Maybe at the Presser, StanBo will say we don't talk about injuries when asked about the two concussions

10 years from now just kidding 2to 3 years from now i would think
- Scott1977

With Rocky saying there will be major changes if the Hawks don't perform this year, Stan drafts a kid who won't play for 3.

It was likely at number 8, whomever they pick won't be ready to make an impact next year. Even most guys who play in their draft year don't jump in and make a huge contribution.

They may have may a good pick, or could be a bust. Some rankings had Adam Boqvist in the top 5-8.

They are comparing Wahlstom to Mike Bossy

Maybe at the Presser, StanBo will say we don't talk about injuries when asked about the two concussions
- wiz1901

The Swede will be cleared to play by 2020

They are comparing Wahlstom to Mike Bossy


- jhawk159

Thats a little nuts.

But the Billy Guerin comp could be legit. And still 😭

It just shows you haw diverse the thinking was....there is no way I would have thought Wahlstrom and Dobson would be on the board for the Isle...watch they don't take both of them, lol!
- wiz1901

And the Oil are wetting themselves they had a choice of Bouchard and Dobson at 10. .......... How bout the Isle. Barzal, Wahlstrom, JT, Beauvillier, Anders Lee, Bailey, Eberle in 2-3 yrs.

They are comparing Wahlstom to Mike Bossy


- jhawk159

Another reason for Tavares to stay?

They are comparing Wahlstom to Mike Bossy


- jhawk159

His release and heavy shot.

And the Oil are wetting themselves they had a choice of Bouchard and Dobson at 10. .......... How bout the Isle. Barzal, Wahlstrom, JT, Beauvillier, Anders Lee, Bailey, Eberle in 2-3 yrs.
- Mr Ricochet

They go Veleno to add to this group or Dobson? Gotta go Dobson.

Isles have stole the first round in my opinion with those 2 picks!!

Damn... who would've thought that Dobson and Wahlstrom would both be available at 11 and 12 for the Islanders? Maybe Stan should've done that crow trade lol

Isles have stole the first round in my opinion with those 2 picks!!
- ChicagoHope

Yep.

Just saw Kyle Woodleif of Red Line and he said he has Boqvist ahead of hughes because he is a pure skater, backs defenders back and has nice east-west agility, balance plus terrific eye/hand and the second most offensive defensiveman

Who they take at 27, Zo?

- Mr Ricochet

Who is the smallest euro left that would be at 27?

Isles have stole the first round in my opinion with those 2 picks!!
- ChicagoHope

Classic example of falling into their lap. They are ultimately fortunate to make no brainer picks because other GMs reached big time

Their junior scouts could have made those picks

Just saw Kyle Woodleif of Red Line and he said he has Boqvist ahead of hughes because he is a pure skater, backs defenders back and has nice east-west agility, balance plus terrific eye/hand and the second most offensive defensiveman
- wiz1901

Makes me feel a little better!!

Classic example of falling into their lap. They are ultimately fortunate to make no brainer picks because other GMs reached big time

Their junior scouts could have made those picks
- Stan_Bowman

Good point!! You had me laughing pretty good on that!!

Isles have stole the first round in my opinion with those 2 picks!!
- ChicagoHope

Yes they have

It was likely at number 8, whomever they pick won't be ready to make an impact next year. Even most guys who play in their draft year don't jump in and make a huge contribution.

They may have may a good pick, or could be a bust. Some rankings had Adam Boqvist in the top 5-8.
- breadbag

Respectfully BB, to hell with the rankings. If my scouts say Boqvist I'm ok with it even though I highly disagree with it....... No doubt the kid has the skill though.

How you think the AZ fans feel with Hayton picked 10+ spots early at 5? Gotta trust the scouts.

Who is the smallest euro left that would be at 27?
- Scott1977

Just saw Kyle Woodleif of Red Line and he said he has Boqvist ahead of hughes because he is a pure skater, backs defenders back and has nice east-west agility, balance plus terrific eye/hand and the second most offensive defensiveman
- wiz1901

We pick again in 15 slots...curious to see if the hawks balance back to defenders with the phethora of good developing defenders in this class.

Hey it could have been worse.....they could have staged somebody from the Chicago steel.

They are comparing Wahlstom to Mike Bossy


- jhawk159

And they compared Boqvist to Karlsson. Not the end of the world, just not going to see him for a while.

Isles have stole the first round in my opinion with those 2 picks!!
- ChicagoHope

True dat botfriend!