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2018 NHL Draft Thread

Smarts is one of the most important attributes in a blueliner. Love what I'm hearing about this guy.
 
https://theathletic.com/403518/2018...us-sandin-is-more-than-just-a-soo-connection/

Dubas explained that Sandin fit for the Leafs future because “he plays the position the way that we want it to be played” — which sounds a lot like a defenceman capable of playing the kind of uptempo, puck possession style of the present (and future) and the same kind of player he sought for the Greyhounds when he took over as their GM in the spring of 2011.
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What came to mind for the Greyhounds GM when describing Sandin was “elite, elite hockey I.Q.” and an ease for the game that was unusual for a 17-year-old fresh to the OHL and playing big minutes right away. Sandin competed hard, Raftis said, was dangerous on the point of the power play and used his still-slight frame quite well to defend. “When he’s on the ice for us a lot of times the ice is tilted in our favour,” Raftis said of Sandin
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Analytics for Sandin were tops across the board for the Greyhounds, including his zone exits or ability to exit the defensive zone with control of the puck
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Top Draft Eligible CHL Dmen PPG


1.E.Bouchard (18.7, O): 1.30
2.R.Merkley (17.8, O): 1.06
3.T.Smith (18.3, W): 1.06
4.N.Dobson (18.6, Q): 1.03
5.N.Deaubin (18.8, Q): 1.01
6.C.Addison (18.0, W): 0.96
7.R.Sandin (18.3, O): 0.88
8.A.Alexeyev (18.7, Q): 0.82
9.J.McIsaac (18.3, Q): 0.72
10.F.Kral (18.7, W): 0.65


3rd in the O, 7th overall.
 
“Obviously we’ll learn more today, But there seems to be a growing sentiment that John Tavares will stay with the #Isles” - Andy Strickland
 
Killer93 said:
“Obviously we’ll learn more today, But there seems to be a growing sentiment that John Tavares will stay with the #Isles” - Andy Strickland
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The daily "Tavares is staying and will sign" report. How many of these have there been?
He is talking to the Leafs in 24 hrs.
 
leaffan2005 said:
He will listen but he's pretty clearly staying at this point.
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I think % wise, he is staying, but I think it is far from a Lock.
I am putting 0 stock in these constant reports saying he's about to sign that never happen. Most of them are not saying he'll speak to team sand then sign with the Islanders, most are saying he will sign ASAP and not meeting with other teams.
 
Nice to see the Habs and Sens pass on high end talents to for needs and charachter. I think Zadina went around where he should have, but because of Dobson, Bouchard and Hughes. Not Kotakniemi, Worst Tkachuk, and Hayton. Islanders, Canucks and Oilers had some great luck.
 
I like our pick. Muts Sandin.

And I love the Habs and Sens. Jeez. Passing up on Zadina is going to hurt them. You just know it, especially with Zadina himself already vowing to ass rape them. Too good.
 
leaffan2005 said:
Any thoughts on who the Buds may target in the next few rounds? Any notable 1st round talents still available?
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IMO the top guys still on the board:

1. Akil Thomas
2. Bode Wilde
3. Calen Addison
4. Jonatan Berrgren
5. Filip Hallander
5. Niklas Nordgren
6. Jacob Olofsson
7. Krill Marchenko
8. Bulat Shafigulan
9. Jared McIssac
10. Ruslan Iskhakov

Some other names that I think fit the high skill high hockey IQ mould: Jack McBain, Jake Wise, Aiden Dudas, Cameron Hillis, Cole Fonstad, Jan Jenik, John Gruden, Logan Hutsko, Scott Perunovich.
 
Habs have 4 picks in the second round. I’m hoping Wilde drops to 35. Also think they take Ylonen later in the round.
 
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