Even though I dislike MacKinnon, I think I prefer him on our team than Drouin. I still think Drouin is probably more talented, but MacKinnon's toughness, speed, and size is something we need on this team. Overall MacKinnon is more of a physical beast while Drouin is more talented, but smaller.
Even though I dislike MacKinnon, I think I prefer him on our team than Drouin. I still think Drouin is probably more talented, but MacKinnon's toughness, speed, and size is something we need on this team. Overall MacKinnon is more of a physical beast while Drouin is more talented, but smaller.
Any idea if McKinnon has focused a lot more on his overall game this season, possibly leading to the lower than expected point totals?
Nope, now you can finish as high as 9th in your conference and still draft 1st overall.
If you reread my question, I think you are actually saying "yes" to the part about the restriction on moving up only 4 spaces now being removed?
And that part I was fairly sure of, but still wondering if anyone has seen anything on what are the odds of being the "winner" for each finishing position (.i.e. number of balls or whatever), and if that has changed at all from recent years.
If you reread my question, I think you are actually saying "yes" to the part about the restriction on moving up only 4 spaces now being removed?
And that part I was fairly sure of, but still wondering if anyone has seen anything on what are the odds of being the "winner" for each finishing position (.i.e. number of balls or whatever), and if that has changed at all from recent years.
I forget where I heard it (hotstove maybe) but they haven't yet decided on the odds. I'm pretty sure they said the league may get together with the PA at some point, and make the odds heavier in favor of the losing teams, since any non playoff team can get the 1st overall.
If you reread my question, I think you are actually saying "yes" to the part about the restriction on moving up only 4 spaces now being removed?
And that part I was fairly sure of, but still wondering if anyone has seen anything on what are the odds of being the "winner" for each finishing position (.i.e. number of balls or whatever), and if that has changed at all from recent years.
Yeah, I did an awesome job answering your question.
Any idea if McKinnon has focused a lot more on his overall game this season, possibly leading to the lower than expected point totals?
Probably better asking a Q guy for this info, but the games I have seen I do admit he has been better away from the puck. That said, I still think he is a useless player without the puck.
Probably better asking a Q guy for this info, but the games I have seen I do admit he has been better away from the puck. That said, I still think he is a useless player without the puck.
I have seen three games this season, I was always more impressed with Drouin. But, the last one he got injured in he was playing very well at both ends of the rink, even made a nice steal defensively, rushed it up ice and made a nice pass for a goal.
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Probably better asking a Q guy for this info, but the games I have seen I do admit he has been better away from the puck. That said, I still think he is a useless player without the puck.
I know he worked quite a bit on his faceoffs and they got substantially better. From everything I've read (and seen, albeit limited) he definitely seems to have been working on his overall game. One of the reasons I prefer MacKinnon over Drouin is that he already plays a very NHL-style game, he engages physically and is getting better using his speed/skating.
If the Avs end up with the top pick, I'll be torn between Jones and MacKinnon.
I have seen three games this season, I was always more impressed with Drouin. But, the last one he got injured in he was playing very well at both ends of the rink, even made a nice steal defensively, rushed it up nice and made a nice pass for a goal.
Oh yeah Drouin is just a fun player to watch with this stickhandling and movs, seems like the type of guy Avs love to draft.
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I know he worked quite a bit on his faceoffs and they got substantially better. From everything I've read (and seen, albeit limited) he definitely seems to have been working on his overall game. One of the reasons I prefer MacKinnon over Drouin is that he already plays a very NHL-style game, he engages physically and is getting better using his speed/skating.
If the Avs end up with the top pick, I'll be torn between Jones and MacKinnon.
Jones is by far my clear cut number one choice, but I even said that I think MacKinnon would fit our team much better than Drouin.
I still have Barkov as my 2nd choice and then two Mooseheads. Even though I think Drouin is Avs "favourite", Barkov would do wonders for our team.
Looks like Drouin is pulling away from Mackinnon in terms of points, 16 with 1 less game played. He's 4 points away from the league lead with nearly 20 less games. I think he should go 1st overall, kids beasting it.
Looks like Drouin is pulling away from Mackinnon in terms of points, 16 with 1 less game played. He's 4 points away from the league lead with nearly 20 less games. I think he should go 1st overall, kids beasting it.
Love that drive to the net. He's exactly what the Avs are lacking.
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He seems like a good fit on this team, but how does his KHL contract play in to his value/risk?
I'm sure Varlamov could convince Nichushkin to stay.
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Jones is by far my clear cut number one choice, but I even said that I think MacKinnon would fit our team much better than Drouin.
Seth doesn't help the Avs need of having to find a partner for EJ Johnson... he's a righty too... not to mention the confusion McNab/Rycroft will have with 2 Jones
Opinions on Monahan? seems to be slowly working up the mock draft boards into the top 6 or 7. With the Avs ability to get healthy before this year is over, I see it highly possible them ending up in the 4-8 range.
Opinions on Monahan? seems to be slowly working up the mock draft boards into the top 6 or 7. With the Avs ability to get healthy before this year is over, I see it highly possible them ending up in the 4-8 range.
If the Avs pick in range of 4-8 I think Monahan is a strong possibility considering that the Avs haven't really picked any high draft choices outside North America for a long time. Pulock is another one.
Opinions on Monahan? seems to be slowly working up the mock draft boards into the top 6 or 7. With the Avs ability to get healthy before this year is over, I see it highly possible them ending up in the 4-8 range.
Picture a hybrid between Tyler Seguin and Jordan Staal with great passing ability, that is what Monahan is.
If Barkov hasn't been chosen @ #4 then it definitely him.
I would take Sean somewhere between 5-10, but I prefer Nichushkin overall. Only problem is he's signed for a long deal with his KHL/VHL team, so that will make him drop, but damn I want Valeri!
What would you guys think of trying for Nic Petan in the second round? (If he would even be available). Or is his size too much of an issue?
I have him ranked as a 1st rounder right now but I have a hard time figuring out how NHL teams might rank him. I think he could be picked anywhere from 20-75...which is a huge range.
Would love to see us snag him. He's actually a similar player to Joey Hishon. Smaller, dynamic guys with good work ethics.
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Opinions on Monahan? seems to be slowly working up the mock draft boards into the top 6 or 7. With the Avs ability to get healthy before this year is over, I see it highly possible them ending up in the 4-8 range.
Not crazy about him. Loved him when I saw him as a 16 year old, but since then I just haven't been crazy about his game when I've seen him play. with that being said, I've never seen him live and have only seen him 3-4 times since he was 16 years old. If we get a top 5 pick I want one of the following:
