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Originally Posted by OzSome
Don't know much about some of the draft eligible players but that Swedish D Robert Hagg looks intriguing. Maybe another Erik Karlsson who was drafted 15th overall in 2008 Draft or Nik Lidstrom, another Swedish who was drafted 53rd overall in 1989 Draft. It seems that NHL been getting some diamond in a rough defenseman from Sweden lately. Minnesota also have a rookie Swedish defenseman this season by the name Jonas Brodin 10th overall in 2011.
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I have issues with a Hagg pick as I believe he does not use his size and relies more on stick-checking and his long reach to make defensive plays. I think of 6’4" Bouwmeester who couldn't throw an effective bodycheck if his life depended on it.
I like Compher, Morrissey, Zykov, Theodore & Gauthier for the late picks. If we could package one of the picks with a roster player to move into the Pulock range I would be very happy. A 1st round of Monahan/Lindholm at 6, Pulock/Ristolainen with an upgraded St Louis pick, and Compher/Morrissey at 29 would be exceptional.