We would get laughed at if we hired Scotty Bowman.
- Fenrir

Me too!! (no hashtag!)
That was a nasty (legal) hit. I hated to see it, but man, G is a full on warrior!!!
- Tonybere

Yeah, he got crushed! How good has DSP been in the playoffs? I wanted him before the Devils got him.

Me too!! (no hashtag!)
That was a nasty (legal) hit. I hated to see it, but man, G is a full on warrior!!!
- Tonybere

Not sure who it was behind G, Connolly? He might have taken the worst of it.

Not sure who it was behind G, Connolly? He might have taken the worst of it.
- mdw7413

Beagle I think

Beagle I think
- mrn22

Oh ok. He hit his head pretty hard on the ice. Then Miller took a flying elbow from Stamkos. Guess the league doesn't do the mandatory quiet room during the playoffs?

Oh ok. He hit his head pretty hard on the ice. Then Miller took a flying elbow from Stamkos. Guess the league doesn't do the mandatory quiet room during the playoffs?
- mdw7413

Maybe they finally informed the Spotter's that these guys can withstand a little more punishment than what they could themselves.

Maybe they finally informed the Spotter's that these guys can withstand a little more punishment than what they could themselves.
- Tonybere

I just remember when they took Hank out and we got scored on. Didn't even know they did that up until that point.

Just because I know how much you guys love Corey Pronman, here's two players I've seen some of you talk about that are on his "Do-Not-Draft List"

Jett Woo, D, Moose Jaw-WHL

July 27, 2000 | six-foot | 205 pounds

GP: 44 | Goals: 9 | Points: 25 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 40
Physical Game: 55
Hockey sense: 55

Ric Flair’s favorite NHL prospect and the former fourth-overall pick in his WHL Bantam draft had a fine, albeit unspectacular season. He was hurt a few times but did play in a top-four role for the best team in the WHL. Woo is a very good skater with the mobility to lead a rush and stay with fast forwards. He’s a hard-nosed defender who leans on his checks and is often described by scouts as a throwback type of player. His value leans to his defensive game more than his offense, but when Moose Jaw was hurting, he slotted into a top power play role and was decent in doing so. However, he didn’t play power play for most of the second half following trades. His hands are just OK, but he moves the puck reasonably well. Realistically, he won’t be a power play guy in the NHL and his limited upside just kept him out of pick range for me despite his great feet and work ethic.

Nils Lundkvist, D, Lulea-SHL

July 27, 2000 | 5-foot-11 | 180 pounds

GP: 28 | Goals: 2 | Points: 5 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 50
Physical Game: 40
Hockey sense: 60

Lundkvist was a riser this season in part due to a growth spurt, no pun intended. Who am I kidding, pun intended. After never playing for Sweden internationally, he became one of the more important players for their U18 team, was named the top defenseman in Sweden’s junior circuit and at times was playing top-four minutes in the SHL for Lulea. He finds himself on this list due to the fact there isn’t a ton of upside in his game due to his size and talent level. He’s not a very flashy player, but he’s very smooth. He can skate pucks up the ice or out of trouble, but he’s more comfortable just making a good pass. He’s not a basic player and can hold onto pucks for a few more seconds to wait out options. I don’t think he has a ton of skill, though, in terms of being able to dominate a shift or create a chance without help. Defensively, he’s solid despite his size. He closes on guys well, makes good decisions and can win a few battles.

Just because I know how much you guys love Corey Pronman, here's two players I've seen some of you talk about that are on his "Do-Not-Draft List"

Jett Woo, D, Moose Jaw-WHL

July 27, 2000 | six-foot | 205 pounds

GP: 44 | Goals: 9 | Points: 25 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 40
Physical Game: 55
Hockey sense: 55

Ric Flair’s favorite NHL prospect and the former fourth-overall pick in his WHL Bantam draft had a fine, albeit unspectacular season. He was hurt a few times but did play in a top-four role for the best team in the WHL. Woo is a very good skater with the mobility to lead a rush and stay with fast forwards. He’s a hard-nosed defender who leans on his checks and is often described by scouts as a throwback type of player. His value leans to his defensive game more than his offense, but when Moose Jaw was hurting, he slotted into a top power play role and was decent in doing so. However, he didn’t play power play for most of the second half following trades. His hands are just OK, but he moves the puck reasonably well. Realistically, he won’t be a power play guy in the NHL and his limited upside just kept him out of pick range for me despite his great feet and work ethic.

Nils Lundkvist, D, Lulea-SHL

July 27, 2000 | 5-foot-11 | 180 pounds

GP: 28 | Goals: 2 | Points: 5 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 50
Physical Game: 40
Hockey sense: 60

Lundkvist was a riser this season in part due to a growth spurt, no pun intended. Who am I kidding, pun intended. After never playing for Sweden internationally, he became one of the more important players for their U18 team, was named the top defenseman in Sweden’s junior circuit and at times was playing top-four minutes in the SHL for Lulea. He finds himself on this list due to the fact there isn’t a ton of upside in his game due to his size and talent level. He’s not a very flashy player, but he’s very smooth. He can skate pucks up the ice or out of trouble, but he’s more comfortable just making a good pass. He’s not a basic player and can hold onto pucks for a few more seconds to wait out options. I don’t think he has a ton of skill, though, in terms of being able to dominate a shift or create a chance without help. Defensively, he’s solid despite his size. He closes on guys well, makes good decisions and can win a few battles.
- eichiefs9

Doesn't MDW love Lundkvist too?

Just because I know how much you guys love Corey Pronman, here's two players I've seen some of you talk about that are on his "Do-Not-Draft List"

Jett Woo, D, Moose Jaw-WHL

July 27, 2000 | six-foot | 205 pounds

GP: 44 | Goals: 9 | Points: 25 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 40
Physical Game: 55
Hockey sense: 55

Ric Flair’s favorite NHL prospect and the former fourth-overall pick in his WHL Bantam draft had a fine, albeit unspectacular season. He was hurt a few times but did play in a top-four role for the best team in the WHL. Woo is a very good skater with the mobility to lead a rush and stay with fast forwards. He’s a hard-nosed defender who leans on his checks and is often described by scouts as a throwback type of player. His value leans to his defensive game more than his offense, but when Moose Jaw was hurting, he slotted into a top power play role and was decent in doing so. However, he didn’t play power play for most of the second half following trades. His hands are just OK, but he moves the puck reasonably well. Realistically, he won’t be a power play guy in the NHL and his limited upside just kept him out of pick range for me despite his great feet and work ethic.

Nils Lundkvist, D, Lulea-SHL

July 27, 2000 | 5-foot-11 | 180 pounds

GP: 28 | Goals: 2 | Points: 5 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 50
Physical Game: 40
Hockey sense: 60

Lundkvist was a riser this season in part due to a growth spurt, no pun intended. Who am I kidding, pun intended. After never playing for Sweden internationally, he became one of the more important players for their U18 team, was named the top defenseman in Sweden’s junior circuit and at times was playing top-four minutes in the SHL for Lulea. He finds himself on this list due to the fact there isn’t a ton of upside in his game due to his size and talent level. He’s not a very flashy player, but he’s very smooth. He can skate pucks up the ice or out of trouble, but he’s more comfortable just making a good pass. He’s not a basic player and can hold onto pucks for a few more seconds to wait out options. I don’t think he has a ton of skill, though, in terms of being able to dominate a shift or create a chance without help. Defensively, he’s solid despite his size. He closes on guys well, makes good decisions and can win a few battles.
- eichiefs9

For where they are project to go, I see no problem with drafting a player with the attributes that he lists. I don't expect my late first/early second round pick to be a Superstar.

Just because I know how much you guys love Corey Pronman, here's two players I've seen some of you talk about that are on his "Do-Not-Draft List"

Jett Woo, D, Moose Jaw-WHL

July 27, 2000 | six-foot | 205 pounds

GP: 44 | Goals: 9 | Points: 25 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 40
Physical Game: 55
Hockey sense: 55

Ric Flair’s favorite NHL prospect and the former fourth-overall pick in his WHL Bantam draft had a fine, albeit unspectacular season. He was hurt a few times but did play in a top-four role for the best team in the WHL. Woo is a very good skater with the mobility to lead a rush and stay with fast forwards. He’s a hard-nosed defender who leans on his checks and is often described by scouts as a throwback type of player. His value leans to his defensive game more than his offense, but when Moose Jaw was hurting, he slotted into a top power play role and was decent in doing so. However, he didn’t play power play for most of the second half following trades. His hands are just OK, but he moves the puck reasonably well. Realistically, he won’t be a power play guy in the NHL and his limited upside just kept him out of pick range for me despite his great feet and work ethic.

Nils Lundkvist, D, Lulea-SHL

July 27, 2000 | 5-foot-11 | 180 pounds

GP: 28 | Goals: 2 | Points: 5 | Shoots: Right

Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 50
Physical Game: 40
Hockey sense: 60

Lundkvist was a riser this season in part due to a growth spurt, no pun intended. Who am I kidding, pun intended. After never playing for Sweden internationally, he became one of the more important players for their U18 team, was named the top defenseman in Sweden’s junior circuit and at times was playing top-four minutes in the SHL for Lulea. He finds himself on this list due to the fact there isn’t a ton of upside in his game due to his size and talent level. He’s not a very flashy player, but he’s very smooth. He can skate pucks up the ice or out of trouble, but he’s more comfortable just making a good pass. He’s not a basic player and can hold onto pucks for a few more seconds to wait out options. I don’t think he has a ton of skill, though, in terms of being able to dominate a shift or create a chance without help. Defensively, he’s solid despite his size. He closes on guys well, makes good decisions and can win a few battles.
- eichiefs9

Pronman hates me

Doesn't MDW love Lundkvist too?
- TPC

Why do you think I was so excited to post this?

For where they are project to go, I see no problem with drafting a player with the attributes that he lists. I don't expect my late first/early second round pick to be a Superstar.
- Pete V

I don't personally like Woo much in the 1st or 2nd round, but that's just my opinion. I still wouldn't have him on my "do not draft" list

But you're right, he puts them on that list and then lists a bunch of reasons why they're actually pretty decent picks depending on where they're taken.

Why do you think I was so excited to post this?
- eichiefs9

The funny thing is if you look at what he writes about Lundkvist I would definitely take a chance on him with a late 1st.

The funny thing is if you look at what he writes about Lundkvist I would definitely take a chance on him with a late 1st.
- mdw7413

Or that 39th pick.

The funny thing is if you look at what he writes about Lundkvist I would definitely take a chance on him with a late 1st.
- mdw7413

Yea I found it odd to stick a whole bunch of guys on your "nope" list and then write about their positive qualities

Unrelated:

The funny thing is if you look at what he writes about Lundkvist I would definitely take a chance on him with a late 1st.
- mdw7413

He's saying Ludqvist isn't the next Brian Leetch, so don't bother drafting him. Sounds like a pretty decent player to me. I say we draft him for the real reason you want him on the Rangers.

Or that 39th pick.
- Pete V

Not sure he will be around then.

He's saying Ludqvist isn't the next Brian Leetch, so don't bother drafting him. Sounds like a pretty decent player to me. I say we draft him for the real reason you want him on the Rangers.
- Fenrir

Yea I found it odd to stick a whole bunch of guys on your "nope" list and then write about their positive qualities

Unrelated:


- eichiefs9

mrn is really pissed now.

Not sure he will be around then.
- mdw7413

He may not be. But if you are getting close to that pick and he's still on the board, might not cost as much as you think to move up from the 39th pick to grab him at say 34-35.

He may not be. But if you are getting close to that pick and he's still on the board, might not cost as much as you think to move up from the 39th pick to grab him at say 34-35.
- Pete V

True. Draft day is going to be fun. I hope Gorton is an animal doing all sorts of crazy poop.

I really like Lundkvist because he is almost a year younger than everyone else in the draft. Kind of like Chytil. You wonder where they would be given another year for the next draft.

mrn is really pissed now.
- mdw7413

Can you believe the Isles got sweet Lou mdw?

Ek is all in on Karlsson to the Rangers

Just makes no sense to me. let's trade every asset we just got for a dude a year away from free agency.

I see ek is reporting an 85% chance Erik Karlsson signs with the rangers I can’t imagine what we would have to give up and frankly I don’t want to