I'm surprised he hasn't taken a goalie yet. They could use a lot more organizational depth in that area.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, no big deal if they don't, though. You're just as likely to get a good one by signing an older guy out of Scandinavia than digging one up at any point in the draft.

Yeah, no big deal if they don't, though. You're just as likely to get a good one by signing an older guy out of Scandinavia than digging one up at any point in the draft.
- Tomahawk

It seems like a lot of these picks follow the same theme of "being on the upswing" because their previous rankings were much higher than their current rankings.

Hexy says goalies are not important.


- the deaninator

unless there's under 2 minutes left in a 2-2 playoff game against a team that will go on to be a constant nemesis for the next 20 years

the isles just selected a guy named Schempp......1/3 of the way to the inevitable "3 stooges line"

unless there's under 2 minutes left in a 2-2 playoff game against a team that will go on to be a constant nemesis for the next 20 years
- hogweed

true.
that and hexy being a goalie himself made the statement ironic.

plus we all knew what you meant..... i just couldn't help it
- hogweed

its all good

true.
that and hexy being a goalie himself made the statement ironic.
- the deaninator

i always thought clarkie's refusal to EVER get a true #1 goalie was strange considering how vital bernie was to those cup teams.....very weird stance, unless he was trying to be funny

true.
that and hexy being a goalie himself made the statement ironic.
- the deaninator

Weird too because he comes from an organization which does value goaltending. Quick signed for a lot of money and Bernier was a 1st round pick.

This draft is soo boring

Jesper Pettersson:
http://www.eliteprospects...m/player.php?player=28988

Pettersson is a defensive defenseman. Although small in stature, he is very stocky and plays like a much bigger man. He likes the rough stuff and blocks shots. Might also have some offensive upside.

5'9... sounds like Mike Weaver.

Rounds 5 and 6 picks are very encouraging... didn't throw them away on a high school kid or goon or guy that won't come over.
- Tomahawk

I think the Russian guy has already been drafted by a KHL team. I don't know what he's going to do right now, but he's got that option.

Weird too because he comes from an organization which does value goaltending. Quick signed for a lot of money and Bernier was a 1st round pick.
- PhillySportsGuy

Was he there when they drafted both of those guys? I can't remember.

They have heeter and Stolarz in the system now, I would be shocked if they don't add 1 or 2 more goalies somehow before the 2015 draft.

this kid seems ready, imo

Sanheim 6'3
Aube-Kubel 5'11
Friedman 5'10
Lindblom 6'1
Fazleev 6'0
Pettersson 5'9


Not the biggest draft class.

Sanheim 6'3
Aube-Kubel 5'11
Friedman 5'10
Lindblom 6'1
Fazleev 6'0
Pettersson 5'9


Not the biggest draft class.
- Tomahawk

That's the m.o. for this class as a whole though, really.

Sanheim 6'3
Aube-Kubel 5'11
Friedman 5'10
Lindblom 6'1
Fazleev 6'0
Pettersson 5'9


Not the biggest draft class.
- Tomahawk

meh not like all or any of those will be nhl regulars

Sanheim 6'3
Aube-Kubel 5'11
Friedman 5'10
Lindblom 6'1
Fazleev 6'0
Pettersson 5'9


Not the biggest draft class.
- Tomahawk

All in all I like it. Much better draft than last year.... Especially the 5-7 picks.

Sanheim 6'3
Aube-Kubel 5'11
Friedman 5'10
Lindblom 6'1
Fazleev 6'0
Pettersson 5'9


Not the biggest draft class.
- Tomahawk

Its your dream come true

meh not like all or any of those will be nhl regulars
- 2Real

I missed this part of HB so much..

I wanna say good for the teams that were able to pick up talents in the top five but they're the same teams as each season. Edmonton, Florida, Buffalo, just the status quo. Who knows when and if these three will ever be contenders again.

As for getting better from a Flyers standpoint. It's not gonna happen in a day and especially not at the draft. However I was hoping to see at least one move that made us a better team right now. Personally I feel you have every right to hate the trade for Umburger as much as others have the right to like it.

I missed this part of HB so much..
- opeth_pa

what? the realistic side?

Sanheim 6'3
Aube-Kubel 5'11
Friedman 5'10
Lindblom 6'1
Fazleev 6'0
Pettersson 5'9


Not the biggest draft class.
- Tomahawk

Does anyone have any idea how good Travis Sanheim is in his own end?

I wanna say good for the teams that were able to pick up talents in the top five but they're the same teams as each season. Edmonton, Florida, Buffalo, just the status quo. Who knows when and if these three will ever be contenders again. .
- SuperSchennBros

It's maddening isn't it. Makes you wonder why the need for work stoppages to subsidize these teams is so important, when its obvious they wouldn't be missed if these teams dissolved anyway.

Before leaving I ran into our 2nd round pick. ...

Does anyone have any idea how good Travis Sanheim is in his own end?
- SuperSchennBros

Good enough to be counted on in all situations at U18 for Canada.