krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 I'm not in any way saying that I know much of anything about any of the kids beyond the 2nd round, because I don't. But I do remember being excited about the Bertuzzi pick two years ago. I also remember being excited about the Holmstrom pick last year (I was also excited about Kadeykin). I'm not thrilled at all about some of these picks but I'll get over it... 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 darkmanx, I am one of Holland's biggest supporters and I have said several times that I'm not going to make too big of a judgement too early. I also stated what a great job he does at the draft table... I would never sit down with Holland and call him out for any of his picks, because he and his staff undoubtedly know a hell of a log more than me about any of these kids. Does that mean that fans that know very little about these guys can't debate amongst themselves whether or not they were good or bad picks? I don't like the picks, you do. Not a big deal. We'll find out in a few years whether or not they were good picks or not... I know your not a Holland hater as I read your posts all the time as your carry a lot of insight. That's why I said I'm surprised this post came from you. I never said I agree with his picks this year either but I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he knows something about those players we don't just like every other year he makes a pick and this place goes bananas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Good call. I remember the Bertuzzi pick as well and the meltdown here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How about the meltdowns on the players who turned out to be busts? Sure there are more of those though lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Another future Black Bear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 The season as been saved...Kenny drafted a 6-4 Dman. Yay! 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Found this on our 6th rounder http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/college-hockey-recruiting-ncaa/2014/8/27/6073759/patrick-holway-commits-to-maine-boston-advantage-tim-lovell-red-gendron Let's hope he's a good one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 The season as been saved...Kenny drafted a 6-4 Dman. Yay! But wait. I just checked NHL15 and I don't see him in the game? How can I get my scouting report on if this is true or not, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 I know your not a Holland hater as I read your posts all the time as your carry a lot of insight. That's why I said I'm surprised this post came from you. I never said I agree with his picks this year either but I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he knows something about those players we don't just like every other year he makes a pick and this place goes bananas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm a pro holland guy always defended him .. That being said holland can't know too much on these kids he relys on the scouts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 I'm a pro holland guy always defended him .. That being said holland can't know too much on these kids he relys on the scouts Holland was the head pro scout of most of these guys and worked under Holland. What Holland wants these guys scout because they know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Man nikita korostelev in the 7th round is a steal for the stupid leafs , didn't even noticed he dropped so much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 The season as been saved...Kenny drafted a 6-4 Dman. Yay! who shoots right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Another forward ... Turning 18 in august so let's hope next year he has a big season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Kenny traded for 6'-7" def yeah... Wait it's Cory Cross... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Adam Marsh was ranked 42 in the midterm rankings and ended up going 200th overall? Anyone know what made him slip so far to end this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Overall a decent draft. I'm not a fan of our 3rd or 4th round picks, but 1st, and 5th - 7th were decent. I am surprised we didn't make a single trade though... 1 centers, 2 wingers, 2 defensemen and a goalie... Not what I was expecting at all but not terrible I suppose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Overall a decent draft. I'm not a fan of our 3rd or 4th round picks, but 1st, and 5th - 7th were decent. I am surprised we didn't make a single trade though... 1 centers, 2 wingers, 2 defensemen and a goalie... Not what I was expecting at all but not terrible I suppose... Ya would of been good to have pulled a turgeon In the 3rd or 4th round And move up again for someone Few guys I'll keep my eye out for Adam Marsh was ranked 42 in the midterm rankings and ended up going 200th overall? Anyone know what made him slip so far to end this year? No clue but he's still a few months away from being 18 http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=101293 Had 24 goals in 60 games so if he comes up with a 40+ goal season in his second year "could" be someone to look at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Overall not bad. No fan is ever 100% happy with any team in any sport, picks. We fans always know better! LOL. But we had 6 picks and we drafted a complete lineup: 1 C, 2 Wings, 2 Dmen, and a G. That is a good balanced draft. I think Svech will be great in a couple of years. Pearson could be our future checking line C. yes we have a bunch of those guys today, but many of them are 30ish and UFA's over the next 2 seasons. The thing I am most excited about is the future top line: Svech-Larkin-Mantha. That is 3 guys all 6-2+ that will be 200+ and could turn into a 100+ goal per season line! that is awesome! 1 rick zombo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) John dahlstrom was a guy I had my eye on as a hakan type pick we might draft and Chicago drafted him last lol I could be a scout? Edited June 27, 2015 by nyqvististhefuture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvanpop 98 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Lmao the draft page on NHL.com had to use and extra line just for Van Pottelberghe 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Been saying this for years but Holland must be planning to move some forward prospects for defense. Even if it's for a young guy with potential who will have to play in Grand Rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Found this on our 7th rounder http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-hockey-billet-family-adam-marsh-spt-1123-20141121-column.html#page=1 Explains how the ohl had his rights and he went to the q ... Apparently was a trouble teen and getting kicked out a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 well, this off season has started off like s***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 I have a question about undrafted players Can any of them be invited to camp? Euros and North Americans? And I'm guessing the only way to have there rights is to sign them to a contract on the spot like we did with hicketts right There's a few dmen in lucas carlsson,alexander younan and a 6'6 Belarus falkovsky I'd be interested in the wings checking out if it were possible Lucas carlsson would be first ... Ranked 19 among Europeans he fell to 47 I believe in final rankings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 well, this off season has started off like s***. Why? Because Holland didn't trade for Hamilton, draft McDavid, and trade Howard, Helm, and Franzen for Malkin? 2 DatsyukianDekes and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 trade Howard, Helm, and Franzen for Malkin? I would make that trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
