Brian Huddle: With the Sixteenth Pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Washington Selects... Tom Wilson

What was said? LOL.
- Brian Huddle

From the last one.

When you tweeted about how your facebook subscribers get nothing but updates about Katy Perry and How I Met Your Mother. I made the comment about those updates being better than your prospect coverage.

Still think this guy is the most overrated guy that will go in the first round.

From the last one.

When you tweeted about how your facebook subscribers get nothing but updates about Katy Perry and How I Met Your Mother. I made the comment about those updates being better than your prospect coverage.
- Ben37

Ooooooooooo, hahaha.

Still think this guy is the most overrated guy that will go in the first round.
- Lahey

You'd have to watch him to understand.

And I'll give that title to Tanner Pearson.

You'd have to watch him to understand.

And I'll give that title to Tanner Pearson.
- Brian Huddle

I don't see Tanner Pearson going in the first round.

I don't see Tanner Pearson going in the first round.
- Lahey

Nor should he. I also think Subban is uber-overrated because of his last name.

Nor should he. I also think Subban is uber-overrated because of his last name.
- Brian Huddle

Okay I think so too, but I hate all goalies in the first.

B-Hud, you speak of Wilson's size throughout the blog, but never mention Wilson's actual size. Just how "massive" is this guy?

sens are next......come on Codi Ceci!!!!

B-Hud, you speak of Wilson's size throughout the blog, but never mention Wilson's actual size. Just how "massive" is this guy?
- As_I_See_It

6'4, 210 lbs

So NJ keeping their pick this year

Loving this mock draft series Brian!

I have a couple questions with regards to the Leafs trading down if their target isn't available at #5 overall.

- Given the above, if the Leafs wanted to remain in the top 10, how far down do you think they could safely trade down and who would be their target at that point?

- Secondly. Do you think that Burke would consider dealing the 5th to:
A. Tampa for both their 10th and 19th picks?
B. Washington for both their 11th and 16th picks?
C. Buffalo for both their 12th and 21st picks?
If so, do you think any of these scenarios are far value for both teams involved? If not, what might need to be added from either side?

Thanks.

6'4, 210 lbs
- Brian Huddle

And he just turned 18!

Would it be safe to say that Wilson could be a Ryane Clowe type player in terms of size, production, grit and character etc?

Loving this mock draft series Brian!

I have a couple questions with regards to the Leafs trading down if their target isn't available at #5 overall.

- Given the above, if the Leafs wanted to remain in the top 10, how far down do you think they could safely trade down and who would be their target at that point?

- Secondly. Do you think that Burke would consider dealing the 5th to:
A. Tampa for both their 10th and 19th picks?
B. Washington for both their 11th and 16th picks?
C. Buffalo for both their 12th and 21st picks?
If so, do you think any of these scenarios are far value for both teams involved? If not, what might need to be added from either side?

Thanks.
- As_I_See_It

For my money, I have a feeling that if Burke isn't able to get up and get Galchenyuk, than they'll look at trading down. I know they're really high on Cody Ceci (Leaf fans everywhere sigh).

Obviously A or B would be the better choices, but I wouldn't be opposed to C if Buffalo was maybe willing to throw in a 3rd or something.

That way you can target a forward and Dman-- think about Faksa/Girgenson/Wilson/Gaunce + a Dman like Ceci/Koekkoek/Finn/etc.

And he just turned 18!

Would it be safe to say that Wilson could be a Ryane Clowe type player in terms of size, production, grit and character etc?
- As_I_See_It

That's my belief, yes.

Nor should he. I also think Subban is uber-overrated because of his last name.
- Brian Huddle

Maguire talked a bit of draft this mornign and said from his understanding and talking to a lot of scouts and GMs, the majority have him as the 24-27 pick and most have him as either the 1 or 2 G in the draft. I like him fine, I just wouldn't bet the house on him.

For my money, I have a feeling that if Burke isn't able to get up and get Galchenyuk, than they'll look at trading down. I know they're really high on Cody Ceci (Leaf fans everywhere sigh).

Obviously A or B would be the better choices, but I wouldn't be opposed to C if Buffalo was maybe willing to throw in a 3rd or something.

That way you can target a forward and Dman-- think about Faksa/Girgenson/Wilson/Gaunce + a Dman like Ceci/Koekkoek/Finn/etc.



That's my belief, yes.
- Brian Huddle

Who isn't high on Ceci?
On a related note, if the Leafs draft him, expect a huge grunt from me at that moment.

Big, Powerful, Hardworking...Seems like the exact oppisite of what GMGM looks for in first rounds

Big, Powerful, Hardworking...Seems like the exact oppisite of what GMGM looks for in first rounds
- RockthedRED

I think these playoffs have taught him something-- not to mention he did trade a first for Brouwer. I think his two picks this year can have huge implications for the long term health of the team.

I am really hoping that Gaunce would still be availible at this point. Think he would do well in Wsh

For my money, I have a feeling that if Burke isn't able to get up and get Galchenyuk, than they'll look at trading down. I know they're really high on Cody Ceci (Leaf fans everywhere sigh).

Obviously A or B would be the better choices, but I wouldn't be opposed to C if Buffalo was maybe willing to throw in a 3rd or something.

That way you can target a forward and Dman-- think about Faksa/Girgenson/Wilson/Gaunce + a Dman like Ceci/Koekkoek/Finn/etc.



That's my belief, yes.
- Brian Huddle

Interesting. Thanks for the insight.

For my money, I have a feeling that if Burke isn't able to get up and get Galchenyuk, than they'll look at trading down. I know they're really high on Cody Ceci (Leaf fans everywhere sigh).

Obviously A or B would be the better choices, but I wouldn't be opposed to C if Buffalo was maybe willing to throw in a 3rd or something.

That way you can target a forward and Dman-- think about Faksa/Girgenson/Wilson/Gaunce + a Dman like Ceci/Koekkoek/Finn/etc.
- Brian Huddle

Hands off!!!!

Hopefully if Burkie trades down Murray can pull off another Kadri /Cowen situation.

Murray: Hey there Burkie, who you going with? I want Maata.

Burke: Maata is our guy.

Murray: Okay. (walks away with a stupid grin on his face. I can't believe I did it again.)

Hands off!!!!

Hopefully if Burkie trades down Murray can pull off another Kadri /Cowen situation.

Murray: Hey there Burkie, who you going with? I want Maata.

Burke: Maata is our guy.

Murray: Okay. (walks away with a stupid grin on his face. I can't believe I did it again.)
- gagneRoger

Except Maata is good..

Hands off!!!!

Hopefully if Burkie trades down Murray can pull off another Kadri /Cowen situation.

Murray: Hey there Burkie, who you going with? I want Maata.

Burke: Maata is our guy.

Murray: Okay. (walks away with a stupid grin on his face. I can't believe I did it again.)
- gagneRoger

You're gonna hate my next blog....

Who do you have them taken at 11?