Another day another mock draft. Love the first 3 picks. Not certain about the next 3. Not sure Augustine is any better than what we already have in the system and wonder if he would be there at 51 allowing another F/D prospect at 44. Also think Haltunnen (56) has more upside than Morin but that is just my opinion.

1. Connor Bedard
19. Samuel Honzek
35. Ethan Gauthier
44. Trey Augustine
51. Caden Price
55. Etienne Morin

https://thehockeywriters....nhl-two-round-mock-draft/

Lou Lamoriello says that Josh Bailey is at the end of his tenure with the Islanders.

Bailey + 2024 2nd for 2025 4th
- DarthKane

Would be happy with that trade.

My thoughts are go after guys like Oliver Moore/Colby Barlow/Nate Danielson (trade up) or sit at 19 and grab Honzek/Ritchie/Musty. Ideally one of the first 3 fall to 19. Then at 35 I am dying to get Bradly Nadeau but some other guys I like with our second rounders are Kalan Lind/Halttunnen/Zeimmer/Sawchyn.

Then I say go out and get 2 good players to play with Bedard to boost their stats on 1 year deals to sell high at the deadline. Unless you want to build chemistry with some of the guys that will stick around. I am very excited about several prospects that we have that are improving significantly. Not next year but I think year 2 of Bedards contract we can make the playoffs and I don't think it is too ambitious.

Another day another mock draft. Love the first 3 picks. Not certain about the next 3. Not sure Augustine is any better than what we already have in the system and wonder if he would be there at 51 allowing another F/D prospect at 44. Also think Haltunnen (56) has more upside than Morin but that is just my opinion.

1. Connor Bedard
19. Samuel Honzek
35. Ethan Gauthier
44. Trey Augustine
51. Caden Price
55. Etienne Morin

https://thehockeywriters....nhl-two-round-mock-draft/
- Revco38

I agree completely with you here. I dont understand the last 3 picks. If they go goalie itll be later picks and I don't think they go defensemen unless its an RD and neither of those guys are RDs. I see several players with more value at 44,51,55 however I really want to see us go after Bradly Nadeau and maybe trade up to get a Barlow or Oliver Moore but would be happy with Honzek.

My thoughts are go after guys like Oliver Moore/Colby Barlow/Nate Danielson (trade up) or sit at 19 and grab Honzek/Ritchie/Musty. Ideally one of the first 3 fall to 19. Then at 35 I am dying to get Bradly Nadeau but some other guys I like with our second rounders are Kalan Lind/Halttunnen/Zeimmer/Sawchyn.

Then I say go out and get 2 good players to play with Bedard to boost their stats on 1 year deals to sell high at the deadline. Unless you want to build chemistry with some of the guys that will stick around. I am very excited about several prospects that we have that are improving significantly. Not next year but I think year 2 of Bedards contract we can make the playoffs and I don't think it is too ambitious.
- akuroski

Mantha from WSH is rumored to be available likely with a sweetener added due to his contract. Maybe Mantha and Hendrix Lapierre for a 3rd? I really have no idea how to value draft picks when trading for players.

I know Mantha has had a couple down years with injuries and last year's performance - and he's not exactly fast - but he's a more than 0.5 PPG player and has experience. If he does well, he's easily a guy you can retain on and move at the deadline (otherwise his contract only has one year left anyway). Lapierre has speed, and some grit. Maybe a bonus for everyone??

No one has asked the real question since the draft lottery. Is Bedard the type of player that KD is looking for? Is he fast on his skates? Is he tenacious? Sure, he is generational and KD would be an idiot to not draft him, but is Bedard a KD type player?
- wizardofi

You would have pased on mcdavid because he doesnt backcheck

You would have pased on mcdavid because he doesnt backcheck
- LFS

Nowhere in the entire post is their own opinion given. It was a simple, open question regarding the type of player that KD wants. Agreed that it is out there considering the caliber of player that Bedard is and has shown to be, but don't lose your crap over something you misinterpreted.

Nowhere in the entire post is their own opinion given. It was a simple, open question regarding the type of player that KD wants. Agreed that it is out there considering the caliber of player that Bedard is and has shown to be, but don't lose your crap over something you misinterpreted (or even worse, made up).
- Chunk

No one has asked the real question since the draft lottery. Is Bedard the type of player that KD is looking for? Is he fast on his skates? Is he tenacious? Sure, he is generational and KD would be an idiot to not draft him, but is Bedard a KD type player?
- wizardofi

No one asked it, because you only had to watch about 3mins of any game he played in

Nowhere in the entire post is their own opinion given. It was a simple, open question regarding the type of player that KD wants. Agreed that it is out there considering the caliber of player that Bedard is and has shown to be, but don't lose your crap over something you misinterpreted.
- Chunk

I dont misinterpret

No one asked it, because you only had to watch about 3mins of any game he played in

- vabeachbear

Thank you

Another day another mock draft. Love the first 3 picks. Not certain about the next 3. Not sure Augustine is any better than what we already have in the system and wonder if he would be there at 51 allowing another F/D prospect at 44. Also think Haltunnen (56) has more upside than Morin but that is just my opinion.

1. Connor Bedard
19. Samuel Honzek
35. Ethan Gauthier
44. Trey Augustine
51. Caden Price
55. Etienne Morin

https://thehockeywriters....nhl-two-round-mock-draft/
- Revco38

Hate all of that after Honzek. Lets hope Hawks staff is much better than the Hockey writers.

Love how in the review of Morin (btw, had one of those before, never worked....) they describe him as only an average skater, with not ideal size. Why the Hell would you take him in the 2nd round then.

Idiots.

Also, Hawks aren't taking a tiny goalie and 2 defenseman with 3 of their 4 2nds.

Idiots

I dont misinterpret
- LFS

Then you just don't comprehend...

Then you just don't comprehend...
- Chunk

Well, yeah since, if I had to guess, I think the original post being contended was likely intended as a goof.

Some more Pronman stuff
Not sure if anyone has read it or this list

https://twitter.com/world...aO3cCcR7wAh6Jt50riLQ&s=19

Some more Pronman stuff
Not sure if anyone has read it or this list

https://twitter.com/world...aO3cCcR7wAh6Jt50riLQ&s=19
- captainserious

Someone wants attention, don't give it to him

Some more Pronman stuff
Not sure if anyone has read it or this list

https://twitter.com/world...aO3cCcR7wAh6Jt50riLQ&s=19
- captainserious

A year or so ago the same thing was being discussed. In some circles Bedard wasn’t the consensus number one, some had Mitchkov ahead. I think with the KHL contract, the uncertainty of the political climate in Russia and the position played by each of them makes Bedard the clear favorite but one day it’s possible Mitchkov may prove to be the better player.

A year or so ago the same thing was being discussed. In some circles Bedard wasn’t the consensus number one, some had Mitchkov ahead. I think with the KHL contract, the uncertainty of the political climate in Russia and the position played by each of them makes Bedard the clear favorite but one day it’s possible Mitchkov may prove to be the better player.
- paulr

Exactly Paul , I have listened to several podcasts that said, excluding the “Russian” factor, the #1 choice would be a pick-‘em, and before the ping pong balls bounced the Hawks way, many said after Bedard, that KD should take Michkov, as the Hawks aren’t going to be any good before he would be available to the NHL.

Is Provorov really worth what Philly got for him???
- vabeachbear

Top 4 Dmen aren't cheap and are hard to acquire if they are even available. Provorov is 26 yrs old, is a mobile + skater, is physical, can skate the thing up and has had a season where he scored 17 goals and 41 pts. Add LA is eating close to 3 mil per of his contract and you have a big Dman in his prime with a 4.7 per cap hit for 2 yrs.

Much like when EDM traded Hall for Larsson it seems one sided at the time but NHL clubs hold Dmen in regard, warts and all.

A year or so ago the same thing was being discussed. In some circles Bedard wasn’t the consensus number one, some had Mitchkov ahead. I think with the KHL contract, the uncertainty of the political climate in Russia and the position played by each of them makes Bedard the clear favorite but one day it’s possible Mitchkov may prove to be the better player.
- paulr

I don't have a problem with anyone saying something contrary to norm. My problem is when you don't really back it up. He basically chalks up his argument to Michkov's hockey sense/vision in the offensive zone. He also admits Michkov is slower and doesn't have as good of a motor as Bedard. I think we've all seen guy with that combination before. They can be good pros, but fall a bit short of expectations.

I'm not really ragging on Michkov, as I expect him to be a really good pro. I just don't understand how you can look at that evaluation in total and come to that conclusion. I won't get a subscription to read the entire article, so maybe there is more to the story?

Well, yeah since, if I had to guess, I think the original post being contended was likely intended as a goof.
- HawkintheD

I dont believe it was.. his question was if bedard is kd’s type of player. The only goof i see is your post on this

Well, yeah since, if I had to guess, I think the original post being contended was likely intended as a goof.
- HawkintheD

I dont believe it was.. his question was if bedard is kd’s type of player. The only goof i see is your post on this

My thoughts are go after guys like Oliver Moore/Colby Barlow/Nate Danielson (trade up) or sit at 19 and grab Honzek/Ritchie/Musty. Ideally one of the first 3 fall to 19. Then at 35 I am dying to get Bradly Nadeau but some other guys I like with our second rounders are Kalan Lind/Halttunnen/Zeimmer/Sawchyn.

Then I say go out and get 2 good players to play with Bedard to boost their stats on 1 year deals to sell high at the deadline. Unless you want to build chemistry with some of the guys that will stick around. I am very excited about several prospects that we have that are improving significantly. Not next year but I think year 2 of Bedards contract we can make the playoffs and I don't think it is too ambitious.
- akuroski

Although I think Honzek, I'm a big fan, goes closer to 10 than 20 and Moore just may fall to 19 you point out that this draft is so deep at #19 you may just get a top 6 forward, even a 2C.

I do think, a pure guess with only one draft as a sample size, KD will sit at 19 and wait to see a possible gem fall to him unless a guy like maybe Benson/Leonard falls into the teens and he moves up.

A Hawk's fan needs to watch the draft hoping 3-4 Dmen go before 19. If that happens there will be at least a couple damn nice looking prospects there for them allowing them to keep their 2nd and 3rd rd assets.

I don't have a problem with anyone saying something contrary to norm. My problem is when you don't really back it up. He basically chalks up his argument to Michkov's hockey sense/vision in the offensive zone. He also admits Michkov is slower and doesn't have as good of a motor as Bedard. I think we've all seen guy with that combination before. They can be good pros, but fall a bit short of expectations.

I'm not really ragging on Michkov, as I expect him to be a really good pro. I just don't understand how you can look at that evaluation in total and come to that conclusion. I won't get a subscription to read the entire article, so maybe there is more to the story?
- Chunk

Chunk, when i read the article I though the same. How do you take a guy that you say is slower, etc. and rank him higher. Then after reading thru in entirety you realize a couple of things. #1, he is just trying to get reads/clicks, and being a little controversial does that. #2 I think the point he may have been trying to make is that at this point, there is no doubt Bedard is the best player, and maybe is the closest to his full potential, where Michkov still has a bit more developing to do. Hence, maybe Michkov has more "upside" to get to full potential than Bedard who is almost there already.

I remember back to the McDavid/Eichel draft, where some were actually pushing that Eichel should go #1. Eichel is a heck of a player, but definitively not in McDavids class, though it looks like he may get his name on the cup first (albeit not on his original team)

Although I think Honzek, I'm a big fan, goes closer to 10 than 20 and Moore just may fall to 19 you point out that this draft is so deep at #19 you may just get a top 6 forward, even a 2C.

I do think, a pure guess with only one draft as a sample size, KD will sit at 19 and wait to see a possible gem fall to him unless a guy like maybe Benson/Leonard falls into the teens and he moves up.

A Hawk's fan needs to watch the draft hoping 3-4 Dmen go before 19. If that happens there will be at least a couple damn nice looking prospects there for them allowing them to keep their 2nd and 3rd rd assets.
- Mr Ricochet

I think if there is a guy the Hawks are already looking at, similarly to how they targeted Korchinski, then I can definitely see a scenario where KD packages the #19 with one of the second round picks to move up a couple of spots to ensure that they get him.