While I agree that it's not Bergevin's intent... I disagree with this statement.
2020 NHL Entry Draft
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That would require sacrificing 4 straight years of a hard rebuild and no playoffs. In '17-'18 after the previous year, they weren't trying to tank. So the '2' year rebuild isn't sufficient as you can see. This year, should have been a hard tank year with the top 5 being really strong, we'll see how it ends but it still sounds like MB is trying for a playoff spot.
lecoqsportif
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Hey you.
Who, me?
Yeah, you.
What is it?
Stand in front of the net. Keep stick on ice. You‘re welcome.
Who, me?
Yeah, you.
What is it?
Stand in front of the net. Keep stick on ice. You‘re welcome.
hairnova
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Craig's List: Stutzle, Rossi climb NHL draft rankings - TSN.ca
Alexis Lafreniere remains the clear top prospect in hockey, but a German winger and Austrian centre are pushing their way toward the top of the list.
www.tsn.ca
Top 10:
1. Alexis Lafreniere - LW
2. Tim Stutzle - C/LW
2. Quinton Byfield - C
4. Cole Perfetti - C/LW
5. Marco Rossi - C
6. Jamie Drysdale - D
7. Yaroslav Askarov - G
8. Lucas Raymond - RW
9. Hendrix Lapierre - C
10. Connor Zary - C
GGpX
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Anybody who takes Lapierre with a high pick has a gambling problem.
Too many concussions at too young an age. Has gotten 3 since February of 2019 and hasn't played since mid-November after getting his third one. One in Feb, one in October and one in November. I always get really worried about players who get repeated concussions like Joey Hishon.
Lapierre's an excellent player. Imagine if Danault was better at pretty much everything, but at a younger age. That's +/- Lapierre.
With a late first, early second, yeah I'll take that risk. But a top-12ish pick? Nope, sorry, can't do it.
Too many concussions at too young an age. Has gotten 3 since February of 2019 and hasn't played since mid-November after getting his third one. One in Feb, one in October and one in November. I always get really worried about players who get repeated concussions like Joey Hishon.
Lapierre's an excellent player. Imagine if Danault was better at pretty much everything, but at a younger age. That's +/- Lapierre.
With a late first, early second, yeah I'll take that risk. But a top-12ish pick? Nope, sorry, can't do it.
Rocket Man74
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The CHL Top Prospects game starts on Sportsnet in 10 min for anyone wanting to see some of the top draft prospects in action
Rocket Man74
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On my phone so hard for me to post a link but if you Googke CHL Live, that should take you to the pay per view stream
Habsy
Just Walking About Aimlessly
So now that I’ve seen Lafreniere play more than once I just can’t see how you don’t take him first over Byfield. Every time Lafreniere is on the ice the puck is on his stick. If he doesn’t have the puck he goes gets it in the corners, behind the net, back checks. The kid controls the game. He is a special talent and the Habs really should be doing everything they can to get him.
I still give the edge to the 6`4" C
I will disagree with that
AL plays in a shit junior league and is one year older than Quinton , and both are averaging 2+ points a game
For me there is no middle ground with AL with regards to expectations .
He either becomes one of the top forwards of the decade like Kane, Giroux and others or his expectations aren't met
If Byfield isn't an elite 1C but a is bigger better skating version of ROR no one will be upset .
Who wouldn't want a 6`4" 220 pound 5 tool package with 65-70 points that plays 200 feet .
That extra year of development with AL is huge compared to a 17 year old Byfield.
Debate will need 5 years to come to fruition
The German kid is moving up the ranks like KK was a few years ago , impressive at the WJC
Dynamic player
GrandWazoo
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Hum, that's close to my expectations for KK but apparently we shouldn't draft those in the top 5.