Thommie Bergman is a very underrated scout.
- AdamFrench

(frank), even Engvall is look decent.

Not many teams have found 6th/7th round picks out of Europe that turn out to be very productive at the pro level.

Thommie Bergman is a very underrated scout.
- AdamFrench

He's excellent, I agree.

Don't see Leafs trading Nylander - unless in the unlikely scenerio that Leafs are either successful at landing JT this summer (only slightly better chance than Lowry hitting an important 3-pointer) or a trade for an exceptional young RHD is available.
- winsix

I really hope they don't trade Nylander.. I was just trying to poke fun at Frenchy's post..

Bracco at this point is a smurf. He is 10-15 lbs away from being an NHLer, but you are correct, he has to have ice time not to mention some serious weight training.
I also think Borgman showed some jam, and Lilegren has good upside.
The biggest thing we need are centres in the pipeline. The Goat, Aaltonen, Brooks etc are not third line guys. I think that is what they will focus on at the draft this year.
- Rang

He looked really good in the 2nd half, he needs another year.

But he's the type of player who could be a boom or bust in the NHL. He has a lot of tools, if he's placed with a star I think he flourishes.

But yes, a C is a need. Some of these wingers will be traded. Plus a goalie.

Agreed - how about Jonsson at pick number 202 by Nonis and company?

- winsix

Think that was again, Thommie B.

(frank), even Engvall is look decent.

Not many teams have found 6th/7th round picks out of Europe that turn out to be very productive at the pro level.
- Santo_44

Makes me wonder if they might target Jonatan Berggren with either the first or second.

Late riser. Torched the SuperElit and had a coming out party at the U18's. Younger guy too.

Think that was again, Thommie B.
- PatC80

Yes it was.

Makes me wonder if they might target Jonatan Berggren with either the first or second.

Late riser. Torched the SuperElit and had a coming out party at the U18's. Younger guy too.
- AdamFrench

Nylander will be thrilled.

Good article from Mirtle and possible options for the Leafs this summer.
subscribe to the athletic..great content.

That is all

Nylander will be thrilled.
- Scabeh

Good article from Mirtle and possible options for the Leafs this summer.
subscribe to the athletic..great content.

That is all
- senstroll

Care to elaborate on these options?

so Leafs end up with 25th pick. Unless there is an obvious player available (no idea who that is) maybe Merkley, similar to lilygrin.. high risk high reward type, I would trade down again. get more lotto tickets
- senstroll

https://www.mlb.com/cut4/vladimir-guerrero-jr-hits-opposite-field-home-run-off-tee-for-mlb-network/c-275684364?partnerId=sf88185705&sf88185705=1

Vlad jr.
- senstroll

Makes me wonder if they might target Jonatan Berggren with either the first or second.

Late riser. Torched the SuperElit and had a coming out party at the U18's. Younger guy too.
- AdamFrench

He looks really good - do you think he could slide down to the third round because of size?

He looks really good - do you think he could slide down to the third round because of size?
- winsix

Weirder things have happened. Can't see him falling out of the second in a draft so weak at forward and so heavy on d.

Care to elaborate on these options?
- Archaic

Leafs are getting Tavares

- GreatGigInTheSky

I agree, an why the (frank) is he not on the Jays - replacing Morales the human tire-fire?

would you trade Gardiner for the oilers #10?

I agree, an why the (frank) is he not on the Jays - replacing Morales the human tire-fire?
- winsix

yeah its getting harder and harder to ignore this. Didnt think I would say it this soon..but I agree

Ovenchicken finally got by Crosby... I guess it was his time... So much for the threepeat though... meh

I find myself rooting for Vegas... I want to cheer for Winnipeg but Vegas has captured some magic or some chit... Vegas vs Tampa finals?

Weirder things have happened. Can't see him falling out of the second in a draft so weak at forward and so heavy on d.
- AdamFrench

May be a good reason to make a deal the Rangers for #25 plus #55 for #30 and #39

would you trade Gardiner for the oilers #10?
- jimi james

yes

Nothing so far screams.You can't question him.
comparably nothing stands out to me, Dermott was a good move. But if they stuck and picked Konecny that wouldnt have been bad either.

We dont have anything yet that tells us he is any better or worse than any other teams
- senstroll

But if they had kept the pick in the 1st they would have just selected Dermott with it.

Good move to get more, plus the guy you wanted anyways.

i think the question is more whether he has proven to be way better than other scouts (or even 'random picks').

if you add up the # of picks in the drafts Hunter was involved in (discounting the first round picks of Marner and Matthews obviously) - does it seem that Hunter is doing significantly better?
- MaximusAurelius

As much as you, me, and a few others were always on the Marner train, most people weren't. So I think credit should absolutely be given for the Marner selection.

would you trade Gardiner for the oilers #10?
- jimi james

In a millisecond .... don't think even Chiarelli is that stupid though.