Ṣpiderman Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 That explains a lot. A "sudden wedding" sounds weird though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AriGold Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Krazz messaged me on MSN and said that he wants you all to know that he had a sudden wedding to attend at San Francisco. He's been trying to get on CDC but the IP is blocked? and Proxy is really laggy. He'll be back on Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSoM- Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sudden wedding sounds to me like "Hey Guys I want to take a little break from the league without actually saying it because I don't want to disappoint everyone" Either way, have fun Krazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 2012 CDC Virtual Hockey League Mock Draft 1. Florida Panthers - RW Nail Yakupov (Sarnia - OHL) The Florida Panthers play it safe by taking the consensus number one pick in Nail Yakupov. Nail possesses fantastic skating ability along with slick hands and a deadly shot. Despite being slightly undersized, Yakupov plays a very "North American" styled game and does not shy away from contact. Nail has stated that he wishes to play in the NHL, though the Russian factor still looms as a potential threat for teams interested in the dynamic winger. Somewhat of a selfish player, does not use his linemates enough at times. Projection: Franchise scoring winger 2. Phoenix Coyotes - C Mikhail Grigorenko (Quebec - QMJHL) Lacking depth at every forward position, the Phoenix Coyotes make the obvious selection in Mikhail Grigorenko at number two. Grigorenko combines elite playmaking abilities with a 6'3" frame, bringing the two elements that the Coyotes lacked in their forward group last season. Great skater with a bit of a nose for the net. Lacks consistency from game-to-game, and some have criticized Mikhail's compete level. Needs to bulk up and add more muscle to reach his full potential at the pro level. Projection: Franchise centerman 3. Ottawa Senators - D Ryan Murray (Everett - WHL) The Ottawa Senators strongly consider selecting Galchenyuk to help the league's worst offense from last season, but ultimately opt for the safe pick in Ryan Murray. Murray is a smooth skating, defensively-minded defenseman with tremendous hockey sense, poise, and puck moving ability. Will likely be a captain in the NHL one day. Not overly physical. Despite producing respectable numbers in the WHL, his offensive upside at the next level is questionable. Projection: Top-pairing defensive defenseman who safely projects as a top-four defenseman. 4. Calgary Flames - D Mathew Dumba (Red Deer - WHL) The Calgary Flames jump at the opportunity to take flashy offensive defenseman Mathew Dumba at fourth overall. Dumba's great skating ability combined with his offensive skillset and physicality make him a desirable asset for any team. Mathew's hard shot and solid playmaking abilities should make him, at the very least, a powerplay specialist at the next level. Needs to bulk up if he wants to maintain his aggressive style of play in the NHL. Projection: Top-pairing offensive defenseman but may end up as a powerplay specialist. 5. Detroit Red Wings - LW Filip Forsberg (Leksands - Allsvenskan) Strong, talented forward with good puck possession skills. Solid shot and embraces the physical aspect of the game. Good hands for his size. Defensive game needs lots of work. Rather ineffective forechecker making him a very one-dimensional player. Projection: Average first line power forward who safely projects as a top-six forward. 6. Montreal Canadiens - C Alexander Galchenyuk (Sarnia - OHL) The Montreal Canadiens luck out and see the talented Galchenyuk fall right into their lap. Alex has missed the majority of the season due to a torn ACL, but should still be considered one of the top prospects available in the draft. Often compared to Washington's Marian Hossa, Alex has great hands and vision, as well as a deceptively quick shot. Has yet to play a game this season which makes him a bit of a gamble for Montreal. Projection: First line centerman, though a bit of a wildcard depending on how much the injury and lost development time affect him. 7. Toronto Maple Leafs - D Jacob Trouba (USA U18 - USHL) Big, mobile defenseman who plays with a bit of a mean streak. Solid defensively and the offense in his game is beginning to develop. Smart decision maker with no glaring negatives to his game, though the quality of his competition is notably lower than the other top prospects. Projection: #2-3 defenseman who safely projects as a top-4 defenseman. 8. Toronto Maple Leafs (via SJ) - RW Sebastian Collberg (Frolunda - SEL) Speedy offensive winger with a deadly shot. Needs to become stronger to realize NHL potential. Projection: Top-6 forward 9. New Jersey Devils - D Cody Ceci (Ottawa - OHL) Smooth skating two-way defenseman adept at moving the puck. Strong offensive abilities and responsible in his own end. Not very physical despite having a solid frame. Could be NHL ready next season. Projection: #2-3 defenseman who safely projects as a top-4 defenseman. 10. Columbus Blue Jackets (via DAL) - D Morgan Rielly (Moose Jaw - WHL) Excellent skater with unbelievable offensive ability. Great puck mover who sees the ice very well. Defensive play is spotty and questionable at best. High upside but bust/"disappointment" potential is there. Projection: #2-3 offensive defenseman but may end up as a powerplay specialist. 11. Montreal Canadiens (via CAR) - D Griffin Reinhart (Edmonton - WHL) Big defenseman who possesses a heavy point shot and is capable of making smart passes. Decent defensively though could/should be more physical for someone his size. Effort level is questionable and needs to become more consistent. Projection: Top-4 defenseman 12. Detroit Red Wings (via BOS) - D Olli Maatta (London - OHL) Steady defensive defenseman with solid positioning and good puck moving abilities. Plays a quiet game but make very few mistakes when on the ice. Low offensive upside. Projection: Top-4 defenseman who safely projects as an NHL regular. 13. Detroit Red Wings (via MIN) - LW Teuvo Teravainen (Jokerit - SML) Explosive skater with loads of offensive potential. Great vision and creativity with the puck. Not physical. Bit of a project pick, though Detroit has the system to bring him along slowly to see him reach his full potential. Projection: Top-6 forward 14. Ottawa Senators (via NSH) - C Zemgus Girgensons (Dubuque - USHL) Big, reliable centerman who can play in all three zones. Decent skater and good at using his size. May not have enough offensive upside to fill a top-6 role with an NHL team, but still a safe bet to be a useful player. Projection: Second line center who safely projects as a bottom-6 forward. 15. Edmonton Oilers - D Matt Finn (Guelph - OHL) Smart, physical defenseman who is reliable in his own end. Showing lots of growth offensively. Projection: Top-4 defenseman 16. Anaheim Ducks - C Brendan Gaunce (Belleville - OHL) Hard-working, two-way centerman with good size and leadership qualities. Very reliable player who can "do it all". Despite putting up respectable numbers this season, his offensive tools are not overly impressive. Projection: Second line center who safely projects as a bottom-6 forward 17. New York Islanders - C Radek Faksa (Kitchener - OHL) Fast riser with great size and solid offensive talents. Smart player who has proven to be reliable in his own end. Projection: Top-6 forward 18. New York Rangers - LW Pontus Aberg (Djurgarden - SEL) Solid two-way winger who has had an impressive season offensively playing against older men. Good checking forward. Possesses a cannon of a shot, though his offensive upside is somewhat questionable. Projection: Second line winger who safely projects as a bottom-6 forward 19. Winnipeg Jets - D Derrick Pouliot (Portland - WHL) Offensive defenseman and a very strong skater, Pouliot has an accurate point shot and is dangerous in the attacking zone. Tends to make too many mistakes with the puck. Unreliable defensively. Projection: Top-4 defenseman but may end up as a powerplay specialist. 20. Edmonton Oilers (via STL) - D Slater Koekkoek (Peterborough - OHL) Total workhorse on the backend with a solid frame and good skating ability. Talented offensively and an adept puck mover. Defensive game could use polishing but upside is evident with Koekkoek. Projection: Top-4 defenseman 21. Colorado Avalanche - D Ludvig Bystrom (MODO - SEL) Smart defenseman who doesn't make many mistakes. Plays a relatively quiet game but is responsible defensively. Doesn't show a ton of offensive ability, though the upside may be there. Projection: Top-4 defenseman 22. Buffalo Sabres - C Tomas Hertl (HC Slavia Praha - CZE) Talented offensive player with above-average physical tools. Smart player and somewhat surprisingly not afraid of engaging physically. Projection: Top-6 forward 23. Dallas Stars (via TBL) - RW Martin Frk (Halifax - QMJHL) For a player who was at one point considered a top talent in this year's draft, Frk has taken quite a fall. Very talented offensive player but below average skating and hockey sense will hold him back. Tries to do too much on his own and does not use his linemates effectively. Projection: Fringe first line forward with high bust potential. 24. Vancouver Canucks - LW Tim Bozon (Kamloops, WHL) Great skater with natural offensive ability, including a deadly shot. Plays with a chip on his shoulder and isn't afraid to mix it up. Suspect defensively. Projection: Top-6 forward 25. Columbus Blue Jackets - G Andrei Vasilevski (UFA - MHL) The Russian factor may scare some teams off, but Vasilevski is easily the most talented goaltender in this year's crop. Andrei is gifted with a large frame, good skating ability, and a nice glove hand. Taking a goalie in the first round has its risks, but the Blue Jackets gamble here and hope to luck out. Projection: Starting goaltender but may never make it to the NHL. 26. Washington Capitals - LW Nikita Gusev (CSKA - MHL) Undoubtedly one of the most talented players in this year's draft, though he's 1 or 2 years older than most of the other draft eligibles. Great vision and creativity with the puck. Undersized but strong on his skates. Russian factor is certainly looming, but the Capitals have shown that they are more than willing to take that risk. Projection: Fringe first line forward but may never make it to the NHL. 27. Ottawa Senators (via CHI) - LW Charles Hudon (Chicoutimi - QMJHL) Tremendous offensive talent but poor size and skating ability make him quite the wild card. High hockey IQ and has the ability to create plays out of nowhere. Certainly a risky pick, but landing Murray and Girgensons make this a viable option for Ottawa considering Hudon could turn out to be the best of the three. Projection: Fringe first line forward but may never make it to the NHL. 28. Edmonton Oilers (via PIT) - RW Colton Sissons (Kelowna, WHL) Big, hard-working forward with decent hockey sense. Very reliable defensively and good on the forecheck. Obvious leadership qualities. Good goal scorer at the WHL level but his offensive upside at the next level is somewhat questionable. Projection: Fringe second line forward who safely projects as a bottom-six forward. 29. Philadelphia Flyers - LW Nicolas Kerdiles (USA U18 - USHL) Reliable two-way winger who shows flashes of offensive talent. Thinks the game at a solid level and has good size. Projection: Fringe second line forward who safely projects as a bottom-six forward. 30. Toronto Maple Leafs (via LAK) - C Cristoval Nieves (Kent - USHS) Large, flashy centerman with great skating ability. Possesses obvious offensive talents. Hard to judge his long-term potential based on the level of his competition. Next year should be telling as to whether the Maple Leafs have a sleeper on their hands. Projection: Top-6 forward. Any safe projection would be a wild guess. As mentioned earlier, I got a little lazy with some of the descriptions, but Chimon and Nilo covered theirs pretty well. Just adding another opinion I suppose. Enjoy and fire away. edit: Also, I realize that some of the picks have been traded, but the deals haven't actually gone through yet. I'm sure more will be completed before the draft so I didn't bother figuring it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ṣpiderman Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 =[ These drafts make me sad =[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimon Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I would be floored if Calgary passes on Forsberg, but I definitely wouldn't complain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedishdomination Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 i would be floored too, sorry chimon kid makes offence outta thin air, can't pass on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimon Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 i would be floored too, sorry chimon kid makes offence outta thin air, can't pass on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey Toews, just sayin, CBJ has TBL's 1st (24th) and DAL has the 9th. Despite what the website says Also, DAL has the tiebreaker over NJD But hey,nice mock draft anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey Toews, just sayin, CBJ has TBL's 1st (24th) and TBL has the 9th. Despite what the website says Also, DAL has the tiebreaker over NJD But hey,nice mock draft anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey Toews, just sayin, CBJ has TBL's 1st (24th) and TBL has the 9th. Despite what the website says Also, DAL has the tiebreaker over NJD But hey,nice mock draft anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 When did this happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosby. Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 You see that Dumba kid? He's from Red Deer, Alberta. I hear it's a dream of his to play for a home-town team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ovechkin still OTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindrive2 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ovechkin still OTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AriGold Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 what pieces are you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedishdomination Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 OMG Bangs has a sister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB for MVP Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Krazz messaged me on MSN and said that he wants you all to know that he had a sudden wedding to attend at San Francisco. He's been trying to get on CDC but the IP is blocked? and Proxy is really laggy. He'll be back on Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmazingNuck Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 This gave me a flashback of Schneids going on a business trip to Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AriGold Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Indeed. Looks like this league is running on its last breaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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