In a hockey fantasy league I'd go Cooley.
In real life, Wright.
- Not_Yan

Absolutely.

This team has been having so many issues getting good centers since the 90's. Can't believe they would pass on Wright.

Yeah...

Some people are worried that he's uni-dimensional, but you can't teach offensive instincts and skill.
- stinger67

I'd rather have the punch of Cooley-Suzuki than having 2 2-way centers.

I'd rather have the punch of Cooley-Suzuki than having 2 2-way centers.
- WaterBoy

Absolutely…

Who would like to have Bergeron and Datsyuk on same team…

So stupid…

I'd rather have the punch of Cooley-Suzuki than having 2 2-way centers.
- WaterBoy

preparing my face for Slafkovsky

preparing my face for Slafkovsky


- stinger67

I would not be very happy if they pick Saff but not as discouraged than when they passed on Tkatchuk for KK…

If they make a deal and they pick another talented Center…. Maybe it would not be that bad…

Wright is no Mario Lemieux so I think the difference between Wright and Gauthier is not abysmal….

I would not be very happy if they pick Saff but not as discouraged than when they passed on Tkatchuk for KK…

If they make a deal and they pick another talented Center…. Maybe it would not be that bad…

Wright is no Mario Lemieux so I think the difference between Wright and Gauthier is not abysmal….
- TheInformer697041

I'll be happy who ever the select.
I'd be very happy if they get another 1st round pick.
I'd be ecstatic if they manage to ship a few contracts out.

Kirby Dach is on the Trade Block

Really hope they draft Wright. Reminds of Bergeron and it would be a shame if they didn’t take him. Especially since we always need quality centres since Vinny Damphousse was shipped out. Koivu being an exception imo.

Absolutely…

Who would like to have Bergeron and Datsyuk on same team…

So stupid…
- TheInformer697041

+1, can't believe I've heard : "he too much like Suzuki"

hey, id take 2 Suzuki on my team !

preparing my face for Slafkovsky


- stinger67

good idea, seems like Molson met with Slafkovsky but not with Wright.

Absolutely…

Who would like to have Bergeron and Datsyuk on same team…

So stupid…
- TheInformer697041

Datsyuk is >>>> SW

I mean... I will trust HuGO, whichever way they go.

Regardless, I will still be pissed if they do not take Wright.

And that is the Hot Take you have been wanting from me all day.

(Since I will be doing IT Upgrades during the draft, rather than watching, likely no further comments til the draft hangover wears off at some point Friday afternoon.)

Datsyuk is >>>> SW
- WaterBoy

Always hard to say this until the kid had played at least 5 years but I would agree with you that it would not be easy for Wright to reach that level…

Really hope they draft Wright. Reminds of Bergeron and it would be a shame if they didn’t take him. Especially since we always need quality centres since Vinny Damphousse was shipped out. Koivu being an exception imo.
- Habsolute009

Turgeon??? Koivu was never more than a good 2nd Center….

Always hard to say this until the kid had played at least 5 years but I would agree with you that it would not be easy for Wright to reach that level…
- TheInformer697041

euh, and mostly your point was if they are good, you can have two 2 way center on the same team ( not compare Shane and Pavel)

Turgeon??? Koivu was never more than a good 2nd Center….
- TheInformer697041

Never cared for Turgeon when he came to town. Mostly a soft, spineless dude here. His tenure was small and didn’t care for him at all. Never really the same after that horrible hit from back with the Islanders.

Edit: I’m aware koivu was a second line centre. But he was a warrior, battled for everything. Cancer, almost going blind from Williams, the early career knee injuries etc. Played in any scenario asked of him during his time here. Koivu will always have my respect.

Turgeon??? Koivu was never more than a good 2nd Center….
- TheInformer697041

Agreed ...

Never cared for Turgeon when he came to town. Mostly a soft, spineless dude here. His tenure was small and didn’t care for him at all. Never really the same after that horrible hit from back with the Islanders.

Edit: I’m aware koivu was a second line centre. But he was a warrior, battled for everything. Cancer, almost going blind from Williams, the early career knee injuries etc. Played in any scenario asked of him during his time here. Koivu will always have my respect.
- Habsolute009

Turgeon, it is Hall of Fame and over 500 goals and more than a point per game for over 1000 games…

After he was traded, he had several over 20 goals seasons…. He was not very gritty but I would have kept him on the team a bit more and play Saku 2nd Center during that time…

euh, and mostly your point was if they are good, you can have two 2 way center on the same team ( not compare Shane and Pavel)
- Xizord

Absolutely…. I have no problem having 2 two way centers racking over 70 points each on my team…

I think you can win a cup with that…. Not only that but let’s say it would be a damn good base…

Letang extends

6 x 36.6 M
- mr.peanut

yeesh

Turgeon, it is Hall of Fame and over 500 goals and more than a point per game for over 1000 games…

After he was traded, he had several over 20 goals seasons…. He was not very gritty but I would have kept him on the team a bit more and play Saku 2nd Center during that time…
- TheInformer697041

Turgeon isn’t in the hall of fame. Nor will he get there. Vinny won’t either, but I’d take him over Pierre. 100 points separate them in their careers. Also preferred his game, not a complete wuss. Either way, to each their own.

Absolutely…. I have no problem having 2 two way centers racking over 70 points each on my team…

I think you can win a cup with that…. Not only that but let’s say it would be a damn good base…
- TheInformer697041

Cheers !

now lets not (frank) up this pick

I hope the Slaff rumours is just them (frank)ing around with the journalist to show the things have change din MTL

Kirby Dach is on the Trade Block
- mr.peanut

along with the rest of the team

Absolutely…. I have no problem having 2 two way centers racking over 70 points each on my team…

I think you can win a cup with that…. Not only that but let’s say it would be a damn good base…
- TheInformer697041

gotta keep a spot open for Bedard.
what if they see a center next year, in the 2023 draft, that they like a lot?
the world doesn't end with this draft here. they have a complete team to build, needs everywhere. take the bpa and move on.

gotta keep a spot open for Bedard.
what if they see a center next year, in the 2023 draft, that they like a lot?
the world doesn't end with this draft here. they have a complete team to build, needs everywhere. take the bpa and move on.
- fidopro

bedard will be a hawk. you never can have too many centers.