Lowry would be a solid pick-up too.
- DarthKane

I heart him!

Except Forsling is poopty.
- GPHawksfan

Ya...but Hall for Larsson didn’t make much sense either.

I've heard different, as the first center may not be taken until 8th or 9th, I think the drop-off is more like 12 -15, at least from what I have read.
- ToewsdNKanefusd

Agreed, the big drop off for me is somewhere around 15: http://www.hockeybuzz.com...post_id=18641257#18641257

Most of these guys in the top 10 sound like they'll end up at least as everyday NHLers. But they say that about every draft. Realistically there will be 5 great players from the top ten, a couple busts, and most of the first round will be average NHLers.

Just look at the 'very good, not great' draft of 2014:
Ekblad, Draisaitl, Nylander, Ehlers, Fleury are all great players.
Bennett kind've sucks, as does Ritchie. Reinhart is an above average guy. Dal Colle & Virtanen are busts so far.



The Hawks could get two very good players out of their picks. We're realistically getting one very good player and one lower line skater.

Ya...but Hall for Larsson didn’t make much sense either.
- DarthKane

You'd think he'd have learned from that, but maybe not

Ya...but Hall for Larsson didn’t make much sense either.
- DarthKane

In my opinion the jets window is now and next year too many players coming up for raises just like the blackhawks. So what would it take to get lowery/armia and chariot, would Nashville's first 2 establish players with size grit edge and physicality to there game not flashy players but glue type of players or maybe Nashville's 1st and dalhstrom for morrisey excuse the spelling. Then trade AA forsling duclair to Edmonton for their 10th and draft velno, Hayton, or kotkaniemi merkley wilde farabee anyone of those players depending on what 8th pick would be. I know probably won't happen but would solve a lot of holes.

When are you having the biggest issues - on your computer or mobile?

Let me know and I'll raise it to the higher-ups.

I'm in the advertising field... so have some suggestions myself.
- Justin Lowe

Personally, it's only on the mobile (I have an adblocker on my PC) and when the "you've won" windows pop, it is not something you can close out of without completely shutting down the site or Web overall. It seems to pop whenever you accidentally touch on an ad or outside of the chat comment frames.

What is also supremely annoying, is the window that pops EVERY TIME the screen refreshes that says if I were a season ticket holder I would not see the ads, etc. Not true. Have been a STH and am logged in and that still pops every time.

When are you having the biggest issues - on your computer or mobile?

Let me know and I'll raise it to the higher-ups.

I'm in the advertising field... so have some suggestions myself.
- Justin Lowe

Justin, this site is pop-up hell unless:
1. you use a good pop-up blocker
2. you shell out a double sawbuck for membership

horrible user experience

That's the thing though, Crawford has always had some mental fortitude...even if he lets in a softy, he shakes it off and gets right back into it.

I haven't really seen that with Forsberg...yet. He seems to lose it mentally after letting in a softy or two, at least so far.
- ToewsdNKanefusd

Crawford did not always have the mental fortitude. He was drafted in 2003 and became a regular in the NHL in 2010/11. He played 255 games in the AHL. Some people thought he was a career AHL'r. Even after he came up some people thought he never would be a very good true #1 goalie.

Justin, this site is pop-up hell unless:
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2. you shell out a double sawbuck for membership

horrible user experience
- riozzo

What kind of set up are you running. I have never had a popup of any kind an i don't run an pop up blocker with the exception of the built in ones in the browsers.

I think AdB is better with the quick shot off a pass from (say) Kane - or a quick move and shot - I'm not sure he needs the puck on his stick to be effective - he needs to be able to get to the spots from which he can score, and he needs someone to get him the puck when he does.

Just IMO....
- StLBravesFan

I agree. Offensively, ADB seems like a good match for Kane. Who do you put between them at C? Toews? AA? Schmaltz? It seems like 19 is better utilized someplace else but AA seems too slow and Schmaltz not physical enough.

I think AdB is better with the quick shot off a pass from (say) Kane - or a quick move and shot - I'm not sure he needs the puck on his stick to be effective - he needs to be able to get to the spots from which he can score, and he needs someone to get him the puck when he does.

Just IMO....
- StLBravesFan

I agree. Offensively, ADB seems like a good match for Kane. Who do you put between them at C? Toews? AA? Schmaltz? It seems like 19 is better utilized someplace else but AA seems too slow and Schmaltz not physical enough.

I agree. Offensively, ADB seems like a good match for Kane. Who do you put between them at C? Toews? AA? Schmaltz? It seems like 19 is better utilized someplace else but AA seems too slow and Schmaltz not physical enough.
- matt_ahrens

I’d play AA between them and move Schmaltz to RW next to Toews. Find some stronger centers for the bottom lines. I like Schmaltz a lot, but long term I don’t think he can hold up at C.

Justin, this site is pop-up hell unless:
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horrible user experience
- riozzo

indeed...but that's the point...pay the fee..


the ad blocker i use works great and HB does not detect it...

I’d play AA between them and move Schmaltz to RW next to Toews. Find some stronger centers for the bottom lines. I like Schmaltz a lot, but long term I don’t think he can hold up at C.
- Chunk

I sure hope you're wrong about this. Schmaltz needs to be a center with his speed and passing ability, plus this team has always lacked center depth. He also plays timid along the boards. Need him to toughen up to center spot.

Jets!!!

HAHAHA THATTA BOY PEKKA!!!

HAHAHA THATTA BOY PEKKA!!!
- EnzoD

leaky

leaky
- glennjpawlak22

2-0

HAHAHA THATTA BOY PEKKA!!!
- EnzoD

Keep posting Enzo. Backup goalie in. Pulled!!!!

Jets!!!
- glennjpawlak22

Rinne brutal.......somebody called this yesterday. ...don't remember who.

GO JETS !!

Always. At times the site is almost un-useable
- TheTrob

I have experienced Walmart blocking the site. I tried answering their request, indicating I was under 18 and they still won't stop. It helped reduce spam by using a different device. Also be careful not to accidentally touch or open any adds. Try erasing all sites you have visited, then power off phone which is just a standard policy you should do once each week anyway skates (aks defragging). The problem is the firewall protector or Virus from hockey buzz or the advertisirs on their site. That is imho. There are other hockey buzz blogerd experiencing this same problem do know you are not alone. I have a cheap second phone which has never had this issue and it was less invasive on my two tablets. Would changing your hickeybuzz account information be helpful? Somebody knows how to combat this. The site referee or Justin might offer advice

Rinne brutal.......somebody called this yesterday. ...don't remember who.

GO JETS !!
- Hawkytalk

Ellis Yossi both -2

Best thing that could happen to Jets, score first, 2 goal lead huge

Justin, this site is pop-up hell unless:
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horrible user experience
- riozzo

Always has it been that way... That pig-troll Eklund always acts up a big stink about it, like he has no idea why that's happening or how all those nasty ads got there, which is obviously crap. Then he waits until the scrum dies down, and goes back to business as usual.

I’d play AA between them and move Schmaltz to RW next to Toews. Find some stronger centers for the bottom lines. I like Schmaltz a lot, but long term I don’t think he can hold up at C.
- Chunk

I would not mind seeing AA between Debrincat and Kane.
I do not like Schmaltz on line with Toews and Saad. They need a shooter/sniper/scorer on their line. Schmaltz so far has been a set up man.