TimKerrFan12

OMG that would be a bad choice. I've seen this kid play for two years now in Halifax and I've never been impressed. He has a super large asss on him, but it takes him forever to get it moving. I never saw what people saw in him as the buzz around him a year ago had him top 10, top 5 in some lists.

I think we can get Koekkoek or Finn at #20, which would be fine with me.

Don't agree with u Podein. He is not the fastest guy out there, but his other skills make up for his skating, and he can work on his skating. He definitely shows flashes of what he can do when healthy. Even if he is projected in the 2nd round, that shows that he is considered a good pick. My opinion is that he will be a sleeper pick. I guess we can agree to disagree.

I am a fan of Shelley back to his QMJHL days, but I agree they have to get him off the books. I didn't read this whole thread, just joined on again last night. Used to be on the old forum. Anyways, I think I would prefer to have Bobby Ryan over Nash if I had to choose. Ryan should come a little "cheaper" shouldn't he? We shouldn't have to give up us much to acquire him. What do u think?

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this yahoo mock draft has the Flyers choosing Frk

20. Philadelphia Flyers: Martin Frk, F, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

Hey....good stuff. I remember a conversation that I had on the old board a few years back and I wanted the Flyers to draft Voracek lol. It ended up good in the long run. I was very excited last year acquiring him and I think most fans are pretty happy with his play.

I don't know if anybody remembers the undrafted rookie that attended Flyer camp last fall, Thomas Hyka. Well, apparently he really impressed the Flyer brass with his speed and potential....and is now slated to be drafted #39 overall....look for the Flyers to be interested if he is there in the 3rd or the Panthers give us a second this year instead of next for the Versteeg deal. Something to watch for anyways. He's only 5'11 and 160, but as one scout says " he's one of the best pure skaters in the whole draft". 20-44-64 toalts in 50 games for Gatineau as a 17 year old...pretty impressive.

Yes, there was some confusion with Hyka last year. If I remember correctly the Flyers were all ready to sign him out of training camp, but realized he had to go through the 2012 draft. I think he will be high on their radar.

@TimKerrFan12 First off welcome...I live a few miles from where Tim Kerr grew up, nice guy. I have heard a bit about Frk, know he's mid to late first round material that got bumped into the second round due to injuries. Guess the sccop on him is great hands, just average (at best) skater. Hockey News has him rated #45....but list him as a goal scoring threat....that usually translates into a bit of move up, late first would not shock me. Somebody gets him in the second, that's a nice start to a draft right there.

Thanks Jammer. Yeah Frk can be pretty crafty with the puck. Like I mentioned has a killer shot. He is not that fast of a skater but being able to stickhandle benefits him. He does have a bit a a temper and took the odd undisciplined penalty, but I think if he can get on an NHL teams, fitness, diet regimen etc...I think he will be a steal.

@TimKerrFan12

Welcome.

I've seen several mock drafts having Frk going late in the first round. I'm not so sure Holmgren would necessarily make a trade to draft later. But we will soon see tomorrow. How far in the rankings did he drop during the year due to the concussion?

Thanks for the Welcome.

When the Mooseheads drafted Frk out of the Czech Republic at 16, I am pretty sure he was projected as a potential top 10 pick, but now he is ranked all over the place. See some rankings from Media below.

NHL Central Scouting - 20th (North American Skaters)

International Scouting Services - 42nd

The Hockey News - 45th

Craig Button (TSN) - 59th

Bob McKenzie (TSN) 32nd

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Well we pulled out a Giroux, Justin Williams, Steve Downie etc, with a late first rounder and I think we can do it again. Pick my local guy here for the Halifax Mooseheads, Martin Frk. NHL shot, mean streak, stick handler. Just needs an NHL team to set him up so he can get in the best shape possible. He didn't have a great year in Hallifax. He had a concussion and came back in bad shape. I think he is underrated. I think someone will get a steal with him.