|
Post by AvsGM on Sept 29, 2014 13:39:06 GMT -5
///
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 14:07:02 GMT -5
Wow.. LA goes off the board with the second pick a little bit. interesting start to the draft for sure... I wonder how that tweaks some of the strategies for the Teams drafting in the Top 10..
|
|
|
Post by LeafsGM on Sept 29, 2014 14:10:18 GMT -5
I think it's business as usual here, D taken high always ends up sliding. Can't complain if im the Caps getting Eckblad at 3 though
|
|
|
Post by AvsGM on Sept 29, 2014 14:13:38 GMT -5
I'm pretty positive that's the first time the #1 overall NHL selection didn't go #1 overall here.
|
|
|
Post by Philly on Sept 29, 2014 14:18:11 GMT -5
Draisaitl slated to play on Edmontons 2nd line this season, could be a good move, for Mike.
|
|
|
Draft Talk
Sept 29, 2014 14:25:20 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by gmcapitals on Sept 29, 2014 14:25:20 GMT -5
I was pleasantly suprised he was there i cant lie but ill take it.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 15:16:08 GMT -5
If I was an NHL team I would take Ekblad #1, in the JGHL I would have gone with one of the centers, probably taken Ekblad at 3 since I like 2 of the centers and the other not as much.
I think a guy like Ekblad isn't as good as a transition to the sim as offensive guys are because it is tough to translate his defensive ability, physicality and steadiness.
|
|
|
Post by Philly on Sept 29, 2014 15:41:45 GMT -5
BTW anyone that misses picking their 1st, should have their pick moved to the end of the 1st rd. In the past Jon picked for them, cause we want teams to not be trashed. Some of you guys like to wait to the last minute, I don't get it.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 15:45:27 GMT -5
BTW anyone that misses picking their 1st, should have their pick moved to the end of the 1st rd. In the past Jon picked for them, cause we want teams to not be trashed. Some of you guys like to wait to the last minute, I don't get it. Some wait to the last minute because they've either gotten an intriguing offer for their pick, or they're waiting to see if they'll get one..... it's not bad unless you miss your deadline LOL
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 16:17:04 GMT -5
I was all over the place with 2 players, so i had to do some final touch ups, and reply to some final offers All in all, I'm glad with Nylander!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 16:43:11 GMT -5
Draisaitl slated to play on Edmontons 2nd line this season, could be a good move, for Mike. I read the same thing about 3 other times, he's looking so far. The thing about Ekblad was his early concussion and the 1 preseason game he played he was a -3. Not very promising, he reminds me of a Tyler Myers 2.0. Like Tampa said, the numbers (I think) won't translate well to the sim... )
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 16:51:42 GMT -5
Draisaitl slated to play on Edmontons 2nd line this season, could be a good move, for Mike. I read the same thing about 3 other times, he's looking so far. The thing about Ekblad was his early concussion and the 1 preseason game he played he was a -3. Not very promising, he reminds me of a Tyler Myers 2.0. Like Tampa said, the numbers (I think) won't translate well to the sim... ) Victor Hedman has something to say about that! Even though it took him a few years, he finally developed into a promising, elite defenseman! Although whoever has Larsson may differ!
|
|
|
Post by LeafsGM on Sept 29, 2014 16:52:41 GMT -5
Don't really agree with the Myers comparison, other than position they are totally different players. Ekblad will be solid, based on hockey sense and skill alone. There were more than a few games where Cam Fowler was a -3 in his first pro season, and he turned out fine. His skills will translate just fine here, it's a question of when.
|
|
|
Post by AvsGM on Sept 29, 2014 17:07:42 GMT -5
I don't think I would have taken Ekblad 1st overall either, possibly not even 2nd. Like Tampa said, some types of players don't necessarily translate to the sim the same as the NHL. Also there's more of an immediate upside to guys like Reinhart, Draisaitl and Bennett in the sim.
|
|
|
Post by AvsGM on Sept 29, 2014 17:15:17 GMT -5
Like last year I will leave the draft open overnight so that anyone who is around and wants to keep it going can make their pick. This does not affect any draft times, but if your pick is up and you want to make it early then you may do so.
Also feel free to send any draft pick trades to both Gavin and myself so whoever sees it first can post it for you. But please make sure you leave enough time for the trade to be voted on before the pick comes up!
|
|