Making it sound like a safe pick and not much upside
- dmarsden2988

He was supposed to go as high as the Islanders. He's just good.

Making it sound like a safe pick and not much upside
- dmarsden2988

I think Sandin has the higher ceiling, but we picked what a lot of people thought was bpa there and he fills a big organizational need.

I think Sandin has the higher ceiling, but we picked what a lot of people thought was bpa there and he fills a big organizational need.
- smellmyfinger

The way this draft is going, he may be available in the second. If only we had a pick

Looks like a project. Not a "wow" pick, but we'll see.

What I like about him is that he's defensively responsible.

Looks like a project. Not a "wow" pick, but we'll see.

What I like about him is that he's defensively responsible.
- archromat

Bingo.

The way this draft is going, he may be available in the second. If only we had a pick
- willschulme

Grabner. (frank).

Looks like a project. Not a "wow" pick, but we'll see.

What I like about him is that he's defensively responsible.
- archromat

I like that we have a left hand shot with a reasonable chance to make the NHL finally.

I've heard nothing but high praise for Smith. Shut down. Good puck moving. Top pairing potential.

Hopefully he bulls up some, while I like the pick, our D does get pushed around, we will see in a couple years

Hopefully we can trade into the 2nd round

Why did the rags have to get Miller

I've heard nothing but high praise for Smith. Shut down. Good puck moving. Top pairing potential.
- willschulme

Yeah been reading on this guy: think he will thrive in an organized environment because he's a smart player (and he's a strong skater). He may possess leadership qualities that will take a few years to develop in terms of confidence at the NHL level, but yeah, he could definitely be a guy that can slot in as a first pairing guy in 4 or 5 years but be more comfortable in a 3-4 role. Will have stat lines that will maybe look like Butcher's... the 5 goal 45 assist type of stat line... solid pick, to me.

Compares to Goligoski I guess... also drafted by Shero.

Dang. Miller to the Rags

So no one took Veleno, yet?

So no one took Veleno, yet?
- archromat

Veleno and Sandin still out there.

Veleno and Sandin still out there.
- smellmyfinger

Wonder if Veleno was trending the wrong way since he came to the Q hyped...

Wonder if Veleno was trending the wrong way since he came to the Q hyped...
- archromat

He had a real solid second half. Maybe he interviewed poorly?

He had a real solid second half. Maybe he interviewed poorly?
- smellmyfinger

Mackenzie and co said he just doesn’t have high end skill. I guess a good player just doesn’t look like it’ll transition well. Kind of crazy if he’s rated 14th by scouts

He had a real solid second half. Maybe he interviewed poorly?
- smellmyfinger

McKenzie and Button are saying he doesn't possess high end skill. In other words, a minivan when people are shopping for sports cars?

Mackenzie and co said he just doesn’t have high end skill. I guess a good player just doesn’t look like it’ll transition well. Kind of crazy if he’s rated 14th by scouts
- K-dizzle

I guess, but this late? Isn’t he a safe pick?

Detroit made out like bandits this draft, I think.

Detroit made out like bandits this draft, I think.
- archromat

Them and the Islanders.

Do we like the pick?

Do we like the pick?
- Pomegrant

I think so.

Do we like the pick?
- Pomegrant

Strong yes

Do we like the pick?
- Pomegrant

Yes

Now gotta wait and see what Cordell thinks