Was mine but happy with Pod. Likely in the league sooner even after the contract wait.
- Nighthawk

May 20 @ 11:32 AM ET
1 Jack Hughes C Michigan
2 Kaapo Kakko RW TPS Turku
3 Kirby Dach C Saskatoon
4 Alex Turcotte C US-Under-18
5 Bowen Byram D Vancouver
6 Matthew Boldy RW Southfield School
7 Vasily Podkolzin RW Vityaz Podolsk HC
8 Connor McMichael C London
9 Alexander Newhook C St. Andrew Saints
10 Trevor Zegras C US-Under-17

I had Boldy ahead of Podkolzin in my rankings but the two of them and McMichael were all in the same tier, kind of a toss up. I still can't believe I chickened out and didn't rank Dach 1 in my rankings, even though wanted to for months and months.

I don't think you wrote any of this.

Just like the last post, plagiarism at it's finest
- VanHockeyGuy

There’s quotations around it, you know what those are for...right?

There’s quotations around it, you know what those are for...right?
- Pacificgem

Just busting your balls

May 20 @ 11:32 AM ET
1 Jack Hughes C Michigan
2 Kaapo Kakko RW TPS Turku
3 Kirby Dach C Saskatoon
4 Alex Turcotte C US-Under-18
5 Bowen Byram D Vancouver
6 Matthew Boldy RW Southfield School
7 Vasily Podkolzin RW Vityaz Podolsk HC
8 Connor McMichael C London
9 Alexander Newhook C St. Andrew Saints
10 Trevor Zegras C US-Under-17

I had Boldy ahead of Podkolzin in my rankings but the two of them and McMichael were all in the same tier, kind of a toss up. I still can't believe I chickened out and didn't rank Dach 1 in my rankings, even though wanted to for months and months.
- manvanfan

Will Jack Hughes go down as one of the worst 1st overall NHL picks ever?

“The Oilers aren’t perfect. They failed to address a glaring need in goal this off-season, and they’re mediocre defensively. But they arguably own the two greatest offensive weapons in the sport, and their power play converted at the highest rate since the 1978-79 New York Islanders last year. When you have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on a team that has established a make-the-playoffs floor, it’s fair to say winning the Stanley Cup sits in your range of outcomes in the present. The emergence of Kailer Yamamoto as Draisaitl’s regular right winger turned Edmonton into a deadly two-line team rather than a one-line team and altered the team’s identity last season. After signing Dominik Kahun and brining back Jesse Puljujarvi, the Oilers have some new options to mesh with McDavid on the top line, too.

We know the Oilers will score goals in droves again. To break through as a true contender, they’ll have to clean up their play in their own end, especially with a goaltending tandem of Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith unlikely to steal many wins, as Edmonton ranked in the top third of the league for most shots and scoring chances allowed per 60 at 5-on-5 last year. A step forward from a young D-man such as Evan Bouchard could accelerate the team’s trajectory. Regardless, Edmonton (finally) seems to be heading in the right direction.”
- Pacificgem

Never said they were.

But at 71 games played when COVID-1984 hit they were the best CDN team in the country at 83 pts and trending up. With the two best players in the league on that club it's only a matter of time be fore it all breaks. Yes they need to clean up the D and goaltending a bit but most clubs have that issue lol.

Leafs improved their D a bit and if andersson can get his sh!t together at seasons end they will be right there...just too much firepower on that club up front. I have the Oilers Leafs 1-2 or vice versa and CGY VAN at 3-4.

Never said they were.

But at 71 games played when COVID-1984 hit they were the best CDN team in the country at 83 pts and trending up. With the two best players in the league on that club it's only a matter of time be fore it all breaks. Yes they need to clean up the D and goaltending a bit but most clubs have that issue lol.

Leafs improved their D a bit and if andersson can get his sh!t together at seasons end they will be right there...just too much firepower on that club up front. I have the Oilers Leafs 1-2 or vice versa and CGY VAN at 3-4.
- LordHumungous

That’s a direct quote from the Sports Illustrated article. Yamamoto had 26 points in 27 games after being called up, kid was playing really really well.

Will Jack Hughes go down as one of the worst 1st overall NHL picks ever?
- Pacificgem

No Yakupov will forever hold that title.

Never said they were.

But at 71 games played when COVID-1984 hit they were the best CDN team in the country at 83 pts and trending up. With the two best players in the league on that club it's only a matter of time be fore it all breaks. Yes they need to clean up the D and goaltending a bit but most clubs have that issue lol.

Leafs improved their D a bit and if andersson can get his sh!t together at seasons end they will be right there...just too much firepower on that club up front. I have the Oilers Leafs 1-2 or vice versa and CGY VAN at 3-4.
- LordHumungous

Leafs and Oilers can win the regular season, the playoffs where it counts. They don't have the performers for that. Clearly Van does.

Van still has the best prospect pool in the CDN division as well.

No Yakupov will forever hold that title.
- manvanfan

Gord Kluzak and Rick DiPietro were worse IMO.

Leafs and Oilers can win the regular season, the playoffs where it counts. They don't have the performers for that. Clearly Van does.

Van still has the best prospect pool in the CDN division as well.
- manvanfan

This I can agree with. OIL and Leafs still have questions for PO's as does Van.

Oil need to clean up their bottom 6 badly and Leafs still have questions.

Now that Petey and Hughes have had a taste of the PO's...look out.

Gord Kluzak and Rick DiPietro were worse IMO.
- Pacificgem

That kid Ottawa took 1st - fashion model or something? Zoolander was it?

This I can agree with. OIL and Leafs still have questions for PO's as does Van.

Oil need to clean up their bottom 6 badly and Leafs still have questions.

Now that Petey and Hughes have had a taste of the PO's...look out.
- LordHumungous

I think the fact that Van has better role players than Leafs and Oilers. Better coaching too.

Goaltending and defence are also big. Scoring is great in regular season. Figuring out how to score and keep goals out is best for playoffs.

Canucks will have the least amount of signed contracts this season.

10 spots available with no one left to sign.

That kid Ottawa took 1st - fashion model or something? Zoolander was it?
- 1970vintage

He actually had a productive career, not what was expected, but decent.

327 points in 616 games. Kind of along the same lines as Doug Wickenheiser and Brian Lawton.

No Yakupov will forever hold that title.
- manvanfan

Daigle was pretty horrendous.

Greg Joly, without a doubt has been the worst 1st overall pick.

Greg Joly, without a doubt has been the worst 1st overall pick.
- Reubenkincade

Ya, that was a pretty bad pick.

Ya, that was a pretty bad pick.
- Pacificgem

Mario, is by far the best ever 1st overall pick

Also, Patrick Stefan was a pretty horrible 1st overall pick

Rick Pagnutti, Los Angeles Kings (1967)

Mario, is by far the best ever 1st overall pick

Also, Patrick Stefan was a pretty horrible 1st overall pick
- Reubenkincade

100%. I think there’s a Burke/twins story about Stefan going first. I believe Burkie knew he was going first, would be a bust, and worked that to his advantage getting picks 2 and 3.

Mario, is by far the best ever 1st overall pick

Also, Patrick Stefan was a pretty horrible 1st overall pick
- Reubenkincade

Not only is Mario Lemieux the best 1st overall pick in NHL history, he’s also the greatest player in NHL history

Not only is Mario Lemieux the best 1st overall pick in NHL history, he’s also the great player in NHL history
- Pacificgem

- Marwood

He couldn't control his excitement when he was mentioned.

Mario, is by far the best ever 1st overall pick

Also, Patrick Stefan was a pretty horrible 1st overall pick
- Reubenkincade

AO? Cindy?

I’m not a huge Mario fan so never give him the credit he deserves.

- Marwood

He just does that to poke the bear. He was just posting tweets about Gretzky’s unbeatable records yet drops a turd like “Mario’s the best”.