She's all over.
Three weeks from yesterday night, we'll know who has gone first overall. Is it Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Adam Larsson, Jonathan Huberdeau or someone else?
As is already known the Draft Combine has basically concluded and players are on their way home to continue to enjoy their summer, work out some more and prep for Minnesota in June. Their summers could make or break a chance at the NHL next season for many in the top 30 to be selected.
So what happened?
- On the Bench Press, at 150 lbs of weight to lift, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was able to complete six reps. Sean Couturier? Three. And the ever amazing Huberdeau? A messily two. For those wondering, RNH weighed in at 172 lbs.
- Mark McNeill showed how strong he was in the push-pull strength test.
- Defensemen owned the VO2 Testing- Musil and Larsson at 14 minutes with Dougie Hamilton at 13 minutes.
- Brian Burke was quoted as saying his staff feels this draft is similar to the 2003 draft where it is very deep in the first round or two, and very little to separate some of the names, but mentioned that he didn't see any of the top guys as being comparable to the 2003 "All-Star" potential at the top.
- From the chatter, many teams are looking to move around, including the Leafs, Blue Jackets, and Coyotes.
- Biggest surprise for me? Brett Richie has a longer wingspan than the behemoth Oleksiak who has a good four inches on the Sarnia forward.
- Another surprise? In the vertical jump, Grimaldi was 27.6 inches, and Biggs behind him at 26.5.
Three weeks to go, folks. Who's on your Draft Day Wish list?
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