38
- Stripes77

Thx

Darcy is a failure and if people don't agree with me, so be it.
- SABRES 89

He's a failure, but this draft isn't why. There 7 other teams that passed on Nichuskin, and everybody is assuming there isn't s good reason why. We will never know if this draft is a failure until 3 or 4 years from now at least. People treat this draft way too much like the NFL draft when it's completely different.

Darcy is a failure and if people don't agree with me, so be it.
- SABRES 89

It's not necessarily that anyone disagrees with you...just tired of hearing it over and over and over...

nbc sports should have a stream thats what i did for the finals
- hubie

NBCSN has a live app. Im pretty sure its streaming the draft

Did they charge you to watch this there?
- Jawallstar1

Nope.

So pick Hagg with the 38th?

We should trade up to grab Zykov or Erne

It's not necessarily that anyone disagrees with you...just tired of hearing it over and over and over...
- TourD

Funny, others have said it throughout the day but yet you seem to point me out.

What was the general tone in the building after both picks?
- sambarugh

Groans after the 8 pick.
HUGE groans after the 16th pick with people storming (talking to themselves) to the exits like we just lost in overtime.
Unreal. This franchise tortures us at the arena even when they are not playing.

He's a failure, but this draft isn't why. There 7 other teams that passed on Nichuskin, and everybody is assuming there isn't s good reason why. We will never know if this draft is a failure until 3 or 4 years from now at least. People treat this draft way too much like the NFL draft when it's completely different.
- buffalofan19

Opinions Vary

http://furby-tv.yolasite.com/
- BuffSabs88

Thanks. That is working

Hate to dissect this little tidbit out of this good post but Mcnabb has a cannon. Over 100mph
- OneKaneOneCup

But he takes forever to get it off. I know he shoots hard but it hardly gets through. If Erne is gone bet we take Fucale at 38 if he is there

Nikita Zadorov
Ht/Wt: 6' 5"/230 lbs
Position: D
Team: London (OHL)

Zadorov is an elite physical player who possesses many tools for future success. He has a 6'5", 220-pound frame, and he is unusually strong for a player his age. He uses it to his advantage, as he loves to take the body and land highlight reel hits. He skates at an above-average to plus level, which is significant for a player at his size. He can close gaps remarkably well. The rest of his game is not as impressive, but he could be a fine puck mover and positional defender. Scouting sources have divided opinion on both of those fronts. He has improved as the OHL season has progressed. He shows ability to move the puck and make good reads in his own end, but his decision making is not always perfect. He possesses some offensive upside, but it is likely more in the average range.
Submitted by: Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus. Click here for Pronman's draft rankings

Strengths – Nikita Zadorov is one of, if not my favorite draft eligible defenseman in this year’s draft class. He has big, powerful strides and is an above average skater, which is impressive given his size. He has a huge frame and when he uses it to his advantage and plays with an edge, he’s a dominant player. The good thing about Zadorov is that he often does just that. At just 18 years of age, he has man strength and isn’t afraid to use it. Zadorov makes a good first pass and can move the puck quite effectively. He’s a confident player and will have no problems carrying the puck up the ice, either. His puck skills are by no means elite, but he does have above average skills and is a good puck possession player. He is very hard to get around and is strong in his own zone. He doesn’t lose many puck battles and for the most part is positionally sound. Zadorov doesn’t get rattled easy and can consistently eat up big minutes. He plays in all situations and, while he’s not a power play dynamo, he’s not out of place on the power play and can play on the penalty kill as well.

Weaknesses – Zadorov’s a talented player but sometimes he tries to force a play when it’s best to keep it simple and make the high percentage play. Zadorov’s raw but is very talented and as he gains more experience, the amount of mistakes he makes will continually grow smaller. Right now he has the tools to play the game at a high level but is still learning exactly how to utilize them. His offensive game is continually getting better but I’m not sure it’s good enough for him to translate into a defenseman capable of running a top power play unit and producing offense at the NHL level.

Career Projection – Zadorov doesn’t have many flaws in his game and is pretty well rounded, but I think a realistic projection for Zadorov is a #3 defenseman who can play 2nd unit power play and play on the top penalty killing unit. Should Zadorov continue to improve offensively, he could be capable of becoming a top pairing defenseman.
Submitted by: Todd Cordell of The Hockey Guys - May 23rd 2013

Potential is an overused word you’ll hear a lot come draft day but it’s a word that really describes what Nikita Zadorov’s game is about. Sure, the 6-foot-5 blueliner is a physical freak at such a young age. And sure, he’s already a very good all around player. But if he lives up to his potential, we’re talking about a franchise defenseman right here.

Zadorov’s game is a little rough around the edges, but his competitiveness and physicality allow him to really impact the game. His offense is continuing to evolve and his positioning in the defensive zone has also steadily improved this year. If his game continues to develop, he’s well worth a Top 10 pick.
Submitted by: The Scouting Report

A hulking defenceman at 6'5" and 230 pounds, Nikita Zadorov is not like most imports who come into the OHL. He has been incredible on the blueline in London, giving the Knights solid stay-at-home defending much in the style of Scott Harrington, who will be graduating upon the completion of the 2012-13 season. Zadorov is hoping to become the second Knights import blueliner in as many years to be chosen in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, a year after Olli Maatta was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Zadorov has been everything that London has wanted him to be this year and he has acclimated quite rapidly to the North American style of play. He has only elevated his draft status each and every game, something that should make any NHL organization happy when they call his name in June. One great thing about Zadorov is that he has incredible defensive acumen. By February 2013, he had already garnered a plus/minus ranking of +31, tied for third best in the entire OHL. He has been physical, using his size not much to intimidate other players but more to assert himself on the ice, much like Jarred Tinordi did in his two years in London. Zadorov also has great leadership despite that he does not speak much English but, as the language barrier breaks, it will become even more apparent.
Submitted by: Margann Laurissa - updated Feb. 4th

Nikita Zadorov
Ht/Wt: 6' 5"/230 lbs
Position: D
Team: London (OHL)

Zadorov is an elite physical player who possesses many tools for future success. He has a 6'5", 220-pound frame, and he is unusually strong for a player his age. He uses it to his advantage, as he loves to take the body and land highlight reel hits. He skates at an above-average to plus level, which is significant for a player at his size. He can close gaps remarkably well. The rest of his game is not as impressive, but he could be a fine puck mover and positional defender. Scouting sources have divided opinion on both of those fronts. He has improved as the OHL season has progressed. He shows ability to move the puck and make good reads in his own end, but his decision making is not always perfect. He possesses some offensive upside, but it is likely more in the average range.
Submitted by: Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus. Click here for Pronman's draft rankings

Strengths – Nikita Zadorov is one of, if not my favorite draft eligible defenseman in this year’s draft class. He has big, powerful strides and is an above average skater, which is impressive given his size. He has a huge frame and when he uses it to his advantage and plays with an edge, he’s a dominant player. The good thing about Zadorov is that he often does just that. At just 18 years of age, he has man strength and isn’t afraid to use it. Zadorov makes a good first pass and can move the puck quite effectively. He’s a confident player and will have no problems carrying the puck up the ice, either. His puck skills are by no means elite, but he does have above average skills and is a good puck possession player. He is very hard to get around and is strong in his own zone. He doesn’t lose many puck battles and for the most part is positionally sound. Zadorov doesn’t get rattled easy and can consistently eat up big minutes. He plays in all situations and, while he’s not a power play dynamo, he’s not out of place on the power play and can play on the penalty kill as well.

Weaknesses – Zadorov’s a talented player but sometimes he tries to force a play when it’s best to keep it simple and make the high percentage play. Zadorov’s raw but is very talented and as he gains more experience, the amount of mistakes he makes will continually grow smaller. Right now he has the tools to play the game at a high level but is still learning exactly how to utilize them. His offensive game is continually getting better but I’m not sure it’s good enough for him to translate into a defenseman capable of running a top power play unit and producing offense at the NHL level.

Career Projection – Zadorov doesn’t have many flaws in his game and is pretty well rounded, but I think a realistic projection for Zadorov is a #3 defenseman who can play 2nd unit power play and play on the top penalty killing unit. Should Zadorov continue to improve offensively, he could be capable of becoming a top pairing defenseman.
Submitted by: Todd Cordell of The Hockey Guys - May 23rd 2013

Potential is an overused word you’ll hear a lot come draft day but it’s a word that really describes what Nikita Zadorov’s game is about. Sure, the 6-foot-5 blueliner is a physical freak at such a young age. And sure, he’s already a very good all around player. But if he lives up to his potential, we’re talking about a franchise defenseman right here.

Zadorov’s game is a little rough around the edges, but his competitiveness and physicality allow him to really impact the game. His offense is continuing to evolve and his positioning in the defensive zone has also steadily improved this year. If his game continues to develop, he’s well worth a Top 10 pick.
Submitted by: The Scouting Report

A hulking defenceman at 6'5" and 230 pounds, Nikita Zadorov is not like most imports who come into the OHL. He has been incredible on the blueline in London, giving the Knights solid stay-at-home defending much in the style of Scott Harrington, who will be graduating upon the completion of the 2012-13 season. Zadorov is hoping to become the second Knights import blueliner in as many years to be chosen in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, a year after Olli Maatta was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Zadorov has been everything that London has wanted him to be this year and he has acclimated quite rapidly to the North American style of play. He has only elevated his draft status each and every game, something that should make any NHL organization happy when they call his name in June. One great thing about Zadorov is that he has incredible defensive acumen. By February 2013, he had already garnered a plus/minus ranking of +31, tied for third best in the entire OHL. He has been physical, using his size not much to intimidate other players but more to assert himself on the ice, much like Jarred Tinordi did in his two years in London. Zadorov also has great leadership despite that he does not speak much English but, as the language barrier breaks, it will become even more apparent.
Submitted by: Margann Laurissa - updated Feb. 4th
- jdfitz77

Is all this crap really necessary?

So pick Hagg with the 38th?
- jochfr

Or Erne?? (hides)

(frank)

Well there goes Erne...

you have got to be kidding me right now good bye erne

Darcy asleep at the wheel

McNabb 6-4
Myers 6-8
Ristolainen 6-3
Zadarov 6-5

I don't mind this

Is all this crap really necessary?
- SABRES 89

What is google?

And the Lightning stick the knife deeper into Darcy.
Erne gone!
Keep sitting on your hands Darcy.
Unreal!

you have got to be kidding me right now good bye erne
- zombres

What is google?
- truthbluth

No S$$t

And the Lightning stick the knife deeper into Darcy.
Erne gone!
Keep sitting on your hands Darcy.
Unreal!
- BuffaloHardHat

Darcy is a joke, always has and will be.

Funny, others have said it throughout the day but yet you seem to point me out.
- SABRES 89

Nothing personal. Just so tired of whining. Its really been not that bad of a draft. I really think Darcy will address goal scoring in free agency...where he should. Any forward taken past 3 will need time. We need scoring now