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2018 NHL Draft Thread

I have a hard time taking the 87 points that seriously with how old he is for the draft class. He's basically a year older than the rest of the draft eligibles.
 
Rogers/Sportsnet tries very hard at being crap. Brian Burke doesn't know anything about these kids.
 
FWIW, when corrected for age, Wahlstrom's goal scoring was a step down, but only a single step down from Auston Matthew's for the USNP. Overall offensive numbers obviously not close, but just as a pure sniper, they're within yelling distance.
 
Not a chance in hell the Islanders thought they were drafting either one of these guys let alone both of them.
 
Good draft for Lou and the Islanders.

Burke is such a turd. Horrible analyst. No one gives a shit about his opinions.
 
I'm hearing every red flag for a first round draft pick

"character"
"possible captain"
"positional need"
"stability and leadership"
"limited offensive production...but (insert excuse here)"
 
leafman101 said:
Would love to move up for Smith or Merkley.


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I was just about to ask if it was too early to start the Merkley watch.

Though I think the cost to move up from 25 to the mid teens is cost prohibitive, despite a fairly minimal difference in historic draft slot value.

For the record, I'll be starting the Merkley watch at the 20 slot. Please contine to over value "character" please.
 
We might be able to move down and still get Merkley. Lots of negative reviews coming out on him lately.
 
I'm not sure that Burke's new silver helmet is any better than the hedgehog look he had going on a few years ago. Dude needs a stylist.
 
Heard from someone very connected with the Storm that we are definitely in on Merkley...sure there are others but do know we are at least interested in the kid
 
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