2016 NHL Draft

[druetetective]

Originally Posted by jaymac106

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Tkachuk is going to be a much better NHLer than Marner. I do not think Marner stirs the drink on that line, I would be more than ok if the Flames grabbed Tkachuk after the consensus top 3.

IDK about that man. Iv'e watched lots of Knights games and Marner is legit. He has similar offensive potential as Bennett.

I think Tkachuk will be a 50-60 point guy in the NHL. Like a JVR in T.O.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Nifity graph:

Between his offensive numbers and pretty skating, I am very interested in Luke Green. Where's he ranked? 2nd round?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Pierre Luc Dubious is having a heck of a Top Prospects game. I'd be very comfortable taking him 5th or 6th overall. Does it all.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Pierre Luc Dubious is having a heck of a Top Prospects game. I'd be very comfortable taking him 5th or 6th overall. Does it all.

He looks a little like Ryan Johansen, or is it me?

[Caged Great]

I could see Dubois launch himself up the rankings and possibly move up to #4 after Matthews and the Fins. Everyone can use a 6-3 two way center. Would be perfectly fine with the Flames taking him.

[druetetective]

Thing I love about Dubois is reports are he plays all 3 forward positions. He is playing wing recently being centered by Svechnikov.

One Eagles fan mentioned he's similar to ROR in terms of versatility, just with much better offensive potential.

[LIP MAN]

Originally Posted by druetetective

Thing I love about Dubois is reports are he plays all 3 forward positions. He is playing wing recently being centered by Svechnikov.

One Eagles fan mentioned he's similar to ROR in terms of versatility, just with much better offensive potential.

Looks good in this game tonight. We could use a big, puck holding, possession player in our lineup.

[Sandman]

I've always thought that kids from the "Q" are a little harder to project, because the game out there is so different-more wide open offensively.

I like Dubois though, a little bit power, a little finesse. Very smart, and better yet-a good defensive player.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Anyone else see Brodie qualities in Bean ?

[Bezer]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I've always thought that kids from the "Q" are a little harder to project, because the game out there is so different-more wide open offensively.

I like Dubois though, a little bit power, a little finesse. Very smart, and better yet-a good defensive player.

The "Q" where defense is optional.

[druetetective]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I've always thought that kids from the "Q" are a little harder to project, because the game out there is so different-more wide open offensively.

I like Dubois though, a little bit power, a little finhesse. Very smart, and better yet-a good defensive player.

I agree. That's why I'm a bit hesitant with Gauthier. Similar players like Mantha and Erne haven't made the smoothest transition to pros. It's very early however, plus they say those types take longer to develop so we'll see.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor

Anyone else see Brodie qualities in Bean ?

I like the fact that he pays attention to his defensive responsibilities like Brodie does, same basic size, not quite as good a skater. Good stick, good anticipation.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by druetetective

I agree. That's why I'm a bit hesitant with Gauthier. Similar players like Mantha and Erne haven't made the smoothest transition to pros. It's very early however, plus they say those types take longer to develop so we'll see.

Plus with Gauthier, you got a guy with 33 goals and only 10 assists. I know how natural goal scorers work, but thats pretty unusual. Selfish and one-dimensional perhaps?

[MrMastodonFarm]

With an October birthdate Julien Gauthier is one of the older guys in the draft. Something to factor in.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

With an October birthdate Julien Gauthier is one of the older guys in the draft. Something to factor is.

I think thats something to look at too. thanks for that tidbit of info.

[druetetective]

Tkachuk and Matthews are 97 born as well FWIW.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by druetetective

Tkachuk and Matthews are 97 born as well FWIW.

yeah Matthews missed last years draft by only a few days.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I've always thought that kids from the "Q" are a little harder to project, because the game out there is so different-more wide open offensively.

I like Dubois though, a little bit power, a little finesse. Very smart, and better yet-a good defensive player.

I believe that the OHL (and I think even the WHL, but not quite as sure) has been out-scoring the QMJHL in the last couple of years. I might be mistaken, but those numbers are not far apart regardless now. It definitely used to be the case 10 years ago though.

[TheOnlyBilko]

Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor

Anyone else see Brodie qualities in Bean ?

As in Mr Bean? Nahhhhh Brodie is way more funny looking but that's my opinion.

[Caged Great]

That would be amusing to have Mr. Bean and the young Mr. Bean on D.