I think the Devils saw him as a potential 1st line center, as Henrique and Zajac were stuck in neutral and they didn't have any top-end prospects in the pipeline to take their place. So while I agree that the pick was not a great one, I can see the reasoning. Still a bad pick, though; one which I will be eternally grateful for.

Edit: As much as I hate you guys, props to Hall. Also, you guys lucked out on Miles Wood. I hate playing against him; he's like a modern-day Randy McKay.
- jmatchett383

Flyers passed on Wood. Wood has a chip on his shoulder because that.

Flyers passed on Wood. Wood has a chip on his shoulder because that.
- Leniwm1

Is it a woodchip? GET IT!?!?

..I'll show myself out.

I concur

K'Andre Miller would be an amazing pick for the devils.

I just did my pre-draft prediction, I have the Devils taking Sandin and believe that's where he lands. If it happens then you're welcome.

I just did my pre-draft prediction, I have the Devils taking Sandin and believe that's where he lands. If it happens then you're welcome.
- Glak18

Great thanks

Flyers passed on Wood. Wood has a chip on his shoulder because that.
- Leniwm1

I mean every single team did as he was a 4th round pick

Sandin seems like a fantastic choice if available. Speed is the future.
- bikeguy99

Miller is the better skater and has about 5 inches on him

Miller is the better skater and has about 5 inches on him
- Senor_Elias

Must resist joke....

Must resist joke....
- Glak18

thought that the second after I posed it

Miller is the better skater and has about 5 inches on him
- Senor_Elias

If we trade down, sure on Miller. Otherwise there are better options at 17.

I need to see more of Berggren. Love Sandin but Miller is growing on me as well. Would be content with either.
- Todd.Cordell

I love the profiles Canucks army puts out but I'm not a scout so I understand why you'd want to see him for yourself.

I just can't get past Denisenko's MHL stats. Especially when he actually had worse pt/gm numbers in his draft year from his D-1 year.

My view is that we wait to see whjo is available at 17. Don't force a Dman there. At 17 it is highly unlikely a first pairing is available or will develop there. In Cosentino' mock we get Velano at 17, which I doubt but would be huge. Lets qait and see.

By the way, is Lou pissing any one else off moving to the Isles? Trotz? Crap Taveras stays there and they get a goalie they are sitting pretty well.

My view is that we wait to see whjo is available at 17. Don't force a Dman there. At 17 it is highly unlikely a first pairing is available or will develop there. In Cosentino' mock we get Velano at 17, which I doubt but would be huge. Lets qait and see.

By the way, is Lou pissing any one else off moving to the Isles? Trotz? Crap Taveras stays there and they get a goalie they are sitting pretty well.
- redmonsters

Not at all, Im okay if JT stays put. There are tons of other players that will become available next few yrs that we aren't even aware of that will fit our style more than JT (hes too slow). And by then Zajac/Greene will be gone so the money will flow!!

Also Im sticking with my prediction that by 21 Nico will be top 5 in game at center\.

I think the Devils saw him as a potential 1st line center, as Henrique and Zajac were stuck in neutral and they didn't have any top-end prospects in the pipeline to take their place. So while I agree that the pick was not a great one, I can see the reasoning. Still a bad pick, though; one which I will be eternally grateful for.

Edit: As much as I hate you guys, props to Hall. Also, you guys lucked out on Miles Wood. I hate playing against him; he's like a modern-day Randy McKay.
- jmatchett383

We'll trade him to you straight up for Provorov

We'll trade him to you straight up for Provorov
- Crushers68

(frank) you no we won’t


Wood is my boy

Guess who becomes a FA when Zajac does.

Mr. Larsson.

Yes please.

Pretty challenging start to the season

Guess who becomes a FA when Zajac does.

Mr. Larsson.

Yes please.
- Leniwm1

Yes yes yes

I personally don't see Shero going K'Andre Miller. He's probably the weakest defensively in the first round. You'd almost take Merkley over that.

I "hope" Farabee drops to us. I ran my own mock draft and saw it as a possibility. There are a lot of guys I probably wouldn't be displeased with (McLeod, Kaut, Lundestrom, one of the Russians, Sandin, Smith, Hayton, etc) unless Shero went off the board.

Is JVR a rfa ? I keep seeing people saying about trading for his rights ? Would anyone offer us a 6th to speak to Moore early lol ?

Is JVR a rfa ? I keep seeing people saying about trading for his rights ? Would anyone offer us a 6th to speak to Moore early lol ?
- Shampoo

No, UFA, but if you trade for his rights, you can offer the 8th year.

No, UFA, but if you trade for his rights, you can offer the 8th year.
- jmatchett383

Oh I hope someone (not us) gives him 8 years.

I personally don't see Shero going K'Andre Miller. He's probably the weakest defensively in the first round. You'd almost take Merkley over that.

I "hope" Farabee drops to us. I ran my own mock draft and saw it as a possibility. There are a lot of guys I probably wouldn't be displeased with (McLeod, Kaut, Lundestrom, one of the Russians, Sandin, Smith, Hayton, etc) unless Shero went off the board.
- archromat

Todd tweeted about Nino being available from Minn. swap firsts (17 for 24) for Nino and Ennis? NJ would have to sweeten the pot more (Ray’s been able to make steaks at the draft), but that’s the basis of the deal.

Todd tweeted about Nino being available from Minn. swap firsts (17 for 24) for Nino and Ennis? NJ would have to sweeten the pot more (Ray’s been able to make steaks at the draft), but that’s the basis of the deal.
- K-dizzle

I like Nino, but I’m not sure how much more than moving back 7 spots and taking that terrible Ennis contract back we should give for a guy with career highs of 25G/ 57P.