Mocking the Draft: We pick again
by Dominik on Jun 22, 2009 6:47 PM EDT
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PrintIf you've been following the mock NHL draft among the SBN blogs, coordinated by James Mirtle -- who apparently never sleeps -- you know that our turn is coming up again at #26. To see who's off the board so far (here are the first 21 picks), check out From the Rink.
Our Tavares pick was the easy one. This next one -- which the Islanders may never use, given their desire to trade up -- involves a little more thinking and dancing into the unknown. That's why I'm asking for your input. Below is a poll with some of the guys likely to be available at 26 in SBN's mock draft. Select among them, or leave a new name (and rationale) in comments.
For some reference material, here are two recent mock drafts and a handy profile list, for the serious student:
- TSN's much-anticipated mock draft
- An interesting list from two scouts, via Ottawa Sun
- Various prospect profiles collected by Western College Hockey
- And just to ground us in reality, a mesmerizing spreadsheet of draft
crapshootsuccess rates since 1994 [PPP FanPost]
I watch some college hockey, very little junior hockey -- and zero Swedish Elite League hockey, for that matter -- so I'm going off of what I've read, which is a peanut gallery of expertise and hearsay. If you have any special insight or gut feeling, or even a burning desire to draft for need at #26, by all means explain yourself. The scout guru floor (and anonymous polling booth) is yours.
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Whomever it is, it will be a project at this point. Gotta go with Morin, especially if Garth has a brain fart and takes Hedman with the first pick. If Tavares, then hoping they can trade up a little and get Simon Despres. He’s willing to throw a hit from time to time and will keep the front of the net clear. Quick for his size. Trading up far enough to get Ryan Ellis seems like a pipe dream.
Well, de Haan and Josefson are gone and taken.
I’d say that the organizational need is defense at this point in the Draft. Erixon (one of the big four Swedes: Hedman, Rundblad, Erixon and Ekman-Larsson), has a lot of potential upside and I think would fit in the skating system of Scott Gordon. Taking another forward at 26 may not be the best available option.
If the Islanders do choose to move up into the teens I would also say they should go for either Despres or John Moore if he’s still available. However, at this pick and with this mock draft, it’s Erixon for me.
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by IslesOfficial on Jun 23, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Josefson...
I don’t know why but I would want Josefson if he is still on the table (maybe it’s the comparisons to Zetterberg)…even though the Isles have more of a need at D and the fact that it would make infinitely more sense to go with the best defenceman left…but I probably not be going with another sniper if the Isles choose Tavares at #1…
So we have the votes in the poll leaning toward a forward (Morin … did I taint the vote by quoting the “2nd-best sniper” line?), while the comments are leaning toward a D-man (given that Josefson is gone).
Gonna have to weigh this a little more and send in the Lighthouse Hockey pick. Keep the lobbying coming…
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Evening update
Alright, now where is this sudden surge for Morin coming from, the Morin Family? :D
Already sent the pick in, but it will be “announced” here tomorrow. (Hint: tie goes to those who comment.)
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I’m guessing you didn’t listen to me…? LOL
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by IslesOfficial on Jun 24, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
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