Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:05 pm I pulled a Robb K tonight

BluesSK wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 12:10 pm

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 11:50 am Interestingly the Blues haven't taken a D in the first round since Schmaltz in 2012. There were 2 years where they picked a D in the second round when they didn't have a first round pick (Dunn and Vannelli). I wonder if that's a draft philosophy or just kind of the way the board has fallen. Of the first round forwards selected in that timeframe, the good news is that only one of those picks appears to have been a bust, and the better news is that we traded him as part of the Faulk deal (Bokk).

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/tea ... 08187.html

And yet our defense isn't atrocious. Unless the guy is going to be an elite dman like Petro was I don't see the Blues feeling any pressure to choose one.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:55 pm Seems like there is a lot of momentum on Juraj Slafkovsky going #1 as the draft approaches, replacing Shane Wright who seemed to be planted there for most of the year.

NHLTIM wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:47 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:55 pm Seems like there is a lot of momentum on Juraj Slafkovsky going #1 as the draft approaches, replacing Shane Wright who seemed to be planted there for most of the year.

Wright has been planted as the #1 pick since he was 15. That would ben such a Montreal thing to do. Wright is the safer pick and he's a center, crazy to think they will gamble it on a winger that made a late rise. He's been absolutely invisible in two WJC tourney's playing against the best peers in his age group. They are going to select him because he dominated against a bunch of NHL has beens? Crazy talk.....
Guess they think they are going to make up for passing on Tkachuk....i don't see it though. If they pass on Wright they will regret it forever, more importantly, Army should call New Jersey and get something worked out.

23. St. Louis: Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): Is very much indicative of a Doug Armstrong pick, with grit, determination and goal-scoring ability.

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:23 pm Another mock draft:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/sp ... ll-unfold/
Light on analysis with a few surprising picks.

23. St. Louis: Liam Ohgren, LW, Djurgarden (SWE U20): Is very much indicative of a Doug Armstrong pick, with grit, determination and goal-scoring ability.

NHLTIM wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:55 pm I don’t think Chesley will be there when we pick. If Ohgren is there at 23, I could see him being a real option.
Firkus is still my guy at #23

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:47 am

NHLTIM wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:55 pm I don’t think Chesley will be there when we pick. If Ohgren is there at 23, I could see him being a real option.
Firkus is still my guy at #23

If he is there though at 23, are you a fan?

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:46 am Happy Draft day fellas. Seems eerily quiet on the trade front around the league

Dave's a mess wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:47 am Regarding Blues rumors today, here's a round up of everyone's favorite Blues writer's draft day rumor post:
-Tarasenko chatter is real, may or may not be today but possibly soon.
-Carolina has been interested from the start, Florida interest from Tarasenko's side legit.
-Didn't say much on Krug other than he hasn't been asked to waive his NTC.
-Serious progress on Perron talks after a bumpy start to negotiations.
-Blues unlikely to move up in draft order, but have explored trading down depending on how picks play out.

Dave's a mess wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:58 am I think at least one of JT Miller and Alex DeBrincat get traded today. New Jersey and Ottawa have been shopping the second and overall picks. My hope for today is that we just see lots of moves. I hope for that every year and rarely does it play out that way, but still. Also I think it'd be fun if the Habs pass on Wright, just because it'd likely result in some chaos right afterwards.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:03 am

Dave's a mess wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:58 am I think at least one of JT Miller and Alex DeBrincat get traded today. New Jersey and Ottawa have been shopping the second and overall picks. My hope for today is that we just see lots of moves. I hope for that every year and rarely does it play out that way, but still. Also I think it'd be fun if the Habs pass on Wright, just because it'd likely result in some chaos right afterwards.

Parayko and 23rd for Devils 2nd overall get it done leery!!

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:36 am Tarasenko’s first tweet in over a year

NHLTIM wrote: Alright...lets get into it. My list of guys i'd like to see the Blues draft. My list is center heavy..no dmen on my list. I like several dmen but not at pick #23.

Jagger Firkus - C/RW- Moose Jaw
One of the most talented players in this draft. Reminds me at times of a mix between Marner and Kane with a little bit of Oshie mixed in.
The big thing for me is his compete level and the fact that he's got a chip on his shoulder. The prospects game for me is a big deal and he didn't disappoint in a game against his top peers. He's on an upward trajectory and this time next year will be one of the most talked about NHL prospects.

Frank Nazar - C - USNTDP - I hate listing players that I don't think the Blues have a chance of drafting but Nazar is the exception. Maybe he falls a few slots and Army can figure out a way to move up a few spots to grab him. Nazar is pure skill, work ethic and a non stop motor...something Blues management is always looking for.

Rutger McGroarty C\W -USNTDP - I've mentioned McGroarty on this board over a year ago when he was trending towards a top 5 pick. He's come back to the pack a little bit and might be available in the 20-30 range. He's an NHL player for sure, and probably going to be a pretty decent one. I would say he's as safe a pick as their is for an NHL career but not like "Boring" safe. There is a lot of upside here for him and he's a goal scorer. Ignore the reports on his skating...he skates good enough to get where he needs to go and he's got great hands.

Luca Del Bel Belluz - C- Mississauga - If there is one guy that I believe will be available at #23 that could have been at the top of my list, it's Del Bel Belluz. He's going to be the perfect 3rd line center, and possibly top 6 player down the road but he will be a very productive NHL 3rd line center affecting both areas of the ice. His hockey sense if off the charts and he's only getting better. He reminds me a bit of Anthony Cirelli in Tampa...that's the kind of player you looking at here.

Here are a couple of later round gems that I'm hoping to see the Blues grab one of them. Can probably get one of these guys in the 4th round.

Kocha Delic - C- Sudbury - I won't lie, he's one of my favorite players in this draft. He's a middle round pick but there is so much potential here...he's very under the radar and not many are talking about him. If there is a guy in this draft that screams St. Louis Blue, it's Kocha Delic. Hockey sense, work ethic, leadership and does whatever it takes to make a difference.

Pano Fimis - C - Niagara - His hockey sense is off the charts, he will likely be a dominant player in the OHL as soon as next year. He needs to develop for sure and his only real negative is skating but he provides all the other intangibles that Blues management looks for in a player.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tarasenko’s first tweet in over a year