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[dem]

I'd be surprised if Saskatoon or Regina wanted an AHL team..

I would much rather watch the WHL. Cheaper, more exciting hockey.

 

[zroid]

that's an awfully odd thing to say publicly about your top prospect in his first year as a pro?

 

[Montresor]

Christ, Mantha is 6-foot-5? Without knowing anything about this player's history, personality, actual playing skill, other than this is Detroit's best prospect - PLEASE TAKE PHANEUF FOR MANTHA.

 

[LevelNth]

Don't worry, we got Strome.

Strome will be a Coyote.

 

[Cake Boss]

that's an awfully odd thing to say publicly about your top prospect in his first year as a pro?

One that actually had a decent season for a rookie in a league that's not built on points.

.56PPG for a 20 year old rookie is a disappointment now.

Philips for Mantha.

 

[lamaroo]

Christ, Mantha is 6-foot-5? Without knowing anything about this player's history, personality, actual playing skill, other than this is Detroit's best prospect - PLEASE TAKE PHANEUF FOR MANTHA.

Benoit Pouliot 2.0

 

[Yawnier]

that's an awfully odd thing to say publicly about your top prospect in his first year as a pro?

Mantha for Neon Dion

Detroit don't need him anyway, they already have the next Zetterberg in Axel Holmstrom.

 

[zroid]

Mantha for Neon Dion

Detroit don't need him anyway, they already have the next Zetterberg in Axel Holmstrom.

We need to reunite Mantha and Bibeau. It's obvious.

 

[zroid]

Ray Shero new Devils GM

welp

 

[Cake Boss]

Ray Shero new Devils GM

welp

Not a bad GM, his scouting department sucked though.

 

[Yawnier]

Shit

Who is going to trade for Kessel now?

 

[ZeroGravity]

Ray Shero new Devils GM

welp

Wait, what? Lou stepped down? That came out of nowhere.

 

[Yawnier]

Not a bad GM, his scouting department sucked though.

He'll draft and develop in that the devils will have about 10 NHL ready defensemen in a few years time, but then forget that you can also draft wingers and forwards too.

 

[zroid]

lmao, apparently ESPN tweeted out that they "can confirm reports" about Shero after the Devils official account already posted it

then they deleted the tweet in embarrassment

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Shit

Who is going to trade for Kessel now?

Someone must want Kessel.

 

[Samyy]

Ray Shero new Devils GM

welp

Thank god

 

[Acid08]

Ray Shero new Devils GM

welp

Please take Mike Brown.

 

[Smiley90]

DON'T JUMP ACID, YOU'LL LEARN TO LIKE CARLYLE I'M SURE

 

[Kave_Man]

lol Jake Gardiner scratched. Team USA is playing defenders who are barely NHLers and they scratch Gardiner. Great coaching yo.


Seeing Eichel in this tournament is a decent preview of how he will fare next year. Playing with NHL teammates against NHL opponents (sometimes).

He looks (very) good.

 

[Zombie James]

Ray Shero new Devils GM

welp

What? Oh god, does this mean Devil's games will be watchable?

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

A top, TOP source just texted me that Carolina has had discussions with Toronto about the Leafs grabbing the Canes' top pick in the draft for a package of players...

Update: Just told it could look something like Kessel, Kadri and a Third for Semin and Carolina's #1

More to come

EKLUND...MAH GAWD...STAHP! STAAAAAAAAAAAHP!

 

[zroid]

EKLUND...MAH GAWD...STAHP! STAAAAAAAAAAAHP!

lol wat

 

[Syrinx]

EKLUND...MAH GAWD...STAHP! STAAAAAAAAAAAHP!

Could you just take Haydn Fleury instead?

 

[Razorskin]

EKLUND...MAH GAWD...STAHP! STAAAAAAAAAAAHP!

Top. Sources.

 

[Zombie James]

EKLUND...MAH GAWD...STAHP! STAAAAAAAAAAAHP!

This would be beyond stupid. Maybe.

 

[zroid]

If he was born one day earlier, he would have been part of the 2012 draft class. His +1 draft production looks a lot less impressive when you consider he was the age of most players in their +2 draft seasons. He's overrated, and this season has shown it.

well, not saying I disagree necessarily

my point was really more about the organization explicitly telling the media they're very disappointed in a prospect. that's not normal.

 

[Socreges]

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Until you beat the Jets in the playoffs, then welcome to the Ignore List.

Hi calder how r u today~

 

[zroid]

JvR's rugged good looks are underrated

 

[zroid]

Everyone's favourite Av is in net for the Swiss :3

 

[dem]

Any ESPN Insiders want to post Corey Pronman's Top 100 prospects ?

 

[Samyy]

I canceled my sub a while ago because there was a real lack of hockey content :'(

 

[calder]

It's too much to copy/paste really, it's a huge block of text. Nice little bio on every guy.

He's got Marner at 3, Strome at 4 and Hanifin at 5. The biggest surprise for me was reading how close he has Marner and Eichel, with Eichel getting the nod at #2 mainly due to size and better defensive play.

 

[zroid]

Marner... so.... good

 

[Fata1moose]

Everyone's favourite Av is in net for the Swiss :3

I curse Smelly's name.

 

[dem]

How far down does he have guys like Zacha and Kylington?

Where does he have the Q defensemen ranked? (Roy, Chabot, Zboril)

 

[Cake Boss]

15. Kylington-D, 16. Bracco-RW, 17. Sprong-RW, 18. Merkley-RW, 19. Roy-D

I just want Jansen Harkins with the sens first pick. Watched him in the under 18 tourny and its crazy how much he reminds me of Krecji.

 

[Samyy]

15. Kylington-D, 16. Bracco-RW, 17. Sprong-RW, 18. Merkley-RW, 19. Roy-D

I just want Jansen Harkins with the sens first pick. Watched him in the under 18 tourny and its crazy how much he reminds me of Krecji.

No, not this shit again!
Harkins is ours!

You already got Lazar!

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Where will the Habs Draft if we are knocked out?

 

[Cake Boss]

No, not this shit again!
Harkins is ours!

You already got Lazar!

Travis Koneckny then, who's ranked 7th on this list.

 

[Samyy]

Travis Koneckny then, who's ranked 7th on this list.

Okay sure!

 

[ZeroGravity]

Where will the Habs Draft if we are knocked out?

Not 100% certain of this, but if the Rangers advance to the ECF, Montreal would pick 26th. If the Rangers also are eliminated this round, Habs would pick 25th.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Not 100% certain of this, but if the Rangers advance to the ECF, Montreal would pick 26th. If the Rangers also are eliminated this round, Habs would pick 25th.

I wonder who would we get at 25th/26th

 

[Samyy]

I wonder who would we get at 25th/26th

Do you know what Montreal might be looking for in terms of Org depth? With Fucale, Tokarski - unlikely you take a goalie. You've taken forwards in the past two draft yea, and have some promising forwards on the farm team. Maybe its time for another defencemen? In that case probably one of the Q dmen, Roy/Chabot/Zboril or a guy like Carlo.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Do you know what Montreal might be looking for in terms of Org depth? With Fucale, Tokarski - unlikely you take a goalie. You've taken forwards in the past two draft yea, and have some promising forwards on the farm team. Maybe its time for another defencemen? In that case probably one of the Q dmen, Roy/Chabot/Zboril or a guy like Carlo.

To be really honest I really wanted the Habs to Draft Denis Godla.

But you're right we need a solid D Man.Markov is getting older,he's getting slower.Beaulieu has a bright future ahead of him. Pateryn is a great Emelin Replacement IMO(Thanks Leafs). And Hopefully we Resign Petry.

I honestly believe some of the guys in the AHL now can be moved up into the team next season, Andrighetto,Hudon,and maybe Thomas

 

[lamaroo]

Do you know what Montreal might be looking for in terms of Org depth? With Fucale, Tokarski - unlikely you take a goalie. You've taken forwards in the past two draft yea, and have some promising forwards on the farm team. Maybe its time for another defencemen? In that case probably one of the Q dmen, Roy/Chabot/Zboril or a guy like Carlo.

Still lack a high end winger, and could use some young top 6 centres, but that's likely out of reach unless we get lucky.

The defensive depth is still fine IMO. Well, they're nearly all in the AHL at this point, so maybe we could use some more.

 

[Cactus]

Missing a 2nd round pick this year hurts. I wonder what Bernier's value is right now. Mid first, maybe?

 

[Samyy]

Still lack a high end winger, and could use some young top 6 centres, but that's likely out of reach unless we get lucky.

The defensive depth is still fine IMO. Well, they're nearly all in the AHL at this point, so maybe we could use some more.

Yea thats what I was mainly getting too, no D prospects at the junior level that were taken in the first round.

In terms of centres/wingers...maybe you reach for Anthony Beauvillier? He's french!

 

[lamaroo]

Yea thats what I was mainly getting too, no D prospects at the junior level that were taken in the first round.

In terms of centres/wingers...maybe you reach for Anthony Beauvillier? He's french!

Say no more!

"A dynamic scoring center with good hockey sense. Not very large in stature, but makes up for it in speed, skill, and cunning. A talented puck-handler with good hands: is equally efficient a passer as he is a goal scorer. All-in-all, an offensively minded center that can outplay the opposition in a number of different ways. Needs to work on disciplinerespek and getting stronger."

French, small, lacks strength, and takes penalties? It sounds like he already plays for the Habs.

 

[Samyy]

Say no more!

"A dynamic scoring center with good hockey sense. Not very large in stature, but makes up for it in speed, skill, and cunning. A talented puck-handler with good hands: is equally efficient a passer as he is a goal scorer. All-in-all, an offensively minded center that can outplay the opposition in a number of different ways. Needs to work on disciplinerespek and getting stronger."

French, small, lacks strength, and takes penalties? It sounds like he already plays for the Habs.

Need to lock up that Desharnais replacement!