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Post by habmeister on May 7, 2008 21:36:15 GMT -5
Euro top 30 www.nhl.com/futures/2008/euro_1-30.htmlNorth American skaters www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=21732ISS Top 10 ISS Top Ten 1. Steven Stamkos, C 2. Nikita Filatov, LW 3. Drew Doughty, D 4. Cody Hodgson, C 5. Alex Pietrangelo, D 6. Kyle Beach, C 7. Zach Bogosian, D 8. Luke Schenn, D 9. Colin Wilson, C 10. Mikkel Boedker, LW |
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Post by seventeen on May 7, 2008 23:28:39 GMT -5
Let the speculation begn. Seven weeks to go, or something like that.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 8, 2008 19:33:57 GMT -5
Let the speculation begn. Seven weeks to go, or something like that. I have my preliminary list for each of our five picks (we have no 5th and 6th round picks this draft) and am starting my first mock draft soon. Will fine tune more in June as the gig approaches. |
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Post by CrocRob on May 8, 2008 22:05:14 GMT -5
I was doing some reading on a kid named Justin Jokinen from (surprise, surprise) Minnesota and is a nominee for Mr. Hockey. 54th overall on Central Scouting's ranking, he sounds like he could be another strong power forward type. He might lack finish though.
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Post by seventeen on May 8, 2008 23:11:42 GMT -5
A minnesota Mr Hockey? Sold!
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Post by duster on May 9, 2008 11:35:24 GMT -5
I seem to remember hearing that Timmins might be looking at drafting a goalie this year at some point. Pickard anyone? He was Price's backup in Tri-City and, from what I've seen, he's a pretty good goalie. Not sure the Habs would use a high pick on him. If they do, it would be interesting.
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Post by halihab on May 9, 2008 13:09:34 GMT -5
I seem to remember hearing that Timmins might be looking at drafting a goalie this year at some point. Pickard anyone? He was Price's backup in Tri-City and, from what I've seen, he's a pretty good goalie. Not sure the Habs would use a high pick on him. If they do, it would be interesting. You're right, Timmins will probably take a goalie this year, however, he doesn't have to waste a draft pick, all he has to do is convince Gainey to sign Slovenia goalie Robert Kristan to an AHL contract. ;D |
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Post by Anardil1 on May 9, 2008 18:36:12 GMT -5
Received my copy of the THN Draft Preview '08 today! ;D I haven't really given it a thorough read yet. I wish they would include a mock draft like other draft previews do. Just a little heads up at who they have ranked at 25... Joe Colborne 6'5 190 lb. LW. If anyone has any questions regarding the issue PM me.
Just an update, after reading more of the issue. The look into the 2009 draft has a surprise for me (and many others I presume.) After a secret poll of scouting departments, Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman has passed Tavares as the top choice for the draft.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 9, 2008 19:57:45 GMT -5
I was doing some reading on a kid named Justin Jokinen from (surprise, surprise) Minnesota and is a nominee for Mr. Hockey. 54th overall on Central Scouting's ranking, he sounds like he could be another strong power forward type. He might lack finish though. He is a big kid who led his high school team (they actually are made up of three small high schools) and he has size, speed and incredible offensive talent. He turned down some scholarships in the fall from other schools to pick a school closer to home and play in the WCHA. He will be in Minn State in Mankato in the fall. He likes their program that stresses offense and the fact he will be able to play this fall right away. Apparently from others he has been very heavily scouted by the Habs. He is on my short list for second or third pick. I would prefer third but my sense is someone will scoop him between 55th and 85th when we pick. There likely will be other options at 55th, so he may fall between picks for us. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 9, 2008 20:01:06 GMT -5
I seem to remember hearing that Timmins might be looking at drafting a goalie this year at some point. Pickard anyone? He was Price's backup in Tri-City and, from what I've seen, he's a pretty good goalie. Not sure the Habs would use a high pick on him. If they do, it would be interesting. Pickard will go too early. The Habs only have five picks and there will be some really good players around for likely the first three picks. I see them targetting a decent goalie with the 4th round pick at 115th spot. Allen York who will be playing in Verdun in the fall and had a great U-18 for Canada is the sort of calibre that should be available, although his stock rose big time with a really good U-18 and may be gone by then. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on May 9, 2008 20:05:31 GMT -5
I seem to remember hearing that Timmins might be looking at drafting a goalie this year at some point. Pickard anyone? He was Price's backup in Tri-City and, from what I've seen, he's a pretty good goalie. Not sure the Habs would use a high pick on him. If they do, it would be interesting. You're right, Timmins will probably take a goalie this year, however, he doesn't have to waste a draft pick, all he has to do is convince Gainey to sign Slovenia goalie Robert Kristan to an AHL contract. ;D Sign that Norwegian guy from yesterday's game too while you are at it. He and his super trap team frustrated the heck out of the big bad Canadians yesterday and he wracked up 50 saves against some pretty big guns in the process. Michael Leighton (whom we picked off waivers and never played, and then cashed in for a 7th round pick) made 98 saves in that 5OT game in the AHL earlier...and got the loss. He led the AHL is stats this season. Throw him some dough. He already has a Habs' jersey number picked out. I expect goalie depth to be address both through the draft and crafty UFA signing. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on May 11, 2008 12:51:59 GMT -5
Joe Colborne on RDS/TSN at 1PM today .(Colborne #12 for the white team )
Boring game so far and Colbourne have been rather invisible.
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Post by Lord Bebop on May 12, 2008 16:56:53 GMT -5
For thoughs of you ,who are like me , and don't know many of the propects in the next draft , here is a site that I learned about form another board.It gives some bit of a scouting report which may help and let you know something about the top prospects for this draft: www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/ |
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Post by BadCompany on May 13, 2008 7:23:06 GMT -5
For thoughs of you ,who are like me , and don't know many of the propects in the next draft , here is a site that I learned about form another board.It gives some bit of a scouting report which may help and let you know something about the top prospects for this draft: www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/Good find JJ! Well, there goes any hope of me being productive today!  |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 13, 2008 7:27:24 GMT -5
For thoughs of you ,who are like me , and don't know many of the propects in the next draft , here is a site that I learned about form another board.It gives some bit of a scouting report which may help and let you know something about the top prospects for this draft: www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/Good find JJ! Well, there goes any hope of me being productive today! Yup. Sending this around work as we speak. Cheers. |
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Post by Skilly on May 13, 2008 9:16:38 GMT -5
Never followed the CHL very much this year .... but I wouldn't mind seeing the Habs draft Greg Nemisz
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Post by clear observer on May 13, 2008 9:28:57 GMT -5
Never followed the CHL very much this year .... but I wouldn't mind seeing the Habs draft Greg Nemisz My preference would be to pick Stamkos. I think he's got "what it takes"! ;D |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 13, 2008 11:27:58 GMT -5
Never followed the CHL very much this year .... but I wouldn't mind seeing the Habs draft Greg Nemisz My preference would be to pick Stamkos. I think he's got "what it takes"! ;D I have a media buddy here in town, but I didn't realize was a member of the Central Scouting Bureau until this morning (CV you know who he is). His email to me earlier today was; "... I actually am a member of Central Scouting and know most of the OHL kids quite well. I think that Stamkos is a can't miss and I like Doughty at 3...the sleeper in the first round for my money is Tyler Cuma of the 67's. There are a few other kids who are rated far down in the rankings that I think will develop in time. The one kid that I like is Stefan Della Rovere from Barrie who if he's in the right situation will work out well.Whenever I see one of the 67's listed I tend to take notice. I grew up in Ottawa and they always liked building around that one impact player. Not saying, Cuma is that kind of player though. Cheers. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on May 15, 2008 16:08:56 GMT -5
For thoughs of you ,who are like me , and don't know many of the propects in the next draft , here is a site that I learned about form another board.It gives some bit of a scouting report which may help and let you know something about the top prospects for this draft: www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/They updated the website with scouting reports on their 2nd round prospects today . ;D I heard alot of good things about Justin Jokinen but it's obvious that he has to fill out his frame. Another prospect that is interesting is Danick Paquette.Anybody seen him play because he appears to be a nasty SOB with some talent. www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/Default.aspx |
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Post by BadCompany on May 16, 2008 7:05:22 GMT -5
Never followed the CHL very much this year .... but I wouldn't mind seeing the Habs draft Greg Nemisz My preference would be to pick Stamkos. I think he's got "what it takes"! ;D Oooo... he looks good! I hope he falls! ;D |
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Post by BadCompany on May 16, 2008 7:15:59 GMT -5
They updated the website with scouting reports on their 2nd round prospects today . ;D I heard alot of good things about Justin Jokinen but it's obvious that he has to fill out his frame. Another prospect that is interesting is Danick Paquette.Anybody seen him play because he appears to be a nasty SOB with some talent. www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/Default.aspxI'd be more interested in Jared Staal, to be honest with you. For a while it was thought he was going to be "the best of the Staal brothers" but hasn't taken the great leap forward that the other brothers did. Having said that, he is a late 1990, meaning he is a good 8 months younger than guys like Stamkos, he has great size, character and of course bloodlines. Each one of the Staal brothers exploded into prominence the year after they were drafted, and while past performance cannot predict future results, I'd be very intrigued if we were to take a "chance" on him. Given another eight months to "catch up" to other guys in his draft class, in terms of development, he just might turn out to be a lot better than his current ranking would have him. |
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Post by Willie Dog on May 16, 2008 18:31:29 GMT -5
I was doing some reading on a kid named Justin Jokinen from (surprise, surprise) Minnesota and is a nominee for Mr. Hockey. 54th overall on Central Scouting's ranking, he sounds like he could be another strong power forward type. He might lack finish though. I heard about this kid. He's 6' 2" and seems to like the physical stuff. |
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Post by Willie Dog on May 16, 2008 18:41:23 GMT -5
Never followed the CHL very much this year .... but I wouldn't mind seeing the Habs draft Greg Nemisz Might be interesting pick. NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards
Strengths: “Greg is a big player that goes to the net, he’s not overly physical but he doesn’t get knocked around either. He is good on the power-play, in the sense that he sets himself at the front of the net, he’s hard to move and he bangs in a lot of rebounds from there. He has a good shot, especially his one-timers. At his best, he is a power-forward type of a guy, a team guy, a two-way guy who plays on the top two lines in Windsor as well as the power-play and penalty kill.” |
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Post by Patty Roy on May 17, 2008 6:42:41 GMT -5
I'd be more interested in Jared Staal, to be honest with you. For a while it was thought he was going to be "the best of the Staal brothers" but hasn't taken the great leap forward that the other brothers did. Having said that, he is a late 1990, meaning he is a good 8 months younger than guys like Stamkos, he has great size, character and of course bloodlines. Each one of the Staal brothers exploded into prominence the year after they were drafted, and while past performance cannot predict future results, I'd be very intrigued if we were to take a "chance" on him. Given another eight months to "catch up" to other guys in his draft class, in terms of development, he just might turn out to be a lot better than his current ranking would have him.[/quote] He's my early pick too. Statistically he improved by leaps and bounds this past season with Sudbury. His numbers arn't really all that far off from Jordan's, who i believe had the benefit of playing with much more gifted players in his draft season. If Jared fills out and turns into 6'4" 220 RWer with a solid two way game that would be quite alright with me. I think we could do alot worse at #25. |
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Post by Lord Bebop on May 17, 2008 10:38:28 GMT -5
There is a chance for Staal to be available with our second pick.
His stats is very dissappointing this season ..........but he does have nice size and has some modest skills. Given that , as mentioned by another poster, if he was born a few weeks latter he would not even be eligible for the NHL draft until 2009. He maybe a worthwhile gamble.
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Post by Patty Roy on May 17, 2008 13:42:56 GMT -5
I don't see there being any chance that Jared lasts till the end of the 2nd round...someone is going to take a flyer on this kid in the late 1st round.
Really when you go back and look at the numbers, and consider the late birthdate, his numbers as a 17 year old are also comparable to Eric's (who again benefited from playing with more talented players).
Now i'm not suggesting that Jared is going to be as good as either one of his forward playing brothers, but there does seem to be some pretty decent upside here.
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Post by Lord Bebop on May 17, 2008 14:18:47 GMT -5
Not so sure if Montreal wants to take that flyer on Staal in the first round. If a was running the draft I would be interested in Nicolas Deschamps, Max Sauve, or take a chance on Joe Colborne with the first pick.But it's really hard to attempt to predict who Trevor Timmins is leaning towards .......but a do expect a forward to be taken in the first round.
There is talk of Staal being lazy player though,so perhaps he may not be the most logical player to take.
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Post by Andrew on May 17, 2008 22:19:44 GMT -5
I say we do whatever it takes to trade up for Kyle Beach. 6'3 power forward centre with skill and a physical style of play. Pretty much our biggest need - and his favourite team is the Habs.
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Post by habmeister on May 18, 2008 1:04:28 GMT -5
honestly i can't say i've seen any of the WHL players that may be available when we pick. But after reading and hearing about this kid Teubert i must say that i wouldn't complain at all if we got him. Yes another d-man, but he's a tough stay at homer and i can never get enough players like that in our lineup.
as far as Kyle Beach goes, he's a loose cannon with a lot of skill, but i don't get the impression that mr. gainey would ever want a guy like that if he can get a comparable even tempered player instead.
looking forward to watching him next year vs the giants to see if he can take another step, i have my doubts for some reason.
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Post by roke on May 18, 2008 12:22:36 GMT -5
Call me crazy, and ignorant since I have never seen him play and only read very little about him, but I'd like tos ee the Habs take Mattias Tedenby if he were available, or if the cost of trading up was low.
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