I think they draft Levshunov with the second and possibly Michael Hage with the 18th. I would love to see them draft Freij and Tanner Howe. Could you image a line with Howe and Savoi?
- bjphawkfan

I’ll take that, let’s see what KD does.

Demidov Hage at 18 if they don't trade it to get necas ej emery at 34 and 50 is traded in some kind of package deal for something else. Imo
- Scott1977

That’s who I am hoping for too:

#2 - Demidov (I won’t lose sleep with they pick Levshunov)
#18 - Hage (Eiserman and Brandsagg-Nygard are good options too)
#34 - Emery (if he’s available)
#50 - Sam O’Reilly or Colton Roberts

That’s who I am hoping for too:

#2 - Demidov (I won’t lose sleep with they pick Levshunov)
#18 - Hage (Eiserman and Brandsagg-Nygard are good options too)
#34 - Emery (if he’s available)
#50 - Sam O’Reilly or Colton Roberts
- DarthKane

#2 - Levshunov - slight lean over Demidov
#15 - Catton - trade up from #18 when Catton slides
#34 - Charlie Elick
#50 - Terik Paraczak

#2 - Levshunov - slight lean over Demidov
#15 - Catton - trade up from #18 when Catton slides
#34 - Charlie Elick
#50 - Terik Paraczak
- totem

If Catton is available at #15 it’s definitely worth trading up, but it might cost #50 or a future second round pick.

If Catton is available at #15 it’s definitely worth trading up, but it might cost #50 or a future second round pick.
- DarthKane

Try for adding Dallas #2 next year. Also, no way Stevie Y. is helping out CHI. Maybe San Jose at #14. I can see Catton dropping to #15 but not any farther. Something like Zach Benson last year.

Although 2012 was not a stellar draft year, and Teuvo fell all the way to #18 (and #16, #17, and #19 were all-stars). Smurfs slide easier than the big guys.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_NHL_entry_draft

Try for adding Dallas #2 next year. Also, no way Stevie Y. is helping out CHI. Maybe San Jose at #14. I can see Catton dropping to #15 but not any farther. Something like Zach Benson last year.

Although 2012 was not a stellar draft year, and Teuvo fell all the way to #18 (and #16, #17, and #19 were all-stars). Smurfs slide easier than the big guys.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_NHL_entry_draft
- totem

I think it will be difficult for the Hawks to move up from #18. San Jose doesn’t need extra picks, they need quality as much as the Hawks do. Same goes for Detroit, St Louis and Washington. I’m not saying KD couldn’t get it done, but a trade would be costly.

I think it will be difficult for the Hawks to move up from #18. San Jose doesn’t need extra picks, they need quality as much as the Hawks do. Same goes for Detroit, St Louis and Washington. I’m not saying KD couldn’t get it done, but a trade would be costly.
- DarthKane

Likely you are right. Depends on what somebody thinks Catton's ceiling is. I doubt KD likes the idea as much as I would. Catton's probably not the droid they're looking for this year.

Likely you are right. Depends on what somebody thinks Catton's ceiling is. I doubt KD likes the idea as much as I would. Catton's probably not the droid they're looking for this year.
- totem

If the Hawks hold onto #18 I’m hoping more and more they can get Hage. He had a very good season despite some major obstacles - injury plus the passing of his father. He seems to be a character kid with lots of skill, and he’s likely more of an NHL centre than Nazar or Moore.

If the Hawks hold onto #18 I’m hoping more and more they can get Hage. He had a very good season despite some major obstacles - injury plus the passing of his father. He seems to be a character kid with lots of skill, and he’s likely more of an NHL centre than Nazar or Moore.
- DarthKane

Haven't seen him live or on tape, but given all the positive reviews it seems like he might be the KD target - just sounds like a CHI pick, high ceiling, good all-around game, going to a B1G school, .....

I think it will be difficult for the Hawks to move up from #18. San Jose doesn’t need extra picks, they need quality as much as the Hawks do. Same goes for Detroit, St Louis and Washington. I’m not saying KD couldn’t get it done, but a trade would be costly.
- DarthKane

Agreed and like last year, probably too costly for KD. I'm guessing he made his best deal when he went from 20 to 18.

Then i guess you can't make trades either, because they did trade their good players for draft picks. So no team can actively get better via trade. Unless it's approved by you.
- BetweenTheDots

Of course

Likely you are right. Depends on what somebody thinks Catton's ceiling is. I doubt KD likes the idea as much as I would. Catton's probably not the droid they're looking for this year.
- totem

Totem, when do you think Sennecke gets picked?

Totem, when do you think Sennecke gets picked?
- Angotti

I think someone will take him at 9-11 or so - maybe Calgary if they miss out on Iginla? He has good size and really showed out in the playoffs. Think he has passed Catton - Buffalo probably won't take Catton because they got a similar player in Benson last year. I only saw a couple of his games and he looked to be improving quickly.

Really a mystery where guys will fall - I think CHI will get a bargain at #18.

If the Hawks hold onto #18 I’m hoping more and more they can get Hage. He had a very good season despite some major obstacles - injury plus the passing of his father. He seems to be a character kid with lots of skill, and he’s likely more of an NHL centre than Nazar or Moore.
- DarthKane

I just am afraid he will be gone, because he is a fierce competitor, and is very toigh to play against. I hope the red wings are happy with Kasper and Davidson as their centres and go a different direction, but in a draft with so few real centres, that might not be case. This kid elevates evetyones games.

That’s who I am hoping for too:

#2 - Demidov (I won’t lose sleep with they pick Levshunov)
#18 - Hage (Eiserman and Brandsagg-Nygard are good options too)
#34 - Emery (if he’s available)
#50 - Sam O’Reilly or Colton Roberts
- DarthKane

Say emery sitting there at 28 take 50th and 3rd and 5th and move to 28

What's the over/under on McDavid tonight? 3 points?

FLA needs to get a lead and maybe they can lock this down. Don't want that game 7 pretty much random outcome.

I just am afraid he will be gone, because he is a fierce competitor, and is very toigh to play against. I hope the red wings are happy with Kasper and Davidson as their centres and go a different direction, but in a draft with so few real centres, that might not be case. This kid elevates evetyones games.
- wiz1901

If Davidson thinks that's the guy I want then trade up and get him.

I think someone will take him at 9-11 or so - maybe Calgary if they miss out on Iginla? He has good size and really showed out in the playoffs. Think he has passed Catton - Buffalo probably won't take Catton because they got a similar player in Benson last year. I only saw a couple of his games and he looked to be improving quickly.

Really a mystery where guys will fall - I think CHI will get a bargain at #18.
- totem

Thanks, I hope you’re right.

What's the over/under on McDavid tonight? 3 points?

FLA needs to get a lead and maybe they can lock this down. Don't want that game 7 pretty much random outcome.
- totem

Have no real dog in this fight so game 7 works for me.

I know everyone poo poos him because of the “history”, but I think KD goes rogue and takes Connelly at 18

I agree that the team played hard, that wasn’t and isn’t my point. My point isn’t directed at KD, he took advantage of the situation, as he should. My point is the rule that encourages a team to intentionally lose games hurts the integrity of league and the sport. No team should be rewarded for intentionally losing. If there’s no reward to being the, or one of the, worst teams then teams would have no reason to tank.
- paulr

I have the solution for you Paul. Get rid of the draft. Raise the entry age 19 or something and then teams have to sell the youngsters on the quality of the team and the opportunity available to them. Absolutely zero impact from tanking.

Have no real dog in this fight so game 7 works for me.
- HawkintheD

Edmonton 1-0. Ice is tilting again. Game 7 works for everyone except Florida.

I have the solution for you Paul. Get rid of the draft. Raise the entry age 19 or something and then teams have to sell the youngsters on the quality of the team and the opportunity available to them. Absolutely zero impact from tanking.
- Chunk

Or go back to areas like in the O6 days

I know everyone poo poos him because of the “history”, but I think KD goes rogue and takes Connelly at 18
- Chunk

That might be a bargain if he is on the straight and narrow path. Wonder if they would risk it.

That might be a bargain if he is on the straight and narrow path. Wonder if they would risk it.
- totem

Others (Montreal) have drafted worse