PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Keep it and take Ekblad if it's #1.. In the 15 range trade up and get Fleury Edited January 21, 2014 by PumpkinEscobar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Keep it and take Ekblad if it's #1.. In the 15 range trade up and get Fleury Fleury actually looks really good. We have too many d as it is tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Can never have enough good young defensemen and if you do it's like being overloaded with good starting pitching..you trade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 It's to bad we didn't wait a year to have this awful year ... Could of ended up with Connor mcdavid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 dont care what round just get Nikita Trymakin the kid is a beast. any videos on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 With Howard going down, Monster with injuries issues, we may see a combo of Mrazek and Coreau sooner that we think. Not saying it will affect us too much (since we aren't playing good anyhow) but it could drop us further out of the playoff giving us a higher draft pick, possibly a top 5. That pick could and probably would get us an impact player in return if traded in a package. Nyquist, Almqvist, Kindl and a Top 5 1st rounder would garner a pretty nice return! With the amount of talent in the pipeline, unless there is a slam dunk kid in the top 5-10, it probably makes more sense to trade the pick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Mrazek and McCollum maybe..Coreau can't crack the Griffins lineup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 With Howard going down, Monster with injuries issues, we may see a combo of Mrazek and Coreau sooner that we think. Not saying it will affect us too much (since we aren't playing good anyhow) but it could drop us further out of the playoff giving us a higher draft pick, possibly a top 5. That pick could and probably would get us an impact player in return if traded in a package. Nyquist, Almqvist, Kindl and a Top 5 1st rounder would garner a pretty nice return! With the amount of talent in the pipeline, unless there is a slam dunk kid in the top 5-10, it probably makes more sense to trade the pick... When's the last time we had a top 5 pick?? No way would/should we get rid of that pick if we got it Mrazek and McCollum maybe..Coreau can't crack the Griffins lineup Mrazek and McCollum maybe..Coreau can't crack the Griffins lineup McCollum all of a sudden seems like a prospect again I'd call him up to play a few games see how he does and send back down mrazek since he's doing absolutely nothing in detroit and he needs to play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 we don't need a top 5 pick. the return in trade would pay instant dividends. IMO. 2 wingedominance13 and Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 If this draft is as weak as advertised then no one is gonna trade a good player for a top pick...2015 most definitely 2 wingedominance13 and Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 2014 is a weak draft, but that doesn't mean there isn't talent. Last year there was 7 or 8 can't miss types, then 60-70 guys that all had a question about them but should be top 5 players on most teams in 5-7 years. This years draft has 3/4 can't miss types and about 35 guys that should be top 5 players on most teams. The depth just isn't here this year. Now 2015 looks like it will be better. That draft looks like it is very top heavy but we will see next year...... 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 I've read everywhere that there seems to be a huge dropoff after Ekblad and Reinhart, which is only an opportunity for teams with good scouting to find some rough gems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I've read everywhere that there seems to be a huge dropoff after Ekblad and Reinhart, which is only an opportunity for teams with good scouting to find some rough gems.Draisaitl looks excellent as well if we would use this pick. I'd prefer trading a top 5 pick for a later pick and multiple picks from next years draft.Just like last year we will sneak in the playoffs and pick around 15-20. Virtanen would be my top choice around that range. He reminds me of Corey Perry. Next year would be the year to make a youth movement, not take anybody in FA, and see where the chips fall. If it falls into 2015's top 5 pick I could somewhat cope with a bad year. Edited January 22, 2014 by MasterPavel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 Man, the kids in this draft are 96s?! That means I should have been drafted 7 years ago dammit! Where did the time go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Just FYI for everyone. Bob McKenzie's draft special/preview is on TSN tonight at 7:30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Ehlers, Vrana, and Kapenan are falling into the mid first round according to a few mocks/ranking sites. Virtanen is rising a bit and may not be available around 15. Rich's guy Tuch is maintaining his 20th overall, but if he keeps up his offensive development I expect him to rise closer to June. ISS already has him climbing. This year's draft looks short on quality centers, so I would pray Jarnkrok develops offensively, and continue to address future scoring on the wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Not a draft thing, a undrafted college FA thing. remember this name: Trevor van Reimsdyk-james' younger brother. 6-2/185 RHed shot, very good Dman from UNH. 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 If drafting today, kempe will most likely be gone in the second. Most are now seeing him as a late 1st early second guy. So to revise and this might be a better pick based on needs, I go Keagan Iverson in the second. he plays like Helm, just 3 inches taller and 35 pounds heavier. he loves to skate and hit. Prefect #3 C in 3-5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Just some updated rankings: Hockey news has Tuch ranked 18th. Interesting that they have Ritchie ranked 13th. That could put him on our list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Once the season resumes, I will update again. With Z out the chances of the PO's look really slim. So let's see how things go for the next 10 games. We could enter the lottery this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 If we are gonna miss the playoffs we should draft Jake Virtanen. He is a better C, also RH, faster than Tuch, a fore-checking animal, has good size, and can really hold his own fighting. He projects as a higher end offensive prospect that already plays a nice two-way game. I've gotten off the Ehlers train since we do need to get bigger up the middle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 I want Fleury and it's not even close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 Pumpkin- A stay at home defenseman can be had in the later rounds or FA. We need to address the middle of our top 6. Virtanen, Tuch, Goldobin, or Barbashev would be a good start to the draft. If Kapenan were to fall even better, but most are starting to think he will be in the top 5 now. Who knows though with the new lottery system in place if we were to miss the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 We need a big defenseman who can hit...McKee is years away, if he even makes it. Happy with what is in the system at forward right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 We need a big defenseman who can hit...McKee is years away, if he even makes it. Happy with what is in the system at forward right now I agree with you. Especially the McKee part, but I still feel there will be those types later in the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites