve as much as possible, and if that means wanting a loss then so be it.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Scoring a goal just happens.  You don't think during a game "oh I better lay off on this shot" or something.  IIRC, he received a feed on a PP and one timed it or something.  It's basically luck if that particular shot goes in or not.  It's not passion or lack thereof.  They're all competitive guys, that's why they've made it this far.

People ascribe way too much to individual plays.  Like Kessel, for instance - when he's going hot, he can take shots that go in for 5-7 games in a row, then when it goes cold those same types of shots won't go in for him.  It's unsustainable, but when they stop going in that's when you start to hear criticisms of him, despite the fact he plays pretty much the same exact game whether he's scoring or not.  It's just chance, in general.  But if it goes in he's somehow showing more leadership or something than if it doesn't go in.

 

[Britishbulldog]

Scoring a goal just happens.  You don't think during a game "oh I better lay off on this shot" or something.  IIRC, he received a feed on a PP and one timed it or something.  It's basically luck if that particular shot goes in or not.  It's not passion or lack thereof.  They're all competitive guys, that's why they've made it this far.

People ascribe way too much to individual plays.  Like Kessel, for instance - when he's going hot, he can take shots that go in for 5-7 games in a row, then when it goes cold those same types of shots won't go in for him.  It's unsustainable, but when they stop going in that's when you start to hear criticisms of him, despite the fact he plays pretty much the same exact game whether he's scoring or not.  It's just chance, in general.  But if it goes in he's somehow showing more leadership or something than if it doesn't go in.

I hear what you are saying and I know that you had my back with the Kessel jumping in the photo thing....but I gotta go with Michael on this one....Phaneuf is stupid and is capable of making enough bonehead plays to change the outcome of a game. (hope I am not too cynical  )