Huckleberry Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Not convinced that there is much difference between Matthews and puljujarvi. I wouldn't blame murray if he passed on Matthews with the #1 pick in the draft. Or traded down with the likes of CBJ who need a center now :D Also little bit discusted I'm talking about the #1 pick in january already again but it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 My opinion based only on WJC, but I liked the Finns better than Auston, and they both are better fits. Having the choice would be a happy accident, not a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Watched all the Puljujarvi highlights I could find today. Sign me up for another Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I would like Puljujarvi or Laine, to play on Eichel's right side for the next 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Puljujarvi or Matthews would make for one hell of a nice winger for Eichel. Puljujarvi would give us a Finn-tacular lineup while Matthews would give us dual American ICBMs Sign me up if we are lucky enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yeah, I find it hard to digest that we are here again. This draft has been on my mind with that being said. Any of these guys would help, I too like the Finns. Nylander would be my last pick from this group too. At least he looks a bit tougher than his sibling Wilhemina. Another left handed D that may be top ten is Juolevi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Unless a D just is that awesome on both ends of the ice take the high end forward and none of these D look like the next Risto imo There a lot of D to take in later rounds top forward depth while excellent is limited in depth from what I have been reading. Later round D getting a lot more virtual ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I would take a forward in the top 3 even though we need a LHD. I think Mathews and the 2 Finns are a tier above where Chychrun is currently but honestly have barely watched much on any of these guys. I will say that Austin Mathews is 18 now. Puljujarvi won't be 18 until mid May. He is 8months younger than Mathews. I am just curious to see if Pulju in 3 years would close that talent gap. Also a 6'4" RW who can skate, score and play defense... vinegar strokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Puljujarvi or Matthews would make for one hell of a nice winger for Eichel. Puljujarvi would give us a Finn-tacular lineup while Matthews would give us dual American ICBMs Sign me up if we are lucky enough. Matthews is a center. It's very possible that he's better than Eichel. You're not drafting him as Eichel's prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Matthews is a center. It's very possible that he's better than Eichel. You're not drafting him as Eichel's prop. I can't remember one way or the other, but did they play on the same line at all in last year's WJC? Maybe while they were in USNDT too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Matthews is a center. It's very possible that he's better than Eichel. You're not drafting him as Eichel's prop. Don't care about Matthews, puljujarvi is better, you draft him as #1. Didn't even know he was 8 months younger even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Don't care about Matthews, puljujarvi is better, you draft him as #1. Didn't even know he was 8 months younger even. I haven't seen too many... actually, any... hockey analysts who think Puljujarvi is better than Matthews. Edited January 7, 2016 by Potato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Watched all the Puljujarvi highlights I could find today. Sign me up for another Finn got any you can post, he's one guy I would like to look at more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 http://www.tsn.ca/button-s-post-world-juniors-mock-draft-1.418389 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 http://www.tsn.ca/button-s-post-world-juniors-mock-draft-1.418389 Craig Button, lol. No way BUF passes on Puljujarvi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 got any you can post, he's one guy I would like to look at more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7-H3eJFCd4 from this year's WJC featuring Laine and Aho from last year's WJC featuring Lainehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyCMUR-1Nyk from...acting class? First thing to stick out is his vision with the puck and his ability to split defenders. Can't find too many videos in English. I'm sure more highlight packages will come out closer to the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Craig Button, lol. No way BUF passes on Puljujarvi. Yeah, they're totally going to pass up a RW for a LW (unless the rating is greatly in Laine's favor). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I would take a forward in the top 3 even though we need a LHD. GMTM has already gone on record stating he doesn't draft based on need. You're in luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) After looking through Button's mock draft I noticed that he had no Canadian going before the sixth pick. The latest it has ever taken for a Canadian to be drafted was sixth overall with Brian Finley in 1999. Other than that, third overall looks to be the latest. Edited January 7, 2016 by IrwinNelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I don't think you should ever draft for need in hockey. Position should only come into play if you're drafting at the very top and find that two guys are equal on your boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Why would you ever NOT draft for need? Isn't that what the draft is for? If you have some number of guys graded out in the same score bucket, you take the guy who can fill a need on your team. This whole "we always take BPA" is complete and utter . That's just a saying the GMs use to cover their if their pick doesn't pan out and the guy who could've filled a need does become a good player. Like when GMTM said they "got their guy" when they took Reinhart second in 2014... insinuating they would've taken him 1st overall if they had the #1 pick, why? Because they NEEDED a center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Craig Button, lol. No way BUF passes on Puljujarvi. I agree with Button on this one - I prefer Laine to Puljujarvi. I think he is everything you want in a winger - loved his physical game with NHL shot. Don't sleep on Matthew Tkachuk either. I think either Laine or Tkachuk would be a perfect fit to play wing with Eichel for many years to come. Laine is listed as a LW but shoots right so could easily move to Right Wing Link to Scout based in Finland https://www.hockeyprospect.com/2016-nhl-draft-patrik-laine-jesse-puljujarvi-and-more/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Why would you ever NOT draft for need? Isn't that what the draft is for? If you have some number of guys graded out in the same score bucket, you take the guy who can fill a need on your team. This whole "we always take BPA" is complete and utter ######. That's just a saying the GMs use to cover their ###### if their pick doesn't pan out and the guy who could've filled a need does become a good player. Like when GMTM said they "got their guy" when they took Reinhart second in 2014... insinuating they would've taken him 1st overall if they had the #1 pick, why? Because they NEEDED a center. It's the NHL draft. Maybe seven guys in the entire thing will play within two years of being drafted... That's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Irwin beat me to it, Liger. And I agree with his statements on Puljujarvi too, I'm drooling over that kid. Tomorrow I'll take a long look at Matthews Serious question: Given our center depth, do you go Matthews or Puljujarvi? Awesome link btw Crusader, thanks for that. Can't wait watch it when I can Edited January 8, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) I haven't seen too many... actually, any... hockey analysts who think Puljujarvi is better than Matthews. They are all wrong and should be fired :D Edit: I also rate the finnish league higher than the Swiss league. Edited January 8, 2016 by Huckleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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