Anyone else here really happy with the picks so far?

A huge steal in the 2nd round with a big talented Dman, as well as a big guy in net from the WHL.

Must say this is really good going forward.

Sure, it'd be nice to get a top 4 Dman for JVR to round out our blueline, but looking ahead 5 years this team could be really deep.

So the question is: Do we get anything for JVR? Does he get moved for a Dman?

I wouldn't mind seeing him go, and free up a wing spot for the likes of Leivo and Soshnikov
- AngryWhiteMale

Does jvr have a full no movement clause or does he have to submit like 10 teams or something?

There's a few reaches there I think, but we may have a good one with O'Connell in the final round... the few folks on twitter I've seen who scout seem to think that he's got lots of talent but needs some rounding out.

That said, getting Liljegren is (frank)ing boss
- lumlums

Yeah it's hard to turn those ones down.

Thank god for Modo...I mean mono

Does jvr have a full no movement clause or does he have to submit like 10 teams or something?
- bryant

10 Team no trade list.

Hope they move him, we're not gonna be able to afford to resign him for the term he'll want and he's still useful as a trade chip.

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
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Lou Lamoriello asked about the price Calgary paid for Hamonic, while not confirming they were in that, said Leafs have to be careful (con't)

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
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Replying to @PierreVLeBrun
Lamoriello said his team can't "jump-start" the process they're in as they continue to build.


I guess he doesn't know about the short/closing window to win thing that some leaf fans know about..

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
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Lou Lamoriello asked about the price Calgary paid for Hamonic, while not confirming they were in that, said Leafs have to be careful (con't)

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
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Replying to @PierreVLeBrun
Lamoriello said his team can't "jump-start" the process they're in as they continue to build.


I guess he doesn't know about the short/closing window to win thing that some leaf fans know about..
- Fruitcakenipple

We need to win the Stanley Cup by February 23, 2018.

Any later and the window will have closed.

Forever.

We need to win the Stanley Cup by February 23, 2018.

Any later and the window will have closed.

Forever.
- Atomic Wedgie

I know...No-Trader Lou totally ruined everything

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
2m
Lou Lamoriello asked about the price Calgary paid for Hamonic, while not confirming they were in that, said Leafs have to be careful (con't)

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
1m
Replying to @PierreVLeBrun
Lamoriello said his team can't "jump-start" the process they're in as they continue to build.


I guess he doesn't know about the short/closing window to win thing that some leaf fans know about..
- Fruitcakenipple

thank god lou isnt burke

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
2m
Lou Lamoriello asked about the price Calgary paid for Hamonic, while not confirming they were in that, said Leafs have to be careful (con't)

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
1m
Replying to @PierreVLeBrun
Lamoriello said his team can't "jump-start" the process they're in as they continue to build.


I guess he doesn't know about the short/closing window to win thing that some leaf fans know about..
- Fruitcakenipple

Surely you jest

Another strange draft for the leafs after the first 2 picks.
Really have no idea what the strategy is

Another strange draft for the leafs after the first 2 picks.
Really have no idea what the strategy is
- senstroll

They know what they are doing b'y

Another strange draft for the leafs after the first 2 picks.
Really have no idea what the strategy is
- senstroll

Best player available perhaps?

I have no problem picking up a goalie with a 3rd rounder. Like the TV guys said that's typically when you start drafting goalies, and hey, if down the road we have a true no. 1 in 5-7 years then nobody will say anything.

Another strange draft for the leafs after the first 2 picks.
Really have no idea what the strategy is
- senstroll

today...it was simply pick guys with boring names...


a Russian guy named Vladislav... not very original.

some dude with two first names


I think Hunter uses a scrabble board to identify the first letters of the players he will draft... its "that scientific".... probably based on Lums' thesis

Best player available perhaps?

I have no problem picking up a goalie with a 3rd rounder. Like the TV guys said that's typically when you start drafting goalies, and hey, if down the road we have a true no. 1 in 5-7 years then nobody will say anything.
- AngryWhiteMale

Not BPA available according to most draft rankings and such.

Another strange draft for the leafs after the first 2 picks.
Really have no idea what the strategy is
- senstroll

Not sure if ghosts of Leafs scouting past have taken over Hunter's body.

went to a dispensary, got this green crack, vapour trailed it

ripped

go leafs go

very stoked on the 17 pick

could be very sweet and chocolatey, in a waffle cone

you all would have drafted better today, that's for sure, guys

went to a dispensary, got this green crack, vapour trailed it

ripped

go leafs go

very stoked on the 17 pick

could be very sweet and chocolatey, in a waffle cone
- Zezel

where? can you PM me the name and location?

you all would have drafted better today, that's for sure, guys
- twiztedmike

thank god lou isnt burke
- jimi james

you know

leafs cant trade a first yet

they can be back in the lotto with a few bad breaks

Anyone else here really happy with the picks so far?

A huge steal in the 2nd round with a big talented Dman, as well as a big guy in net from the WHL.

Must say this is really good going forward.

Sure, it'd be nice to get a top 4 Dman for JVR to round out our blueline, but looking ahead 5 years this team could be really deep.

So the question is: Do we get anything for JVR? Does he get moved for a Dman?

I wouldn't mind seeing him go, and free up a wing spot for the likes of Leivo and Soshnikov
- AngryWhiteMale

I think he does...especially since the expansion draft is over and teams can take him.

Look for Carolina and Minny.

There's a few reaches there I think, but we may have a good one with O'Connell in the final round... the few folks on twitter I've seen who scout seem to think that he's got lots of talent but needs some rounding out.

That said, getting Liljegren is (frank)ing boss
- lumlums

I agree and if one of the right shooting Goliath d-man pans out, will be well worth it. Maybe the best deal of the draft was the one not made with Barf Snow. Boy did Burkie ever get fished in.

I know...No-Trader Lou totally ruined everything
- Fruitcakenipple

Babs also said today they will be looking for d help this offseason.

I do agree they won't fall into the pressure that Burke did today but he will be going hard to get one.

Babs also said today they will be looking for d help this offseason.

I do agree they won't fall into the pressure that Burke did today but he will be going hard to get one.
- Santo_44

Giraldi July 1...

Nice to see Lou is on board with playing the long game. I would be willing to move a known position first but happy to add Liljegren. Hard not see him becoming a top 4 D.

With D prices this high seems like the logical spot to add with so much cap is UFA. If Liljegren ends up being the long term option to the top 4 then a shorter duration contract is key.

Micheal Stone seems like odd man out now in Calgary. A younger, better Polak, I'd offer the Kris Russell contract. Cap hit shouldn't be an issue if he plays bottom pair for a season or two because a rookie (hopefully Liljegren) pushes him out and would be on ELC anyways.

Not BPA available according to most draft rankings and such.
- senstroll

It's almost like they come up with their own ranking of players.