Hey JL, Where's the moderator ?
- boilermaker100

A certan Moderator and banning people ruined this site for a while. Let's not go back there.

He looks good. Interesting that there are six centers rated in the top 10 this year.
- Chief4Feathers

I don't know why I can't seem to remember the address of Wiz's website - would some post it please. I want to go read his comments on the top-10 players.

A certan Moderator and banning people ruined this site for a while. Let's not go back there.
- paulr

I want Cozines!! Read Wiz's scouting report and Cozine sounds like the guy who would be our #1 center of the future with speed, talent grit and size. Could play next year maybe?

My apologies, his name is spelled Cozen
- FourOrr

I've only seen him play once, at the last OHL all-star game, I think. I wasn't impressed with him. All I want is for Stan to draft the best player available at #3, even if they don't think he'll play for a year or two.

I don't know why I can't seem to remember the address of Wiz's website - would some post it please. I want to go read his comments on the top-10 players.
- EbonyRaptor

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/mock-draft/2019/

A certan Moderator and banning people ruined this site for a while. Let's not go back there.
- paulr

Because the level of discussion is elevated without moderation.....

The latter.
- Elbows15

Yeah, that's what I thought and probably why the USNDTP guys are lined up to go to college unless they make an NHL team out of camp.

Dilly dilly. Hey Hillrods or whatever other genius words you make up. Too bad when your mother tried to abort you it didn't take.
- GPHawksfan

I thought this would be a night of celebration.

I think all this vitriol should wait until June 21 - when Stan uses the #3 pick on a 5’5” 145 lb. defenseman.

I don't know why I can't seem to remember the address of Wiz's website - would some post it please. I want to go read his comments on the top-10 players.
- EbonyRaptor

Here you go I was just reading about Podkolzin

https://www.draftsite.com...r/vasily-podkolzin/30044/

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/mock-draft/2019/
- paulr

Thank you sir.

Vasily Podkolzin

Dynamic up and down winger who can make a difference in every game he plays with his and ability to play a power game, get in tight, barreling through opponents to make plays. Lines up at the half wall from the right side and uses his left shot to fire blasts on the PP. Smart and always in motion, looking to have the puck returned to his possession. He captained the Russian Hlinka Tourney team by example. In the Bronze medal game, while on the PK, he worked the wall in his end to unearth a puck which he quickly got up ice giving his teammate a breakaway. His teammate's attempt was stopped and as the USA team tried to exit their defensive end, he meets the existing US player with contact, and the puck rolls to his teammate at the red line who advances it to him. he enters the zone near the left wall and as the US defender closes, he spins back around and fires a backhand pass to his teammate who got another chance. Always working, and has such quick hands and head. The year the Blues stole Tarasenko 16th overall, I commented in my mock (where I had Tarasenko "a gift dropping to slot ten", due to the "Russian factor") how this was a top-five guy.

**I am going to go out on the line right now and say this kid is the best up and down winger in the class, and everyone should start praying their team doesn't pass him by, because he is the real deal, from Russia with love.**

--Bill Placzek--

Because the level of discussion is elevated without moderation.....
- Return of the Roar

There's been no moderation all year and it's no where close to as bad when everyone was being banned for basically no reason.

There's been no moderation all year and it's no where close to as bad when everyone was being banned for basically no reason.
- paulr

Except for that the more rope given the more that seems to be taken. That chases people away too.

A certan Moderator and banning people ruined this site for a while. Let's not go back there.
- paulr

Let's nip it in the bud.

Here's Wiz' write up on Cozens:

Difference making power centre-wing with great wheels, powerful wide base and stride, motor, powerful shot and ability to use his hands to quickly take possessions and make plays. A big power player who will play in traffic every shift and do with some nasty. His veracity in puck battles along the boards makes it necessary to “double cover’ him. World class skater who is very strong on his skates and shows added explosion on the attack, while being able to pass the biscuit with precision and touch. Point per game WHL rookie last season who is committed as a 200 foot player armed with deadly shot selections. This man child isn't through filling in or building his muscle. Makes everyone around him better. Will cause problems in front, or from the perimeters. Exploits the defense and reads linemates well. Fluid non-stop player who plays hockey smart and would fly through a wall to help his team win. Can project as a big centre as well as a big wing. The sky’s the limit.

I don't know why I can't seem to remember the address of Wiz's website - would some post it please. I want to go read his comments on the top-10 players.
- EbonyRaptor

draftsite.com

And Turcotte:

Alfie's son is a 200 foot centre with decent size and elite feet and hands. His wide skating base and strong edging work allows him rapid change in direction. Unfazed by venturing into the dirty battle areas. He can finish and his puck-handling, high hockey instincts, and soft hands rate up near the top of the class. An injury-riddled year has set him back a bit, but I wouldn’t count him out of being taken in the top half of the first round. Has great speed, an extra gear and displays strong edging. Has really good patience in his possessions, and will rile defenses into over commitment, nd then place the biscuit on a teammates stick for a shot. He will fearlessly take a hit, kills penalties, block shots and more importantly is an improving in the dot. Has built a two-way game. High end skill, balance, explosive feet and terrific touch may be enough to land NHL suitors who think the end product is going to something special. Has seen action as a winger. Committed to the University of Wisconsin.

And Turcotte:

Alfie's son is a 200 foot centre with decent size and elite feet and hands. His wide skating base and strong edging work allows him rapid change in direction. Unfazed by venturing into the dirty battle areas. He can finish and his puck-handling, high hockey instincts, and soft hands rate up near the top of the class. An injury-riddled year has set him back a bit, but I wouldn’t count him out of being taken in the top half of the first round. Has great speed, an extra gear and displays strong edging. Has really good patience in his possessions, and will rile defenses into over commitment, nd then place the biscuit on a teammates stick for a shot. He will fearlessly take a hit, kills penalties, block shots and more importantly is an improving in the dot. Has built a two-way game. High end skill, balance, explosive feet and terrific touch may be enough to land NHL suitors who think the end product is going to something special. Has seen action as a winger. Committed to the University of Wisconsin.

Fine. I won't respond any further. i don't want to ruin this night.

Take your best shot GPS.

Let's nip it in the bud.
- Beaver-Warrior

Hockeybuzz....gateway to danger.

I had a dream!!!!!!

Here's Wiz' write up on Cozens:

Difference making power centre-wing with great wheels, powerful wide base and stride, motor, powerful shot and ability to use his hands to quickly take possessions and make plays. A big power player who will play in traffic every shift and do with some nasty. His veracity in puck battles along the boards makes it necessary to “double cover’ him. World class skater who is very strong on his skates and shows added explosion on the attack, while being able to pass the biscuit with precision and touch. Point per game WHL rookie last season who is committed as a 200 foot player armed with deadly shot selections. This man child isn't through filling in or building his muscle. Makes everyone around him better. Will cause problems in front, or from the perimeters. Exploits the defense and reads linemates well. Fluid non-stop player who plays hockey smart and would fly through a wall to help his team win. Can project as a big centre as well as a big wing. The sky’s the limit.
- EbonyRaptor

Hawkssssss got luckyyyyyyy. Amazing. Keep the pick add the best young talent you can. Lets go !

I had a dream!!!!!!
- glennjpawlak22

Or Bettman saw the projections on the hit HRR will take with four of the original six markets out of the playoffs again.

And Turcotte:

Alfie's son is a 200 foot centre with decent size and elite feet and hands. His wide skating base and strong edging work allows him rapid change in direction. Unfazed by venturing into the dirty battle areas. He can finish and his puck-handling, high hockey instincts, and soft hands rate up near the top of the class. An injury-riddled year has set him back a bit, but I wouldn’t count him out of being taken in the top half of the first round. Has great speed, an extra gear and displays strong edging. Has really good patience in his possessions, and will rile defenses into over commitment, nd then place the biscuit on a teammates stick for a shot. He will fearlessly take a hit, kills penalties, block shots and more importantly is an improving in the dot. Has built a two-way game. High end skill, balance, explosive feet and terrific touch may be enough to land NHL suitors who think the end product is going to something special. Has seen action as a winger. Committed to the University of Wisconsin.
- EbonyRaptor

Calling it now, Stan trades the pick in some capacity.

Whether thats moving up or down the draft, or pairing it with Seabrook for a 2020 4th, I bet we're not going to pick #3 come June