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2022 NHL Draft Day 2


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Topias Leinonen, JYP Jr. (FIN-JR): the first impression of Topias Leinonen is just how big he is at 6-foot-4, 214 pounds. His larger frame means he is able to easily cover most of the net without having to put as much effort into his movements. Combined with his quick hands and controlled reactions, Leinonen might be on many radars— especially if he makes it to the second round. In 21 games with JYP Jr., Leinonen posted a SV% of 0.916 and a GAA of 2.28. He played 4 games in the more advanced team within the Liiga and notched a SV% of 0.825 and a GAA of 5.02. His numbers weren’t stellar in the Liiga but goalies need a stretch of games to be fully assessed and with some more development, it is expected that his numbers will improve. His puck-handling skills have been praised but more importantly, his ability to distinguish when to simplify the play and when to take a risk with his passes. He needs some improvement on his rebound control as well as his lower body stability in the net but overall, the consensus on Leinonen is that he is smart, confident, and has the potential to showcase some exemplary skills on the bigger stage. While Brennan is slightly ranked ahead of him, there has been some debate on who the better prospect is.
https://www.silversevensens.com/platform/amp/2022/7/5/23194664/2022-nhl-draft-profiles-goalies

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https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/618304/viktor-neuchev

Ranked #75 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM 

Ranked #58 by FCHOCKEY 

Ranked #83 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY 

Ranked #34 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters) 

Ranked #38 by RECRUIT SCOUTING 

Ranked #100 by DOBBERPROSPECTS 

Ranked #60 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY 

Ranked #88 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY

..a few sub- #74 rankings here. Seems decent value 

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3 minutes ago, HoosierDaddy said:

What's the thinking behind drafting players at 18? It would seem to me that drafting at 20 would make this whole thing less of a crapshoot.

1. It's always been that way.

2. Teams want to have a say in the development of players

3. What do you do with the guys like Crosby and McDavid who are ready for the league at 18?  Do they have to wait at which point you risk losing them overseas or do you have an underage application process like they do in the CHL?

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6 minutes ago, HoosierDaddy said:

What's the thinking behind drafting players at 18? It would seem to me that drafting at 20 would make this whole thing less of a crapshoot.

Fallout from Ken Linesman's legal challenges to the NHL Draft keeping 18 and 19 year olds unemployed.  

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4 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Fallout from Ken Linesman's legal challenges to the NHL Draft keeping 18 and 19 year olds unemployed.  

Everything about the man is just so repugnant.

6 minutes ago, Contempt said:

1. It's always been that way.

Not always...

7 minutes ago, Contempt said:

underage application process like they do in the CHL?

Excellent idea.

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