2015 NHL Draft

[sureLoss]

For those who thought the rumors about Sprong were immaterial, a Kings scout publicily rips Sprong (translation by google)

http://www.rds.ca/hockey/lnh/un-prob...tude-1.2438491

However, access to the National League is never performed without pitfalls and the golf Sprong is tainted by some concern about his behavior. Some sources surveyed by the RDS.ca in recent days have confirmed the rumor that runs on it and some stakeholders did not mince their words against him.

"This is his environment (his family) that hurt him and his personal attitude. It is above the team, "said, bluntly, the recruiter of the Los Angeles Kings, Denis Fugère.

"His body language on the ice is poor enormously. Sometimes he wants to do everything by itself and it is impossible in hockey today. Even Steven Stamkos and Wayne Gretzky used their teammates and Daniel does not seem to grasp it. It is bounded, it is unfortunate, "he added.

To be fair the article then goes on to say that not all scouts share this view

[MrMastodonFarm]

Looks like Sportsnet will have extensive coverage of the draft this year.

Friday June 26th, 5pm Mountain Time - 1st round - Sportsnet
Saturday June 27th 2nd round coverage starts at 8am on Sportnet One

[The Swedish Flame]

I'm barely paying attention to hockey buzz right now, but I did see one of the Flames.com writers (Torie maybe) have the Flames picking Kylington. Please, stay the hell away from him with that pick.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by The Swedish Flame

I'm barely paying attention to hockey buzz right now, but I did see one of the Flames.com writers (Torie maybe) have the Flames picking Kylington. Please, stay the hell away from him with that pick.

I don't think you have to worry about the Flames picking kids with questionable character.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I'd be quite pleased walking away with Merkley, Svechnikov or Konecny. Of course that's assuming if Connor/Rantanen/Meier aren't on the board.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I'd be quite pleased walking away with Merkley, Svechnikov or Konecny. Of course that's assuming if Connor/Rantanen/Meier aren't on the board.

I'm going to go ahead and add on Guryanov now too. Risk seems to be worth it IMO.

[handgroen]

Originally Posted by The Swedish Flame

I'm barely paying attention to hockey buzz right now, but I did see one of the Flames.com writers (Torie maybe) have the Flames picking Kylington. Please, stay the hell away from him with that pick.

have you had close viewings? i ask b/c of your username

[FCAV]

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[kn]

The more I read about Konecny, the more I want him in a Flames uniform but it sounds like LA is high on him as well.

Guryanov is intriguing as well if he's anything like the sniper he's projected to be. Who couldn't use an elite sniper?

With all of our picks and the depth of talent, this is going to be an interesting draft.

[Saqe]

At what time does the first round start on Friday?

[icarus]

Originally Posted by Saqe

At what time does the first round start on Friday?

Looks like 7pm EDT; like you I hope it kicks off right away at that time and that there isn't too much of a preamble as I don't want to have to stay up all night!

[getbak]

Originally Posted by icarus

Looks like 7pm EDT; like you I hope it kicks off right away at that time and that there isn't too much of a preamble as I don't want to have to stay up all night!

Based on last year's Draft thread: Bettman took the stage at about 5:13pm MT. The first pick was made around 5:20pm MT. The final pick of the first round was made around 8:15pm MT.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I'm going to go ahead and add on Guryanov now too. Risk seems to be worth it IMO.

Is it? Is his additional potential worth the additional downside? I don't think it is.

With the 15th overall pick in a deep draft you NEED to make sure you walk away with a player.

Manage the risk.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Is it? Is his additional potential worth the additional downside? I don't think it is.

With the 15th overall pick in a deep draft you NEED to make sure you walk away with a player.

Manage the risk.

Yeah, Svechnikov and Provorov are the only Russians I would be considering.

[Caged Great]

If we walk away with one of Connor, Konecny, Chabot or Zboril at 15, that would be great. So many great players that I don't really have a preference.

[icarus]

I've just wasted most of my lunch hour researching prospects' favourite NHL teams and the only one I've found who is a Flames fan seems to be Ryan Pilon. Accordingly, he is the only player deserving to be drafted.

From NHL.com's profile on Timo Meier:

The Herisau, Switzerland native is fluent in four languages (Swiss, French, English and German).

Swiss?

[VaporTrail]

The more I think about it the more I'm convinced that what the Flames really need is someone like Carlo. Although heart says otherwise

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by icarus

From NHL.com's profile on Timo Meier:



Swiss?

Not fluent in Canadian. Flight risk.

[Poe969]

I love the idea of getting D in the first 2 rounds (unless a forward from the top 10 falls into our lap) Chabot, Zboril, Carlo and the others all look really good. I'd love if we could get 1 or 2 of the higher end guys like that. I still think it would be amazing if we could sell our souls to get one of Hanafin or Proverov.

[Poe969]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Not fluent in Canadian. Flight risk.

I know, eh?