none of the 12 nhl scouts put draisaitl as a number one on their list, should that raise some concerns? should edm resort to ekblad, bennett, or reinhart?
- deks1

I would not be concerned about that, eastern bias from the center of the universe, all twelve scouts likely work for the leafs

I see this team as a team that needs to add. We need to add talent of all kinds. I hope to see an offseason where we're skirting the contract maximum and hopping over the cap limit for the first two months. Once we've stockpiled, we can work on shuffling players out.

His nickname being " the German Gretzky" could also give that clue.....
- Iggysbff

I don't think he gave himself that. When.your the best and only in your country your going to be named the German or Slovenian Gretzky

I think Ekblad could be available at 3. Look how low Seth Jones dropped. Buffalo and Florida could both use some firepower upfront. I could see Bennet and Reinhart going 1-2.
- Cleetus

Maybe

I see this team as a team that needs to add. We need to add talent of all kinds. I hope to see an offseason where we're skirting the contract maximum and hopping over the cap limit for the first two months. Once we've stockpiled, we can work on shuffling players out.
- Morris

That I agree with

- Morris

Pure gold...

Blainville beats Rimouski 8-7 in OT to win game 7 after going down 4-0 in the 1st. Christ, what a game
- Morris

Sounds like poopty goaltending, kinda like the '80s.

maybe or maybe no
- AlEx_OiL

Guy from work spoke to yaks dad in the owners booth. They love edmonton. Ignore the media going for a story

Big center or big d man should be the pick. I really like how Bennett plays, my biggest fear is that he tries to bring his edge into the NHL, takes an elbow to the face in his first 30 games and is out for the season.

Think this deserves a bump form the other thread....


Bob Stauffer ‏@Bob_Stauffer 4m

For the 2700th time do not see why so many experts feel it is Ekblad or bust for the Oilers...use the #3 overall and take the Center!
- Iggysbff

How's it going ladies?

The Sabres can still choose a European player and the Oil can still pick up Ekblad.

Sounds like poopty goaltending, kinda like the '80s.
- nated81

Blainville's guy poop the bed and got pulled after the first.

Q scores are generally like OHL scores except +1.5 goals per team

How's it going ladies?

The Sabres can still choose a European player and the Oil can still pick up Ekblad.
- nayefj

there's always the possibility that Ekblad drops like Jones did but with FLA taking Barkov last season and Bjugstad playing well, I doubt they opt for another C

Guy from work spoke to yaks dad in the owners booth. They love edmonton. Ignore the media going for a story
- ystoil

Oh I know they do,Edmonton have enough snow and cold weather to feel like home

there's always the possibility that Ekblad drops like Jones did but with FLA taking Barkov last season and Bjugstad playing well, I doubt they opt for another C
- TheNugeIsHuge

I would agree with this.

there's always the possibility that Ekblad drops like Jones did but with FLA taking Barkov last season and Bjugstad playing well, I doubt they opt for another C
- TheNugeIsHuge

Tallon's also not shied away from the high 1st dmen. He was involved in Chicago when they took Barker, and his first draft with Florida they took Gudbranson

Kind of pumped for Marc Olivier Roy.

6'1 182 playing a two way game with intensity in the tough areas.

Tallon's also not shied away from the high 1st dmen. He was involved in Chicago when they took Barker, and his first draft with Florida they took Gudbranson
- Morris

If I'm Mac t I have a close look at gudbranson at the worlds. If he looks good, maybe a change In scenery helps. Be a perfect dman for any team if he reaches that potential.

Tallon's also not shied away from the high 1st dmen. He was involved in Chicago when they took Barker, and his first draft with Florida they took Gudbranson
- Morris

I wonder what the difference was. Eager and barker good in Chicago..... not so much in Edmonton

If I'm Mac t I have a close look at gudbranson at the worlds. If he looks good, maybe a change In scenery helps. Be a perfect dman for any team if he reaches that potential.
- ystoil

Assuming they will move him what would they want and are we willing to pay it?

Here's how I see the draft working
Fla- reinhart
Buff-draisaitl
Edm-choice of ekblaud or Bennett
Calgary- whoever is left.
Isles defer pick to buffalo

Assuming they will move him what would they want and are we willing to pay it?
- Oilerulez

Nhl talent. Yak - gudbranson swap is likely the cost. Are we willing to do it? Not sure

If gagner and a prospect would do it I'd jump for joy but I don't see Florida needing gagner.

Here's how I see the draft working
Fla- reinhart
Buff-draisaitl
Edm-choice of ekblaud or Bennett
Calgary- whoever is left.
Isles defer pick to buffalo
- joshs

I sure hope your right that Bennett is still left for us, and id be disappointed if we took ekblad with Bennett abailable

Kind of pumped for Marc Olivier Roy.

6'1 182 playing a two way game with intensity in the tough areas.
- ystoil

I really liked him at development camp, prospect games, and development camp. Wasn't a fan of the pick at first, but he looks like a potentially solid future 3C/W