hf101

Drafting and developing a long-term starting goaltender remains to be one of Colorado's most significant challenges ever since 1995 when the Avalanche relocated from Quebec City. While they currently have 4 netminders in their system it is uncertain if one of them could become the next Avalanche franchise goalie. 

Thus, with the 16th pick in the draft the Avalanche are proud to draft the number one ranked goalie of this years draft class from the US-NTDP, Spencer Knight.

Knight has the perfect size for the NHL. His athleticism combined with his size and IQ give him virtually limitless potential. There’s no panic in the way he plays, as he moves quickly to get to pucks. When a tough save needs to be made, he’s there, square and in perfect form. His side-to-side movement is extremely impressive and he has very powerful legs to get across his crease. Knight likes to play the puck and is very good at doing so. One nitpick of his game is he doesn’t often make the spectacular save, but scouts will argue it’s because he is never out of position.

Cam Robinson - Dobber ProspectsMay 15th: "Talented netminder who blends quickness and strong positioning. Size, athleticism and a strong pedigree. Isn’t shaken by a soft goal or bad outing – a great sign for the mental side of the position."

 Solid butterfly goaltender … keeps his movements tight … explosive from side to side … plays with calmness … comminucates well … eats up rebounds, ISS Hockey 2017

@pilldoc you are on the clock with the Golden Knights 17th pick.

Next up is @AJgoal with the pick for the Arizona Coyotes. 

Next up is @FD19372 with the Florida Panthers pick. 

Stanley Cup - Pick'em
Welcome to Stanley Cup Pick'em.  This is the final game of the 2018-19 season.   Thanks to all that have enjoyed playing pick'em.  Best of Luck to both Boston and St. Louis.

Those who qualified via the regular season having earned 250 or more points or who won at least 1 week can compete for the HF.net Pick'em Trophy.   Of course, any member can join in to play throughout the playoffs.   Copy and Paste the matchups and add your predictions for the final scores.  Topic closes 15 min prior to the first game of the night.   

Scores are double for the Finals - 2 pts per win, 6 points for a perfect score

Good Luck!

The Colorado Avalanche are proud to select Bowen Byram with the fourth pick of the draft.  

Byram is the perfect prototype of the modern day defensemen. He is a prolific skater with the ability to break out of his defensive zone with great instincts with the puck as he enters the offensive zone.

In 71 regular season games, Byram has led Western Hockey League defensemen with 26 goals. He took his game to another level in the playoffs, leading all players with 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) in 22 games.

"I don’t think he’s truly tapped into how good offensively he can be despite his great numbers," wrote Corey Pronman, The Athletic's draft analyst. "I’ve watched him in practice manipulate the puck at an elite level. While he makes plenty of skilled plays, I think his individual creativity has another level than he’s shown. Defensively, he’s solid with good gaps, awareness and compete level, plus some physical edge; but it’s how often the team has the puck when he’s on the ice that makes him so good."

Josh Williams - Central Scouting Apr. 15th: "[Byram] was Vancouver's best player, and if he wasn't their best player he was their second-best player, because he impacted play every night. He's a physically strong player, thinks the game so well and has a little bit of that nasty stick and push back in his game."

The next person up is @FD19372 with the LA Kings

I've added everyone who is participating to follow this topic that should help with notifications.

Well I'd like to see the Blues win on home Ice, but I think this will go 7.

Boston 4   Blues 2

@bbgarnett is on the clock with the 2nd pick for the Rangers.

Welcome to the 2019 HF.net mock draft and discussion which consists of picks made by our members.  The order of picks is listed below. 

We will begin the draft at 9:00 AM Sunday June 9th EST.

Upon making your selections please provide a paragraph as to why this players is being selected this can include his skill set, unique abilities, accomplishments, etc.  Provide a video or image, and a quote or two by experts. 

Here are the rules:

1. The draft window will be about 6-8 hours. (of course, there will be flexibility but try to stay on schedule possible).  We do allow and understand tolerances for work schedules and family events. 
2. Try to make the pick as realistic as possible. (Don't purposely let a Hughes or Kakko drop to #24 or #25. There of course, will be some surprise drops)
3. There are NO TRADES. (we all know trades can happen, but it is too complicated for all parties involved)
4.  @hf101and @pilldoc will try to have a running draft order on the HF..net Draft page so everyone knows who has been picked.  A sidebar table will also be visible on the Home Page.  I will also list it below.    This is our in progress page https://www.hockeyforums.net/1/2019-hf.net-mock-draft/
5. After you have made your selection, please use the @(mention members name) function to notify the next person on the draft order that they are now the clock.   
6. Have fun with it.  Remember there is no right or wrong answer here.  If you disagree with someone's pick then discuss it and make a case why you think the pick is not in the best interest of that team.
7. Please use this thread exclusively for your picks and discussion.

50 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said:

 @hf101

 

I can try and help out if you need someone.

I gave you the Oilers 8th pick and the Islanders 23rd picks.

30 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said:

 @hf101

 

I can try and help out if you need someone.

yeah,  I'll give you a couple of picks   Thanks!

4 minutes ago, BobbyClarkeFan16 said:

Is there a time you want to start the draft at? As well, when we make our selection, I think we should PM the next person on the list to let them know they're on the clock. Seeing as to how I'm number one (hehehe.....thank god not a 'number 2' -> bathroom humour rules), I can make my selection immediately because I know who I'm going to start with.

I think we should start sometime Sunday morning.  I'm going to put up a new topic for the draft itself this morning with the details.  I still have to get the table up on the site home page too and finish setting up the final page  https://www.hockeyforums.net/1/2019-hf.net-mock-draft/     Also, just an fyi for everyone, I will be away for most of Sunday afternoon to early evening so some of the updating won't be done right away, and @pilldoc is away also.

Here is the tentative order subject to change if a few more folks kindy decide to pick a team.  We will start the draft Sunday morning sometime June 9th.   Draft picks can easily be 6-8 hours apart as we have until June 22nd to complete this to accommodate work and family activities.   Let me know if there are any major conflicts.  

I ask that as before write a few sentences as to why the pick is good for your team, some attributes of his skillset, a video, picture, etc, and a quote or two from various experts.  Have fun.

Boston 5    St Louis 2

Not good for the Bruins for the rest of the series as their captain Zdeno Chara suffered a broken jaw in game 4.  He returned to the bench in that game but he did not play a single shift.  Game 5 will be interesting as the Bruins are already missing defensemen Matt Grzelcyk from game 2.

1 minute ago, Podein25 said:

 

I hope you are right, but don't we already have a Couturier down the middle? He's a nearly identical player (Coots is better).

Then we have 2 #1 centers...  

I think Hayes is exactly the sized center the Flyers need down the middle.  And I believe they knew he will sign here due to his past positive relationship with Vigneault and that is another positive with the direction the Flyers are moving.

Stanley Cup - Pick'em
Welcome to Stanley Cup Pick'em.  Those who qualified via the regular season having earned 250 or more points or who won at least 1 week can compete for the HF.net Pick'em Trophy.   Of course, any member can join in to play throughout the playoffs.   Copy and Paste the matchups and add your predictions for the final scores.  Topic closes 15 min prior to the first game of the night.   

Scores are double for the Finals - 2 pts per win, 6 points for a perfect score

Good Luck!

Stanley Cup - Pick'em
Welcome to Stanley Cup Pick'em.  Those who qualified via the regular season having earned 250 or more points or who won at least 1 week can compete for the HF.net Pick'em Trophy.   Of course, any member can join in to play throughout the playoffs.   Copy and Paste the matchups and add your predictions for the final scores.  Topic closes 15 min prior to the first game of the night.   

Scores are double for the Finals - 2 pts per win, 6 points for a perfect score

Good Luck!

St Louis 3    Boston 2

A good read on Berglund.

https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/GARTHS-CORNER/Berglund-In-A-Better-Place/6/99760

Boston 4    Blues 1

Boston 4   Blues 1

Boston 4  St. Louis 3

I'm in, and will draft for any team.