Jack Eichel led the nation in scoring at 1.77 points per game. The next closest freshman, Dylan Larkin (19) had a 1.34 ppg pace and 24 less points. The next closest player, senior and linemate of Eichel, Evan Rodrigues, had 61 points, 10 less than Eichel. He's a free agent currently and has had a very average college career prior to this season.
- TheSabresTaco

Nice find . I could see TM looking into something like this.

TJ Oshie
- Stripes77

I would make that deal. Oshie would fill out the top 6.

Lucic?
- stashu

Ive been banging that drum for awhile. I think he would be a great addition to the top 6.

Nice find . I could see TM looking into something like this.
- cabin

Figured I'd do some surface research before I really dig in and procrastinate with real work (this is real work?)

The most interesting thing about my quick points-scouting is that he made an undrafted college senior score the second most points in the nation. His ppg totals through 4 years of school was 0.33, 0.89, 0.45, 1.49. It's not out of the ordinary that a UFA senior leads the nation within the top 10-20 players at above 1-1.3 ppg, but a guy like this, all over the board suddenly hooks up with a freshman and lifts his average ppg pace from 0.56 over 3 years to 0.79 over 4 years. That's the definition of an impact player. A guy, we can say, makes players around him better. Much better.

I would make that deal. Oshie would fill out the top 6.
- ImThatGuy

Oshie is overrated. And doesn't he play on the third line for the underperforming playoff blues?

Figured I'd do some surface research before I really dig in and procrastinate with real work (this is real work?)

The most interesting thing about my quick points-scouting is that he made an undrafted college senior score the second most points in the nation. His ppg totals through 4 years of school was 0.33, 0.89, 0.45, 1.49. It's not out of the ordinary that a UFA senior leads the nation within the top 10-20 players at above 1-1.3 ppg, but a guy like this, all over the board suddenly hooks up with a freshman and lifts his average ppg pace from 0.56 over 3 years to 0.79 over 4 years. That's the definition of an impact player. A guy, we can say, makes players around him better. Much better.
- TheSabresTaco

but he doesn't play when the games mean something or when the going gets tough, OR so I was told.

I would make that deal. Oshie would fill out the top 6.
- ImThatGuy

Kane Eichel Oshie
Moulson Reinhart Ennis
Larrson Girgensons Gionta
Foligno McCormick Deslauriers

Risto Bogosian
Gorges Zadorov
Pysyk FA
Weber

Dubnyk/Niemi
Lindback

Bylsma/ Babcock behind the bench

Figured I'd do some surface research before I really dig in and procrastinate with real work (this is real work?)

The most interesting thing about my quick points-scouting is that he made an undrafted college senior score the second most points in the nation. His ppg totals through 4 years of school was 0.33, 0.89, 0.45, 1.49. It's not out of the ordinary that a UFA senior leads the nation within the top 10-20 players at above 1-1.3 ppg, but a guy like this, all over the board suddenly hooks up with a freshman and lifts his average ppg pace from 0.56 over 3 years to 0.79 over 4 years. That's the definition of an impact player. A guy, we can say, makes players around him better. Much better.
- TheSabresTaco

I was a bit disappointed for a few minutes Saturday but I quickly stopped giving a poop and was happy with pick number two.

I would make that deal. Oshie would fill out the top 6.
- ImThatGuy

I'll play along. I think you're throwing in another piece other than the 2nd 1st.

Kane-Eichel-Ennis
Moulson-Girgensons-Oshie
Foligno-Reinhart-Gionta/Grigorenko
Deslauriers-McCormick-(____stinks)

Where does Larsson and Hodgson fit in, assuming they both return.

Oshie is overrated. And doesn't he play on the third line for the underperforming playoff blues?
- Smittyx36

2nd

Oshie is overrated. And doesn't he play on the third line for the underperforming playoff blues?
- Smittyx36

60pts this year is nothing overrated.

3rd line on a stacked Blues team he would still be a top 6 forward on almost every other NHL team

Oshie is overrated. And doesn't he play on the third line for the underperforming playoff blues?
- Smittyx36

55 points this year, if playing on the third line, is pretty good.

It doesn't help that Minnesota plays a suffocating brand of hockey for the playoffs. Kind of like the Kings did when they won the cup, so you cant blame them.

games 3 - 24-17 shots on goal.

I was a bit disappointed for a few minutes Saturday but I quickly stopped giving a poop and was happy with pick number two.
- jochfr

I was fine with pick 2 as well. I was only ticked because Edmonton got another freaking 1st overall pick. Hell I would have even been ok with Toronto getting him. Yes, even Toronto. The rivalry would have been great for a looooong time. But no, Edmonton, the black hole gets him.

I'll play along. I think you're throwing in another piece other than the 2nd 1st.

Kane-Eichel-Ennis
Moulson-Girgensons-ROR
Foligno-Reinhart-Gionta
Deslauriers-McCormick-(_Love___stinks)

Where does Larsson and Hodgson fit in, assuming they both return.
- TheSabresTaco

I really hope they can trade Gringo, maybe a package deal to move up in the draft.

55 points this year, if playing on the third line, is pretty good.

It doesn't help that Minnesota plays a suffocating brand of hockey for the playoffs. Kind of like the Kings did when they won the cup, so you cant blame them.

games 3 - 24-17 shots on goal.
- ImThatGuy

kids only been over 20 goals once. I'd just prefer to add someone with more of a scoring touch is all. But if the price isn't to much adding him will obviously improve the offense.

I'll play along. I think you're throwing in another piece other than the 2nd 1st.

Kane-Eichel-Ennis
Moulson-Girgensons-Oshie
Foligno-Reinhart-Gionta/Grigorenko
Deslauriers-McCormick-(____stinks)

Where does Larsson and Hodgson fit in, assuming they both return.
- TheSabresTaco

Foligno down to the 4th

Larsson plays wing on the 3rd and I keep forgetting about Coho and rightfully so lol.

I am okay with Girgensons starting to center the 2nd line but Reinhart needs to take that over eventually and Girgensons centers the 3rd down the road

I was fine with pick 2 as well. I was only ticked because Edmonton got another freaking 1st overall pick. Hell I would have even been ok with Toronto getting him. Yes, even Toronto. The rivalry would have been great for a looooong time. But no, Edmonton, the black hole gets him.
- burner087

If Toronto had won at least we'd know the talk of trading up to #1 would be out of the question.

Foligno down to the 4th

Larsson plays wing on the 3rd and I keep forgetting about Coho and rightfully so lol.

I am okay with Girgensons starting to center the 2nd line but Reinhart needs to take that over eventually and Girgensons centers the 3rd down the road
- Stripes77

Or Girgensons or Reinhart replace Moulson as #2 LW and he drops down (or traded preferably)

Or Girgensons or Reinhart replace Moulson as #2 LW and he drops down (or traded preferably)
- stashu

I think Girgensons is that ideal 3rd line center. Him playing on the 2nd line we have a good team, but him centering the 3rd line we have a great team

I think Girgensons is that ideal 3rd line center. Him playing on the 2nd line we have a good team, but him centering the 3rd line we have a great team
- Stripes77

I get that, but my goal was more to replace Moulson as the 2LW. If they had a player do that and then keep the centers as you say, I'm all for it.

kids only been over 20 goals once. I'd just prefer to add someone with more of a scoring touch is all. But if the price isn't to much adding him will obviously improve the offense.
- Smittyx36

He also missed 10 games this season. I agree more scoring would be ideal but those players are going to cost more...I have been on the Phil Kessel train I know why people don't like him and I am not here to argue that again but if you don't want to give up a ton of assets Oshie would be one of the players I would look at.

We should be thankful that there are 2 number 1 picks in this draft and we come out with Eichel. I know McDavid was the prize but i'm sure Eichel will be just as good.

I'm going to preface this by saying the selection is far-fetched, but it's just a scenario for opinions...

If Boston were to go nuts and decide they want to leapfrog everyone and trade for #1 to select Eichel - the hometown boy - would they have the pieces to do it?

With new management coming in, perhaps a crazy move to the top would be a thought for them overall (again, I know the realistic pick is McDavid)

We should be thankful that there are 2 number 1 picks in this draft and we come out with Eichel. I know McDavid was the prize but i'm sure Eichel will be just as good.
- SABRES 89

At this point I prefer Eichel as I think McDavid would cost way too much to swap picks

I get that, but my goal was more to replace Moulson as the 2LW. If they had a player do that and then keep the centers as you say, I'm all for it.
- stashu

We have Moulson for another 4 seasons. No need to replace him yet anyway. Remember he did have over 40 points this year playing on a god awful team. Give him a center like Reinhart and PP time he should be around 50-60 points playing as a 2nd line winger.

I would think a guy like Bailey could be the ideal 2nd line winger in 3-4 years if he keeps improving his skating or a guy like Fasching. I like Gus I just want better as my second line scoring winger.