So I heard. Guy sounds like a NA style player though. Also did anyone else laugh at McCann comparing himself to Kesler? Here we go again
- bezz44

Barbashev definitely is not a stereotypical Russian forward. Seems to be an inventive playmaker from the wing which has also been in short supply.

The "meat and potatoes" comment makes me a bit suspicious. I'm wondering if Benning was that solid hockey guy that had a decent eye for the game but needed a Chiarelli to overrule him from time to time.

“Jared is a highly skilled and creative playmaker, he has excellent hands and puckhandling ability. He sees the ice very well and can get the puck through traffic with great saucer passes.

“He is not a guy who will always bring you out of your seat but is dangerous every shift and at the end of the game he will quietly have a goal and three assists. Jared is an excellent penalty killer, smart and reads the play very well.”

So next year we are looking at....

Sedin Sedin Burrows
??? Bonino Kassian
Higgins Matthias Hansen
Dorsett Richardson ???

Bieksa Hamhuis
Tanev Edler
Stanton/Sbisa/Corrado

Lack
Markstrom

Hopefully Hunter and Bo shine in camp and get a legit shot. We could definitely move a few more guys though.. Need to get that lotto pick next year
- FearTheeGinger

Jensen's gonna play for sure. Maybe they'll make a play for Stastny ?

“Jared is a highly skilled and creative playmaker, he has excellent hands and puckhandling ability. He sees the ice very well and can get the puck through traffic with great saucer passes.

“He is not a guy who will always bring you out of your seat but is dangerous every shift and at the end of the game he will quietly have a goal and three assists. Jared is an excellent penalty killer, smart and reads the play very well.”


- LeftCoaster

I have to tell ya, I'm more excited about him than Virtanen. I would have much preferred Ehlers at that pick.

"McCann is a dynamic forward who can play down the middle or on the wing. The Stratford, Ont. native is a relentless possession player who can menace the opposition with his excellent top-end speed and acceleration. McCann is a true goal scorer and has natural offensive instincts and outstanding finishing ability. He is prone to going through stretches where the puck doesn’t seem to go his way, but McCann is yet another forward in this draft with excellent upside at the NHL level."

Jensen's gonna play for sure. Maybe they'll make a play for Stastny ?
- golfingsince

I guess it depends JB thinks we can win now.. we can't compete with the best in the west still over a 7 game series and Stastny wouldn't put us in a position to beat LA/ANA/CHI imo.

I kinda think we may actually go after Miller or Hiller as a stop gap while Lack develops. Hiller preferably on say a 2 year deal splitting time with Lack..


God i wish we didn't trade CS

So next year we are looking at....

Sedin Sedin Burrows
??? Bonino Kassian
Higgins Matthias Hansen
Dorsett Richardson ???

Bieksa Hamhuis
Tanev Edler
Stanton/Sbisa/Corrado

Lack
Markstrom

Hopefully Hunter and Bo shine in camp and get a legit shot. We could definitely move a few more guys though.. Need to get that lotto pick next year
- FearTheeGinger

Also not including Jensen as mentioned and there is plenty o' room for a ufa....

Barbashev definitely is not a stereotypical Russian forward. Seems to be an inventive playmaker from the wing which has also been in short supply.

The "meat and potatoes" comment makes me a bit suspicious. I'm wondering if Benning was that solid hockey guy that had a decent eye for the game but needed a Chiarelli to overrule him from time to time.
- AlexF

The comparison of Jared McCann to Krejci makes me leery, as we drafted a supposed Patrice Bergeron comparable last year... Boston model in full force

I guess it depends JB thinks we can win now.. we can't compete with the best in the west still over a 7 game series and Stastny wouldn't put us in a position to beat LA/ANA/CHI imo.

I kinda think we may actually go after Miller or Hiller as a stop gap while Lack develops. Hiller preferably on say a 2 year deal splitting time with Lack..


God i wish we didn't trade CS
- FearTheeGinger

Meh, if we don't have the goaltending in our system i'd rather find out this year.

"McCann is a dynamic forward who can play down the middle or on the wing. The Stratford, Ont. native is a relentless possession player who can menace the opposition with his excellent top-end speed and acceleration. McCann is a true goal scorer and has natural offensive instincts and outstanding finishing ability. He is prone to going through stretches where the puck doesn’t seem to go his way, but McCann is yet another forward in this draft with excellent upside at the NHL level."


- LeftCoaster

I think Nucker will be happy with this pick, seems like a strong numbers guy

Funny that we took a faller with our late pick in both this year and last year's draft. Seems like great value at this point for those picks. I'm looking forward to rounds 2-7 tomorrow.

Looks like we will absolutely have no shortage of 200 foot 2/3C's

Looks like we will absolutely have no shortage of 200 foot 2/3C's
- bezz44

C's can always play the wing
I'd rather them load up on 2 way centres honestly. Always seem to be in demand around the league.

Ehlers would have been nice at 6 though

So next year we are looking at....

Sedin Sedin Burrows
??? Bonino Kassian
Higgins Matthias Hansen
Dorsett Richardson ???

Bieksa Hamhuis
Tanev Edler
Stanton/Sbisa/Corrado

Lack
Markstrom

Hopefully Hunter and Bo shine in camp and get a legit shot. We could definitely move a few more guys though.. Need to get that lotto pick next year
- FearTheeGinger

Sedin Sedin Burrows
Jensen Stastny Kassian
Higgins Bonino Hansen
Dorsett Boyle Sestito

C's can always play the wing
I'd rather them load up on 2 way centres honestly. Always seem to be in demand around the league.

Ehlers would have been nice at 6 though
- FearTheeGinger

Yea I would have loved to have Ehlers as well

Sedin Sedin Burrows
Jensen Stastny Kassian
Higgins Bonino Hansen
Dorsett Boyle Sestito
- Scooby_Doo

Yeah, no use for Sestito. I'd much rather a youngster learn the league 4th line wing.

Yeah, no use for Sestito. I'd much rather a youngster learn the league 4th line wing.
- golfingsince

Gaunce?

Gaunce?
- bezz44

To begin with we still have Richardson on the payroll.

To begin with we still have Richardson on the payroll.
- AlexF

Ah, I didn't see Boyle there. Would rather have Rich

Gaunce?
- bezz44

Only if he can earn it. I like the idea of an open competition for it.

I also don't want to overpay for Boyle.

Only if he can earn it. I like the idea of an open competition for it.

I also don't want to overpay for Boyle.
- golfingsince

Me neither. Sounds like Benning will be very active in free agency though...

Me neither. Sounds like Benning will be very active in free agency though...
- bezz44

I'd overpay for Stasny for 2-3 years.

I'd overpay for Stasny for 2-3 years.
- golfingsince

Stastny could likely get at least $7x5 somewhere, so at 2 years we'd need to be paying him around $10+ mil per year to make it worth his while .

He's gonna want longer than that

Are you guys seriously disappointed? Virtanen and McCann? You guys robbed the draft.