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Just for fun. My fearless predictions.

Round 1
1. Edmonton McDavid
2. Buffalo Eichel
3. Arizona Hanafin
4. Toronto Strome
5. Carolina Rantanen
6. New Jersey Marner
7. Philadelphia Crowse
8. Columbus Provorov
9. San Jose Werenski
10. Colorado Meier
11. Florida Conner
12. Dallas Zacha
13. Los Angeles Zboril
14. Boston Barzal
15. Calgary Conner
16. Edm(from PIT)Carlsson
17. Winnipeg Svechnikov
18. Ottawa Konecny
19. Detroit Spacek
20. Minnesota Harkins
21. Buff(from NYI)Sprong
22. Washington Chabot
23. Vancouver Debrusk
24. Tor(from NSH)Roy
25. Wpg(from STL)Melerky
26. Montreal Chalpik
27. Anaheim Bittner
28. TB(from NYR) Larsson
29. Phi(from TBL) Juulsen
30. Ari(from CHI) Boeser
 
A lot of what I've been reading, and hearing has noted that the Coyotes are really high on Strome.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Leafs take Hanafin or Provorov at 4. If Hanafin gets past the Leafs he won't get past Carolina at 5.

Sam Cosentino said he feels Ivan Provorov is a better NHL prospect than Hanafin, and could step in as an 18 year old and play as a bottom pair d-man. Though he said he shouldn't be put in that position.

With the lack of top end d talent in this draft I suspect both Provorov and Hanafin will be taken in the top 5.
 
If Provorov falls to Columbus like yours and older mock drafts then that would be great. But it looks like his stock is getting higher so Columbus might be out of luck. If that's the case, Werenski might be the next choice. But rumors flying around for a while now that Columbus is trying to move up. Eying Hanifin and the Provorov. Their head scout likes Ratanen as well.

Also, unless I missed it, I don't think Samsonov drops to the 2nd round or beyond. I think Edmonton or Buffalo picks him with their 2nd pick.
 
I think the top 5 will go:

1. EDM - McDavid
2. BUF - Eichel
3. ARI - Strome
4. TOR - Provorov
5. CAR - Hanafin

I think Carolina is really hoping for Hanafin to be there at 5, he will be a nice compliment to Faulk. Only way I see Carolina passing on him is if by some miracle Strome drops to 5 which would be shocking. If Hanafin is there at 6, no way will NJ pass on him.

Hearing Chicago is trying to get back a late 1st round pick and dangling a few players to get it. Buffalo at 21 with cap space may be a player for Patrick Sharp, hearing Arizona at 30 might be interested in his services as well.
 
I get the feeling Phil Kessel is getting traded, and will upset the balance of the picks. Strome will not get past 4th. I wouldn't be shocked to see New Jersey take Crouse, or hopefully trade their pick in a Kessel deal, or Carolina, too.

My dream draft would be Edmonton trading the #1, and someone like Yakopov for the #4 pick, Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, and James Reimer, plus whatever else it would take to get it done from either side, even if it meant taking back a bad contract from the Oilers. I can dream, right? Toronto would get their franchise player, and Edmonton would get immediate help in 3 areas. Sounds pretty far fetched, I know, but it would be exciting. Plus, Edmonton is not gonna be able to keep all these players a few years down the road, and adding another franchise player to what they have may not be the best scenario?

Having said that, I'm sure this has zero chance of happening, but what a memorable draft it would be for Leafs fans. :crazy::whatthehell::laugh:

Yes, I have been drinking! :dance:
 
Took your list and "fixed" it! Trades of picks will also factor in!

tiger tiger said:
Just for fun. My fearless predictions.

Round 1
1. Edmonton McDavid McDavid
2. Buffalo Eichel Eichel
3. Arizona Hanafin. Strome
4. Toronto Strome. Marner
5. Carolina Rantanen. Provorov
6. New Jersey Marner. Crowse
7. Philadelphia Crowse. Hanafin
8. Columbus Provorov. Werenski
9. San Jose Werenski. Barzal
10. Colorado Meier. Rantanen
11. Florida Conner. Zacha
12. Dallas Zacha. Meier
13. Los Angeles Zboril. Conner
14. Boston Barzal. Zboril
15. Calgary Conner. Konecny
16. Edm(from PIT)Carlsson. Samsonov
17. Winnipeg Svechnikov. Harkins
18. Ottawa Konecny. Merkley
19. Detroit Spacek. Etc
20. Minnesota Harkins
21. Buff(from NYI)Sprong
22. Washington Chabot
23. Vancouver Debrusk
24. Tor(from NSH)Roy
25. Wpg(from STL)Melerky
26. Montreal Chalpik
27. Anaheim Bittner
28. TB(from NYR) Larsson
29. Phi(from TBL) Juulsen
30. Ari(from CHI) Boeser
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Nobody thinks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood will go 1st round? Typically, goalies don't go 1st round, but would have to think someone could take him late in the 1st?

EDIT: What about Russian goalie Ilya Samsonov? He may have ousted Blackwood as the #1 goalie prospect in the draft, but some scouts are concerned that he never took part in the combine, and that he's signed to play in Russia for the next little bit.
 
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I could see Buffalo and Edm waiting until the early 2nd to pick goalies.

Samsonov could be higher, but I'm not sure if the KHL risk is going to be a factor. Plus given the flooded goalie market, it could be easier to get one on the UFA/RFA market, so why not use the mid 1st for other needs.

If the Yotes make it known that they are picking Strome, I can see the Leafs paying a hefty price to snatch that pick.

Then I also see them flipping the 4th pick to CBJ. CBJ will take Hanafin or Provorov.

As much as Carolina would like to get a D to pair up with Faulk, are they tempted to get a RW to grow with Lindholm and Skinner?
 
Strome would be #1 pick if he wasn't in this draft, I think I saw one game on NHL Network this year (playoff game I forget against who but it was a high scoring game) when McDavid was not playing and he was unstoppable.

As a Rangers fan, I'm just waiting for the gut wrenching news from Senile Sather on who's an offseason casualty to try and sign Stepan, Hagelin, Miller etc....

I just hope if Cam Talbot is moved, we don't give away someone else (Klein, Miller, etc) without seriously getting a good player or pick in return.

Cam Talbot will be worth a lot come mid-season, trade deadline if he plays anywhere close to last year. He saved the entire season.....
 
Leafsfan1967 said:
I get the feeling Phil Kessel is getting traded, and will upset the balance of the picks. Strome will not get past 4th. I wouldn't be shocked to see New Jersey take Crouse, or hopefully trade their pick in a Kessel deal, or Carolina, too.

My dream draft would be Edmonton trading the #1, and someone like Yakopov for the #4 pick, Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, and James Reimer, plus whatever else it would take to get it done from either side, even if it meant taking back a bad contract from the Oilers. I can dream, right? Toronto would get their franchise player, and Edmonton would get immediate help in 3 areas. Sounds pretty far fetched, I know, but it would be exciting. Plus, Edmonton is not gonna be able to keep all these players a few years down the road, and adding another franchise player to what they have may not be the best scenario?

Having said that, I'm sure this has zero chance of happening, but what a memorable draft it would be for Leafs fans. :crazy::whatthehell::laugh:

Yes, I have been drinking! :dance:
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I'm right there with ya buddy. By any means necessary get Connor McDavid.
 
3rdlinewinger said:
I'm right there with ya buddy. By any means necessary get Connor McDavid.
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:dance::dance::dance:

I would be extremely happy if they were able to get another top 10 pick this year for Kessel. He's my favorite Leafs player by far, but his work ethic, and attitude has hurt not only his popularity, but his trade value, quite a lot. Best thing he could do is to work his arse off this summer, and show up, wherever that may be, in game shape right out of the gate this year. This guy has so much talent, he could be a 50 goal, 100 point guy every year. He needs to eliminate these streaks he gets on where he goes scoreless, or pointless for 5-6 games. He does it every year. If he could do that, 100 points is absolutely in reach. I'm on the fence whether, or not I want to see him traded, but deep down, I understand that trading him may be the best thing for the franchise, provided they get a fair return for him. If they can keep their 4th pick, and manage to pry Arizona, New jersey, Carolina, or Philadelphia's pick this year, it would potentially give them two huge pieces to go with the rebuild. Getting any two of these guys (Hanifin, Provolov, Strome, Marner) would be the best thing to happen to Toronto since the Cup win in 67. :beer:

I'm going out on a limb, because it's pretty out there, but I have a gut feeling that Steven Stamkos is gonna sign here when he becomes a UFA, and he will be paid as the highest in the NHL at that time. I may be wrong, but I have this feeling. :whatthehell:

I also think that perhaps Jonathan Bernier may be moved very soon. I'm feeling Edmonton, with perhaps Phaneuf going with him, and maybe more? Too many franchise players out there, and at some point not enough cap space when raise time comes makes it realistic, one of their top picks over the past years will get moved. If they take McDavid, which is 99.9% certain, it has to be his show out there. Will Hall, Nuge, Eberle, Yak have their noses pushed out of joint? Maybe not, but that's a lot of star talent fighting over ice time, especially PP time. :whatthehell:
 
Not being super active in the FA scene, or a Leafs fan, how does Kadri factor into any of the trade discussions ? Isn't he a RFA ? Just curious ...
 
I just pray the Leafs do this the right way. I like Kessel but he isn't a rebuild type in my opinion. If the Leafs got MacD i'd be over the moon. Good point on Stamkos. I don't do mock drafts but I enjoy the thread!
 
Leafsfan1967 said:
I get the feeling Phil Kessel is getting traded, and will upset the balance of the picks. Strome will not get past 4th. I wouldn't be shocked to see New Jersey take Crouse, or hopefully trade their pick in a Kessel deal, or Carolina, too.

My dream draft would be Edmonton trading the #1, and someone like Yakopov for the #4 pick, Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, and James Reimer, plus whatever else it would take to get it done from either side, even if it meant taking back a bad contract from the Oilers. I can dream, right? Toronto would get their franchise player, and Edmonton would get immediate help in 3 areas. Sounds pretty far fetched, I know, but it would be exciting. Plus, Edmonton is not gonna be able to keep all these players a few years down the road, and adding another franchise player to what they have may not be the best scenario?

Having said that, I'm sure this has zero chance of happening, but what a memorable draft it would be for Leafs fans. :crazy::whatthehell::laugh:

Yes, I have been drinking! :dance:
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The Leafs could offer Phaneuf, Kessel, Reilly and multiple picks and it wouldn't be enough for McDavid. McDavid will be a cost controlled top ten player for the next three years and he'll be on his RFA deal for 5-6 years after that.

Edmonton won't be trading the pick unless its something like 1st overall for 3rd overall and Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
 
Was Chiarelli around for the whole Kessel fiasco in Boston? If he was, I don't think he'll be trading for him in Edmonton.

On top of that, it's not like the Oilers have a lot of cap space either. If they just spend $7M resigning their RFA dmen, and throw a couple million on a vet goalie, trading for Kessel would put them at the cap max.

Doesn't make sense and Oiler fans would go nuts if they made that trade.
 
cardboardnostalgia said:
The Leafs could offer Phaneuf, Kessel, Reilly and multiple picks and it wouldn't be enough for McDavid. McDavid will be a cost controlled top ten player for the next three years and he'll be on his RFA deal for 5-6 years after that.

Edmonton won't be trading the pick unless its something like 1st overall for 3rd overall and Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
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They still don't have a goalie, and unless McDavid can play defense, they are still in a heap of trouble in that area. He's only one player, which could be flipped for several of their immediate needs, and the 4th pick, which could be Hanifin, Provorov, Strome, or Marner. They aren't gonna be able to keep all those 1st round picks when they all to get paid more.

Yes, it would be extremely hard to give him up, not sure I would do it either, but a package like 4th pick overall, Kessel, Phaneuf, or even Rielly, plus either goalie, and the Leafs taking back a major contract, or two, plus whatever has to be done to make it work, should be thought about for at least a minute. McDavid alone is not gonna fix that team. They have 3-4 franchise type players already, or so they should be by their past drafting order. They are not the 80's Oilers that will win 8-7 every night. They may score 7, but that might not be enough with their defense, and tenders.

Having said all that, I think there is practically no chance it will happen, but it's fun to think about a huge deal like this happening on Friday. Something big is gonna happen. I just hope if the Leafs move Kessel, and Phaneuf, and a goalie, they get another top 10 pick this year, or even next. Lots of good prospects next year, too.
 
It's not 99.9% certain the Oilers take McDavid with the 1st overall pick, it's 100% certain. Anything else would be the same as the Penguins dealing the #1 pick on the eve of the 2005 draft. It doesn't matter what else you have, when a player like that is available you take him. There isn't anything that anyone can offer you to change that.


Leafs will try and be busy, but what can you honestly expect them to do? Trade Bernier??? He'd be a good target for a few teams.... but what do you think he'll get in return?? How about a 2nd round pick, a weak backup goalie, and a fringe roster player? That's what the Leafs traded to get him 2 years ago.... does anyone believe that Bernier's trade value has gone up since then?

Trade Phaneuf? If the Leafs are willing to eat salary and accept a package that won't help them for another 2-3 years... it's doable.

Trade Kessel? Same issue as Phaneuf.

Nobody is going to trade young / cheap / top end talent to get those players. That's not the kind of deal that happens in the League. You get a draft pick or two, and a few prospects that are a ways from making the club.... and/or players that will round out the bottom of your roster.


Could Phaneuf and/or Bernier plug holes for the Oilers? I think they could. I actually be really happy with a Phaneuf trade... and something like the 16th overall pick + Nikitanen + mid-level prospect would seem fair to me... if the Leafs eat a million, or so, of his cap hit. Bernier? If I'm the Oilers I'd offer up the 33rd pick, and a prospect I'm ready to give up on. If that isn't enough for Bernier than it will be enough for someone else. Goalie market is a buyer's market, lots of half decent ones out there... only 60 jobs.
 

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