Salter Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 We're back for the 2nd annual CDC Draft Rankings! As per normal, the vote will be specific to the team drafting in that slot, you will have 10 players to choose from in the vote (starting with the top 10 players ranked in the ISS Top 30 draft eligible players) . Make your choice not only by skill, but by team needs as well. Every couple of days I will create a new thread with the results of the vote, and a new vote for the next team. I will also post information about the next 5 players in the ISS top 30. Below the team's logo, you can click to see their current prospects over at Hockey's Future to have more organizational insight. Enjoy and make sure to come back for each vote! (Remember that you're voting for what team will pick who in their position. Not just what team should draft what player.) Congratulations to Jack Eichel for being selected 2nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres! Who will the Arizona Coyotes draft 3rd overall? Current Coyotes Prospects According to the ISS Rankings, these are the next top 5 draft eligible players. "Ryan Strome told me that his brother plays with a little more of an edge than he did his draft year. Similarly, both Ryan and Dylan have that competitive edge and grittiness. Dylan wants the puck and wants to score and wants to win. He's driven and has that competitive edge. I think a fair comparison is a Ryan Kesler or a Cory Perry type; a guy who's a strong skater, has agility and that reach that scouts love to see." Source Hanifin is a shade under 6-foot-3 and weighs 205 pounds. The scouting report says he has world-class wheels, elite offensive skills, can run a power play and use his size effectively to play physically when it's required. He's not quite as big as Nashville Predator Seth Jones, the last prospect, before Hanifin, who went into his NHL draft year billed as the next great American defenceman. Some scouts like Hanifin better than Jones at the same stage of development. Others think the jury is still out on that. Regardless, Hanifin is certainly viewed as being in the same universe as the top defenceman from the 2013 NHL draft, who was ranked No. 1 much of his draft year before going fourth overall to Nashville. Source A big-bodied power winger with the ability to physically dominate, making him a prominent forechecking presence every night. Possesses good hands that can be used to make crisp passes or to let loose accurate, NHL-level shots; paired with his strength and skating ability, his skill set allows him to contribute offensively, as well as create space for teammates. Source A dynamic offensive forward that backchecks hard and establishes his presence through playing smart, puck-possession hockey. A very quick skater gifted with great hands and hockey sense. Battles hard in all three zones and shows a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the puck to the back of the net; an unselfish player. Embodies the definition of a dynamic number-generating machine who makes the players around him better. Source An exceptionally talented playmaker and always a consistent threat on the ice; Rantanen is a combination of elite-level hockey sense, silky smooth hands, and nimble skating. Needs to improve his shot and physical play, as he doesn't take advantage of his size in many situations. All-in-all, an intelligent, big-bodied forward that oozes skill. Source Draft Order 1. Edmonton - Connor McDavid 2. Buffalo - Jack Eichel 3. Arizona - 4. Toronto - 5. Carolina - 6. New Jersey - 7. Philadelphia - 8. Columbus - 9. San Jose - 10. Colorado - 11. Florida - 12. Dallas - 13. Los Angeles - 14. Boston - 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salter Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Okay! The first two were obvious but now it's time for the real voting to begin. Who will ARZ draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 They already have a solid d-man in OEL, but lack offense. That's why I picked DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Marner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 BPA .... so McKenzie Blackwood (surprised he didn't go first) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfetch Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 IMO I'm one who's really fond of Strome. He's closer to Eichel than people think. This coming from one of CDCs top 3 scouts(Obviously) Strome has the vision of Thornton and the size of him too. Think of it like this, if 2 great talents in Eichel and McDavid weren't in the Draft, Strome would likely be 1st. There's a reason Joe Thornton went 1st and there's no doubt the new Joe Thornton would go first if not for the 2 studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hmm, think it will be Dylan Strome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hanifin is better but Strome makes more sense for Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Strome, drafting Marner to play with Domi would make sense too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Strome is a better fit for arizona, though Hanifin is the better player. That's why I chose strome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hanifin is the better prospect right now but they will most likely take Strome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Strome, hard to really argue otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I voted on the poll before I read the thread. I thought draft rankings meant we would vote for the best prospect and not who was likely to get selected there. I voted Hanifin but if I could I would change my vote to Marner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxieMan98 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hanifin or plot twist they send this pick to Buffalo for Sam reinhart, reuniting the WJHC line that ripped up the tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Best player available, so I'd select Hanifin. But I'd also look to see what options there were for trade. I can imagine teams like Detroit or San Jose would love to get their hands on Hanifin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefcakeBo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hanifin or plot twist they send this pick to Buffalo for Sam reinhart, reuniting the WJHC line that ripped up the tournament This actually could make quite a bit of sense for Buffalo and Phoenix, especially since they just moved Myers for Kane. Buffalo with Eichel And Hanafin is probably more deadly than Eichel and Reinhart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 BPA .... so McKenzie Blackwood (surprised he didn't go first) Mackenzie Blackwood: First Pick.... of the second round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Arizona will go for the next best center after McJesus and Eichel , Dylan Strome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I voted Hanifin but if I could I would change my vote to Marner. You can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiffyPB Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Arizona needs a #1 center more than a defenseman. Strome it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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