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2024 NHL Draft thread....now in spheremode.

I like how these clowns were like, leading into the video package “won’t be any offense highlights here!”

Then 2 of the 3 clips were if him showing great patience with the puck and making a dynamite pass, and the other showing him scoring a goal with quick feet, good mobility and a good worst shot from the high slot.
 

Ben Danford – NHL Draft Projection​

While Danford has a lot of the skills you look for in a prospect, he will likely end up being selected at the tail end of the second round. It may take a few seasons of development for him to get into the NHL as he continues to improve his skills, but when he turns pro, there is a good chance his play will transition to the faster-paced leagues pretty quickly.
 
Sounds like Leafs wanted Tim Stanford all along and were hoping he'd be available after trading down. Wes loves the player. Trying to act like the smartest person in the room. Let's see if he is again.
 

NHL Potential​

Danford has a case to become a third-pair shut-down defenceman in the NHL. His ability to play a mature defensive game at the Junior level looks promising and matched with his defensive-zone breakout ability, he could match up well at the bottom end of an NHL team’s defence group down the road. He likely won’t bring much offence to the lineup or see power play time, but he models his game well to slide into a shut-down role with penalty-killing duties.
 
Preston said:
Sounds like Leafs wanted Tim Stanford all along and were hoping he'd be available after trading down. Wes loves the player. Trying to act like the smartest person in the room. Let's see if he is again.
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I hear they had a jersey with his name on it made before they even traded down.
 

Quotables​

“Well-rounded, mobile right-handed blue liner with good poise and breakout skill. Lack of offensive engagement and overall awareness limit his game, but has #4-5 upside.” – Hadi Kalakeche, Dobber Prospects

“Yet another throwback rearguard prospect who takes care of business in his end and plays a steady game with as his priority. Displays good foot speed, gap control, and is able to angle opposing puck carriers to the wall as they approach zone entry, and makes smart decisions in his end.” – Bill Płaczek, Lines

“…Danford has shown impressive growth with the puck on his stick. He has been way more involved offensively than I anticipated he would be. When you pair that with his strong defensive play, you suddenly have a defender with a higher ceiling as a pro and that ultimately makes him a more attractive NHL draft prospect.” – Brock Otten, McKeen’s Hockey
 
LeafOfFaith said:

Quotables​

“Well-rounded, mobile right-handed blue liner with good poise and breakout skill. Lack of offensive engagement and overall awareness limit his game, but has #4-5 upside.” – Hadi Kalakeche, Dobber Prospects

“Yet another throwback rearguard prospect who takes care of business in his end and plays a steady game with as his priority. Displays good foot speed, gap control, and is able to angle opposing puck carriers to the wall as they approach zone entry, and makes smart decisions in his end.” – Bill Płaczek, Lines

“…Danford has shown impressive growth with the puck on his stick. He has been way more involved offensively than I anticipated he would be. When you pair that with his strong defensive play, you suddenly have a defender with a higher ceiling as a pro and that ultimately makes him a more attractive NHL draft prospect.” – Brock Otten, McKeen’s Hockey
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Trust Wes

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Guess who
 
The underlying data on all of their 1st/2nd round picks under Wes have all been superb I believe. Even when the picks are reaches. I wonder how much they use data to make these decisions vs pure subjective scout shit.
 
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