In fairness, I would rather go for a Toews, Kopitar, Duchene, Giroux, Getzlaf, Carter than any of the guys you mentioned. Wouldn't hurt to have a Johansen, Forsberg etc as well.
- systemtool

to be fair I only went back 5 years, you went back 13

Pretty much. Strome is the best on there if Eichel and Mcdavid are chosen
- DougGilmour_93

Strome or Hanafin.

Ekblad is already outstanding. Jones is well on his way at only 19-20. Doughty was playing top minutes for Canada as a second year pro. Ryan Murray has been injured mostly but when he played last year he looked pretty good. i think it's a overblown. even a guy like Hedman, who took a few years, is a monster now.
- DoubleDown

The C's have a longer list of success stories and names to go by. Just saying. Having Rielly makes it more logical to go with a C. It's not impossible to get #1dmen in the early part of the draft, its just a bigger gamble and a longer process.

The C's have a longer list of success stories and names to go by. Just saying. Having Rielly makes it more logical to go with a C. It's not impossible to get #1dmen in the early part of the draft, its just a bigger gamble and a longer process.
- systemtool

I would take Hanafin if we had the chance. But after that Strome Marner Zacha Ahouls be our priorities. I do really like Crouse as well. Even though a lot don't.

Erik Johnson changed everyones perception on picking a d-man high.

Staal,Toews,Backstom,Kessel,Brassard,Okposo followed......

Ekblad is a beast. miles about the other top guys from the 2014 draft already
- GardinerExpress

Well considering 27 or so guys in the first round haven't played an NHL game, so yeah he would be ahead of them in the NHL.

to be fair I only went back 5 years, you went back 13
- GardinerExpress

To be fair, I didn't mention Hall, Seguin, MacKinnon, Monahan, Galchenyuk, Strome, Huberdeau... hardly any wingers or anyone outside the 5 or 6. To be fair.

In the end, I suppose we're both right. Either way, D or C, almost all these guys are gambles, ranks made on educated guesses and assumptions by scouts.

I just think this Leafs team would be better off shoring up their C depth, as the D depth isn't in as desperate and shallow of a state.

I would take Hanafin if we had the chance. But after that Strome Marner Zacha Ahouls be our priorities. I do really like Crouse as well. Even though a lot don't.
- Santo_44

I wouldn't be too upset with Crouse, hes a gamble like most of the picks will be.

Just finished watching the game, c'est la beautiful
- Garnie

Bernier is perfect for the tank...

It would be nice to get a second for him at the deadline though.

Well 27 or so guys in the first round haven't played an NHL game, so yeah he would be ahead of them in the NHL.
- LeafMan

not to mention the fact that the number 2 and 3 picks are both forwards and, only managed a combined 10 points in 46 games and he has 28 points in the same number of games as a d-man.

Bernier is perfect for the tank...

It would be nice to get a second for him at the deadline though.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

And here they come out of the woodwork...

not to mention the fact that the number 2 and 3 picks are both forwards and, only managed a combined 10 points in 46 games and he has 28 points in the same number of games as a d-man.
- GardinerExpress

Its way too early to claim who is better than who from that draft.

Bernier is perfect for the tank...

It would be nice to get a second for him at the deadline though.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

we havent had a second pan out since kulemin. Bernie going nowhere

And here they come out of the woodwork...
- Deeps27

A first would be nice, but I can't see anyone giving that up for him.

Its way too early to claim who is better than who from that draft.
- systemtool

It's safe to say Ekblad is ahead of everyone at this point, which is what I said. who knows who will be the best of the draft, but its not even close thus far

Its way too early to claim who is better than who from that draft.
- systemtool

Dude!

Bernie going nowhere
- GardinerExpress

His career? I agree.

But since we don't want to win, I cant see how he can hurt.

A first would be nice, but I can't see anyone giving that up for him.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

That's not what I was alluding to...I don't see the Leafs offering him up this year.

His career? I agree.

But since we don't want to win, I cant see how he can hurt.

- Byfuglien Ate Me

Blatant Trolling > Criticizing Bloggers respectfully? Asking for a friend...

To be fair, I didn't mention Hall, Seguin, MacKinnon, Monahan, Galchenyuk, Strome, Huberdeau... hardly any wingers or anyone outside the 5 or 6. To be fair.

In the end, I suppose we're both right. Either way, D or C, almost all these guys are gambles, ranks made on educated guesses and assumptions by scouts.

I just think this Leafs team would be better off shoring up their C depth, as the D depth isn't in as desperate and shallow of a state.
- systemtool

yeah and i coulda thrown out names like doughty, pietrangelo, or even our beloved rielly. drfat is a crapshoot, busts all around

The leafs really need a number 1 center, but they also really need a number 1 d-man. depth aside, hopefully they can grab a franchise player with what could be a top 5 pick

Blatant Trolling > Criticizing Bloggers respectfully? Asking for a friend...
- Deeps27

I think his gf has a thing for bernier or somethin haha

Blatant Trolling > Criticizing Bloggers respectfully? Asking for a friend...
- Deeps27

I'm a fan of Mikes blogs. Have never said anything bad about him. So Bernier can't be faulted at all for last night Eh?

Thanks for trying to the two together though...

Changes in 2016:

As per the NHL: “Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall.
As a result of this change, the team earning the fewest points during the regular season will no longer be guaranteed, at worst, the second overall pick. That club could fall as low as fourth overall.”

As you can see they are tinkering with the way the drafts are being done. It looks as if the odds of the first lottery draw will be done with the same percentages as the 2015 draft I outlined above. After the first overall pick has been decided the remaining 13 teams will have their percentages increased proportionally for the second lottery draw and of course again for the third draw.

After the three drafts are complete the remaining 11 teams that didn’t win one of the first three picks the selections will be completed in inverse order of the regular season points.

- as per that Lucas guy.



I LOVE IT!

Nonis gets fired this weekend.

you guys are such rascals you know that?

Leafs lunch is going to be great today

Changes in 2016:

As per the NHL: “Three draws will be held: the 1st Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting first overall, the 2nd Lottery draw will determine the Club selecting second overall and the 3rd Lottery draw will determine the club selecting third overall.
As a result of this change, the team earning the fewest points during the regular season will no longer be guaranteed, at worst, the second overall pick. That club could fall as low as fourth overall.”

As you can see they are tinkering with the way the drafts are being done. It looks as if the odds of the first lottery draw will be done with the same percentages as the 2015 draft I outlined above. After the first overall pick has been decided the remaining 13 teams will have their percentages increased proportionally for the second lottery draw and of course again for the third draw.

After the three drafts are complete the remaining 11 teams that didn’t win one of the first three picks the selections will be completed in inverse order of the regular season points.

- as per that Lucas guy.



I LOVE IT!
- systemtool

That's awesome, but the Leafs are probably going to be the worst team in the league next season.