dudacek Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Again, how well does he skate? No one seems to be able to give any account of his skating. Can’t say it has stood out positively or negatively in what I’ve seen, but can’t say I’ve given it any deliberate attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Can’t say it has stood out positively or negatively in what I’ve seen, but can’t say I’ve given it any deliberate attention.I need to get some video of him so I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 5th would be no surprise at all so it would only take 1 team "going off the board" for it to happen. As for his skating? From recruiters.ca "A hulking winger with a chip on his shoulder and skill to boot, Tkachuk is constantly creating offence with his size, strength, pucks skill and keen hockey sense. A goal scorer, playmaker and tough hombre all rolled into one, where he may have an edge on his brother besides being a couple of inches taller is that he’s a better skater." And there is this: http://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/u-s-junior-forward-brady-tkachuk-is-exactly-like-his-brother-matthew-just-bigger-faster-and-nastier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I think I want Tkachuk over any of the other forwards. Don't know enough about Boqvist to know if I slot him in between Dahlin and Tkachuk or after them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 ZADINA!! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/filip-zadina-halifax-mooseheads-2018-nhl-draft-1.4475463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 ZADINA!! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/filip-zadina-halifax-mooseheads-2018-nhl-draft-1.4475463 He impressed me at this tournament. He was just a name on a list until I watched him in all of his games. Nice shot, similar to Hoffman on the off wing. Nice moves, dangled a few D- men and was surprisingly physical. Nice all round game for an 18 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 ZADINA!! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/filip-zadina-halifax-mooseheads-2018-nhl-draft-1.4475463 Was wondering when we'd get that post over in the WJC's thread. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 I like Zadina more than Tkachuk at this point. He skates and stickhandles better. I like gritty scoring forwards but the Tkachuk clan is more Sean Avery than Wendel Clark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 I like zadina over Tkachuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 We need speed on the wings so Tkachuk wouldn't make much sense. Here is the scouting report on Tkachuck, decent speed, elite vision and hockey sense, sounds like all the slow skilled forwards we already have. https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/2018-nhl-draft/2018-draft-prospects/brady-tkachuk/ If were looking at forwards, the guy we need is RW Andrei Svechnikov, the guy has world class speed, size and one hell of a shot. http://www.mynhldraft.com/2018/NHL-Draft-Profiles/Andrei-Svechnikov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 I like zadina over Tkachuk He was very impressive this tournament. Would take him ahead of Tkachuk as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 https://www.tsn.ca/craig-s-list-dahlin-cemented-top-status-at-world-juniors-1.962249 Thought we would see the "WJC effect" and see Zadina, Svechnikov and Tkachuk fill in the 2-4 spots but Boqvist holds at #2 on Craig's list I'm still leaning towards the WJC stars over boqvist, mainly cause I want to see the 2018 draft pick in a Sabres uniform in 2018. Though, if Boqvist is truely a Karlsson clone, i guess I can wait another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Wanted to remind myself why Boqvist is ranked so high. Him being a RHD will also boost his draft stock U18 highlites: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Awl9cY2fqA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Very good independent Draft site: https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/rankings/2018-nhl-draft-top-500-rankings-for-january/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 ISS draft ranking update: http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-31-january-2018/ https://twitter.com/eliteprospects/status/951121434704785409 Tkachuck up to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 ISS draft ranking update: http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-31-january-2018/ https://twitter.com/eliteprospects/status/951121434704785409 Tkachuck up to 2 Do not agree with their rankings. Also the Sabres to draft Jet Woo at the start of the 2nd if he is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sports Net Top 31 Rankings http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sportsnets-2018-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-january/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 This draft is shaping up to be a draft where you don’t want to draft 5th. 1-4 look like immediate impact players and then a bunch of really good but need development guys 5-10. Of course we are in perfect position to get jumped by 3 teams and draft 5th missing out on Zadina, Tkatchuk, Dahlin and Svenchikov. Because Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 This draft is shaping up to be a draft where you don’t want to draft 5th. 1-4 look like immediate impact players and then a bunch of really good but need development guys 5-10. Of course we are in perfect position to get jumped by 3 teams and draft 5th missing out on Zadina, Tkatchuk, Dahlin and Svenchikov. Because Buffalo. depends on how you feel about Boqvist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 ISS draft ranking update: http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-31-january-2018/ https://twitter.com/eliteprospects/status/951121434704785409 Tkachuck up to 2 Boqvist down to 8? very interesting to see Bouchard pass him. I know Bouchard is having a fantastic season with the Knights but I still like Boqvist's long term potential. Another point is that Boqvist is Aug birth date. One of the youngest in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Boqvist down to 8? very interesting to see Bouchard pass him. I know Bouchard is having a fantastic season with the Knights but I still like Boqvist's long term potential. Another point is that Boqvist is Aug birth date. One of the youngest in the draft. Yup. You may have to wait a year for him but he's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 depends on how you feel about Boqvist I'm starting to feel he is the best option for Buffalo outside Dahlin. Only downside is that he wont be NHL ready next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 This draft is shaping up to be a draft where you don’t want to draft 5th. 1-4 look like immediate impact players and then a bunch of really good but need development guys 5-10. Of course we are in perfect position to get jumped by 3 teams and draft 5th missing out on Zadina, Tkatchuk, Dahlin and Svenchikov. Because Buffalo. This is exactly what I am trying to get a grasp of. I think you don't want to draft lower than 5th. Though as 6 you would still have Hughes and Ty Smith available. So the big question is, what is the drop off from the 4 you listed to Boqvist and then from Boqvist to Hughes, Wahlstrom and Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 This is exactly what I am trying to get a grasp of. I think you don't want to draft lower than 5th. Though as 6 you would still have Hughes and Ty Smith available. So the big question is, what is the drop off from the 4 you listed to Boqvist and then from Boqvist to Hughes, Wahlstrom and Smith? And Bouchard.... The cliff to me looks Ehlers and Draisaitl vs Bennett and Reinhart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 This draft is shaping up to be a draft where you don’t want to draft 5th. 1-4 look like immediate impact players and then a bunch of really good but need development guys 5-10. Of course we are in perfect position to get jumped by 3 teams and draft 5th missing out on Zadina, Tkatchuk, Dahlin and Svenchikov. Because Buffalo. I was thinking the exact same thing. Time to fire up the tanks and find a way to fall below Phoenix. The tank is back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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