2017 NHL Draft

[dissentowner]

I am kind of hoping we get a wildcard spot and Tippett is available when we pick. We get a spot in the dance and can draft a big scoring RW.

[Flamesfan2010]

My thoughts exactly

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[sureLoss]

Latest red line report update:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...rope/94795616/

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Latest red line report update:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...rope/94795616/

Top 10 big skilled and average skating. I want Nico Hischier. I think his skill sets would compliment our current prospects. He's fast and dangles.

[1qqaaz]

It looks like there's only 2 defenseman projected to go top 20. Been awhile since I've seen a draft so shallow defensively.

[FCAV]

Posted this in the WJC thread, but thought it might be worth having in here too for those curious about NHL Draft eligibles at the World Juniors. Scouting reports available by clicking player names in the articles, should you want some scope.

Canada:
Nolan Patrick - F

Finland:
Eetu Tolvanen - F
Kristian Vesalainen - F
Robin Salo - D
Urho Vaakanainen - D
Juuso Välimäki - D

Sweden:
Elias Pettersson - F
Lias Andersson - F

United States:
Jake Oettinger - G

Russia announced their roster, which didn't have a first-time NHL Draft eligible on it, but word is Klim Kostin could eventually be added if he puts together a strong showing at the World Junior A Challenge from Dec. 10-17.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I am kind of hoping we get a wildcard spot and Tippett is available when we pick. We get a spot in the dance and can draft a big scoring RW.

I personally hope we pick 31st. If Tippett is around at that pick, so be it

[bigrangy]

I'd much rather win in the cup final than lose it but I guess it would be motivation for next year.

[N-E-B]

Thought I read on Twitter that Patrick won't be playing in the WJC this year?

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Thought I read on Twitter that Patrick won't be playing in the WJC this year?

Correct - they were saying same on TSN 1040.


Hockey Canada ‏@HockeyCanada 1h1 hour ago
Nolan Patrick has not been medically cleared to attend the National Junior Team selection camp and will not play at @HC_WJC. No replacement.

[sureLoss]

hockeyprospect's top 62 for December

https://www.hockeyprospect.com/hocke...ember-edition/

[sureLoss]

Wrote a little bit about Cale Makar in the trade speculation thread, however his stock is rising fast.

Some scouts now saying he is a potential 1st round pick. Already dominating the AJHL

Last night at the WJAC he set a record for d-men by scoring 2g+3a in a 6-2 win over Switzerland. Lots of NHL scouts in attendance

He is Captain of the Canada West team at that tournament.

Could be the Canadian Adam Fox, and he is from Calgary to boot.

[sureLoss]

McKenzie on TSN said Makar is shooting up the draft rankings. 1st round draft pick for sure. Could even be a top 15 pick according to McKenzie.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I am kind of hoping we get a wildcard spot and Tippett is available when we pick. We get a spot in the dance and can draft a big scoring RW.

This would be the ideal outcome for this season if we don't win the Stanley Cup.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Are there any pure snipers projected in this draft ? That's the one thing I wish we had.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor

Are there any pure snipers projected in this draft ? That's the one thing I wish we had.

Owen Tippett, very similar to Phil Kessel.

[Drake]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

McKenzie on TSN said Makar is shooting up the draft rankings. 1st round draft pick for sure. Could even be a top 15 pick according to McKenzie.

Kind of pointless but found it interesting. Recently found out his dad did advertising for the Calgary Flames back in the day, he met Cale Huse at an ad campaign and that's how the name Cale Makar came about.

Like I said earlier in the thread this summer, I had the chance to watch him at the RBC Cup in May. He was my sleeper at the time for the draft. Gifted skater with good hands, very quick in transition, thinks the game at another level, and plays much bigger than his size.

[Monahan For Mayor]

What is wrong with tippets game that he is consistently ranked below the main stays in the top 10 ?

[FCAV]

Our little yarn on Cale Makar on draft attention/pressures:

“I just push it away,” said Makar, ranked 48th in Future Considerations’ Fall ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, and rising.

“I know it’s there. Every game I see those scouts in the stands with their books. You don’t need to get nervous. They’re going to be there every game. It’s something that I’ve become accustomed to and something I’m looking to get more used as the season continues.”

http://futureconsiderations.ca/makar...aft-pressures/

[loob job]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Top 10 big skilled and average skating. I want Nico Hischier. I think his skill sets would compliment our current prospects. He's fast and dangles.

I know a guy very close to the Mooseheads who sees them everyday. A hockey guy, no less. He says Hischier is the best two way player the Moose have ever had. Better than Mackinnon, Drouin etc. He said by years end he would be shocked if he wasn't in discussion for first overall pick.