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TheScorpion · 06-20-2025, 02:41 PM

We aren't finished drafting but I wanted to share some quick thoughts on the guys we've taken so far ...

19. Ben Kindel — I think there's a pretty good chance the Flames end up taking Kindel at 18. He's a talented guy who scored a ton this season and has been consistently rated as a first-rounder by pretty much everyone except Corey Pronman. If the Flames do pick him, he'll be a valuable asset in this league.

21. Malcolm Spence — Older guy but plays an extremely pro-suited game and is committed to an excellent Michigan program. Reminds me a bit of Jacob Battaglia. Traded up to get this pick and felt like I got a much better prospect than I would've had I stood pat.

35. Henry Brzustewicz — Another guy who I knew would get taken earlier because his brother is a Flame. Bigger than Hunter but not quite as skilled. Think he could end up being a first-rounder.

37. Joshua Ravensbergen — Was hoping to get Ravensbergen or Ryker Lee here. When Lee went at 36, knew who I had to take at 37. Surprised Ravensbergen fell out of R1, he'll be a much higher pick in the NHL.

46. Nathan Behm — Wasn't planning to take Behm when I had my sights set on Lee but after I missed out on him, I switched gears a bit. Behm reminds me a little bit of Andrew Basha in terms of pedigree. Think he'll be a high second-rounder in the NHL. I had initially targeted Daniil Prokhorov with this pick.

49. Kurban Limatov — Considered taking Limatov at 46 but elected to wait. Huge guy with pretty impressive MHL production. Reminds me a bit of Dmitri Simashev, who of course went much higher in his own NHL draft year.

59. Ethan Czata — Felt just OK about this pick, think the upside might be more limited than others, but Czata had a decent U18 showing and is a pretty good two-way guy. See him as being similar to Milton Gastrin, who went quite a bit higher.

63. Alex Huang — Super late birthday, strong QMJHL production the last two seasons. Not the biggest guy but is a righty who skates well. Reminds me a little of Henry Mews.

69. Semyon Frolov — Could see him being the second goaltender picked, potentially as early as Round 1. A lot of folks really, really like this guy. He's legit.

Still have a few more picks remaining and a number of different targets at all positions, but I'm quite satisfied with my haul so far. Been fun to be so active making moves, too.

06-20-2025, 02:41 PM	#1
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	Islanders draft recap We aren't finished drafting but I wanted to share some quick thoughts on the guys we've taken so far ... 19. Ben Kindel — I think there's a pretty good chance the Flames end up taking Kindel at 18. He's a talented guy who scored a ton this season and has been consistently rated as a first-rounder by pretty much everyone except Corey Pronman. If the Flames do pick him, he'll be a valuable asset in this league. 21. Malcolm Spence — Older guy but plays an extremely pro-suited game and is committed to an excellent Michigan program. Reminds me a bit of Jacob Battaglia. Traded up to get this pick and felt like I got a much better prospect than I would've had I stood pat. 35. Henry Brzustewicz — Another guy who I knew would get taken earlier because his brother is a Flame. Bigger than Hunter but not quite as skilled. Think he could end up being a first-rounder. 37. Joshua Ravensbergen — Was hoping to get Ravensbergen or Ryker Lee here. When Lee went at 36, knew who I had to take at 37. Surprised Ravensbergen fell out of R1, he'll be a much higher pick in the NHL. 46. Nathan Behm — Wasn't planning to take Behm when I had my sights set on Lee but after I missed out on him, I switched gears a bit. Behm reminds me a little bit of Andrew Basha in terms of pedigree. Think he'll be a high second-rounder in the NHL. I had initially targeted Daniil Prokhorov with this pick. 49. Kurban Limatov — Considered taking Limatov at 46 but elected to wait. Huge guy with pretty impressive MHL production. Reminds me a bit of Dmitri Simashev, who of course went much higher in his own NHL draft year. 59. Ethan Czata — Felt just OK about this pick, think the upside might be more limited than others, but Czata had a decent U18 showing and is a pretty good two-way guy. See him as being similar to Milton Gastrin, who went quite a bit higher. 63. Alex Huang — Super late birthday, strong QMJHL production the last two seasons. Not the biggest guy but is a righty who skates well. Reminds me a little of Henry Mews. 69. Semyon Frolov — Could see him being the second goaltender picked, potentially as early as Round 1. A lot of folks really, really like this guy. He's legit. Still have a few more picks remaining and a number of different targets at all positions, but I'm quite satisfied with my haul so far. Been fun to be so active making moves, too. __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE Last edited by TheScorpion; 06-20-2025 at 03:00 PM.