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Post by Islanders GM (DHL Commish) on Aug 28, 2011 15:15:00 GMT -5
Need some ideas for Draftees. Post a full profile here including:
Name: Height and Weight: Country: Skillset: Description of prospect(including strengths/weaknesses):
A few will be randomly selected (probably 5) for this upcoming draft. It can be anything..yourself, a friend, or just an idea of a player you have.
They will be 1st Rounders, probably ranked in the top 15.
Have at it!
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Post by mthomas (Sharks GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:30:44 GMT -5
Name:Ondrej Skokan Height and Weight: 6'2, 210 Country: Slovakia Skillset: Sniper Description of prospect(including strengths/weaknesses): Good shooting and stickhandling, poor hitting and a bad attitude. Think like an Alex Semin
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Post by parise (Rangers GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:32:49 GMT -5
Name:Mike Hawk Height and Weight: 6"7, 230 LB Country:Canada Skillset: Shutdown Dman Description of prospect(including strengths/weaknesses): Big body, plays the shutdown role. Comparison: Robyn Regher
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Post by parise (Rangers GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:34:23 GMT -5
Name:Mike Hunt Height and Weight: 5"10 170 LB Country: Canada Skillset: Scoring winger Description of prospect(including strengths/weaknesses): For what he lacks in size, he makes up in speed. Comparison: Brian Gionta
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Post by eamonn (Ducks GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:35:12 GMT -5
Use some of the projected top picks for the 2013/2014 draft. MacKinnon is the first who comes to mind.
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Post by dalfan (Avalanche GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:40:10 GMT -5
ffs Rangers, use some original names.
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Post by flojo888 (Devils GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:42:01 GMT -5
Name: Leander Jonker Height and Weight: 6'2, 185, right handed Country: Netherlands Skillset: Balanced two-way right winger, in the form of Joe Pavelski Description of prospect: One of the best all-around prospects in the draft, Jonker looks to develop into a two-way force at the NHL level. He's been considered a top 10 pick, but also an early second round pick. Having played on the second line at every level he's been at, it's shaped him to strive to become the ideal second line two way right wing force. However scouts haven't been able to see him play a lot, just because coaches have used his two way prowess to balance out their lineups. Considered a little risky of a pick, but is likely to become a core (but not elite or dynamic) player for whatever team he develops with. Not an NHL ready prospect, but should be fit for third line duties in 2 or 3 seasons, moving up to second line capabilities not far after. Balanced in all skills, except not a tough fighter nor a ferocious hitter, but is strong on his feet and has been a captain or alternate captain on all his teams.
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Post by hockeyfreak (Hurricanes GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:49:33 GMT -5
Name : Lars Lindstrom, LW/C Height: 6'4" Weight: 208 Country: Sweden Skillset: Great shooting, great playmaking, above average defensively Description: Lindstrom is a big body and is extremely versatile. He is a dynamic scoring threat, but he can also play a shut down role because he is able to use his body effectively. He is not overly physical, but he is not afraid to go into the corners. Drawbacks to Lindstrom's game are his hands which sometimes blow golden scoring opportunities, and his skating ability. He's a big man, and he moves well for his size, but scouts have called into question how his skating may translate at the NHL level. Lindstrom should be considered a relatively safe pick because even if he does not develop into a top six forward, he will at the very least be an above average shut down centerman.
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Post by parise (Rangers GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:52:12 GMT -5
god dalfan u dont get it do ya....
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Post by parise (Rangers GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:56:55 GMT -5
say those names five times out loud to urself and maybe u'll get it
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Post by dalfan (Avalanche GM) on Aug 28, 2011 15:57:31 GMT -5
Name: Mitchell Sakic Birthplace: Littleton Colorado Birth date: Oct. 1995 Height: 6-1’ Draft eligible: 2013 Position: Two-way Forward Jersey #: 10
Upside: he is a fast skater, who can leave the defensemen standing, excellent puck handler, fantastic wrist shot, he has all the tools a sniper needs to burn the opposing goalie. Also skates well backwards and is not afraid to jump in front of the puck to block shots against intimidating players. he can be a valuable presence in the locker room and on the ice ...he could be a franchise player some day
Downside: Needs to put on a few pounds before he’s NHL ready.
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Post by Chunks (Stars GM) on Aug 28, 2011 16:01:50 GMT -5
Name: Evgeni Koltsov Height and Weight: 6'3, 210lbs Country: Russia Skillset: Powerforward or Hard hitting 3rd line grinder Description of prospect(including strengths/weaknesses): Koltsov loves to hit and has a good skating ability to go along with it, however many scouts wonder if he has what it takes to develop into a true powerforward. Koltsov has the ability to draw defenders towards him and use his size but his passing and shooting is nothing to write home about. Like most powerforwards, he's not a very good stick handler. If placed with a good playmaker Koltsov could develop into a solid top 6 forward, but it's also very likely he maybe nothing more than a grind it out 3rd liner that can move up in the lineup if needed.
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Post by dalfan (Avalanche GM) on Aug 28, 2011 16:21:30 GMT -5
Name: Callen Hayden Foote Birthplace: Aurora, Colorado Birth date: Jan 1995 Height: 6-5’ Draft eligible: 2013 Position: Defensive Defenseman Jersey #: 22
Upside: Great positioning, always ready to make the hit as well, very physical. Can put players over the boards. Poke-checks nicely, always covers his guy. Surprisingly skates fast. Great endurance. Can pass the puck up. Imagine Adam in his prime.
Downside: Can't stickhandle very well, shot isn't the best either.
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Post by parise (Rangers GM) on Aug 28, 2011 16:54:32 GMT -5
say those names five times out loud to urself and maybe u'll get it Gee, I never realized there was twelve year olds in this league. You are very generous with your compliments, thank you.
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Post by flojo888 (Devils GM) on Aug 28, 2011 17:04:06 GMT -5
Lindstrom, Skokan, and Sakic sound like top 5 prospects to me... Do they have to be good at basically every major attribute?
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Post by eamonn (Ducks GM) on Aug 28, 2011 20:25:31 GMT -5
Pretty sure plays born after august 1995 are not eligible til 2014..
2013 eligible peeps are september 94 through august 95
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Post by hockeyfreak (Hurricanes GM) on Aug 28, 2011 21:18:47 GMT -5
Lindstrom, Skokan, and Sakic sound like top 5 prospects to me... Do they have to be good at basically every major attribute? Jesus read the scouting reports on any top 15 prospect. They all rave about their skills. It doesnt mean they develop like that though... Lol I dont know what your obsession is with making the draft so much worse. These are pre-developed players. It has no bearing on what they'll be like at the NHL level....
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Post by dalfan (Avalanche GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:04:37 GMT -5
Name: Jonathan Roy Birthplace: Quebec City, Quebec Height: 6-6’ Draft eligible: 2013 Position: Goaltender Jersey #: 30 Upside: Has a great glove, can steal games for a team. Great pads, as well as positioning. Blocker side is lightning quick, and can skate extremely quickly and well. Very agile, and can make cross-crease saves. Downside: Has a very bad temper, and could possibly turn on a team. i.e. Patrick Roy www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20080325/brawl_suspension_080325/
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Post by flojo888 (Devils GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:09:03 GMT -5
Well, I figure it would be nice to keep it realistic? As opposed to flooding the game with top end young players.. Top 6 prospects are already decided on, so they should be 7-15 type players, and those players sound like top 5 to me. Is it realistic to have a top 5 scouting report on a player in the 7-15 range? No. Should be players like Cowen, Kadri, Ellis, Kassian, Eller, Stafford. Not top end talent.. My biggest worry is that theres a flood of young talent that skews the entire league in terms of worth of a player. But you are right, usually people do rave about the skills in a scouting report. Still have to develop to NHL level. Just seems like a bit overboard to me
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Post by dalfan (Avalanche GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:15:15 GMT -5
Well, I figure it would be nice to keep it realistic? As opposed to flooding the game with top end young players.. Top 6 prospects are already decided on, so they should be 7-15 type players, and those players sound like top 5 to me. Is it realistic to have a top 5 scouting report on a player in the 7-15 range? No. Should be players like Cowen, Kadri, Ellis, Kassian, Eller, Stafford. Not top end talent.. My biggest worry is that theres a flood of young talent that skews the entire league in terms of worth of a player. Commish wants bigger drafts so rebuilders can have a chance at the cup too. I would think this would hit close to home for you.
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Post by hockeyfreak (Hurricanes GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:16:49 GMT -5
Well, I figure it would be nice to keep it realistic? As opposed to flooding the game with top end young players.. Top 6 prospects are already decided on, so they should be 7-15 type players, and those players sound like top 5 to me. Is it realistic to have a top 5 scouting report on a player in the 7-15 range? No. Should be players like Cowen, Kadri, Ellis, Kassian, Eller, Stafford. Not top end talent.. My biggest worry is that theres a flood of young talent that skews the entire league in terms of worth of a player. Strengths - has a high revving engine, rarely stops skating or competing, reads the play well and has good vision and passing skills, soft hands, knows how to score goals. quick release on the fly. No, that scouting report isn't for Ryan Strome or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, that's TSN's report for Sven Baertschi, a top 15 pick. I dont see what's so different between that and the descriptions here. Just because a player has a nice skill set doesnt mean he's going to be dominant at the NHL...
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Post by flojo888 (Devils GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:19:12 GMT -5
I'm not rebuilding? Just not doing well haha.
And honestly, rebuilds usually take 3-6 seasons in the NHL? If they succeed? Sometimes they don't and gotta start over. Rebuilding and getting in the playoffs requires others falling out of the playoffs and starting a rebuild, and flooding the league with young talent won't do that, it'll just bring the overall level up. Got to give high end talent to really bad teams, and not to the rest, or else they wont get better and pass the rest..
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Post by flojo888 (Devils GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:20:18 GMT -5
Well, I figure it would be nice to keep it realistic? As opposed to flooding the game with top end young players.. Top 6 prospects are already decided on, so they should be 7-15 type players, and those players sound like top 5 to me. Is it realistic to have a top 5 scouting report on a player in the 7-15 range? No. Should be players like Cowen, Kadri, Ellis, Kassian, Eller, Stafford. Not top end talent.. My biggest worry is that theres a flood of young talent that skews the entire league in terms of worth of a player. Strengths - has a high revving engine, rarely stops skating or competing, reads the play well and has good vision and passing skills, soft hands, knows how to score goals. quick release on the fly. No, that scouting report isn't for Ryan Strome or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, that's TSN's report for Sven Baertschi, a top 15 pick. I dont see what's so different between that and the descriptions here. Just because a player has a nice skill set doesnt mean he's going to be dominant at the NHL... Yes, I changed my post because I realized you were right...
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Post by braeden (Penguins GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:21:04 GMT -5
Name: Patrick Chen Birthplace: Vancouver,British Coloumbia Height: 5'4 Draft eligible: 2013 Position: Right Wing Jersey #: 10
Chen has poor vision...Skates fast and well...Has a mediocre shot...Very good hockey knowledge...Has the smarts... Good attitude in the locker room, brings snacks for the boys... Injury prone...Stick handling could use work but it isn't bad...
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Post by dalfan (Avalanche GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:29:32 GMT -5
Name: Patrick Chen Birthplace: Vancouver,British Coloumbia Height: 5'4 Draft eligible: 2013 Position: Right Wing Jersey #: 10 Chen has poor vision...Skates fast and well...Has a mediocre shot...Very good hockey knowledge...Has the smarts... Good attitude in the locker room, brings snacks for the boys... Injury prone...Stick handling could use work but it isn't bad... A little but chubby, very short, only on the team because his mom gives rides and brings soda and shit.
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Post by flojo888 (Devils GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:35:31 GMT -5
Name: Jamall Brashear Birthplace: Antartica. Height: 7'2 Weight: 269 pds Position: Defenceman
Two dimensional. Literally. Has possibly the best shot of all time, maxing out at 109.7 MPH and has the aim of a sniper (like, with a sniper rifle). Also, has delivered the most bone crushing hits ever. Has broken bones with just a shoulder check into the boards. In fact, his home rink had insurance on their boards because they collapsed so often.
Outside of these two qualities, Brashear really should quit hockey. He can't skate, pass, play defense, no he can't do anything except shoot and hit.
Interestingly enough, on every team he has played on he has led his team in goals and hits, but has always been a liability. Some scouts consider him the ultimate risk, is it worth having the ultimate shooting pointman and hitter at the risk of giving up a few goals?
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Post by eamonn (Ducks GM) on Aug 28, 2011 22:40:41 GMT -5
Name: Shaquille O'Neal Height and Weight: 7'1 and 325 lbs Country: Newark, New Jersey, USA Skillset: Big bodied power forward that can clear up the front of the next and get into the dirty areas. Description of prospect(including strengths/weaknesses): Very good for getting rebound goals and board play. Has an incredibly inaccurate shot .
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Post by heelsox (Wild GM) on Aug 29, 2011 7:11:05 GMT -5
..I think we should stick to the EHM drafties lol.
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Post by colton15 (Preds GM) on Aug 29, 2011 7:21:23 GMT -5
yeah i agree with heelsox haha
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Post by patrickroy99 (Blues GM) on Aug 31, 2011 16:16:43 GMT -5
dalfan where did you come up with your comparisons for your draftees?
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