Ethen Keppen : I model my game after Matthew Tkachuk, if someone is willing to go to battle with me, I will battle to the end.

Ethen Keppen : I model my game after Matthew Tkachuk, if someone is willing to go to battle with me, I will battle to the end.
- Codes1087

I’m on board with him and Hoglander as solid value picks.

Ethen Keppen : I model my game after Matthew Tkachuk, if someone is willing to go to battle with me, I will battle to the end.
- Codes1087

From Will Scouch's video. He's a banger. Not a lot of skill but tries extremely hard. Like Sean Kuraly or Brandon Tanev. Decent 4th line upside IMO.

Miller was on the 4th line and that cap hit? Sweet Jesus. I’m pro benning but this is a major head scratcher. Unless it’s a Elias lindholm type of jump in production with better players.

I’m on board with him and Hoglund as solid value picks.
- Nucker101

his interview is going up on TSN1040 shortly. Said he needs to work on his speed, but his compete level is his biggest asset.

Plot twist:

Benning is simply trying to kill team tank for 2 straight years
- Nucker101

It makes it a little easier that Tampa gave up Howden, Namestenekovva a 1st and a 2nd for Miller and Mcdonut.

his interview is going up on TSN1040 shortly. Said he needs to work on his speed, but his compete level is his biggest asset.
- Codes1087

Sounds similar to Gadjovich with a little more bite, hopefully not as slow though.

It makes it a little easier that Tampa gave up Howden, Namestenekovva a 1st and a 2nd for Miller and Mcdonut.
- thundachunk

I think McDonaugh was the primary target for TB though.

I think McDonaugh was the primary target for TB though.
- Codes1087

SSHHHH let me have this.

I think McDonaugh was the primary target for TB though.
- Codes1087

Yzerman had a boner for the Rags core players

Callahan, McDonagh, Miller, Girardi, etc

Do I need to wait until tomorrow to freak out, or can I jump the line?

Sounds similar to Gadjovich with a little more bite, hopefully not as slow though.
- Nucker101

Major theme this draft. Our first three picks are all extremely high compete levels guys. Guys you win with

Do I need to wait until tomorrow to freak out, or can I jump the line?
- 1970vintage

The line is long but you can go on ahead of me if you like.

Major theme this draft. Our first three picks are all extremely high compete levels guys. Guys you win with
- CanuckDon

That’s what they said about Lind and Gadjovich too

Do I need to wait until tomorrow to freak out, or can I jump the line?
- 1970vintage

Wait until July 1st

That’s what they said about Lind and Gadjovich too
- Nucker101

You make it sound like they are busts

You make it sound like they are busts
- VANTEL

I’m not high on either of them right now. The one thing I’ll say about the new guys is that they all seem like better forecheckers than Lind/Gadj

I admittedly liked Lind during his D+1 season but that’s why I never get too hyped on a prospect until they hit the AHL. That’s where you see if they have the speed/size/skill/IQ potential to be legit prospects.

Lind looked weak with mediocre speed. Gadjovich just looked way too slow.

Who da (frank) is that?>

Sometimes you have to pay a price to get better. JT Miller is on a good mid level contract for the next 5 years? You won't see the 2020 or 2021 first round pick for probably 5 years.
- manvanfan

Put the f*cking pom-poms down, Minivan.

Who da (frank) is that?>
- manvanfan

6 foor 4, 212lb Latvian goalie.

have not heard of him before.

The line is long but you can go on ahead of me if you like.
- thundachunk

Don’t mind the player, but THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WORRIED ABOUT. I think it’s tough to argue against the fact that Jim Benning is the worst GM in the league.

Major theme this draft. Our first three picks are all extremely high compete levels guys. Guys you win with
- CanuckDon

But now there's a penalty if we win or don't win.

6 foor 4, 212lb Latvian goalie.

have not heard of him before.
- Codes1087

He was a star for Latvia at the u18s.

I would have preferred Washkurak or Doyle taken before and after that pick.

Can never have enough goalies?

Don’t mind the player, but THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WORRIED ABOUT. I think it’s tough to argue, that Jim Benning isn’t the worst GM in the league.
- 1970vintage

All the Benning backers don't seem to be around either.