Michael
@CaufieldHabs2
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The Montreal Canadiens went a combined 53-94-17 just to end up with Juraj Slafkovsky and David Reinbacher. Just think about it for a second. THE LAST 4 TOP 5 PICKS WEVE HAD HAVE BEEN GALCHENYUK, KOTKANIEMI, SLAFKOVSKY AND REINBACHER. WHY ARE WE SO ALLERGIC TO TALENT

And then there's this scouting report ...

"There aren’t many knocks to Easton’s game. His size isn’t ideal, but he has grown this year. He supposedly has size 13 feet and will have time to physically develop and get stronger."

“He’s a sum-is-greater-than-the-parts guy for me... His work ethic is high end. He competes all over the ice. Moves pucks really well. Smart player. The skill overall isn’t going to blow anyone away. Skating has improved, and he’s grown. He’s 5’11” now. He was 5’8” not all that long ago. He’s a guy coaches will trust.”

- HP Scout, Mark Edwards, February 2023

Size 13's ...it's all good ....he'll be 6'2" by september.
- The Law

I was similar when I was a kid.

5'8"ish but had big ass feet. I grew to 6' in grade 12.

I love Easton Cowan as a pick coming from a strong development organization.

Absolutely hate where they picked him.

Completely stupid to have traded Sandin for a 1st round pick to pick a 3rd round player.

Shanahan should have been fired long ago but this is just getting worse by the week.

Even Dubas would have traded down and passed on two great players and get two 3rd round players for it instead of just one.

Aww Shanahan, the new whipping boy

Nadeau was still there 🤷

Cowan's rankings across the board-

Nadeau was still there 🤷
- mr.sir

So was Gavin Brindley, Andrew Cristall, Gracyn Sawchyn, Jayden Perron, Lukas Dragicevic and Beau Akey.

There's a lot of quality, much higher ranked players still there especially if you consider how small Easton Cowan is.

They took a "safe" pick way too early because it's the only one they got until the 5th round so they didn't want it to bust.

Cowan's rankings across the board-


- GreatGigInTheSky

Even Button knew he was a 2nd round pick.

Hey guys, for fun let's all post who they should have picked so we can bookmark this thread and check back in 3 years. I'm going with my man Denver Barkley.

https://twitter.com/heatd...tatus/1674240270060355585

Swearing and poop in this. So sensitive people be warned.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Ahhhh that is some sweet, sweet candy.

Apparently Kampf contract has a partial no trade clause? Why?
- GreatGigInTheSky

10 teams in year 1-3.
Not sure why...pretty much anyone who signs more than 2 years gets one it seems

Hey guys, for fun let's all post who they should have picked so we can bookmark this thread and check back in 3 years. I'm going with my man Denver Barkley.
- Zezel

I’ll go Easton Cowan

I trust the leaf scouts over the zero jr games that I’ve watched this year.

Cowan's rankings across the board-


- GreatGigInTheSky

why not trade down.
i dont care who they picked, since I have no clue who is who in this draft.
but that seems like an easy tap in for a trade down and get another pick

Hey guys, for fun let's all post who they should have picked so we can bookmark this thread and check back in 3 years. I'm going with my man Denver Barkley.
- Zezel

Honestly I would have taken David Edstrom. He'll probably never be flashy, but he could be a solid pick who has greater perceived trade value over the next couple of years even if you don't like his progress.

I will place some faith in Clark that Trelivnig said, "Who is the best player in your opinion available between now and the mid-third when we could acquire another pick?"

Unlike some, I do like what the scouting staff have done. I believe in a number of the prospects in the organization. We'll see!

why not trade down.
i dont care who they picked, since I have no clue who is who in this draft.
but that seems like an easy tap in for a trade down and get another pick
- senstroll

Talking heads said no action (trade up/downs) b/c the depth of the draft. Only slight differences in value between about 60 guys after the top 20 or so off the board.

Have we ever seen a draft like that? It was a snore fest.

Honestly I would have taken David Edstrom. He'll probably never be flashy, but he could be a solid pick who has greater perceived trade value over the next couple of years even if you don't like his progress.

I will place some faith in Clark that Trelivnig said, "Who is the best player in your opinion available between now and the mid-third when we could acquire another pick?"

Unlike some, I do like what the scouting staff have done. I believe in a number of the prospects in the organization. We'll see!
- Monkeypunk

ill go with Mikhail Gulyayev

It's a little funny when you think about it ...

Leafs biggest criticisms are too much skill and a lack of intangibles and compete and never showing up in the playoffs.

This kid appears to be a response to that in that he's lacking skill (for where he was drafted) and his best attributes are high compete and intangibles and that he stepped up huge in the playoffs.

I'm not saying it was the right pick but the universe is clearly testing us.

It's a little funny when you think about it ...

Leafs biggest criticisms are too much skill and a lack of intangibles and compete and never showing up in the playoffs.

This kid appears to be a response to that in that he's lacking skill (for where he was drafted) and his best attributes are high compete and intangibles and that he stepped up huge in the playoffs.

I'm not saying it was the right pick but the universe is clearly testing us.
- The Law

Grant approves...so im not sure how i feel about the pick

Grant McCagg
@grantmccagg
I think the Leafs made a great pick taking Easton "Cowboy" Cowan. Arguably the best forward in the OHL playoffs. A non-stop motor and smart. A gamer and winner. They need to add youthful playoff performers, and they got one.

i guess we will know in 5 years

Just to let everyone know, I let Joel permission to lick my left testicle as per his attitude. Being not quite sober now yet sober enough to work in the morning, I give you all my breathtren my utmost permission amongst my passing of out to allow loel to have the dreams of licking and cradling BOTH my balls. Love you guys. Night.
- Tee-Dot

It's well past weird. Get help you (frank)ing toolbag.

so the Sens pick they gave up for Chykrn #12 ended up being used on Daniil But
Benson was the next pick.

So the Leafs drafted a Good 'ol Canadian Farm boy

When the pandemic hit in 2020 and Cowan’s time in high school classes became limited, he began working on the farm from 6:30 in the morning till 9 at night during the busy farming seasons of spring and fall, driving a tractor beside the massive combine his father Chris uses to transfer crops.

Talking heads said no action (trade up/downs) b/c the depth of the draft. Only slight differences in value between about 60 guys after the top 20 or so off the board.

Have we ever seen a draft like that? It was a snore fest.
- The Law

Prior to the draft most talking heads thought there would be lots of trades
But as per usual...no movement during

So the Leafs drafted a Good 'ol Canadian Farm boy
- senstroll

A heart n' soul type player with Size 13 feet.

(frank) the scouting rankings.

Nadeau spent the year with Penticton of the BCHL, where he posted excellent numbers. The right-handed forward scored 45 goals and 113 points in just 54 games, leading the league in both goals and points and earning Playoff MVP honours, on route to his second-straight BCHL championship.

It's a little funny when you think about it ...

Leafs biggest criticisms are too much skill and a lack of intangibles and compete and never showing up in the playoffs.

This kid appears to be a response to that in that he's lacking skill (for where he was drafted) and his best attributes are high compete and intangibles and that he stepped up huge in the playoffs.

I'm not saying it was the right pick but the universe is clearly testing us.
- The Law

Leafs’ first round picks from the Knights:
Sittler
Kadri
Marner
Cowboy Cowan