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Chapters
00:00 Draft Time Excitement
02:47 Analyzing the Blackhawks’ Third Pick
05:53 Player Comparisons and Potential Picks
08:58 The Importance of Size in Drafting
12:00 Prospects and Their Potential Impact
15:03 The Role of Chemistry in Player Development
17:53 The Combine Experience and Player Insights
21:01 Evaluating Roger McQueen and Other Prospects
23:54 Trade Scenarios and Team Strategies
27:04 Final Thoughts on Draft Predictions
39:54 The Hometown Advantage in Hockey Drafts
42:08 Politics in Hockey Canada Selections
44:29 The Versatility of Players: Wingers vs. Centers
46:39 Prospects and Draft Strategies
49:50 Evaluating Defensemen for the Future
51:55 Top Defensemen Rankings and Future Potential
57:56 Drafting Strategies: Who to Pick at 25?
01:08:58 The Need for a Bold Draft Choice
Summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming NHL draft, focusing on the Chicago Blackhawks’ third overall pick. They analyze potential players, including Michael Misa and James Haggins, and the importance of size and skill in drafting. Insights from the combine and player comparisons are shared, along with thoughts on trade scenarios and team strategies. The anticipation for the draft is palpable as they explore the implications of their choices. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of hockey drafts, focusing on player selections, the impact of politics in Hockey Canada, and the importance of versatility in players. They discuss the potential of various prospects, particularly Michael Misa and James Haggins, and evaluate the future of defensemen within the organization. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the upcoming draft and the need for bold choices to revitalize the team’s prospects.
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13 Comments
OVI THE GOAT
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I don't know, boys, the more time goes by, Frondell looks very enticing. Young, already 6' 1" or so, close to 200lbs, makes his living on the boards battling for pucks in a men's league with an elite shot. That, with his comparables to guys like Pastrňák and Nylander and only being behind Petterson in their draft year, very enticing. He had a poor showing in the tournament, but so did Pastrňák. I also thinks it's a little unfair when these young Europeans who play in tough men's leagues have to fly over and show out in these tournaments. You have to think it took a toll on him. I've always been a Hagens guy, but wow, talk about checking some size boxes!
I think Desnoyers throwing out Toew's name was total pandering. And regarding Spence, we already have him in Oliver Moore. We don't have anyone like Nestrasil. If he hits he could be Jason Arnott on the wing.
1:37 💯 Spot on with that comment.
Agreed. Don’t overthink this. Hagens is the pick!! Skill above all else
15:47 " Frondell is great, he is going to be funny." Are we seriously going to draft someone for their comedic value.
Love the content guys! One quick note, put the closed captions in as an option for the video, dont bake it into the video itself. Super distracting, especially when its wrong half the time.
Another note, considering uploading to Spotify as a podcast! I personally would love to listen to longer content like this on my drive.
Thank you for mentioning that no team has won the Stanley Cup with centers under 5'11. Thank you for pointing out that we don't even know if the Hawks have any centers, including Bedard. When I point this out to Hawks fans I get……"Duhhhh Martone" or "Duhhhhh Hagens".
the hawks top 6 picks from last years draft are all over 6'1 (5/6 being forwards) – lev 6'2, boisvert 6'2, vanacker 6'1, mustard 6'1, spellacy 6'3, pridham 6'1. crosby and point are both 5'11 and both have won cups, mackinnon is barelay 6'0 and has won a cup. kane is 5'10 and has won cups.
draft the player w/ the highest ceiling. draft the player that possesses the most elite skill. draft the player that will best compliment bedard on the "top line". trying to solidify the 2nd line w/ the 3rd overall pick is a wasted opportunity imho. kfc has mentioned that bedard and nazar are centers. and the hawks also currently have moore, boisvert, and greene who (for the time being) can battle it out for the middle 6 center spots. this is why i don't see the fit with desnoyers. hagens and even frondell can rotate w/ bedard on the top line at both center and wing. martone would be a perfect compliment out on the wing w/ bedard. hagens will provide high end scoring (in the mold of kane, keller, cooley, hughes, marner), a vital area the hawks desperately need to improve upon.
Great puck talk