Pronman’s thoughts: Schneider was the last of the consensus top-four defenders in this draft available. I like him a lot and see a lot of things that will translate to the NHL. He’s a big right-shot defender who is mobile, kills rushes and can move the puck. I think he can become a quality top-four defenseman and adds to a rich pipeline in New York. Given the Rangers’ depth on the right side, they can afford to take their time with him and Nils Lundkvist.

That's a big contract to move.
- Fenrir

No kidding. It's gonna be an anchor, for sure.

It's the NHL though, so there's always a guy dumber than (insert your dumb exec) out there. Ya never know.

Those areas of need can still be addressed. And they’re areas of need for right now. No matter who they took at 19oa, they’re not going to help us next year.

I like the pick. Keeps him away from NJ, adds character, size, speed, strength and grit to an otherwise skillful/finesse right side (other than Trouba).

Miller/Schneider is a BIG pairing (have said that about Miller/Trouba, too)
- Bean_Dip

Still don't care for the pick. Really think they should have went forward, especially center. And I honestly don't give a (frank) who NJ was going to pick.

Never speak ill of Dan Blackburn.

- Fenrir

That’s Dan Cloutier

Can you imagine?
TJ's write-up looks promising. At least a year or two away, so give ADA another two years.
- Fenrir

They're trading ADA somewhere and making room for Stamkos.

I just think it wasn't the smartest pick based on the teams needs. And yeah, last time I heard big physical defenseman not overly offensive, didn't work out so well.


I need to see what RD thinks
- mdw7413

Where is Tom at, he lives for draft day and hating every pick we did

Still don't care for the pick. Really think they should have went forward, especially center. And I honestly don't give a (frank) who NJ was going to pick.
- mdw7413

Peterka, Lapierre, Bourque etc.

Where is Tom at, he lives for draft day and hating every pick we did
- TPC

The funny thing is, we got the two picks he wanted the last 2 years.

The funny thing is, we got the two picks he wanted the last 2 years.
- mdw7413

I think Tom sold his soul for this, why he isn’t around anymore

Where is Tom at, he lives for draft day and hating every pick we did
- TPC

He was edging, hanging from a rope since the Lafreniere pick. He ended it after the 20th pick.

Peterka, Lapierre, Bourque etc.
- JRR1285

Yup, whoever was the closest to NHL ready

I hope the Flames keep
Trading back

I think Tom sold his soul for this, why he isn’t around anymore
- TPC

Funny too they didn't have to tank to get either pick

The funny thing is, we got the two picks he wanted the last 2 years.
- mdw7413

It's a shame. Used to have some good discussions.

I hope the Flames keep
Trading back
- TPC

They’ll end up with the last 50 picks in the draft

I think it was a great pick. Schneider was best player on the board and it’s likely Devils were going for him.

FML. This draft was going so well for us, then we just couldn't help throw a pick out the window.
- smellmyfinger

Obviously really glad you didn't get him.
Although according to TPC this pick is going to bite us in the ass in a few years, so get your gloat ready.

It's a shame. Used to have some good discussions.
- JRR1285

Bath salts and a pornstache will do that

I think it was a great pick. Schneider was best player on the board and it’s likely Devils were going for him.
- jimbro83

wonder how many years out he is?

Caps just hit the jackpot.

Obviously really glad you didn't get him.
Although according to TPC this pick is going to bite us in the ass in a few years, so get your gloat ready.
- Fenrir

Whatever Schneider winds up, it won't be worse than taking the 58th ranked prospect right behind him. The Devils didn't have a plan if Schneider wasn't there at 20? They just decided to throw a dart at a dartboard that said "defensemen"?

The Rangers traded their own third? Not Dallas'?

This guy better win 3 cups.

Caps gonna get Foxy.... Lady

wonder how many years out he is?
- mrn22

He was born two days too late for last years draft. Won’t be too long.

Caps just hit the jackpot.
- JRR1285

Should have been our pick

Caps just hit the jackpot.
- JRR1285

Lapierre while he has a huge upside the guy is fragile AF.