MPS because of his name. Really, my expertise can only add that beyond what I hope the Kings scouting staff has already done. I'll trust that they'll pick whoever makes the most sense.
On a side note, I worry about getting a guy like Kane given what other more knowledgeable posters have said about him in the past. Schenn and MPS have been hovering around the top-10 for over a year now, but Kane was in the 20s as recently as six months ago. Not sure what to make of it; either you can be happy about the trajectory of his development or you can say he's been recently overhyped.
There's overhyping and then there's making the Canadian team as an injury replacement and playing yourself into a regular role scoring 6 points in the tournament and showing up in big games. He didn't trail off after that, and that kind of success is all I need to see. For the record, I also like Schenn and MPS, but I'd still go with Schenn over the Swede. As others have said, any of the three will leave me happy. Let's just say I wouldn't want to be drafting seventh or eighth this year.
MPS because of his name. Really, my expertise can only add that beyond what I hope the Kings scouting staff has already done. I'll trust that they'll pick whoever makes the most sense.
On a side note, I worry about getting a guy like Kane given what other more knowledgeable posters have said about him in the past. Schenn and MPS have been hovering around the top-10 for over a year now, but Kane was in the 20s as recently as six months ago. Not sure what to make of it; either you can be happy about the trajectory of his development or you can say he's been recently overhyped.
Ukyo, Kane was seen as more of a durable two-way center, and less of a scorer. Now it's seen that Kane can score, especially within 10 feet of the net, which is what each GM is hot after now. Shot blockage is at an all time high. GM's want "hands-in-close" ala Detroit. Their point shots may be blocked, go wide, etc. but they have four or five players with world-elite quality hands.
Then it's really between MSP and Schenn, and I say MSP because I hate the Maple Leafs, meaning I hate Luke Schenn, meaning I also hate his brother Brayden..
it's all personal preference at this point bc i believe the scouts and lombardi know way more than the majority of us. but as far as those three go, i chose evander just bc of the name.
I love how Hickey is already classified as a "project".
Drafted in 2007, no NHL games.
Highly unlikely to make the team in 2009 as a regular.
If a player needs time to develop he is a project regardless if it is 2 years or 5.
Regardless if you agree that he is a project or not, we can certainly agree that we need impact players right now and not players that are still developing.
That is 6, all better and higher on the depth chart right now. Unless we see a trade, I dont see it happening.
We also may see the reemergence of Tom P.
Thomas Hickey has never played an NHL game and I promise you, he has a better shot at making the club full time than Davis Drewskie. This alone deserves a
No one's roles are set. teams carry 7 dmen in the regular season all of the time. we will not see the return of Tom P. Not all six of those players are guaranteed to be in Los Angeles at the start of training camp. Healthy scratches happen, etc etc etc.
Even if he starts the season in the minors, Hickey is most certainly in the plans to play some in Los Angeles. He's ready. The only thing holding him up is this perceived Log Jam.
Can't count on the draft for that. Typically you see, what, one or two players jump right in at 18?
In 2008, all top 6 picks palyed NHL games.
In 2007, 4 of the top 6 have played NHL games (excludes Hickey and JVR)
in 2006, all of the top 6 picks played in the NHL.
With a number 5 pick I am hoping that we can find someone (Moeller / Simmonds) who can play minutes with the big club this year.
Thomas Hickey has never played an NHL game and I promise you, he has a better shot at making the club full time than Davis Drewskie. This alone deserves a
As always, VictoryRose is all knowing and the possibility of these things happening are imposisble.
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No one's roles are set.
If they arent set than how are you so sure Hickey has a better shot than Double D?
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teams carry 7 dmen in the regular season all of the time.
Yeah... so they are going to let Hickey ride the pine as number 7? Or are they going to put him in Manchester getting top minutes and continue to develope him?
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No one's roles are set.
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Not all six of those players are guaranteed to be in Los Angeles at the start of training camp. Healthy scratches happen, etc etc etc.
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Even if he starts the season in the minors, Hickey is most certainly in the plans to play some in Los Angeles. He's ready. The only thing holding him up is this perceived Log Jam.
gosh....
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Highly unlikely to make the team in 2009 as a regular.
I like how your post starts off so strong that you are so sure and then in the end you work in some disclaimers....nice.
a bunch of garbage that didn't refute anything I said.
That middle paragraph was simply there to point out all the things you forgot to take into consideration before lining up a bunch of initials and proclaiming Hickey's chances to make the team were small.
Your invocation of Preissing, is, well, Priceless.
That middle paragraph was simply there to point out all the things you forgot to take into consideration before lining up a bunch of initials and proclaiming Hickey's chances to make the team were small.
Your invocation of Preissing, is, well, Priceless.
Witty.....really.
Well if you consider that Davis was getting more icetime than Jack Johnson the last stretch of games, it is a stronger indication of who we will actually see on the ice versus a player who has never played in the NHL. It is not as if I am pulling against the guy or want to see him fail, but a young defenseman like him, in this position, in this organization is not likely to be a regular on this team.
And until Preissing is actually bought out, traded, or tar and feathered, he will be in training camp, and he will be given a shot.
Well if you consider that Davis was getting more icetime than Jack Johnson the last stretch of games, it is a stronger indication of who we will actually see on the ice versus a player who has never played in the NHL. It is not as if I am pulling against the guy or want to see him fail, but a young defenseman like him, in this position, in this organization is not likely to be a regular on this team.
And until Preissing is actually bought out, traded, or tar and feathered, he will be in training camp, and he will be given a shot.
I see Hickey getting call-ups and Drewiske playing the full season. Talk about composure!
And while Preissing will be given a shot if he is still around come camp, I expect (hope for) him to play the year out in Manchester.
