T.C. wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 6:32 am Oh good, more non-physical players.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:10 am If you boys are wanting the Blues to just draft a power forward style player then Charlie Stramel is your guy to watch late in the first. Once seen as a likely high first round pick his stock has slipped after an inconsistent freshman year at Wisconsin but has size and power for days. Ethan Gauthier is another name to watch late round 1. While not nearly the size of Stramel, he'll still hit you in the mouth and laugh about it.

BluesSK wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:38 am

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:10 am If you boys are wanting the Blues to just draft a power forward style player then Charlie Stramel is your guy to watch late in the first. Once seen as a likely high first round pick his stock has slipped after an inconsistent freshman year at Wisconsin but has size and power for days. Ethan Gauthier is another name to watch late round 1. While not nearly the size of Stramel, he'll still hit you in the mouth and laugh about it.

I just want nasty. The position is irrelevant. It's the mindset that I want.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:55 am

BluesSK wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:38 am

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:10 am If you boys are wanting the Blues to just draft a power forward style player then Charlie Stramel is your guy to watch late in the first. Once seen as a likely high first round pick his stock has slipped after an inconsistent freshman year at Wisconsin but has size and power for days. Ethan Gauthier is another name to watch late round 1. While not nearly the size of Stramel, he'll still hit you in the mouth and laugh about it.

I just want nasty. The position is irrelevant. It's the mindset that I want.

Well, that exact word is in Ethan Gauthier's scouting report.

32. Ethan Gauthier, RW, Sherbrooke (QMJHL)

Jan. 26, 2005 | 5′ 11.25″ | 175 pounds | Shoots right

Analysis: Gauthier has very good skill and offensive IQ. He can beat defenders one-on-one at a high rate, making creative plays in small areas and showing he can create a lot for his teammates too. He has talent but also competes well. He is quite physical and can be a nasty player to play against, which you love to see from a smaller player. Gauthier gets to the net and can create chances there frequently. His skating has grown on me as the season has gone along. He has pro quickness, but I find he slows the game down too much and could use more pace in his game. Gauthier can get around defenders when he needs to though, and for that reason I could see a middle six NHL wing.

NHLTIM wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 3:22 pm Shaugabay is a skilled forward. He’s a pretty good player…might be worth a gamble.
With our first pick I was hoping that one of Will Smith or Nate Danielson would be there at 10 but it’s very unlikely now and Smith might have made a case for top 3 with his play in the U18’s. He’s a ridiculously talented player. Danielson is the perfect St. Louis Blue, would love for him to be there at #10.
Don’t sleep on Shaugabay…lots of talent in that kid. Button has him ranked #40…other sites have him in the 50-60 range. I remember Blues drafting a kid named Oshie who wasn’t supposed to go in the first round either.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 3:51 pm

NHLTIM wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 3:22 pm Shaugabay is a skilled forward. He’s a pretty good player…might be worth a gamble.
With our first pick I was hoping that one of Will Smith or Nate Danielson would be there at 10 but it’s very unlikely now and Smith might have made a case for top 3 with his play in the U18’s. He’s a ridiculously talented player. Danielson is the perfect St. Louis Blue, would love for him to be there at #10.
Don’t sleep on Shaugabay…lots of talent in that kid. Button has him ranked #40…other sites have him in the 50-60 range. I remember Blues drafting a kid named Oshie who wasn’t supposed to go in the first round either.

I agree on Smith. He would be a great get for the Blues but as you mentioned he seems to have firmly planted himself in that consensus top 4, now 5, that have kind of separated themselves from the rest along with Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov, and Carlsson.

BillP wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 4:06 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 3:51 pm

NHLTIM wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 3:22 pm Shaugabay is a skilled forward. He’s a pretty good player…might be worth a gamble.
With our first pick I was hoping that one of Will Smith or Nate Danielson would be there at 10 but it’s very unlikely now and Smith might have made a case for top 3 with his play in the U18’s. He’s a ridiculously talented player. Danielson is the perfect St. Louis Blue, would love for him to be there at #10.
Don’t sleep on Shaugabay…lots of talent in that kid. Button has him ranked #40…other sites have him in the 50-60 range. I remember Blues drafting a kid named Oshie who wasn’t supposed to go in the first round either.

I agree on Smith. He would be a great get for the Blues but as you mentioned he seems to have firmly planted himself in that consensus top 4, now 5, that have kind of separated themselves from the rest along with Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov, and Carlsson.

Will Smith will just flat out slap you if you say the wrong thing.
Lack of composure could be an issue with him per scouting reports.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 10:09 am All this talk and come Monday night, we could be sitting here figuring out who to put on a line with Bedard. 3% chance 97% faith

Dave's a mess wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 10:22 am

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 10:09 am All this talk and come Monday night, we could be sitting here figuring out who to put on a line with Bedard. 3% chance 97% faith

Bedard's not physical enough. Better pass on him.

BluesSK wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 8:55 am I think Michkov is gonna slip. To us? Not so sure about that.

Dave's a mess wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:05 am Repost that is relevant today:

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote:

Dave's a mess wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:05 am Repost that is relevant today:

Obviously Blues are top choice to win the sweepstakes. IF not us, then who are you rooting for/against?

Rooting against CBJ, Arizona, Chicago.

I'm rooting for Philly and Detroit. I know I know, Detroit. But lets face it, they are no longer a rival, it puts him in the East and I grew up in a time where Detroit was hockey royalty and I just enjoy the sport more when teams that were good when I was growing up, are good. I WANT TO HATE THEM AGAIN! Now I'm watching teams make playoff runs that weren't even born when I grew up watching hockey.

BillP. wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:52 am

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote:

Dave's a mess wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:05 am Repost that is relevant today:

Obviously Blues are top choice to win the sweepstakes. IF not us, then who are you rooting for/against?

Rooting against CBJ, Arizona, Chicago.

I'm rooting for Philly and Detroit. I know I know, Detroit. But lets face it, they are no longer a rival, it puts him in the East and I grew up in a time where Detroit was hockey royalty and I just enjoy the sport more when teams that were good when I was growing up, are good. I WANT TO HATE THEM AGAIN! Now I'm watching teams make playoff runs that weren't even born when I grew up watching hockey.

Yzerman's been in Detroit how long now? Not all that impressed with what they got on that roster. For that reason, I give a big fat NO, I don't want to see Detroit get that first pick. They don't deserve it. We deserve it. Columbus deserves it. I'll even go with Philly, hockey needs the Philadelphia Flyers to kick ass again.
Fuck Yzerman

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:36 am

Dave's a mess wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:05 am Repost that is relevant today:

Obviously Blues are top choice to win the sweepstakes. IF not us, then who are you rooting for/against?

Rooting against CBJ, Arizona, Chicago.

I'm rooting for Philly and Detroit. I know I know, Detroit. But lets face it, they are no longer a rival, it puts him in the East and I grew up in a time where Detroit was hockey royalty and I just enjoy the sport more when teams that were good when I was growing up, are good. I WANT TO HATE THEM AGAIN! Now I'm watching teams make playoff runs that weren't even born when I grew up watching hockey.