If that were the case, they wouldnt be doing so much stuff to draw the fans in.
- jak521

Like?

Fine by me. Barbashev is another fairly safe pick with a bit of upside.
- bmeltzer

Bill, looking at the skill level and general upside of this draft, where do you think you would rank Morin or even Haag?

Thoughts on Fiala?
- aightwebang17

A bit of a risk, due to his size. Could be a star, could be the next Mattias Tedenby.

Trade back and take Barbashev and get a 2nd for next year.
- Deasr1

That'd be perfect. Takes two to tango though

Bill, looking at the skill level and general upside of this draft, where do you think you would rank Morin or even Haag?
- jak521

Somewhere between 1 and 30.

That'd be perfect. Takes two to tango though
- PhillySportsGuy

or something like that.

Bill, looking at the skill level and general upside of this draft, where do you think you would rank Morin or even Haag?
- jak521

Both in first round, Morin as the second or third top D prospect, Hägg in the top five or six (when all factors weighed).

Sweet baby Jesus please let something hockey related happen so no more basketball discussions


- Streit2ThePoint

OK. Likely (and in the last line, proposed) changes to OT for next season.

OT will be at the far ends, so they have the long change and increase chance of scoring. (More goals scored in second period than other periods.)

There will be a 4 1/2 minute break between regulation and OT for a dry scrape to help with ice conditions during OT.

If the game goes to shootout there will not be a list, offering coaches chance to be more strategic. (And I think that means guys can shoot more than once, but there were no questions so I couldn't get that clarified.)

And the league wants to eliminate the spinorama, which is not generally a move you see in a game, but NHLPA is resistant.

If Ekblad does drop, I'd love see the Flyers offer Laughton, Coburn and the 17th for him. If the Oilers interest in Coburn really is there, then it is a possibility.

If Ekblad does drop, I'd love see the Flyers offer Laughton, Coburn and the 17th for him. If the Oilers interest in Coburn really is there, then it is a possibility.
- TonyBazz

STOP THE MADNESS, he is not falling & if he does it's not past #2

Like?
- J35Bacher

http://www.nba.com/sixers...d-76-sixers-draft-parties

Okay who does everybody want if they keep the 17th pick?
- ob18

I've decided Their best option at 17 will be either Larkin or Barbashev.
I think they're safe picks.

OK. Likely (and in the last line, proposed) changes to OT for next season.

OT will be at the far ends, so they have the long change and increase chance of scoring. (More goals scored in second period than other periods.)

There will be a 4 1/2 minute break between regulation and OT for a dry scrape to help with ice conditions during OT.

If the game goes to shootout there will not be a list, offering coaches chance to be more strategic. (And I think that means guys can shoot more than once, but there were no questions so I couldn't get that clarified.)

And the league wants to eliminate the spinorama, which is not generally a move you see in a game, but NHLPA is resistant.
- bodiva88

Not bad, and I really like what I've been hearing about potential changes to the draft lottery.

I realize that the shootout is going nowhere, so I'm glad they're trying to figure out ways to make fewer and fewer games get there

OK. Likely (and in the last line, proposed) changes to OT for next season.

OT will be at the far ends, so they have the long change and increase chance of scoring. (More goals scored in second period than other periods.)

There will be a 4 1/2 minute break between regulation and OT for a dry scrape to help with ice conditions during OT.

If the game goes to shootout there will not be a list, offering coaches chance to be more strategic. (And I think that means guys can shoot more than once, but there were no questions so I couldn't get that clarified.)

And the league wants to eliminate the spinorama, which is not generally a move you see in a game, but NHLPA is resistant.
- bodiva88

Interesting points. Maybe they liked what they saw in the Olympics between Oshie and Kovy.

STOP THE MADNESS, he is not falling & if he does it's not past #2
- ob18

Yea we heard the same thing about Jones last year too and he fell to #4.

I want Kasperi. I know, he won't fall. But still, another Kapanen can't be a bad thing!

I've decided Their best option at 17 will be either Larkin or Barbashev.
I think they're safe picks.
- mayorofangrytown

Fair enough.

I've decided Their best option at 17 will be either Larkin or Barbashev.
I think they're safe picks.
- mayorofangrytown

do they require multiple years of "seasoning" in juniors or the ahl?

OK. Likely (and in the last line, proposed) changes to OT for next season.

OT will be at the far ends, so they have the long change and increase chance of scoring. (More goals scored in second period than other periods.)

There will be a 4 1/2 minute break between regulation and OT for a dry scrape to help with ice conditions during OT.

If the game goes to shootout there will not be a list, offering coaches chance to be more strategic. (And I think that means guys can shoot more than once, but there were no questions so I couldn't get that clarified.)

And the league wants to eliminate the spinorama, which is not generally a move you see in a game, but NHLPA is resistant.
- bodiva88

Such a strange thing to argue over

do they require multiple years of "seasoning" in juniors or the ahl?
- Crimsoninja

Do you?

Such a strange thing to argue over
- PhillySportsGuy

They said the NHLPA said they were unanimously opposed and one unidentified (but clearly goaltender) rep said, "I don't recall being asked to vote."

do they require multiple years of "seasoning" in juniors or the ahl?
- Crimsoninja

Larkin is going to Michigan and Barbashev could use another year with Moncton,.

Do you?
- Deasr1

No. Just a sprinkle of Mrs. Dash.

Yea we heard the same thing about Jones last year too and he fell to #4.
- TonyBazz

I think that had more to do with the other talent. It would be difficult to see the Panthers passing on Ekblad for another center.

do they require multiple years of "seasoning" in juniors or the ahl?
- Crimsoninja

I really like how you're very patient with the Sixers, but you want Morin up now.