A lot of interviews from the combine are starting to come out along with some draft previews and guides. Tatar and Budish have mentioned interviews with LA, and there is some talk of Toronto moving up to the four or five spot to grab Schenn. With Leblanc having played for Luc's team (he owns Omaha Lancers), and the great character he possesses, I would assume he is in the mix also. If we end up keeping the pick, I wouldn't be surprised to see Lombardi trade down to pick up second round picks for next year and this. Here is a draft preview from todays Pipeline Show blog.
I love that we have the first round pick, and are going to get a great player.
But everytime I think about the #35 my mind instantly goes to Simmonds, Moller, and Voynov and I get very anxious in hopes that Deano can get another potential steal in the 2nd round.
I have noticed alot of talk about the Kings drafting Tatar. But what about his Slovak counterpart, Richard Panik? This guy has been "on the radar" longer than Tatar. He is actually one development year younger than Tatar. And playing next year on a stacked Windsor team with Hall, Ellis, Fowler, etc. will only help his development you would think? He didn't have the big WJC's that Tatar did... but 5 points in 7 games for a 17 year old at the WJC's is historically very good.
Either one of Schenn or Kane in the first and Tatar in the second. I'd like to see them add a goalie this draft as well. Losing Rowat and, I presume, Taylor leaves Bernier, Zatkoff, and Jones. Need to add some more depth to that position.
Either one of Schenn or Kane in the first and Tatar in the second. I'd like to see them add a goalie this draft as well. Losing Rowat and, I presume, Taylor leaves Bernier, Zatkoff, and Jones. Need to add some more depth to that position.
I would have thought that Dean would have picked up a goalie at last years draft.....this year is really thin in terms of goaltending talent....but goalies take a long time to mature....so there could always be a diamond in the rough.
Either one of Schenn or Kane in the first and Tatar in the second.
As a Coyotes fan, this post just kills me. We were just that close to picking in your spot. I have Schenn ranked fourth overall, and think he's the perfect fit for the Coyotes but I just know he's not getting past fifth. I also love Tatar, and he's exactly who I want with our second pick, but again, I just know he's not getting past thirty fifth. Why on earth did Viktor Tikhonov have to score that shoot-out game winner against the Ducks in the last game of the season?!?!?!?
As a Coyotes fan, this post just kills me. We were just that close to picking in your spot. I have Schenn ranked fourth overall, and think he's the perfect fit for the Coyotes but I just know he's not getting past fifth. I also love Tatar, and he's exactly who I want with our second pick, but again, I just know he's not getting past thirty fifth. Why on earth did Viktor Tikhonov have to score that shoot-out game winner against the Ducks in the last game of the season?!?!?!?
LOL!! Why on Earth did you pick Viktor Tikhonov right before Dean wanted to?!?!
As a Coyotes fan, this post just kills me. We were just that close to picking in your spot. I have Schenn ranked fourth overall, and think he's the perfect fit for the Coyotes but I just know he's not getting past fifth. I also love Tatar, and he's exactly who I want with our second pick, but again, I just know he's not getting past thirty fifth. Why on earth did Viktor Tikhonov have to score that shoot-out game winner against the Ducks in the last game of the season?!?!?!?
Now you know how Kings fans felt at the end of the 2006-07 season.
As a Coyotes fan, this post just kills me. We were just that close to picking in your spot. I have Schenn ranked fourth overall, and think he's the perfect fit for the Coyotes but I just know he's not getting past fifth. I also love Tatar, and he's exactly who I want with our second pick, but again, I just know he's not getting past thirty fifth. Why on earth did Viktor Tikhonov have to score that shoot-out game winner against the Ducks in the last game of the season?!?!?!?
As a Coyotes fan, this post just kills me. We were just that close to picking in your spot. I have Schenn ranked fourth overall, and think he's the perfect fit for the Coyotes but I just know he's not getting past fifth. I also love Tatar, and he's exactly who I want with our second pick, but again, I just know he's not getting past thirty fifth. Why on earth did Viktor Tikhonov have to score that shoot-out game winner against the Ducks in the last game of the season?!?!?!?
This exact discussion came up with the Phoenix mods in the annual moderators draft that is almost finished. There is a huge advantage picking 5th this year vs. 6th.
If it's any consolation - I didn't have Tatar to choose from at 35 either. :\
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can anyone tell me why one would be better than other??
At this point it is anybody's guess.
If all are equal (and they are all pretty close) then you look at position and then intangibles. I think a center is more valuable than a wing....so that would put Kane and Schenn at the front of the line....the biggest difference between Schenn and Kane is that Kane appears to be the superior goal scorer while Schenn probably has an edge on the defensive side of the puck. But that just represents where they are at this point of their development. That can all change in a couple years.
