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THE 2016 NHL DRAFT-DAY THREAD

Tigger said:
Still no d or g, surprised a bit.
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A lot of scouts were saying the goaltenders in this year's draft aren't great. Not super surprised they didn't go with one after missing out on the top 3 - and taking one at 31 would probably have been a reach. I think they'll take a less polished one later in the draft and hope he's a diamond in the rough.
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
An interesting note from twitter, all three picks so far played pro against adults this season.
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Seems like they're looking for guys who can jump into 3rd and 4th line roles relatively quickly. Guys that are 2 years away instead of 4 or 5.
 
bustaheims said:
A lot of scouts were saying the goaltenders in this year's draft aren't great. Not super surprised they didn't go with one after missing out on the top 3 - and taking one at 31 would probably have been a reach. I think they'll take a less polished one later in the draft and hope he's a diamond in the rough.
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Although you wonder how much of that is because none of the goalies are big.
 
Must be some trades coming for some D. I mean, I guess there are other options, but I'm a little surprised why they didn't target at least one defenseman in the 2nd round.
 
bustaheims said:
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
An interesting note from twitter, all three picks so far played pro against adults this season.
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Seems like they're looking for guys who can jump into 3rd and 4th line roles relatively quickly. Guys that are 2 years away instead of 4 or 5.
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I don't mind that actually. 
 
kristen_shilton: At No. 62, the #Leafs take Joseph Woll from USDP. 17 year old with good size (6'3"). Committed to Boston College for next season #NHLDraft
 
Ranked #37 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #70 by Future Considerations
Ranked #104 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #5 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies)

He's committed to play for Boston College next year.
 
L K said:
Ranked #37 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #70 by Future Considerations
Ranked #104 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #5 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies)

He's committed to play for Boston College next year.
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Getting some high praise by the talking heads covering the draft, so, that's fun.
 
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