This is gonna make me sound like a douche but the credit really in my mind goes to Bill for his blog on Farabee. I think everyone got pumped after that read. Some knew about Farabee but I would say the entire board got on board after Bill's blog.

This kid needs another 20lbs.Man he is small.Burke not too impressed with him.
- flyeredup85

If Burke isn't impressed that means he's good

Only 162 pounds... he might be roadkill.
- Feanor

Pretty similar in size and build to Simon Gagne when he was drafted, and bigger than Giroux was on draft day.

He can fly, works his tail off and is highly skilled and smart. He’ll probably play at 180 by the time he’s in the NHL. I wouldn’t worry at all about his size.

to take that a step further its the Mike Richards trade that keeps on giving.
- moylander

seven degrees of the Mike Richards trade

(hope a Simmonds trade doesn't extend this, though)

to take that a step further its the Mike Richards trade that keeps on giving.
- moylander

We can trade Frost and Farabee for FOUR first round picks when they're both 25!

Miller at 19?

Pretty similar in size and build to Simon Gagne when he was drafted, and bigger than Giroux was on draft day.

He can fly, works his tail off and is highly skilled and smart. He’ll probably play at 180 by the time he’s in the NHL. I wouldn’t worry at all about his size.
- BiggE

how many years before he's in the NHL, 3?

I'm not sure now. Both undersized lefty wingers. It'd be interesting. I imagine they might go for more of a mixture like a D or bigger W. But we'll see. He's clearly BPA.

I don't look past Kaut or Miller or Sandin either.
- Mononoke

Stock the forward pile baby. Stock it. We already got the D looking good. Even the goalie.

Frost, Farabee, Berggren along with Allison and Ratcliffe as the big fellas. Give it to me

This is gonna make me sound like a douche but the credit really in my mind goes to Bill for his blog on Farabee. I think everyone got pumped after that read. Some knew about Farabee but I would say the entire board got on board after Bill's blog.
- SuperSchennBros

I think many would say they respect Bill's opinion, but at least speaking for myself I try my best to make my own opinions

JOEL FARABEE (LW) - #11
USA U18 (USHL)
76 points / 62 games
6’0”, 162 lbs


Saying Farabee understands how to hockey is both the most accurate and lamest thing I could say. But I said it anyway. The most noticeable things about Farabee are that he thinks the game at such a high-end level all over the ice and he works his ass off relentlessly, though he's not a traditional pest.

Farabee is a legit 6 foot, but he needs a lot more weight gain as he’s a bit of a stick, though having two older 6’3 200lb brothers is perhaps comforting that growth opportunity exists, with certainly the ability to fill out. Despite it, he wins far more battles than he should at his size. Whenever he goes after a loose puck or has a guy draped on him, he always finds a way to come out with 50-50 pucks or slither through contact. It's an uncanny skill. But he's not just motoring out there; he's got soft hands and good vision and reads plays brilliantly fast with a constant poise. Farabee knows how to create and manipulate space on/off puck, in tight spaces or open spaces, with the best of ‘em. And he knows how to finish too, with a quality shot. The US team even deployed him as their PP net front, though I’m not sure that’s his ideal spot. But his hockey sense and will to impact games is as strong as you’ll find. And he’s counted on at all strengths.

It’s more his skating than anything else that is holding him back from his ceiling skills-wise. The skating is a little wobbly looking without great top end speed. It's fine, no need to exaggerate it as close to a negative. But for his size, you sometimes wish there was a little more oomph in his stride, though he’s got quick shifty feet in tight and some burst. But there’s reasonable confidence in projecting growth there. He's got a lot of muscle to gain yet, his mechanics are mostly fine — a little clean up work and power skating and physical development might correct any issues. And if he does improve it watch out because it's the only hang-up and could open up even greater potential.

Miller at 19?
- bulet13

I would be ok with that, but im scared Veleno falls.

to take that a step further its the Mike Richards trade that keeps on giving.
- moylander

Holy poop, you're right

Was Richards our pick or was Carter?

Don't take Lundestrom, please. Especially with Farabee as a better 2-way player. Lundestrom is way too safe at 19. I really would trade down I think.
- Mononoke

That’s what I’m thinking. Man, I’d love to swap 19 and 50 to the Rags for 26 and 28 or 19 to DET for 30 and 33.

seven degrees of the Mike Richards trade

(hope a Simmonds trade doesn't extend this, though)
- Marc D

preach on... I'd hate to have to change my avatar.

Pretty similar in size and build to Simon Gagne when he was drafted, and bigger than Giroux was on draft day.

He can fly, works his tail off and is highly skilled and smart. He’ll probably play at 180 by the time he’s in the NHL. I wouldn’t worry at all about his size.
- BiggE

I’m sorry. “roadkill” is just a joke from HFB which is down tonight so I can’t make it there.

I’m not worried about his size.

how many years before he's in the NHL, 3?
- Marc D

Probably, 20-21 at the earliest though you never know.

how many years before he's in the NHL, 3?
- Marc D

Heading to play at the NCAA, so that's a fair enough estimate

Would it be a reach to ask for K'Andre at 19?

My mom went to BU; now I get to watch some BU with vested interest. Good times.

Loved it

Now get me Berggren
- Giroux_Is_God

It’s gonna be D I think. Big hunch

Would any of you guys been OK with Hexy trading #50 for Grubauer and Orpik?

Would it be a reach to ask for K'Andre at 19?
- 77rams

I would be happy with that

I see Colorado taking Ty Smith to go with Makar AND a top pick next year

Would any of you guys been OK with Hexy trading #50 for Grubauer and Orpik?
- Feanor

Not if we can sign Lehner

Heading to play at the NCAA, so that's a fair enough estimate
- Giroux_Is_God

I'd say 2 years.